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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
AL
MC
Chula Vista (Otay Ranch)
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 103
Rank #385 / 1,350
BYes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,090 / 1,411
43
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #279 / 1,202
-Otay Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Brea
AL
MC
Brea
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,350
BYes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #90 / 1,411
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #576 / 1,202
-Cadence At Brea LLC And Cadence Sl Brea LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Bonita
AL
MC
Chula Vista
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #654 / 1,350
B+Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,077 / 1,411
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #749 / 1,202
-Transformer Opco Ll And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood
AL
IL
MC
Brentwood
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
BYes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
29
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,014 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #567 / 1,202
-Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canyon Villas
AL
HOS
IL
RC
San Diego (Clairemont)
133
Facility 133
CA AVG 103
Rank #407 / 1,350
BNo
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #571 / 1,411
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #46 / 1,299
68.4%
Facility 68.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #758 / 1,202
-San Diego Christian Foundation-
Carlton Plaza of San Leandro
AL
IL
MC
San Leandro
199
Facility 199
CA AVG 103
Rank #145 / 1,350
B-Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
33
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,066 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #615 / 1,202
-Carlton Senior Living, LLC-
Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II
AL
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B+Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Sarvas LLC-
Genesis Manor VI
AL
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
C+Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Genesis Health Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Conejo Valley Home Care
AL
MC
RESC
Thousand Oaks
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
CNo
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
A+Tka Facilities Management, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Chino Hills Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chino Hills
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 103
Rank #672 / 1,350
CYes
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,134 / 1,411
35
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,066 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #172 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Chino Hills LP And Chino Hills Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,600 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Ivy Park at Otay Ranch

1290 Santa Rosa Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91913
Overview of Ivy Park at Otay Ranch

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, CA, offers assisted living alongside memory care within a single residential complex. Assisted living options support residents with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care delivers structured supervision and secured environments for residents.

Housing up to 137 residents, the community features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts suitable for single occupants or couples. On-site policies permit residents to keep pets.

Payment is handled through private funds. Situated in a car-dependent neighborhood with a walk score of 34, off-site errands and local trips require personal driving or arranged transportation.

Individuals interested in learning more about assisted living or memory care options can get in touch with the management team for inquiries or schedule a visit.

Price range $3,995 - $6,595/Month

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Overview of Cogir of Brea

Cogir of Brea provides assisted living and memory care in Brea, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents live in studio or one bedroom homes. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 110 beds. Studios provide one private living space, while one bedroom residences offer a separate bedroom. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Meals use fresh, seasonal ingredients and accommodate diverse dietary needs in a cafe style dining setting. A full service salon and barbershop lets residents arrange grooming on site, and the fitness studio and rehabilitation services support exercise and therapy without arranging care elsewhere. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet at the community.

Cogir of Brea has a Walk Score of 92, described as a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently. Samuel Faye serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Cadence At Brea and Cadence Sl Brea.

Contact Cogir of Brea

Ivy Park at Bonita

3302 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Overview of Ivy Park at Bonita

Ivy Park at Bonita offers premier assisted living and memory care services in Chula Vista. Through exceptional service and care, they ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home that is safe.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park at Bonita encourages its residents to stay active, which is why they have wellness programs that help fulfill holistic wellness. Its featured community accommodations include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

Tucked away in the charming community of Brentwood, CA, Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is a warm and inviting senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a setting surrounded by a rich history of agriculture and farming. The community features spacious apartments, beautiful common areas, and numerous amenities. Seniors will love the vibrant atmosphere, participating in enriching activities curated by the Active Living Program Director, ensuring there’s always something fun and engaging to do.

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is dedicated to providing a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle for its residents. The community aims to cater to the desires of its residents with amenities like a library, salon, courtyard, swimming pool, and a bistro and wine bar. The community also offers 24-hour support, a resident call system, transportation options, anytime dining, and on-site maintenance, ensuring all needs are met with care and attention.

Starting Price $4,350/Month

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Overview of Canyon Villas

Where Vonda Boller serves as administrator, Canyon Villas is a multi-care senior living community in San Diego’s Clairemont neighborhood. It delivers assisted living, independent living, respite care, and hospice services under San Diego Christian Foundation’s operation. Operating for 35 years, the home maintains 133 apartments, with current occupancy near 68 percent.

The location on Balboa Avenue offers a somewhat walkable neighborhood environment, with a Walk Score of 65, meaning some daily errands can be done on foot while others demand a quick drive. The surrounding area offers a blend of nearby conveniences and parks.

State inspections have targeted care documentation and resident care practices, particularly around medication administration recordkeeping, timely assistance with personal care needs, and emergency preparedness protocols. Canyon Villas has addressed the flagged areas through correction plans.

An on-site visit by families considering Canyon Villas is valuable to tour the available room options, meet the staff, and discuss the specific services and support available within each care level offered.

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Overview of Carlton Plaza of San Leandro

Carlton Plaza of San Leandro offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Leandro, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Carlton Plaza of San Leandro may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because the community offers multiple care levels without requiring a move to a different community.

Restaurant style dining provides meals in a restaurant style setting, while transportation is available for appointments and outings so residents can attend those activities without arranging each trip independently.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in. The starting price is $4,795, giving families an initial monthly amount for planning costs. Angela Boucher-Turin serves as the administrator, and Carlton Senior Living operates the community. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Starting Price $4,795/Month

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Overview of Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II

Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II is a small board and care home providing assisted living services in Antioch, CA. This close-knit community boasts of its quality care, with their balanced staff to resident ratio, and providing 24/7 supervision, medication management, as well as assistance with the residents’ daily living activities.

This senior care home also provides their residents with deliciously cooked meals, three times a day, as well as snacks, all prepared meticulously and with consideration to the residents’ dietary needs. Additionally, their regular programs and activities ensure that the residents stay fit and active, while the staff takes care of housekeeping and laundry, as well as other chores that may be time and energy consuming for the elderly.

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Genesis Manor VI

6936 Amethyst Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Genesis Manor VI

Genesis Manor VI provides assisted living and residential care in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident remains in a residential setting, and with six beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller home.

Private rooms offer a single living space, while shared rooms accommodate two residents. In the Alta Loma neighborhood, the Walk Score is 59, making the area somewhat walkable; some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, David Markie serves as administrator, and Genesis Health Care operates the community.

Starting Price $4,750/Month

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Conejo Valley Home Care

2476 Drayton Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Overview of Conejo Valley Home Care

Spend your golden years at Conejo Valley Home Care, a dedicated family-owned community in Thousand Oaks, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents ease their worries and receive the highest quality of care from a kind and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Promoting a nurturing and stress-free setting, the community strives to keep residents, especially those with cognitive conditions, comfortable and safe.

To improve residents’ cognition, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with housekeeping and laundry services. The community is ideal for those looking to make the most of their of retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Chino Hills Senior Living

6500 Butterfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Overview of Chino Hills Senior Living

Pacifica Senior Living Chino Hills graces Chino Hills, California, with its picturesque and lively retirement living community. This community is dedicated to delivering personalized assisted living and memory care options, along with respite care, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. With a compassionate staff available around the clock, they provide residents and their families with the assurance and peace of mind they deserve.

Pacifica Senior Living Chino Hills strives to strike an ideal balance between support and independence, ensuring that residents live fully in a tranquil and vibrant environment. Discover the beauty and vibrancy of their community, where senior residents thrive and enjoy a fulfilling retirement living experience that celebrates individuality and well-being.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in California at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $7,797The average monthly cost across facilities in California. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in California

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 1600 assisted living facilities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in California?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in California, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in California?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.