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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.
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.
Alta Vista Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Vista
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 103
Rank #646 / 1,350
CYes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #307 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Regency Palms LLC And Alta Vista Mgr LLCAlcove / Studio / 1 Bed
Encinitas Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Encinitas
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,350
CYes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #692 / 1,202
A+Carlsbad Operating LLC And Atsc II LLC1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks
AL
MC
Thousand Oaks
158
Facility 158
CA AVG 103
Rank #264 / 1,350
CYes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,225 / 1,411
31
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,299
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #667 / 1,202
A+Bmsh I Belmont To Gp LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Welbrook Santa Monica
AL
MC
Santa Monica
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1,350
CNo
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #146 / 1,411
15
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #319 / 1,202
-Welbrook Sr. Lvng Snta Monica LLC And Alta Sr. Lvng, IncPrivate Studio
Bed of Roses Residential Care Home
AL
RESC
Campbell
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #550 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
-Maria Christina WilliamsPrivate / Shared Rooms
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls
AL
IL
RC
Long Beach (California Heights)
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 103
Rank #829 / 1,350
C+Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
69.2%
Facility 69.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #741 / 1,202
-Atlantic Ave Holdings LLC And Ca Sr. Lvg Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Watermark at Westwood Village
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Westwood)
237
Facility 237
CA AVG 103
Rank #90 / 1,350
B-Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
32
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,049 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #682 / 1,202
-Westwood Sr. Hsg LLC And Atsc II LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Park of Pacific Palisades
AL
IL
MC
Pacific Palisades
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #847 / 1,350
C+Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
14
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #936 / 1,202
-Al Subfunding LLC And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Cardiff by the Sea
AL
IL
MC
RC
Cardiff
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1,350
CYes
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,177 / 1,411
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,299
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #208 / 1,202
-Belmont Village Cardiff Tenant & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Oakdale
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 103
Rank #922 / 1,350
C+No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #536 / 1,202
-Astoria At Oakdale, LLCStudio / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Alta Vista Senior Living

2041 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
Overview of Alta Vista Senior Living

Alta Vista Senior Living’s residents in Vista, CA, come for their services in memory care, assisted living, independent living, and respite care. That spread of care levels lets a family make a decision now, with their eyes on what needs may arise later.

Help with medication, bathing, and dressing is what assisted living ads, while the resident keeps their private quarters. Independent living keeps the services offered by the surrounding community, without any daily help, preserving a resident’s full independence. In memory care, the space is kept secure by staff supervising it to prevent wandering. A respite stay has an end date fixed before it begins.

Jennifer Gephart holds the administrator’s post over 98 beds at the community for Pacifica Regency Palms LLC and Alta Vista Mgr LLC, the two companies that operate it. Accommodation floor plans come in alcove, studio, and one-bedroom, so a resident can pick a single private space or a larger arrangement as they require. Assisted living runs from $3,050 per month. Memory care comes in lower, from $2,800.

Rehabilitation services are available. The amenities include a garden for residents to spend time outside. The surrounding area mostly requires a car to get around, with a 43 Walk Score. Transportation services are provided. Residents may also keep a pet.

$3,050/Month

Contact Alta Vista Senior Living

Encinitas Senior Living

504 S El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Overview of Encinitas Senior Living

Located in the picturesque city of Encinitas, California, Encinitas Senior Living is an esteemed assisted living community. They provide a range of amenities, including housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, to empower residents to lead their best lives in a tranquil and comfortable environment.

Each day at Encinitas Senior Living is a fresh opportunity for residents to revel in new experiences, connect with friends on campus, and partake in diverse and exciting life enrichment opportunities. This vibrant community is designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every resident they serve. Encinitas Senior Living is dedicated to offering senior residents an ideal balance of support and independence, always tailored to their unique and individual needs.

Contact Encinitas Senior Living

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks

Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks provides assisted living and memory care in Thousand Oaks, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from assisted living to memory care.

The community has 158 beds, with studio and one-bedroom apartments. A studio provides a single-room layout, while a one-bedroom apartment offers a separate bedroom. Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks opened in 1997.

Programs include Circle of Friends®, memory care programming, medication management, physical therapy and rehabilitation, nutritional and clinical support, and activities focused on physical and mental fitness, learning and social interaction. Residents can receive help with medication routines and rehabilitation while taking part in structured activities within the community. Pets are allowed. Mark Ranno serves as the administrator.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks

Overview of Welbrook Santa Monica

Focused on memory care and assisted living, Welbrook Santa Monica serves residents in Santa Monica, CA. The operators, Welbrook Sr Lvng Snta Monica LLC and Alta Sr Lvng, Inc., have Catalina Cole as administrator.

Assisted living covers a resident’s dressing, bathing, and memory care. Residents who may wander are cared for in memory care, where supervision comes inside a secured space.

Fifty beds put it in the smaller range, where staff get acquainted with each resident. Everyone living there has a private studio.

The neighborhood earns an 88 on Walk Score, which is very walkable. A good share of errands can be walked from here.

Contact Welbrook Santa Monica

Overview of Bed of Roses Residential Care Home

Bed of Roses Residential Care Home provides assisted living and residential care in Campbell, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while residential care provides those services in a home setting. With six beds and 50% occupancy, the home has a small resident group and currently has half of its beds occupied. That may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

Private rooms provide individual accommodations. Shared rooms suit a resident who prefers living with a roommate. Medication management is one of the home’s specific programs, giving residents support with organizing and taking prescribed medications. Maria Christina Williams serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby errands without a car.

Contact Bed of Roses Residential Care Home

Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls

3737 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
Overview of Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls

Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Long Beach, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may suit a resident who wants independent living now but may later need daily assistance, or a family seeking temporary care. The community is in the California Heights neighborhood and has 65 beds. One-bedroom layouts suit someone living alone, while two-bedroom layouts can accommodate a couple moving together.

Don McDonald serves as administrator, and Atlantic Ave Holdings and Ca Sr Lvg Mgmt operate the community. Starting prices are $3,295 per month for independent living, $3,095 per month for assisted living, and $1,450 per month for senior apartments, with each amount representing the monthly starting point for its listed option. A salon, chef-prepared meals, secured outdoor walking paths, and transportation services give residents access to grooming, prepared dining, outdoor walks, and transportation without arranging each service independently. Pets are allowed.

With a Walk Score of 90, the area is a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

$3,095/Month

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Overview of The Watermark at Westwood Village

The Watermark at Westwood Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to another level can happen without leaving the community. With 237 beds, the community has more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller community.

Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together, while a studio is a single private space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 95, in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Stephanie Koffman serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Westwood Sr Hsg and Atsc Ii.

Starting Price $9,640/Month

Contact The Watermark at Westwood Village

Overview of Atria Park of Pacific Palisades

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA, Atria Park of Pacific Palisades is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Meticulously-designed floor plans welcome seniors including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of individual thermostat controls and emergency alert systems. The community ensures comfort and safety with a team of friendly and dedicated professionals available around the clock.

Atria Park of Pacific Palisades promotes a secure and comfortable community, offering its exclusive Life Guidance memory care that encourages its residents to live a fulfilled and inspiring life. Moreover, the community provides the utmost assistance with the seniors’ medication, ensuring they are well taken care of. With the residents’ satisfaction in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily. The community features a salon and a rooftop terrace overlooking with ocean and mountain scenery.

Contact Atria Park of Pacific Palisades

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Cardiff by the Sea

Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea is a trusted senior living community set in Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Take in the picturesque scenery with elegant and spacious residences with a wide array of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community is committed to delivering top-tier care, adapting to seniors’ ever-changing needs, and supporting them throughout their journey.

With its spot near mesmerizing attractions and convenient amenities, seniors are given the time to explore with friends and ensure their needs are within a few steps away. The community strives to meet seniors’ dietary needs and cater to their tastes with healthy and delicious meals. With its scenic campus surrounded by an inviting community and breathtaking amenities, Belmont Village Cardiff by the Sea is a haven for seniors to spend wondrous golden years.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living Cardiff by the Sea

Overview of Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care

Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 45 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other, while studios, private rooms, and semi-private rooms allow someone to choose a private space or share with a companion. The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community, and respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs short-term support.

The community also offers the LifeCycles Wellness Program. A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for nearby needs. Katherine Martinez is the administrator, and Astoria At Oakdale operates the community.

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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.