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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Inspirations Home Care III
AL
HC
MC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #927 / 1,411
D-6
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Noelia GarciaPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Merced Girard
AL
RESC
San Francisco (Portola)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 103
Rank #929 / 1,350
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,411
D+5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #166 / 1,202
-Hafco Elder Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Gardens
AL
MC
Yuba City
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
B-10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
59.2%
Facility 59.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #976 / 1,202
-Fremont-Rideout Health Group And United Com-Serve-
La Posada
AL
MC
RC
San Bernardino
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,021 / 1,350
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
C+8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #59 / 1,299
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #898 / 1,202
-O. Ruth Hernandez-
A Place Called Home – Quail Lake
AL
IL
MC
NH
Clovis (Loma Vista)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,361 / 1,411
A+6-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Emosewa IncPrivate Rooms
The Orchards Health Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mission Viejo
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #688 / 1,350
No
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,361 / 1,411
A-9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,001 / 1,202
-The Orchards Hc LLC-
Murrieta Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Murrieta (California Oaks)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 103
Rank #449 / 1,350
No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,101 / 1,411
A+4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
31.7%
Facility 31.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,194 / 1,202
-Murrieta Gardens Assisted Living LLC-
Elegance Manor
AL
HOS
RESC
Roseville (Westpark)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,384 / 1,411
A+6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
-A+Elegance Manor LLC-
Safe Haven – Natomas
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
--Safe Haven Natomas LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
A Nurse’s Touch RCFE
AL
RESC
Carmichael (Willowbrook Estates)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #999 / 1,411
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
--A Nurses Touch Rcfe LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms

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 1,430 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care III

A dependable community set in the quiet neighborhood of Cottage Drive, Corona, CA, Inspirations Home Care focuses on assisted living. With a high ratio of team member to resident, the community guarantees top-notch care and assistance for up to six residents. Residents live a worry-free lifestyle with the community taking care of their daily living activities, housekeeping, laundry, and other health needs.

Enjoy every moment of your best years with a full calendar of fun activities and enriching programs tailored to leisure and wellness. Accommodating special diets, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet nutritional needs and tastes. The community is dedicated to providing residents with the highest quality of life, offering all-inclusive rates for a blissful retirement.

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Merced Girard

129 Girard Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
Overview of Merced Girard

Live a carefree retirement life with Merced Girard Residential Care, a warm and welcoming community in San Francisco, CA for those needing assisted living. Residents here are welcomed in bright and spacious accommodations tailored to their safety and mobility needs. Friendly and reliable caregivers are available 24/7 to support residents with their personal care, medications, and other things they may need help with.

In addition to personalized care plans, the community provides a full calendar of activities for residents’ enrichment and enjoyment. Meal times are also prioritized and tailored to accommodate residents’ individual dietary needs and tastes for proper nourishment. Here, tedious and mundane chores are removed from everyone’s lives for a worry-free living experience.

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The Gardens

840 Washington Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991
Overview of The Gardens

The Gardens is an assisted living and memory care community in Yuba City, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without leaving the community.

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La Posada

3875 Belle St #1621, San Bernardino, CA 92404
Overview of La Posada

Owned and operated by Hernandez, O. Ruth, La Posada is a small assisted living community in San Bernardino, California, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Orfa Ruth Hernandez serves as the administrator. The board and care home has been serving residents for 33 years, giving families options for both long-term support and short-term respite care.

The single-story community has 11 beds. Its current occupancy rate is about 64%, with 7 of its 11 beds occupied. Its smaller size creates a quieter, more intimate setting that may encourage closer relationships between residents and caregivers than a larger community.

Residents receive 24-hour supervision, assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, diabetes care, and incontinence care. Meals are prepared to meet individual dietary needs. This can be especially important for residents managing diabetes and other health conditions that require dietary restrictions.

The community is wheelchair accessible. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. Fitness and recreation programs are available. Complimentary transportation includes rides to medical appointments, helping reduce the transportation burden on family members. La Posada is about 1.89 miles from St. Bernardine Medical Center, keeping hospital care within easy reach if residents need it.

The area has a Walk Score of 76, which means it’s very walkable, where everyday errands can be completed on foot. State inspections have generally focused on administrative and operational areas, including insurance documentation, equipment maintenance, and staff training records, rather than direct resident care. Follow-up inspections have shown these issues being addressed over time.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – Quail Lake

A Place Called Home – Quail Lake, conveniently situated in 2238 Montana Ave, Clovis, CA, is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living, dementia and memory care, alzheimer’s assisted living, parkinson’s care services. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and support that they deserve throughout their stay.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can avail of homemade meals, medication management, and general assistance with daily activities. Explore its beautiful gardens, formal dining area, and swimming pool, and meet new companions along the way. With a jam-packed schedule of activities and programs, residents can enjoy opportunities to socialize and build friendships. A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is an ideal place where seniors can truly thrive and enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of The Orchards Health Center

Operated by The Orchards HC LLC, The Orchards Health Center is a nursing home in Mission Viejo, California, offering assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care in one community. Kelly Conk serves as the administrator. The community has been operating for more than 5 years. It has 90 beds, with current occupancy at 57%. The several levels of care allow residents to remain in the community as their needs change over time.

Daily support includes oversight from an on-call medical director, along with weekly housekeeping and personal laundry services. Restaurant-style meals are served daily. Residents who need memory support live in a dedicated memory care neighborhood with studio and one-bedroom apartments and shared gathering spaces. Recreational programs and mentally stimulating activities are part of the daily schedule, so residents can stay active, engaged, and socially connected.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 6, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Residents and visiting family should plan on driving when leaving the community.

State inspections have shown The Orchards Health Center has been consistently compliant with regulatory standards over time. Families comparing senior living options should ask how the memory care neighborhood is staffed throughout the day and how care is tailored to residents with changing cognitive needs.

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Overview of Murrieta Gardens
Murrieta Gardens is an elegant memory care community that provides compassionate and dedicated service in a warm and welcoming environment. With an emphasis on dementia or Alzheimer’s care, management creates an environment where seniors can holistically cultivate their wellness. This premier community promotes a person-centered approach focused on the needs of its residents that leads to receiving the best possible care.
The Murrieta Garden’s lifestyle revolves around comfort and convenience by offering a range of comprehensive amenities and services that help with everyday living; seniors receive medical and wellness services– ADLs, 24-hour care, medication administration, and personalized care plans. Other services include respite care, delicious dining, social activities, transportation, housekeeping, and stimulating programs.

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Overview of Elegance Manor

Elegance Manor, located in Roseville, CA, is a small senior living community and residential care facility for the elderly founded in 2018. Committed to providing its residents a rich aging experience, the staff ensures that each resident is given enough care and opportunities for a healthy purposeful living. This is achieved through round the clock monitoring and staff availability for care, as well as assistance with daily living activities.
Additionally, the residents are also provided meals to nourish their bodies, prepared using premium ingredients and with care and consideration to their required nutritional needs. Residents are also assisted with medication management and monitoring, and escorted during community outings and activities, ensuring their comfort and safety at all times.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Natomas

Safe Haven – Natomas is an idyllic community in Sacramento, CA that promotes independence and high quality of life through its wide array of care services. Residents here are offered access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care for their individual needs. Those needing extra care thrive with a compassionate care team available 24/7 to help them with their personal care, medications, and emergencies.

Dedicated to creating a vibrant environment for residents, the community offers an array of fun and exciting activities for their enrichment. Conveniences like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also available for a carefree living experience. At Safe Haven – Natomas they go above and beyond in creating an environment that nurtures and empowers.

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A Nurse’s Touch RCFE

7209 Lynnbrook Ct, Carmichael, CA 95608
Overview of A Nurse’s Touch Rcfe

A Nurse’s Touch RCFE is a compassionate residential care community in Carmichael, CA, that offers personal care. With its nurturing setting, the community can accommodate up to six residents. 24/7 care, recreational activities, and arranged transportation are offered, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living. The community goes above and beyond to keep residents comfortable and well-cared for with individualized care plans.

Arts and crafts, community events, and a variety of games are conducted to promote social interactions and an active lifestyle. A cozy living room, spacious recreation area, and well-lit living spaces are among the community’s unique features that make it an attractive retirement option. Set in a quiet residential area in Carmichael, residents here are guaranteed a stress-free environment. This nurse-owned residential care community is a top choice for assisted living in California, especially with its high standards of care.

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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 1430 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.