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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | AL MC NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#428 / 1487 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#608 / 1368 | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Reutlinger Community | AL IL MC NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#889 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1008 / 1368 | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | AL NH IL MC | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
103
Rank
#8 / 1657 | No |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1926 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1487 | - | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Canterbury Woods | AL IL NH SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
103
Rank
#179 / 1657 | No |
81
Facility
81
CA AVG
57
Rank
#384 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 9 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
13
Rank
#34 / 1487 |
72.6%
Facility
72.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#786 / 1368 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| San Francisco Towers | AL NH IL MC | San Francisco (Cathedral Hill) | 350
Facility
350
CA AVG
103
Rank
#36 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1401 | 9 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | AL IL MC NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
103
Rank
#16 / 1657 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1474 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#441 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
75.4%
Facility
75.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#719 / 1368 | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| O‘Connor Woods | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
103
Rank
#23 / 1657 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1826 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#81 / 1487 |
73.4%
Facility
73.4%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#761 / 1368 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | AL IL MC NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
103
Rank
#5 / 1657 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2092 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1401 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1061 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 |
69.3%
Facility
69.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#865 / 1368 | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | AL HC IL MC NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
103
Rank
#22 / 1657 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1242 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#158 / 1487 | - | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | AL IL MC NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
103
Rank
#27 / 1657 | No |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1798 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1487 |
54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1181 / 1368 | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | AL IL MC NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1 / 1657 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#850 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#773 / 1368 | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla | AL NH RESC | La Jolla (University City) | 220
Facility
220
CA AVG
103
Rank
#117 / 1657 | No |
69
Facility
69
CA AVG
57
Rank
#768 / 2092 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1401 | 2 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#592 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1100 / 1487 |
88.6%
Facility
88.6%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#311 / 1368 | - | Hsre-Bv IV Trs LLC And Belmont Three LLC Et Al | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Webster House | AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto (Crescent Park) | 54
Facility
54
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1123 / 1657 | No |
90
Facility
90
CA AVG
57
Rank
#171 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 7 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#261 / 1368 | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | AL MC NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
103
Rank
#31 / 1657 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1345 / 2092 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1401 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#379 / 1368 | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | AL IL MC NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
103
Rank
#9 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#106 / 1487 |
57.2%
Facility
57.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1147 / 1368 | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
The Trousdale is a highly regarded retirement community in Burlingame, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Promoting a comfortable and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home in their later years. Restaurant-style dining, life-enrichment programs, and maintenance services are among the high-quality services offered to improve residents’ quality of life. With its relationship-driven environment, the community ensures residents gain meaningful connections while receiving the utmost attention for their needs through personalized services.
Exercise classes, like Tai Chi and yoga, as well as art activities and social gatherings, provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and remain active. Pet-friendly spaces, a wellness center, and a cafe bistro ensure residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Located near the San Francisco International Airport, scenic beaches, and state parks, the community has easy access to various local amenities. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this retirement community ensures older adults have convenient access to higher levels of care.
The Magnolia of Millbrae is a top-rated retirement community in Millbrae, CA, offering independent living and assisted living. Fostering comfort and healing, the community features thoughtfully furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments in a home-like setting. Weekly housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and recreational activities are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. The community also strives to help residents maintain their independence through dedicated personal care services and carefully curated amenities.
Water exercises, cultural events, and wellness activities encourage residents to explore new interests and have fun. A heated pool and spa, a library, and spacious courtyards are among the many amenities available for residents’ recreation and wellness. Restaurants, shops, parks, and bus stops are also available nearby, providing convenient access to necessities and leisure. This retirement community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in California.
Embrace a luxurious lifestyle in the hotel-style senior living community of The Glen at Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA. The community strives to provide residents with a vacation-style living experience through its elegant accommodations, attractive amenities, and all-encompassing assisted living, memory care, and long-term care services. Residents can choose from an array of well-designed one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts with convenient access to mainservices, such as telehealth services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and a vaccine clinic.
The community also takes care of residents’ apartment maintenance and other chores so they can enjoy more of the things they love to do. With a dedication to maintaining residents’ wellness and overall well-being, the community provides residents with plenty of fulfilling activities, fitness classes, and health lectures. Residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always met with satisfaction with fresh, made-to-order meals, making their living experience more enjoyable and convenient.
Norma J’s Home for the Elderly is a dedicated community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Thousand Oaks, CA, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents can keep their peace of mind and receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living with assistance with daily activities, housekeeping, and laundry.
To promote social interactions and an active lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Three delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Beauty-related services and scheduled transportation are also provided for convenience and safety. Residents will surely enjoy a blissful retirement amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.
Start a blissful retirement journey with La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care, a nurturing community in Whittier, CA designed for assisted living and memory care. The community ensures residents receive well-rounded care, including assistance with their daily routines like personal hygiene and medication management. They offer an array of accommodations to suit unique preferences and are equipped with emergency systems and other conveniences for utmost comfort and peace.
Residents here are empowered to maintain the level of independence they want through customized care plans and services. Most of the chores are taken care of so residents can freely engage in various social activities and daily fitness classes for an active living experience. Knowing the importance of proper nutrition to wellness, the community also serves fresh and delicious meals daily to keep the residents energized and well-nourished
Based in Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA, Valley Comfort is a trusted senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services. The community provides compassionate care and offers residents the dignity they deserve with the help of a hands-on care team available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Featuring 44 residences for assisted living residents and 48 secured accommodation in the memory care neighborhood, the community warrants each resident will find the living space that matches their preferences and needs.
Residents stay active, entertained, and connected with an array of live entertainment, daily activities, and physical activities offered by the community. Daily housekeeping and personal laundry services are provided to safe residents from the hassles of daily living and give them more time to spend on meaningful engagements. Three nutritious meals and snacks are served daily to provide residents’ daily sustenance and nourishment for a healthy living.
Experience the highest standards of care in Happy Journey Care Home Services – Fair Oaks, a lovely community in Fair Oaks, CA, that offers excellent assisted living services. Their well-trained care team is available 24/7 to exceed residents’ expectations and provide them thorough assistance with their daily routines. By offering residents support with their personal care, medication management, mobility, and housekeeping, the community fosters a comfortable and carefree retirement experience.
Residents also enjoy countless opportunities for fun and leisure with an array of activities and entertainment options tailored to their interests and skills. The community also makes sure residents have the energy to stay active by serving them three balanced meals and replenishing snacks daily. At Happy Journey Care Home Services – Fair Oaks, they ensure residents receive all the support they need to make their dream retirement happen.
Located in the heart of Auburn Placer, CA is Outlook Senior Care that offers exceptional healthcare and vibrant living since 2012. Through its family-like environment, the residential care facility provides top-tier support and care for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, cancer, and hospice care with its reliable, experienced and highly trained team all throughout the phases of their journey. Outlook Senior Care features a six bedroom residential facility that allows individualized services to its residents.
Beyond healthcare, Outlook Senior Care offers a spirited lifestyle through its life enrichment activities such as games, exercise, gardening, arts and crafts, and many more to have more experiences and meet new friends. It also features a gastronomic experience through its personally-tailored meal options to meet preferences through its international food exploration program while accommodating special diets. In Outlook Senior Care, it’s not just about living, it is about flourishing in a place that feels like home.
Set foot in the welcoming community of Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community in Castro Valley, CA, which offers specialized memory care in a secure and nurturing environment. The highly skilled and dedicated team provides round-the-clock supervision and tailored services to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Experience the difference at Oak Creek: Enjoy comfortable accommodations, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and holistic care. The community is designed to foster meaningful interactions and support overall well-being. Participate in specialized activities focusing on keeping the mind, body, and spirit active and engaged. Meet new companions within the beautifully created spaces of the community. Discover why Oak Creek is the ideal choice for your loved one. Schedule a tour today and see for yourself.
Brighton Assisted Living, located in Roseville CA, is a close-knit senior living facility offering assisted living services and amenities to its residents. This intimate board and care home offers spacious bedrooms and common areas for socialization and activities, ensuring that the residents stay physically and mentally active and stimulated. As part of the care they provide, the residents receive 24/7 supervision, medication management, as well as staff availability for assistance with daily living activities as needed.
Additionally, the residents are also provided regular meals and snacks, prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. The facility also helps in coordinating with healthcare providers, to ensure that the residents receive the proper quality healthcare services they need that complements the support they provide.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 1431 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.


















