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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,435 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. 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.
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.
WindChime of Marin Memory Care
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Kentfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #869 / 1,349
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #964 / 1,410
D30
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,293 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #956 / 1,200
A+Windchime Group LLC And Integral Senior Living LLCStudio
Cogir of Vallejo Hills
AL
IL
Vallejo (Somerset Highlands)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #743 / 1,349
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,230 / 1,410
B+14
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #981 / 1,200
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC And Cogir Mngt Usa Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pacifica Senior Living Union City
AL
IL
MC
RC
Union City
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,349
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
D54
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,292
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,278 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #508 / 1,298
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,093 / 1,200
A+Pacifica Union City LLC And Union City Mgr LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Westpark
AL
MC
Roseville (Westpark)
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #353 / 1,349
Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,180 / 1,410
B+31
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,032 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,298
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #890 / 1,200
-Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Folsom
AL
MC
Folsom
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,349
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #498 / 1,410
C+45
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,298
66.9%
Facility 66.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #783 / 1,200
-Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills
AL
MC
RC
Agoura Hills (Agoura)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,349
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #911 / 1,410
D+49
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,173 / 1,292
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,322 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #593 / 1,200
-Arhc Mbaghca01 Trs And Slh Agoura Hills Manager, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Adelya Senior Home II
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Fountain Valley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,158 / 1,410
D-7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #543 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
-Laricel LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Victorville
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,349
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #964 / 1,410
D+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,060 / 1,200
-Sierra Vista Alf LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Commons at Elk Grove
AL
MC
Elk Grove
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,349
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #696 / 1,410
B+25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1,298
66.4%
Facility 66.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #853 / 1,200
-Elk Grove Msl Ll And Msl Community Management LLCStudio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
AL
MC
Chula Vista (Otay Ranch)
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 103
Rank #385 / 1,349
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,089 / 1,410
B43
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,093 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #279 / 1,200
-Otay Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 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 1,435 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Fresno Senior Living

1715 E Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
Overview of Fresno Senior Living

Fresno Senior Living is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and deliver it. Fresno Senior Living is an elegant community that ensures the highest level of trust and dedication of the staff, providing quality care and service to every resident– which families have recognized time and time again. 

Fresno Senior Living’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents; through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that creates a comfortable and secure environment for residents.

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Overview of WindChime of Marin Memory Care

Experience person-centered memory care in a home-like environment at WindChime of Marin Memory Care, a blissful senior living community in Kentfield, CA, offering a serene environment for seniors dealing with memory loss. The community features an array of private to semi-private apartments, featuring access to 24-hour response, daily laundry, medication management and other convenient services. Boasting over 20 years of experience in serving memory care residents, the community thoroughly understands the unique needs of each person and provides them with the appropriate programming that help them feel more comfortable and at home.

The community ensures each of their residents are able to participate in vibrant activities and events by tailoring them based on their varying capabilities and interests. On-site physical therapy services provided by ONR are available to help residents maintain their strength and mobility for an active living. Dining experiences are enhanced by a talented culinary team that deliciously prepares residents’ favorite meals and serves health-conscious menus that are tailored to satisfy personal tastes and dietary needs.

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Ivy Park at Seven Oaks

4301 Buena Vista Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Overview of Ivy Park at Seven Oaks

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Buena Vista Road, Bakersfield, CA, Ivy Park at Seven Oaks is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring Evergreen at Ivy, a memory care neighborhood, the community provides companion and private suites, alongside, private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a team of friendly, dedicated, and highly skilled professionals, Ivy Park at Seven Oaks strives to provide its residents with care and assistance that is best suited to their needs and preferences.

Ivy Park at Seven Oaks fosters a bright and friendly environment, conducting social and educational programs to keep its residents energized and engaged. With its whole living approach, residents enjoy meaningful interactions and utmost care. To satisfy the seniors’ cravings and dietary needs, the community serves nutritious meals all day. Amenities include a bistro, a fitness center, a club room, a library, an activity studio, a full-service salon, a fireplace, an outdoor courtyard, and graceful indoor and serene outdoor lounges.

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Brookview RCFE, Inc

2061 Butterfield Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648
Overview of Brookview Rcfe

Brookview RCFE is a distinguished community in Lincoln, CA, along Butterfield Lane, offering assisted living. In the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care tailored to residents’ daily activities and personal needs to ensure their comfort and safety. Residents here can keep their peace of mind, especially with its private and shared rooms offered at reasonable rates.

To enhance residents’ living experiences, engaging programs and exciting events tailored to their interests and capabilities are conducted. Accommodating residents’ dietary needs, delicious and well-balanced home-cooked meals are served for a satisfactory dining experience. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and friendly setting.

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Overview of Valley Pines Assisted Living

Helping seniors enjoy their retirement life, Valley Pines Assisted Living in Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI, is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that provides premiere assisted living services. The community ensures residents’ needs are met any time of the day with the help of a highly trained and passionate care team available 24 hours a day. Residents are empowered to live conveniently and comfortably with access to 24/7 medical care and various supportive services, such as assistance with transportation and mobility needs, medication management, and personal care.

Committed to helping its residents thrive, Valley Pines Assisted Living provides an abundance of opportunity to socialize, explore, and engage in new connections with a diverse and brimming social calendar. The community works tirelessly in ensuring residents are able to live a fulfilling lifestyle, providing everyone with housekeeping and laundry services to relieve them from the stress and hassles of maintaining their living spaces. Lovely community spaces and outdoor leisure and gardening areas are also offered to give residents a cozy space for socialization or spending some relaxing time alone.

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Rocklin Modern Care

5720 Morningside Ct, Rocklin, CA 95677
Overview of Rocklin Modern Care

Situated in Rocklin, CA, Rocklin Modern Care is an innovative senior living community that provides a nurturing environment for assisted living. The community features a welcoming and comfortable residence that residents can personalize to match their tastes and preferences. A dedicated care team is available to provide top-notch care by utilizing advancements in technology, communication, and person-centered practice.

Conveniently located in a quiet and intimate neighborhood, the community offers access to picturesque views, outdoor relaxation opportunities, and shopping amenities. As a family owned and operated community, Rocklin Modern Care provides a cozy haven where residents receive personalized attention and support that perfectly aligns with their care needs and preferences. Rocklin Modern Care provides a warm and welcoming environment with access to modern care solutions that empowers residents to live a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Savant of Burbank East

Prioritizing residents’ wellness and happiness, Savant of Burbank East is a trusted senior living community in Burbank, CA that offers premiere assisted living and memory care services. A team of dependable licensed nurses and well-trained team members are always available on-site to offer various assistance and services for the comfort and convenience of residents. Modern senior apartments are designed to provide plenty of natural light, privacy, and comfort, ensuring residents are able to rest and relax in their accommodations without worries of housekeeping and maintenance.

Apart from round the clock care, residents also enjoy an array of fun and engaging activities for their enrichment and entertainment. Several amenities, such as a salon, fitness center, library, movie theater, and music lounge are offered to improve residents’ living conditions. Sumptuous and healthy dishes are also available to save residents from the hassles of cooking while making sure they enjoy delectable meals.

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Gold Country Senior Living

6041 Golden Center Ct, Placerville, CA 95667
Overview of Gold Country Senior Living

Gold Country Senior Living in Placerville offers older adults a home to continue to live purposefully, thrive indepnedently, engage actively in a nurturing environment surrounded by California’s scenic views. The premier senior living home in the city provides an unmatched level of senior care that exceeds expectations. Gold Country creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere that enhanced the senior living experience of its residents by striving to meet their holistic needs.
The retirement community is built on the seamless blend of independence and support, allowing its residents to take advantage of the wonderful Southern California living offered by its luxurious community features. These include an expansive courtyard, furnished apartments with breathtaking views, 24-hour care with an emergency call system, a grand restaurant-style dining room, a library, and a patio. Exclusive services include 24-hour care, personalized meals plans, customized care plans– all offered for an enhanced senior living experience.

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Vista Harden Ranch

290 Regency Cir, Salinas, CA 93906
Overview of Vista Harden Ranch

Burrowed in the enticing neighborhood of Salinas, CA, the Vista Harden Ranch is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can enjoy freedom and independence based on their terms matched with the immediate care and support they need. Modern accommodations with several floor plans are available to maximize the living experience. As for memory care services, the community provides customized care plans through its trained and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, residents can receive personalized services for short-term stays.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy healthy and nutritious chef-prepared meals, regular housekeeping and laundry services, an emergency response team, a library and television room, regular physician visits, and salon services. Meet new friends and create memorable memories in their beautifully made community gathering areas and full-packed schedule of social activities. At the Vista Harden Ranch, seniors are assured of an extraordinary living.

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Ivy Park at Cerritos

11000 New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA 90703
Overview of Ivy Park at Cerritos

Enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Ivy Park at Cerritos located in New Falcon Way, Cerritos, CA, is a paradisal senior living community offering assisted living and retirement living. The community features a wide range of floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Ivy Park at Cerritos values the independence and freedom of its residents, providing them with care and assistance tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

Ivy Park at Cerritos empowers its residents and conducts social and educational programs to keep them engaged and learning. Residents enjoy all-day dining in Vine at Ivy Restaurant. The pet-friendly community is equipped with wondrous amenities including a library, a full-service salon, an activity studio, barbeque areas for gatherings, an ethereal community park and luscious rose garden, and peaceful walking paths and outdoor lounges for the residents’ enjoyment and convenience.

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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 1435 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.