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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. 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.
Hallmark-Palm Springs
AL
Palm Springs
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 103
Rank #871 / 1,350
A+Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
--Hallmark-Palm Springs Limited Partnership-
Fresno Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Fresno
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
B-Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
CHsre-Pacifica I Trs Gp LLC, Gp Of Hsre Et Al1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
San Diego
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
B-Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
28
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #866 / 1,202
A+Pacifica Ca LLC, Penasquitos LP, And Penasquitos Mgr LLC-
Sunrise of Cupertino
AL
MC
Sunnyvale
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 103
Rank #405 / 1,350
B-Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #485 / 1,411
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #719 / 1,202
-Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir on Napa Road
AL
MC
Sonoma
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #583 / 1,350
B-Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
17
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
85.7%
Facility 85.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #284 / 1,202
-Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC And Cogir Management Usa IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Yorkshire Village
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Hemet (East Hemet)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
BNo
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,314 / 1,411
48
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,191 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,299
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #168 / 1,202
-Dorten EnterprisesPrivate Room / Semi-Private Rooms
Pacifica Senior Living Poway
AL
IL
RC
Poway
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
BYes
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,067 / 1,411
17
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #667 / 1,202
-Gateway Park Holdings LLC And California Senior Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of La Mesa
AL
IL
MC
La Mesa
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 103
Rank #235 / 1,350
B-Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #674 / 1,202
-Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Lm Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sea Bluffs
AL
MC
Dana Point (Toovunga)
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 103
Rank #703 / 1,350
B-Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,411
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #435 / 1,202
-Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Companion Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Lodge at Piner Road
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #681 / 1,350
B+Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
19
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #461 / 1,202
-Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc And Oakmont Mgmt 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 1,600 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Hallmark-Palm Springs

Hallmark-Palm Springs is an assisted living and respite care community in Palm Springs, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Respite care offers short term support when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. These services may make the community a good fit for a resident who needs daily assistance or a family seeking temporary care.

The community has 55 beds and opened in 1995. Housing includes studios and one bedroom apartments, with a studio providing a single living space and a one bedroom layout separating the sleeping area from the main living area. Hallmark-Palm Springs is administered by Gloria Gourlay and operated by Hallmark-Palm Springs Limited Partnership.

Restaurant style dining includes fresh, in house, chef prepared meals, and special diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs. A beauty salon provides an on site option for personal grooming, while scheduled bus transportation gives residents access to community transportation for planned trips. Rehabilitation services are also available.

Small pets are welcome, so a resident may bring a small companion animal. The area has a Walk Score of 49 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive generally need transportation for those trips.

Contact Hallmark-Palm Springs

Fresno Senior Living

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

Fresno Senior Living operates out of Fresno, CA, where its care types are independent living, respite care, and assisted living. Independent living is a private home with community services and no daily care.

For the resident who does need a hand, assisted living brings help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. The living space stays private all the same. Respite care is a short stay that ends when a family caregiver is back from travel or recovery. Someone planning for needs that may grow and a caregiver looking for temporary relief are both people this mix can suit.

A salon and spa take care of personal grooming, a garden gives outdoor time, and rehabilitation services handle therapy. Exercise classes and art classes fill in the structured activity.

There are 100 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, and pets are allowed. Sarah Dennis is the administrator for HSRE-Pacifica I TRS GP LLC, GP of HSRE et al., the entity that operates the community. Walk Score is 46, meaning the area is car-dependent.

Contact Fresno Senior Living

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
Overview of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care that promotes independence while receiving exceptional quality of assistance. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is a community that tailors a uniquely designed care for each individual. They boast a warm and welcoming environment where residents are able to feel comfortable and secure to do as they please and be open to a world of endless possibilities. Its ideal location in Rancho Peñasquitos offers exciting activities and interest that allows families or individuals to soak in everything that Southern California has to offer. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living strives to maintain a lifestyle that inspires residents to live a purposeful life and have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience at the senior living home.

Residents are from different states with an average age of sixty-eight to a hundred, and having about seventy-percent women over men. Whether one is from a different housing option or has different background, amenities and services are open to any resident. Anyone can have seamless access to common spaces, the library, the restaurant-style dining room, and more. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is well designed and strategically built for the convenience of you or your family member. 

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Overview of Sunrise of Cupertino

Administered by Tina Bagheri Tayebeh, Sunrise of Cupertino is an assisted living and memory care community in Sunnyvale, California, about a mile and a quarter from the city center. The community is operated by Sunrise of Cupertino Opco and Sunrise Senior Living.

The 134-bed community offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. It has been operating for 2 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of 70%, with 94 of its 134 beds occupied. Residents must be 55 or older to move in.

Day-to-day life includes weekly housekeeping and laundry service. There are also outings, activities, and specialized memory care programming for residents who need it. Meals are provided daily. Families with pets will find the community pet-friendly. Transportation services are available for residents with appointments and outings around town. On-site fitness and recreation options round out daily life for residents who want to stay active.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 70. The rating classifies it as very walkable, meaning many everyday errands can be handled on foot.

Starting Price $8,512/Month

Contact Sunrise of Cupertino

Overview of Cogir on Napa Road

Tucked in the harmonious community of Napa Road, Sonoma, CA, Cogir on Napa Road offers exceptional assisted living and memory care. Experience comfort and safety like no other with cozy and sophisticated residences including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The community doubles its efforts in providing the highest quality of care for seniors to live their best lives within the campus.

Cogir on Napa Road aims to promote a vibrant and inviting community, paving the way for seniors to interact with their surroundings through fun activities and engaging programs. Eat good and feel good with healthy and delicious meals that cater to nutritional requirements and preferences. With its spacious and peaceful grounds, Cogir on Napa Road is ideal for relaxation and fabulous golden years.

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Overview of Yorkshire Village

Yorkshire Village provides four types of care in Hemet, CA, including hospice care, respite care, assisted living, and memory care. Hospice provides comfort care during the last stage of life. Respite refers to a brief period for the resident when the usual caregiver is away or recuperating.

This makes it suitable for a family requiring temporary support while the primary caregiver is not present. Memory care is the monitored, secured setting for a resident who may wander due to dementia, while assisted living provides assistance with daily activities.

Teresa Mapilis serves as the administrator, while Dorten Enterprises operates the community, which includes 100 beds. The rooms are private, each serving as a sole living area for one occupant.

Starting Price $3,200/Month

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Pacifica Senior Living Poway

12750 Gateway Park Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Overview of Pacifica Senior Living Poway

Pacifica Senior Living Poway offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Poway, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in a private apartment. Independent living means having a private home with community services and no daily care. Respite care provides a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 72 beds. It may suit someone who wants independent living now, with the option to move to assisted living if daily care needs increase. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in. There is a pool, salon and spa, movie theater, craft room, and fitness center for swimming, personal grooming, watching films, making crafts, and exercising.

A Walk Score of 36 out of 100 indicates a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. Community transportation is available for trips that would otherwise require driving. Cameron Azemikhah administers the community, which is operated by Gateway Park Holdings and California Senior Et Al.

Contact Pacifica Senior Living Poway

Overview of Westmont of La Mesa

Enjoy various levels of care in a resort-style setting with Westmont of La Mesa, an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Featuring stunning, private apartments and a team of reliable and competent care professionals, the community ensures its residents are able to successfully age in place. Residents here are offered the right amount of care and support, including assistance with their daily living activities or compassionate memory support.

The community handles residents’ chores to give them more time for enjoyable pursuits, including the community’s vibrant activities and events. Delicious meals are served daily with accommodations for residents’ unique tastes and dietary preferences. Various amenities, such as a heated pool, fitness center, bistro, theater, and therapy services are also offered to make residents’ living experience more fun and enjoyable.

Contact Westmont of La Mesa

Sea Bluffs

25411 Sea Bluffs Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Overview of Sea Bluffs

Sea Bluffs offers assisted living and memory care in Dana Point, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving from assisted living to memory care can happen without leaving the community.

Sea Bluffs has 88 beds, with studios, companion suites, and one and two bedroom layouts. The choices range from a single private space to a companion arrangement or a larger residence for someone moving with another person. A Walk Score of 53 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Brent Broadhurst serves as administrator, and Well Oak Tenant and Oakmont Management Group operate the community.

Contact Sea Bluffs

Overview of The Lodge at Piner Road

The Lodge at Piner Road provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Rosa, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. The community has 92 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments available.

A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom option may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The Lodge at Piner Road may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care now or may need a higher level of support later. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach selected nearby destinations independently.

Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet at the community. Eric Perry serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Piner Road Santa Rosa and Oakmont Mgmt Group.

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Weighting overview

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

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  • 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.