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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. 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.
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.
Sea Bluffs
AL
MC
Dana Point (Toovunga)
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 103
Rank #703 / 1,350
Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,411
B-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
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
B+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
Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton
AL
MC
RC
Stockton (Brookside)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #847 / 1,350
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,181 / 1,411
B+26
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #458 / 1,202
Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCRoom
Carmel Village
AL
IL
MC
Fountain Valley (Colonia Juarez)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #100 / 1,350
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #485 / 1,411
B+56
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,191 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Wellquest 625 Fountain Valley LLC-
Lidia‘s Blessed Home
AL
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
B-9
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Lidia Hiriscau-
Garden Silver Town
AL
Los Angeles (Koreatown)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,411
B-14
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #189 / 1,202
A Better Tomorrow Care Corp-
Sunny Place of Stockton
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Stockton (Lakeview)
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,002 / 1,350
No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
B29
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Sunny Place Incorp. Dba Sunny Place Of Stockton-
Lakewood Gardens
AL
Downey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,411
B+21
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,299
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #956 / 1,202
Meh Health Management, LLC-
Beverly Hills Loving Care
AL
HOS
MC
-
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #192 / 1,350
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
A-14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
-Iranian Jewish Senior Center-
The Palms at San Lauren
AL
MC
Bakersfield (South San Lauren)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #812 / 1,350
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,225 / 1,411
C26
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #225 / 1,202
5151Knudsen Dr Bakersfield Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Gr LLCStudio / 1 Bed

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Sea Bluffs

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

Overlooking the scenic coasts of Sea Bluffs Drive, Dana Point, CA, Sea Bluffs Ivy Signature Living is an elegant senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and retirement living. With a wide array of floor plans for assisted living including private studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom condominiums, cozy companion suites, and private studio for memory care residents, the community ensures comfortable and safe residences. Sea Bluffs delivers round-the-clock care and assistance with a kind and compassionate team.

Experience an elegant and graceful lifestyle with the community’s signature EverYou program and Whole Living approach that enhances the seniors’ quality of life. The community encourages its residents to stay connected and remain active with fun group activities and solemn individual programs. Residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals while taking in the beautiful picturesque view at the community’s coastal or al fresco dining. Sea Bluffs include a creative arts studio, a movie theater, a computer and technology center, a heated swimming pool and spa, a sauna and steam room, a full-service salon and spa, a wellness and fitness center, a wet bar and personal cellarette, a library, a game room, a putting green, and tranquil indoor and outdoor lounges for its residents’ welfare.

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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.

Contact The Lodge at Piner Road

Overview of Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton

Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton is a senior living community nestled in the heart of Stockton, CA, specializing in memory care services. They offer both long-term and short-term stays in all their 56 elegantly furnished units, along with 24/7 assistance from their dedicated staff. Each resident receives personalized care depending on their needs, and also enjoy a number of services such as laundry and housekeeping, restaurant style dining, grooming services, and educational services to keep the mind active.

The goal of Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton is to provide the highest care their residents need by providing amenities like handicap accessible facilities, air-conditioned rooms, diet approved meal provision, and wander guards who secures the premises and the safety of senior residents living with memory loss. Aside from these, they also ensure that the residents’ minds stay active and healthy by creating programs and activities specifically designed for memory care.

Contact Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton

Carmel Village

17077 San Mateo St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Overview of Carmel Village

Overlooking the beautiful neighborhood of Fountain Valley, CA, Carmel Village is a paradisal senior living community that offers three care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here enjoy a maintenance-free living in their impeccably designed accommodations near Huntington Beach, Mile Square Regional Park, and other local spots. Those needing extra care and support are provided with a 24-hour care team supervised by a licensed nurse and an array of care services, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance.

Residents live life to the fullest with a broad array of planned events and activities that provides plenty of opportunities for indulging their passions for arts, music, fitness, education, and other interests. Indulge in fine dining experiences with a daily selection of fresh, delicious meals served restaurant style in an elegant dining room. A wide array of delightful amenities are also available to foster activity, enjoyment, and leisure, such as a fully-equipped fitness center, clubhouse, card room, library, arts & crafts room, and a beauty parlor.

Contact Carmel Village

Overview of Lidia‘s Blessed Home

Opened in 2007, Lidia’s Blessed Home is an assisted living community in Modesto, CA. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks, including bathing, dressing, and medication. With six beds, the community is small and may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting.

The community is administered by Lidia Hiriscau and has a current occupancy rate of 83.3%. Meanwhile, the area has a Walk Score of 46 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or transportation services.

Contact Lidia‘s Blessed Home

Overview of Garden Silver Town

Garden Silver Town is an assisted living community in Los Angeles, California, in the Koreatown neighborhood. The community opened in 2026 and has 72 beds.

Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment. Garden Silver Town offers the Assisted Living Waiver Program.

Residents have access to a garden, providing an outdoor area within the community. Transportation is also available for trips beyond walking distance.

A Walk Score of 96 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Steve Kim serves as administrator, and A Better Tomorrow Care operates the community.

Contact Garden Silver Town

Overview of Sunny Place of Stockton

Sunny Place of Stockton is a trusted residential care facility for the elderly located in Stockton, CA. With a focus on personalized care, the facility offers top-notch assisted living for seniors, ensuring that they receive the support they need while preserving their independence. They also offer specialized memory care services, catering to seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s and other dementia related conditions, providing a safe and comforting environment for their residents.
At Sunny Place of Stockton, residents benefit from round-the-clock assistance from staff and wander guards, ensuring their safety and well being. This facility als offers diabetic care and provides its residents with homestyle meals that are diet approved. They also organize social activities to foster community and connection among the residents. With amenities such as meticulous medication management, housekeeping, and laundry services, Sunny Place at Stockton creates a worry-free environment for its senior residents to live comfortably and gracefully.

Starting Price $4,500 - $6,500/Month

Contact Sunny Place of Stockton

Overview of Lakewood Gardens

Lakewood Gardens is an assisted living community in Downey, California. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in their own apartment, making it potentially suitable for someone who needs daily support but does not require skilled nursing care.

The community has 150 beds. A Walk Score of 73 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Marie Jeene R De Castro serves as administrator, and Meh Health Management operates Lakewood Gardens.

Contact Lakewood Gardens

Overview of Beverly Hills Loving Care

Beverly Hills Loving Care offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Los Angeles, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a terminal illness and end-of-life needs.

The combination of care types may make Beverly Hills Loving Care a good fit for a resident or family seeking daily assistance, dementia-related supervision, or hospice support within one community. There are 176 beds, a size that accommodates more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller residence. A Walk Score of 95 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Lida Zarafshan serves as administrator. Iranian Jewish Senior Center operates Beverly Hills Loving Care.

Contact Beverly Hills Loving Care

Overview of The Palms at San Lauren

The Palms at San Lauren provides assisted living and memory care in Bakersfield, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Because both care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to memory care without leaving the community.

The community has 68 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom housing, with a studio providing one private living space and a one-bedroom layout separating the sleeping and living areas. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet after moving in. Brenda Myers serves as the administrator, and the community is located in the South San Lauren neighborhood.

Contact The Palms at San Lauren

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.