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Compare Assisted Living around California The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
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| GlenBrook Health Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Carlsbad | 95 | No | 57 | 4 | 2 | - | 22 | 73.7% | - | Glenbrook Hc Llc/Life Services Llc | - |
| OakView Health Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63 | No | 20 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 82.5% | A+ | Oakview Hc Llc | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Reata Glen |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Mission Viejo | 840 | No | 2 | 4 | - | - | 6 | 79.0% | B- | Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Ivy Park at La Palma |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | La Palma | 80 | Yes | 61 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 87.5% | - | Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Claremont |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Claremont | 81 | Yes | 14 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 72.8% | - | Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Mangement Group Llc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Oakmont of Brookside |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Stockton (Brookside) | 81 | Yes | 46 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 96.3% | - | Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, Llc And | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Cogir of Sonoma |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Sonoma (Oregon Street) | 82 | Yes | 74 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 34.1% | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant; Cogir Management Usa | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Alta Loma |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma) | 77 | Yes | 75 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 79.2% | A+ | Transformer Opco Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Villa Lorena Senior Living |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village) | 85 | No | 32 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 72.9% | - | Santaluz Senior Partners,Lp;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner) | - |
| Town & Country |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328 | No | 67 | 3 | 26 | 4 | 50 | 32.9% | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| Sunrise of San Mateo |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | San Mateo (Central San Mateo) | 85 | Yes | 88 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 78.8% | - | Szr San Mateo Llc; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Ivy at Wellington |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Aliso Viejo | 305 | No | 29 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 41.3% | - | Well Oak Tenant Llc;Oakmont Management Group Llc | - |
| University Retirement Community |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Davis (West Davis) | 500 | No | 54 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 26 | 10.0% | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Elder Ashram |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oakland (Foothill) | 90 | Yes | 87 | 5 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 68.9% | - | Elder Ashram Inc | - |
| Cogir of Rohnert Park |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Rohnert Park | 75 | Yes | 27 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 56.0% | A+ | Welltower Cogir Tenant Llc; Cogir Mngt Usa Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
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Overview of All Seasons | Residential Assisted Living
Beautifully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Orangevale, CA, All Seasons Residential Assisted Living is an award-winning community that offers a wide range of care options. These include memory care, stroke care, Parkinson’s care, hospice care, and respite care. With a compassionate and highly qualified team available 24/7, residents receive the utmost care and attention for their special needs.
Celebrate milestones and create meaningful moments with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs for their enjoyment and wellness. Healthy meals are also important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and well-balanced dining options are served to meet their nutritional needs and preferences. Residents feel at ease with the community’s cozy amenities in a nurturing and welcoming environment.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Health Programs
Exercise Programs
Recreational Activities
Perfectly set in the serene neighborhood of El Cajon, CA, Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The community strives to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations with top-notch care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals 24/7. Seniors enjoy a worry-free lifestyle knowing a trusted community has their backs.
Featuring a wide array of incredible amenities, the community encourages residents to interact with their surroundings and live an active lifestyle. Moreover, visiting family and friends can enjoy the refreshing breeze in the community’s beautiful courtyards. Villa Las Palmas Healthcare Center goes above and beyond to create a safe place where seniors flourish and live their lives to the fullest.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 151 Residents
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Santa Barbara Memory Care
Santa Barbara Memory Care is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and offer it. Santa Barbara Memory Care is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service – which families have recognized time and time again.
Santa Barbara Memory Care’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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Agustin Gardens
If peace, tranquility, and assistance with daily living is what your near and dear needs for their golden years, then Agustin Gardens offers the assisted living home you’ve been looking for. This 6-bed residential home is nestled in a quiet Mission Viejo neighborhood, providing a home-like experience for your near and dear ones while also ensuring that things like housekeeping, laundry, personal care, and daily meals are handled by professionals.
With over two decades of senior assisted living services, warmth and compassion are part of the Agustin Gardens brand for elderly care. Residents can relax in cozy bedrooms, enjoy a meal with friends or in solitude at a beautiful dining area, or spend the day under the sunshine in the wide and lush garden.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Enso Village
Enso Village is a dedicated life plan community in Healdsburg, CA, that offers assisted living and memory support. Prioritizing adults 60+, the community features contemporary-designed residences and an inclusive environment. Freshly-prepared meals, a 24-hour emergency response system, and weekly housekeeping are also offered for residents’ welfare. The community strives to meet residents’ healthcare needs with individualized care plans and Zen-inspired living.
Social events, educational programs, and local trips allow residents to interact with their peers and explore new hobbies. The community also collaborates with San Francisco Zen Center and Kendal to provide residents with an unparalleled senior living experience. With its ideal location near Redwood Highway, residents are guaranteed convenient travel access. As the first Zen-inspired retirement community in Healdsburg, this senior living community is a great choice for the finest retirement experience.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 60 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Aegis Living Shadowridge
Aegis Living Shadowridge is a trusted senior living home in the city that anticipates a family-like environment. The senior assisted living home provides the quality care many have been looking for, and the community’s professional staff welcomes you, regardless of your background, with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Shadowridge is the perfect home for their loved ones.
Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility to continue pursuing their personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff, who are available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 377 / 650 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Suite
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care
Step into a warm and welcoming memory care and assisted living community at Oakmont of Orange, where they understand that living with Alzheimer’s and dementia require personalized care plans, and a compassionate environment. Their dedicated team of well-trained professionals offer round the clock assistance with daily living and medical needs specific to each resident. Housekeeping is taken care of, while your dining becomes an elevated event with chef-curated meals.
Amenities are not only top-class, but are conducive to a peaceful and relaxing stay at Oakmont. With lush gardens and a serene courtyard for leisurely strolls and socialization, you can connect with nature in the safety of your memory care home.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Brighton Assisted Living
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Agape Villa Care Home
Agape Villa Care Home, located in Roseville, CA, is a senior living community offering premiere assisted living and hospice care to its residents. This senior living community also offers quality care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s, incontinence, as well as those recovering from surgery and stroke. Additionally the residents basic care includes 24/7 staff availability, assistance with daily living activities, as well as medication management.
They offer spacious private and semi private rooms that are fully furnished and professionally decorated, and equipped with a 24 hour resident paging system – getting the staff’s immediate attention anytime the residents may need it. Furthermore, the residents are regularly provided diet approved meals and snacks to ensure that they have the proper nutrition and energy to live their golden years to the fullest.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
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Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What government services provide money for senior housing?
Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:
- Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
- Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
- Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
- State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
- Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
- Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?
Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.
Do you help families that need Medicaid?
Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.
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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up.
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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 36 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.
