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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Brookview RCFE, Inc
AL
RESC
Lincoln
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,100 / 1,410
A+7-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #279 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
A+Brookview Rcfe, Inc
Valley Pines Assisted Living
AL
Morgan Hill
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1,349
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #980 / 1,410
C16
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #75 / 1,298
24.5%
Facility 24.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,199 / 1,200
A-Heinan, James & Carolyn And Happy Journey Sen L. LLC
Belmont Village Senior Living in Los Gatos
AL
MC
San Jose (Fruitdale)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1,349
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #196 / 1,410
B+18
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 #961 / 1,298
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #615 / 1,200
-Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLC
Graceful Living at Modesto
AL
MC
RESC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #745 / 1,410
D+10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #354 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
-Graceful Living Inc
Good Samaritan Retirement Home
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
El Cajon
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,349
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,396 / 1,410
A+8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,298
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,200
-Daughters Of Mary Immaculate C Chaldean Sisters
Cascades of Grass Valley
AL
IL
MC
RC
Grass Valley
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 103
Rank #828 / 1,349
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #89 / 1,410
B+19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #277 / 1,200
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Garden Silver Town
AL
Los Angeles (Koreatown)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #791 / 1,349
No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,410
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 #774 / 1,298
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #189 / 1,200
-A Better Tomorrow Care Corp
Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside
AL
IL
MC
Oceanside
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1,349
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #520 / 1,410
A-12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #869 / 1,200
-Everest Oceanside Blessing Star, LLC And Everest Sr. L
Lidia‘s Blessed Home
AL
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #946 / 1,410
B-9
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #354 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
-Lidia Hiriscau
Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces
AL
IL
MC
Chico
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,349
Yes
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 56
Rank #21 / 1,410
A-24
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1,298
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #497 / 1,200
-Inn Operations, LP, The And Westmont Living, Inc

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

Tucked away in the charming community of Brentwood, CA, Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is a warm and inviting senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a setting surrounded by a rich history of agriculture and farming. The community features spacious apartments, beautiful common areas, and numerous amenities. Seniors will love the vibrant atmosphere, participating in enriching activities curated by the Active Living Program Director, ensuring there’s always something fun and engaging to do.

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is dedicated to providing a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle for its residents. The community aims to cater to the desires of its residents with amenities like a library, salon, courtyard, swimming pool, and a bistro and wine bar. The community also offers 24-hour support, a resident call system, transportation options, anytime dining, and on-site maintenance, ensuring all needs are met with care and attention.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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Overview of Lidia‘s Blessed Home

Lidia’s Blessed Home is a residential care facility for the elderly, located in Modesto, CA, providing memory care services to their residents. They offer studio, private, and semi-private accommodations where residents can receive personalized care tailored to meet their individual needs. As part of their care services, residents receive non-ambulatory care, and assistance with daily living activities.

Meals provided in Lidia’s Blessed Home can be customized depending on the dietary needs and restrictions of the residents. Their facility also employs a wander guard, as an added security for individuals who tend to wander, like their residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 

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Overview of Almond Blossom Assisted Living

Situated in Chico, California, Almond Blossom Assisted Living is a trustworthy choice for senior care, offering a homelike environment that is intimate, cozy, and meticulously maintained. This facility exudes a premier and genuine family home atmosphere, with excellent staff providing remarkable support. Caregivers are highly trained, fostering a strong sense of community where residents can easily relax, assured of safety and comfort.

As an assisted living facility, Almond Blossom is well-prepared for emergencies with standby generators and an innovative approach to resident safety. The clean and stress-free environment features a classic design with soothing colors, creating a welcoming ambiance. Residents benefit from 24-hour emergency call systems, transportation services, and engaging exercise and wellness programs. With total medication services and personalized, resident-centered care, Almond Blossom Assisted Living stands out as one of the best choices for seniors seeking residential assisted living and a vibrant senior living community.

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Crestavilla

30111 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Crestavilla

Crestavilla provides assisted living and memory care in Laguna Niguel, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels may make Crestavilla a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. With 250 beds, Crestavilla is a larger community, with more residents, staff, and programming. Myra Aragones serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of Montclair Villa

Montclair Villa is a family-owned and operated care home in Rocklin, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and palliative care. The community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe with its warm and home-like environment. With 24-hour support, three home-cooked meals, and daily housekeeping, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Here, residents receive the utmost attention and care through personalized care dedicated to their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to try new things and gain fun experiences. Mobility assistance and transportation arrangements are also available to ensure residents can move around and travel without hassles. With its ideal location in the quiet residential area of Rocklin, residents have a laid-back lifestyle. This care home strives to help older adults make the most of their best years, making it a trusted choice for senior living in California.

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Overview of Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces

Westmont of Chico, The Inn at the Terraces offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 99 beds, and having all three care levels in one place may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, and Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Commons at Woodland Hills

The Commons at Woodland Hills is a luxury senior living community, located in the vibrant area of Woodland Hills, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to help residents successfully age in place. Residents are welcomed into the comfort and security of carefully curated apartments with various floor plans and premium features, such as convenience of weekly linen services and 24-hour emergency response systems. A 24-hour care team is available to provide residents needing extra care a wide range of care services, including medication supervision, personal laundry, bathing and grooming, and other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing a fun and unique living experience to its residents, the community provides an abundance of interesting and engaging activities and programs, including group fitness classes, art lessons, or scenic drives. Delicious and nutritionally balanced meals are provided to make sure residents’ cravings and needs are always satisfied. Amenities, such as a card room, library, arts & crafts room, beauty shop, and onsite laundry facilities, are available to provide residents with more convenience and spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

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Overview of The Pinnacles at Burton
The Pinnacles at Burton is a senior living community located in Beverly Hills, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. The community features spacious apartments, delicious dining, and a variety of activities for residents. Family-owned and managed for over 50 years, it provides high-quality care in a luxurious setting.

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Cascades of Grass Valley

415 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Overview of Cascades of Grass Valley

Established 6 years ago and operating under Cascade Living Group, Cascades of Grass Valley is a 65-bed nursing home in Grass Valley, California. With administrator Haley Parker overseeing operations, the home is situated on Sierra College Drive in a neighborhood that scores 92 on walkability. The community offers ongoing skilled nursing care to residents who require daily medical support and supervision.

The core services in this home are rehabilitation and respite care. Residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or other health events gain an advantage from the rehabilitation program. Respite care exists for families needing short-term placement while a loved one recovers or while family caregivers pause from hands-on duties. 24/7 staffing ensures that clinical support is present whenever needed. Dining at Cascades has an approach that balances nutrition with meals’ social and emotional aspects. The kitchen mixes fine-dining touches with the familiar comfort of family-style food. Residents then enjoy the preparation quality and the warmth of shared mealtimes.

The highly walkable setting in Grass Valley makes the community accessible to visitors and gives residents a connected neighborhood. Within easy reach are services and amenities, so visiting family can navigate the surrounding area on foot.

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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.