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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Dignity Home Care LLC IV
AL
San Diego (Mira Mesa)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #972 / 1,411
A+4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Dignity Homecare LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Huntington Retirement Hotel
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Torrance
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 103
Rank #273 / 1,350
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
A30
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #29 / 1,299
-Adf Investments-
Brookdale San Jose
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Jose (South San Jose)
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 103
Rank #283 / 1,350
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
B-46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,151 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #928 / 1,202
Blc-Atrium At San Jose LP1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ranch View Senior Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Encinitas (Olivenhain)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 103
Rank #929 / 1,350
Yes
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,303 / 1,411
A-20
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 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
Rvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Oakmont of Silver Creek
AL
MC
San Jose (Evergreen)
148
Facility 148
CA AVG 103
Rank #329 / 1,350
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,146 / 1,411
B+23
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,099 / 1,202
Okmt Of Sr. Lvng Of Slvr Crk Opco LLC And Okmt Mgmt GrpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Inspirations Home Care IX
AL
HC
RESC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,146 / 1,411
B+4-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Noelia GarciaPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meridian at Chino
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chino
156
Facility 156
CA AVG 103
Rank #271 / 1,350
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
B+26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #561 / 1,202
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The Meadows at Country Place
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,350
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #789 / 1,411
B+9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #707 / 1,202
The Meadows At Country Place, LLC-
Savant of Santa Monica
AL
MC
Santa Monica
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,350
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
B+71
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,263 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #539 / 1,202
Santa Monica Operations LLC-
Glory Days Memory Care and Assisted Living
AL
MC
Visalia
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,027 / 1,350
No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,146 / 1,411
A-9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
Glory Days Assisted Living, Inc-

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Overview of Dignity Home Care LLC IV

Based in the neighborhood of San Diego, CA, Dignity Home Care LLC IV is a trusted home care provider that provides an array of care services in residents’ residences. Thrive with compassionate care from a team of highly qualified caregivers who went through in-depth background checks and training. Residents maintain their independence while enjoying the convenience of having daily living assistance and access to bedside care.

They also make sure residents feel well-supported and heard through their companionship services. Meanwhile, family caregivers looking to take a break from caring for their loved ones have access to respite care. Dignity Home Care LLC IV is an ideal option for those looking to enjoy both their freedom and comfort with fewer burdens and chores to worry about.

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Overview of Huntington Retirement Hotel

Huntington Retirement Hotel offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Torrance, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 155 beds. Room options include a Small Alcove, Large Alcove, and One Bedroom, giving a resident the choice of an alcove style room or a layout with a separate bedroom. The combination of care settings may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since multiple levels of support are available within the same community.

A Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. The community also has a salon, chapel, and outdoor patios with furniture, gardens, barbecue areas, and a golfing green for personal grooming, religious services, outdoor sitting, barbecuing, and golf practice.

Rehabilitation services are available at the community, so a resident can receive rehabilitation without arranging separate off site services. Heather Argueta serves as the administrator, and Adf Investments operates Huntington Retirement Hotel.

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Overview of Brookdale San Jose

Located on Blossom River Way in the vibrant city of San Jose, CA, Brookdale San Jose offers an exceptional senior living experience with a blend of independence, support, and specialized care. This community is conveniently positioned across the street from Westfield Oakridge Mall, providing easy access to shopping and dining. Brookdale San Jose is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by offering three levels of care: independent living assisted living, and memory care.

Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a serene library, and a vibrant art studio. The community also offers concierge services and surface parking for convenience. Most utilities and maintenance are included, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their daily activities and social events. For those in need of additional support, Brookdale San Jose provides compassionate assistance with daily living activities such as medication management and personal grooming. The community’s dedication to quality care and enriching experiences makes it the top choice for senior living in San Jose.

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Overview of Ranch View Senior Assisted Living

Considered as one of the pioneer assisted living homes in the area, Ranch View is an assisted living facility that offers comprehensive care plans to their residents. With a 15,000 square feet home, it houses a big number of residents and allows for spacious living and enjoyment. Rooms are both private and semi-private, which are free for the residents to decorate, making it feel like their home. In addition to this, spacious outdoor patios and luscious green landscapes allow for scenic views while the residents enjoy their company with one another or with family.

Outings and joining in activities are also highly encouraged at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living. This is to ensure that the residents are engaged and build close relationships with one another. Seniors will surely enjoy their golden years at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living.

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Oakmont of Silver Creek

3544 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
Overview of Oakmont of Silver Creek

Oakmont of Silver Creek provides assisted living and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 148 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.

Fine dining experiences are part of the dining program, giving residents an on-site option for restaurant-style meals. Named programs include Wellness Services, Culinary, and Caregiver Support. Minnie Weber serves as the administrator, and the combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to another care level without leaving the community.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care IX

Surrounded by local amenities in La Vaughn Cir, Corona, CA, Inspirations Home Care is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. The community strives to create a safe place for up to six residents, providing them with the utmost care and support for their unique needs. With assistance to daily living activities, health needs, housekeeping, and laundry, residents are guaranteed to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Promoting social engagement, a fun-packed calendar of activities is conducted for residents to adapt to their surroundings. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. The community is a good choice for those who require assistance in their daily living but still want to retain their independence to do the things the love, especially with its beautifully designed amenities and dedicated services offered at an all-inclusive rate.

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Overview of Meridian at Chino

Meridian at Chino offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chino, California. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels, Meridian at Chino may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain within the community as those needs change. The community has 156 beds. Its Walk Score of 61 places it in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

Residents can have gourmet meals in the dining room, exercise in the fitness center, use the salon, watch movies in the movie theater, and rest or visit in the enclosed courtyard. Daily activities include exercise, games, and social events, giving residents scheduled ways to take part in those activities, while wheelchair accessible areas support residents who use wheelchairs and pets are allowed. Isabel Enriquez serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Meadows at Country Place

The Meadows at Country Place provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Sacramento, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents who need end of life care, while respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 34 beds. Its smaller size can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who may need memory care or hospice care without starting in a different community. Rangi Giner serves as the administrator.

Programs include dementia care, Alzheimer’s treatment, hospice assistance, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s management, and care for complex physical limitations. These offerings give residents support directed to cognitive conditions, end of life needs, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, or complex physical limitations. The Meadows at Country Place is in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 55 means the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot.

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Overview of Savant of Santa Monica

Savant of Santa Monica offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. These two care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community.

Chef-prepared meals are provided, with accommodations for no-salt-added and reduced-concentrated-sweets diets, so residents with those dietary needs can receive meals prepared within those guidelines. A salon, fitness center, walking paths and gardening spaces support grooming, exercise and outdoor activities on site, while engaging daily events and scheduled transportation add structured activities and rides beyond the community. A Walk Score of 90 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $4,200/Month

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Overview of Glory Days Memory Care and Assisted Living

In Visalia, CA, Glory Days Memory Care and Assisted Living is a dedicated women-focused senior living community specializing in memory care services. The community’s main services include comprehensive memory care, ensuring a supportive environment for residents with cognitive needs. Glory Days goes beyond with daily personal care, assisting residents with activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming, emphasizing dignity and self-esteem.

The community’s commitment to healthcare extends to medical management, where highly trained staff handle medication, coordinate with healthcare providers, and monitor residents’ health conditions. Nutritional support is a priority, with three nutritious meals a day and snacks tailored to dietary needs. Glory Days fosters a vibrant atmosphere with social and recreational activities, offering a range of engaging options from book clubs to gardening groups. While Glory Days serves all, its distinctive focus lies in providing tailored services that meet the specific needs of women in the later stages of life.

 

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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 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.