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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Maple House
AL
MC
Santa Cruz (Seabright)
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 103
Rank #998 / 1,350
No
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #90 / 1,411
A2-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,202
-Divine Senior Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Pine Haven Assisted Living
AL
Bakersfield
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,314 / 1,411
A2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
--Pine Haven LLCPrivate Rooms
Marbella Anaheim
AL
MC
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
A+3
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #576 / 1,202
-Vop Anaheim LP And Integral Senior Living Mgmt. LLC-
Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living
AL
MC
Alta Loma
172
Facility 172
CA AVG 103
Rank #212 / 1,350
Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #848 / 1,411
A2
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1--Sunlit Gardens, LLC-
Bonita Springs Senior Living
AL
MC
Santa Clara
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 103
Rank #972 / 1,350
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,411
A+5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
--Bonita Springs Senior Living LLC-
Sierra View Senior Living
AL
Grass Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #671 / 1,411
A+10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
--Sierra View Senior Living LLC-
Cogir of Rohnert Park
AL
IL
Rohnert Park
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #776 / 1,350
Yes
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,165 / 1,411
B-25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,010 / 1,202
A+Welltower Cogir Tenant LLC And Cogir Mngt Usa IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Gables of Ojai
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ojai
118
Facility 118
CA AVG 103
Rank #517 / 1,350
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
C-24
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,299
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,012 / 1,202
A+Gables Of Ojai, LLC And Parsons Family Mgmt, LLC-
Clearwater at North Tustin
AL
MC
Santa Ana
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 103
Rank #466 / 1,350
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
B-22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #219 / 1,202
-Clearwater At North Tustin, LLC: Csl Berkshire OpeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Azusa
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 103
Rank #710 / 1,350
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #765 / 1,411
B-22
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #980 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #529 / 1,202
-Silverado Sierra Vista LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms

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Maple House

410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Overview of Maple House

Maple House is a dedicated assisted living community in Santa Cruz, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can feel at home during their stay. Mealtime assistance, medication management, and mobility support are among the exceptional services dedicated to enriching residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, residents receive high-quality care for their needs and preferences.

Social events, light physical activities, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. With spacious living areas and accessible communal spaces, residents can rest without hassles. Residents also have easy access to beaches and public transportation with its ideal location in Santa Cruz. This assisted living community is a trusted choice for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Pine Haven Assisted Living

Pine Haven Assisted Living is a well-regarded assisted living community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers personal care. With its family-oriented atmosphere, the community provides older adults with a home away from home. Assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and nutritious meals are also offered to maintain residents’ independence with ease. Through personalized care plans, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost attention and care for their needs.

Light exercises, social events, and various games accompany residents, ensuring they can freely interact with their friends and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living spaces and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Bakersfield, residents can keep their peace of mind during their stay. This assisted living community is a good choice for senior living in California, as it has an intimate setting and exceptional services.

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Overview of Marbella Anaheim

Marbella Anaheim offers assisted living and memory care in Anaheim, California, in Northwest Anaheim. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because the available care levels can support a move without leaving the community. Marbella Anaheim has 140 beds, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring their pets with them.

A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still handle some errands independently. The community has a patio and fire pit, giving residents outdoor spaces for sitting or gathering.

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Overview of Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living

Sunlit Gardens Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Alta Loma, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of support. It has 172 beds, allows pets, and is operated by Sunlit Gardens, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

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Overview of Bonita Springs Senior Living

Bonita Springs Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Clara, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With 32 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Respite care offers short-term stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, while home health and palliative care are also among the facility’s specific programs.

Transportation can help residents reach destinations outside the community. An 81 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still handle nearby errands independently. Staff are available 24 hours a day, so support is accessible at any hour.

Dulce Cera serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Sierra View Senior Living

Sierra View Senior Living offers assisted living in Grass Valley, CA, and opened in 1984. Residents can receive help with medication, showers, dressing, and getting to meals, along with dietician planned meals and daily exercise.

With 49 beds, Sierra View Senior Living is a smaller community where staff and residents may have more opportunity to get to know each other, making it a possible fit for someone who prefers that kind of setting. Holiday celebrations and community gatherings give residents regular opportunities to spend time together.

Residents can also use the salon and access rehabilitation services within the community. The dining program includes afternoon refreshments, along with snacks, coffee, and infused water.

A Walk Score of 60 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select outings independently. Lisa Vixie Winget serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Cogir of Rohnert Park

Treat yourself to a vacation for a lifetime with Cogir of Rohnert Park set in the ethereal lands of Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA, offering assisted living and independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors experience comfort and convenience like no other. Live with no worries with a reliable and highly skilled team handling household duties and maintenance.

Discover new interests and reignite passions with engaging activities and fun social events conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. The community strives to provide a bright and friendly environment, ensuring seniors have room to grow and aspire to be the best version of themselves. Nutritious and tasty meals are served to cater to residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Cogir of Rohnert Park is a paradise for seniors to enjoy wondrous golden years surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a peaceful community.

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Overview of The Gables of Ojai

The Gables of Ojai operates a 118-bed senior living location in Ojai, California, featuring independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living accommodates self-sufficient seniors wanting community amenities, while assisted living helps with routine daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications. Memory care supplies a secured, supervised environment to assist residents with cognitive loss, and respite programs accommodate short-term stays.

Under administrator Deedee L Heninger, the property boasts a 90 walk score, placing local shops, cafes, and everyday errands within walking distance. On-site lifestyle amenities include chef-prepared dining with flexible meal options, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and regular exercise classes.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the administrative team at The Gables of Ojai to check current room availability, request fee details, or set up a guided walk-through of the grounds.

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Overview of Clearwater at North Tustin

Clearwater at North Tustin delivers assisted living and memory care services in Santa Ana, California. The assisted living program provides support with routine activities including bathing, dressing, and managing medication. For residents who require specialized supervision due to wandering risks, the memory care section provides a secure, monitored environment. Offering both levels of care on a single site allows individuals to increase their support services as health needs evolve.

Living arrangements range from private studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments, accommodating both single residents and couples. Temporary stays and respite care are also open to individuals recovering from illness or whose regular caregivers are temporarily away. The amenities include landscaped grounds, pet-friendly policies, dining services, and scheduled wellness programs. Administrator Jennifer Kornmann oversees operations at the property, which carries a walk score of 32, signaling that surrounding errands typically require vehicle transportation.

Prospective residents seeking flexible senior living options in Santa Ana can reach out to Clearwater at North Tustin to arrange a personal tour or request program details.

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Overview of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Surrounded by a serene neighborhood, Silverado Sierra Vista in West Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa, CA, is a remarkable memory care community focusing on memory care, respite care, and Nexus, an internationally-recognized brain health program. The community doubles its efforts in meeting seniors’ needs featuring different levels of care, purposely divided into three varying accommodations. Silverado Sierra Vista fuses clinical expertise and unmatched comfort with a team of compassionate and extremely talented dementia care professionals lending extra support for seniors’ needs.

Promoting a pet-friendly environment, the community strives to provide warmth and happiness for its residents. With a wide array of fun activities and wellness programs, seniors experience wonderful moments and live a blissful retirement. Healthy and delicious restaurant-style meals are served, catering to dietary needs and tastes. Silverado Sierra Vista is committed to providing a safe place for seniors to live freely and age with dignity.

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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.