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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. 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.
Almond Heights
AL
MC
RC
Orangevale
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,350
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
B-64
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,292
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,225 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #735 / 1,202
Almond Heights Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (Stokes)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,411
B-51
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,196 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #918 / 1,202
Mg At Willow Glen, LP And Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summerfield of Encinitas
AL
MC
RC
Encinitas
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 103
Rank #865 / 1,350
No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,101 / 1,411
B25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #688 / 1,202
Snh Cal Tenant LLC And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / Suite
Loma Clara Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Morgan Hill
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 103
Rank #700 / 1,350
Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
B-29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #497 / 1,202
Steadfast Collin Morgan Hill LLC And Integral Sr. Lg MgStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunny View Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cupertino (Monta Vista)
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #156 / 1,350
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
C+13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #910 / 1,202
Front Porch Communities And Services-
Fountaingrove Lodge
AL
MC
Santa Rosa
173
Facility 173
CA AVG 103
Rank #211 / 1,350
Yes
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,321 / 1,411
B-15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group-
Aegis Living San Rafael
AL
HOS
MC
RC
San Rafael
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 103
Rank #646 / 1,350
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
B-4
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
48.0%
Facility 48.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,107 / 1,202
Aegis Senior Communities LLC-
Safe Harbor Elder Care
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Escondido (Felicita)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #927 / 1,411
B-13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Xenrex Investments, Inc-
Country Inn of Downey
AL
HOS
RC
Downey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
B+54
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,243 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,299
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #975 / 1,202
Miloga Enterprises, Inc-
Pepper Tree Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Lomita
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #621 / 1,411
B+10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Pepper Tree Assisted Living Inc-

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Overview of Almond Heights

Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Orangevale, CA, Almond Heights is a distinguished community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans in a nurturing and welcoming environment for the utmost comfort and convenience. A kind and well-trained team also provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs and preferences 24/7.

With a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and emergency alert systems are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is equipped with a movie theater, a well-stocked library, serene outdoor courtyards, and beautifully landscaped gardens, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, independent living supports private living without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private space. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

The starting price is $4,900. Families can use that initial cost figure when evaluating the community, while the fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site and Anytime Dining allows them to dine according to their schedules. Ida Gemignani serves as the administrator, and Mg At Willow Glen, LP and Shi-Iv Merrill Gp operates the community.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable. Most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $4,900/Month

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Overview of Summerfield of Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, California, Summerfield Memory Care of Encinitas stands as a compassionate senior living community, managing 56 memory care living suites under the expert care of Five Star Senior Living. Operating 24/7, the community extends respite/short-stay services for seniors requiring specialized care. Residents can indulge in the soothing atmosphere of a beauty salon and explore the secure, senior-friendly walking path that winds through beautiful courtyards, providing opportunities for exercise, fresh air, and sunshine.

With a commitment to enhancing the quality of life, Summerfield Memory Care offers all-day home-style dining, purposeful Montessori-based programs fostering socialization, and enchanting community gardens. Virtual tours are readily available for those keen on exploration from home, reflecting the community’s dedication to accessibility and transparency. Meticulously designed to provide a comfortable and homely environment, this community goes beyond by offering specialized care services that enrich the lives of seniors and bring peace of mind to their families.

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Overview of Loma Clara Senior Living

Tucked away in the scenic town of Morgan Hill, California, Loma Clara Senior Living is a serene senior living community that provides both assisted living and memory care services, ensuring that each resident receives just the right amount of support. Here, residents can enjoy a rich and fulfilling lifestyle, with the beautiful surroundings and comfortable amenities contributing to a peaceful and engaging atmosphere. The community also offers flexible living arrangements, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, each featuring modern amenities tailored to meet residents’ needs.

Loma Clara Senior Living is dedicated to promoting safe independence while offering personalized care, including assistance with daily activities and specialized memory care. Residents can savor fresh, chef-prepared meals inspired by their favorite homestyle dishes, and enjoy a variety of amenities designed for a stress-free retirement. From a state-of-the-art fitness center to a cozy theater room and a calendar full of resident-inspired social events, there’s always something to do. With convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, residents have more time to relax and enjoy life.

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Overview of Sunny View Retirement Community

Front Porch Communities and Services operates Sunny View Retirement Community, a 190-bed continuing care facility in Cupertino’s Monta Vista neighborhood. Under the direction of administrator Bradley Burgoyne, the non-profit campus provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, hospice, and short-term respite stays. The multi-floor residential campus features internal elevators, ensuring residents can shift between varying levels of care and common spaces without navigating stairs.

The daily care infrastructure delivers over five hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, alongside physical, occupational, and speech therapy routines. On-site amenities include a spa and structured person-centered wellness programs. The immediate neighborhood carries a walkability score of 40 out of 100, meaning the location is mostly car-dependent, though visitors can find a few basic services nearby on foot. State inspection reviews show steady compliance and strong complaint management across the property’s 23 years of operation.

Individuals looking over local multi-level senior living options can call the admissions department to check on current bed vacancies and book a tour to view the layout and shared therapeutic spaces.

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Fountaingrove Lodge

4210 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Fountaingrove Lodge

Fountaingrove Lodge, located in Santa Rosa, CA is a proud LGBTQ+ retirement community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to its residents. This colorful senior living community provides residents with 24hr staff availability for emergency assistance, or assistance with daily living activities. Additionally, residents are also provided freshly cooked meals and snacks, and personalized wellness programs.
Fountaingrove Lodge’s accommodations include emergency call system, providing the residents with an added sense of security. The staff also offers grocery shopping, personal laundry, and housekeeping services. Furthermore, concierge service, chauffeured transportation, and a variety of programs designed to promote engagement, and physical and mental activity.

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Overview of Aegis Living San Rafael

Aegis Living San Rafael is an assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care community in San Rafael, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support now and may later need a secured memory care setting. The community has 98 beds, with a starting price of $6,997 to use when beginning a care budget. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together.

Residents can use the spa and hair salon, rooftop deck, and year round Bougainvillea Garden. On site therapy allows rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere. Chef prepared meals are served throughout the day with fresh, seasonal ingredients, while more than 200 activities each month include fitness classes, clubs, and social gatherings. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Rabah Abusbaitan serves as administrator, and Aegis Senior Communities operates the community.

Starting Price $6,997/Month

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Overview of Safe Harbor Elder Care

Welcoming seniors and guests warmly, Safe Harbor Elder Care in Lomas Serenas Drive, Escondido, CA, is a distinguished senior living community that provides assisted living. The community doubles its efforts to help seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs, ensuring they receive the utmost care and assistance they deserve. Moreover, a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals is available around the clock to ensure residents’ needs are quickly attended to at any time of the day.

Safe Harbor Elder Care also provides memory care and hospice services for residents to cherish every moment of their best years. With well-balanced dining options, residents enjoy mealtimes with friends for a delightful dining experience. The community promotes a lively, friendly environment where seniors can thrive and gain meaningful experiences.

$5,000/Month

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Overview of Country Inn of Downey

Country Inn of Downey provides assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Downey, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medications, and escorts, covering several parts of the day when a resident needs hands on support. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support during end of life care. Respite care provides a short term stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief, making it suited to families managing travel, recovery, or another brief caregiving gap.

A Walk Score of 90 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. Within the community, a beauty salon, outdoor patio, rehabilitation services, and scheduled activities provide salon appointments, outdoor space, therapy, and organized things to do.

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Overview of Pepper Tree Assisted Living

Pepper Tree specializes in assisted living care in a cozy, safe, home-like environment. Seniors are guaranteed to feel welcomed in a friendly atmosphere because of the trusted friendship that is beaming among caregivers and residents; they can experience graceful aging thanks to the support and experience of the staff. Pepper Tree ensures its residents a sanctuary built with care, companionship, and serenity.
The cozy home-like setting offers a range of services focused on the holistic wellness of its residents– 24/7 personalized care, specialized programs, recreational activities, meals served daily, housekeeping services, and transportation services provided.

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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.