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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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Family of Care
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RESC
Brentwood (Hoffman Property)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
CNo
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,181 / 1,411
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 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
Mk Property Ventures LLCPrivate Rooms
Sunrise of Danville
AL
MC
Danville
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 103
Rank #700 / 1,350
CYes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,272 / 1,411
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #472 / 1,299
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #287 / 1,202
Sunrise West Al Gp & LP And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed
Veneman Care Home II
AL
MC
RC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
CNo
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Leilani RamiroPrivate / Shared Rooms
Valley Pines Assisted Living
AL
Morgan Hill
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
CYes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
16
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 #76 / 1,299
24.5%
Facility 24.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,201 / 1,202
Heinan, James & Carolyn And Happy Journey Sen L. LLC-
El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village
AL
MC
El Dorado Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
C+No
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,215 / 1,411
15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
El Dorado Senior Care, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brighter Living Senior Care
AL
HOS
RESC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
C+Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,032 / 1,411
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Mancha Estates, LLCStudio / Suite
La Marea Senior Living
AL
MC
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Research Center)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #454 / 1,350
CYes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #972 / 1,411
24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #183 / 1,202
Carlsbad Operating LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Burbank
AL
MC
Burbank
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
C+Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #309 / 1,411
25
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #923 / 1,202
Burbank Subtenant LP And Oakmont Management Grp, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Evergreen Retirement Residence
AL
IL
Burbank (Central La)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
C+Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,411
47
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,229 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #517 / 1,202
225 N Evergreen St IncStudio
Cornerstone Assisted Living Community
AL
Vacaville
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #418 / 1,350
B-Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,193 / 1,411
23
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #461 / 1,202
Fj Land Co., LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,600 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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A Family of Care

1945 St Martins Pl, Brentwood, CA 94513
Overview of A Family of Care

A Family of Care is a dedicated residential care community that has three welcoming locations across Brentwood, CA, offering a wide range of care options. The community goes above and beyond to provide older adults with a family-like atmosphere where they are well-cared for. Memory care, hospice care, and assistance with daily living activities are provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents’ holistic wellness is prioritized with services that enrich them physically, socially, and emotionally.

Residents can freely interact with peers and live actively with plenty of recreational activities and wellness programs. Cozy communal areas and spacious living spaces are also provided for residents’ comfort. With serene parks and local amenities located near each home in Brentwood, the community ensures convenient access to leisure and necessities. This residential care community is one of the top choices for retirement in California, as reflected with its high standards of care.

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Overview of Sunrise of Danville

Sunrise of Danville is a senior living community located in the peaceful town of Danville, CA, offering a range of senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. The community offers a vibrant and intimate boutique setting where residents can enjoy an active lifestyle or relax in peaceful surroundings. With features like a courtyard, fountain, garden, secure patio, and walking path, seniors have plenty of options to spend their days reflecting or pursuing their passions. Weekly outings to local restaurants and gardening sessions are some of the activities residents look forward to.

Committed to providing an engaging environment that meets the individual needs of each resident, the community offers various amenities, including an on-site library, movie theater, pool table, private dining room, and private suites. Residents can also enjoy the companionship of the community dog and cat, Hansen and Hazel. Meals are tailored to individual tastes, with popular dishes like oven-fried chicken frequently requested. Recognized as the Best Assisted Living by U.S. News & World Report, Sunrise of Danville ensures a beautiful and engaging living experience for all its residents.

Starting Price $5,685/Month

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Overview of Veneman Care Home II

Stay independent while receiving the care you need with Veneman Care Home II, a reliable community in Modesto, CA that provides assisted living services. With a strong dedication to residents’ welfare, the community features an excellent team of caregivers available 24/7 to assist residents with their daily lives. Residents also enjoy the comfort and convenience of having cozy accommodations with easy access to hospitals and attractions for their well-being and leisure.

Enjoy meaningful experiences with an abundance of social and recreational activities designed to stimulate the mind and nurture the body. Residents always have the energy to stay active with three delicious meals prepared based on their individual preferences and dietary needs. Here, residents enjoy a retirement experience they can be proud of free from their daily responsibilities and worries.

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Overview of Valley Pines Assisted Living

Morgan Hill, CA, is where Valley Pines Assisted Living provides assisted living. That means help to dress, to bathe, and to take medication.

Car-dependent at 43 on Walk Score, the area leaves most errands to a vehicle. A resident can keep an animal here. Quanying Su handles the administrator’s role, and Heinan, James & Carolyn and Happy Journey Sen L. LLC operate the community. At 49 beds, Valley Pines is in the smaller range, which suits someone who wants staff and residents to know each other.

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Overview of El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village

El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village is a six-bed assisted living and memory care home at 2920 Tam Oshanter Dr in El Dorado Hills, California. El Dorado Senior Care, LLC runs it, and the facility has held its license with the California Department of Social Services for 11 years now.

Single-story, private and semi-private rooms, and right now 5 of the 6 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 83 percent. The Walk Score sits at 22, car-dependent, so getting anywhere beyond the immediate block means driving. Mercy Hospital of Folsom, part of Dignity Health, is about 3.77 miles out.

Day to day, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants staff the home, and residents have access to transportation services and fitness and recreation programming. Six beds is a small number, and that scale tends to mean something different than a hundred-bed building does: fewer residents per staff member and more attentive care.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials, along with fall and injury prevention, the kind of areas state regulators routinely look at in small residential care settings like this one.

El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village, ultimately, is a small, long-running, licensed home built around close, direct care rather than scale, sitting in a quiet, car-dependent stretch of El Dorado Hills.

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Overview of Brighter Living Senior Care

Better Living Senior Care is one of the residential care facilities located in Modesto, CA, offering assisted living services to their residents. This six-bed residential care home offers both long-term and short-term care services for their residents, providing them with 24/7 supervision, assistance with daily living activities, medication management, bedside and incontinence assistance, mobility assistance, as well as surgery recovery and companionship.

Better Living Senior Care prides itself with the quality of care they provide, all thanks to their staff to resident ratio, providing more opportunities for the staff to look after each resident better. In this senior care home, residents are provided home cooked meals and snacks, with consideration to their special diets, grooming assistance, and daily housekeeping and laundry services to ensure that the home stays spotless and sanitized for their safety.

Starting Price $3,500/Month

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Overview of La Marea Senior Living

The license at La Marea Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA, is for memory care as well as assisted living care. When dementia makes wandering a real risk for someone, memory care provides a solution by providing supervision in a secure setting. In assisted living, staff take on the responsibility of helping residents bathe, dress, and take their medication, while the resident keeps their privacy and independence through the rest of the day.

A caregiver needing to take time away can arrange for the staff at La Marea to provide care for a short respite stay here as well. The community suits those with dementia needing supervision, those needing daily assistance, and families needing assistance with caregiving for short stretches.

Matthew Ryan is the administrator for the community’s 125 beds, and its operators are Carlsbad Operating LLC and Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC. Those beds are available in studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. Studios are meant for someone who just needs a single private space to themselves, while one- and two-bedroom layouts can accommodate one or two people needing more space. Keeping a pet is allowed.

Carlsbad Research Center, where La Marea is located, scores 44 out of 100 on Walk Score, meaning the area is car-dependent. Residents without a means of transportation can avail themselves of the community’s transportation service for errands outside.

On-site, the community’s amenities include a salon, a spa, a fitness center, a patio, and a movie theater. There’s BINGO, chair exercise, and a mahjong club to fill out the activity calendar, and a Military Veterans Program is also explicitly named.

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Ivy Park at Burbank

2721 Willow Street, Burbank, CA 91505
Overview of Ivy Park at Burbank

Providing top-notch care and assistance, Ivy Park at Burbank located in the peaceful neighborhood of Willow Street, Burbank, CA, provides assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy and spacious floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for assisted living residents, and companion and private suites at Evergreen at Ivy for memory care residents. Forging meaningful and trusting relations with the seniors and their loved ones, the community delivers round-the-clock care and assistance tailored to their unique needs.

The community strives to provide a comfortable and safe environment, employing its signature EverYou program to keep the residents stimulated and inspired. Serving nutritious meals all day, the community caters to its residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Ivy Park at Burbank includes a bar and lounge, a bistro, a full-service salon, a fitness center, a technology center, an activities studio, a library, a media room, and spacious indoor and outdoor lounges for its residents’ wellness. Experience comfort and safety at its finest within the community grounds.

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Overview of Evergreen Retirement Residence

Tucked away in a serene area in Burbank, CA, Evergreen Retirement Residence is a warm and tight-knit senior living community that offers premium independent living and assisted living options. With over 35 years of experience in serving seniors, the community guarantees excellence in senior care founded on extensive knowledge and hands-on experience. Their residences are purposely designed to cater to its residents’ unique lifestyle, mobility, and safety needs, making sure they are able to relax and rest comfortably in their living spaces.

Access to additional services like Podiatry, Optician, and Dentistry Services are also available for residents’ convenience. A wide range of activities, such as movie nights, games, celebrations, and live entertainment are offered to provide opportunities for leisure and recreation. Thanks to its talented in-house chefs, delicious and nutritious meals are served daily to give residents the nourishment they need to stay healthy and active.

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Overview of Cornerstone Assisted Living Community

Cornerstone Assisted Living Community offers assisted living in Vacaville, CA. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to live in a private residence. A resident who needs daily-task support may find a suitable fit here, as may a couple considering a two-bedroom residence.

The community has 130 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio can suit one resident, while a two-bedroom layout can accommodate a couple moving together. Shelley Reyes serves as the administrator, and Fj Land Co. operates the community.

Residents can spend time in the theater room, library, and onsite salon, or join scheduled activities such as bingo and poker. Scheduled transportation covers errands, medical appointments, and field trips, so residents can attend those activities without arranging separate transportation. Off-site excursions offer activities beyond the community, and pets are allowed so residents may keep a pet with them.

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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 1600 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.