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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,431 assisted living communities in California using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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: 57/ 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

OakView Health Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 103
Rank #1063 / 1657
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1846 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #428 / 1487
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #608 / 1368
A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Reutlinger Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1720 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Spring Lake Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 103
Rank #8 / 1657
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1926 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #654 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1487
-A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Canterbury Woods
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 103
Rank #179 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #34 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
San Francisco Towers
AL
NH
IL
MC
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
350
Facility 350
CA AVG 103
Rank #36 / 1657
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
9
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 103
Rank #16 / 1657
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1474 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
75.4%
Facility 75.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #719 / 1368
-Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
O‘Connor Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 103
Rank #23 / 1657
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1826 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #81 / 1487
73.4%
Facility 73.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #761 / 1368
-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1657
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1242 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #158 / 1487
--Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 103
Rank #27 / 1657
No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1798 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1487
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1181 / 1368
-California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 103
Rank #1 / 1657
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #336 / 1487
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #773 / 1368
-Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living La Jolla
AL
NH
RESC
La Jolla (University City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1657
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #568 / 1401
2
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #592 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #311 / 1368
-Hsre-Bv IV Trs LLC And Belmont Three LLC Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Webster House
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #1123 / 1657
No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #261 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 103
Rank #31 / 1657
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1345 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #379 / 1368
A+Covenant Living West-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 103
Rank #9 / 1657
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #106 / 1487
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1147 / 1368
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
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Overview of Roseberry Care

Roseberry Care is a boutique senior living community that seamlessly blends assisted living with a nurturing memory care environment. This residence offers seniors an ambiance that creates an ideal setting for their golden years. With an array of thoughtful support services and health-focused provisions, Roseberry Care empowers residents to embrace their fullest potential of independence. Vigilant round-the-clock staff supervision, including caregivers specially honed in dementia care, ensures that residents’ well-being is a top priority.
Explore their comprehensive, all-inclusive care plans, thoughtfully crafted with the expertise of dedicated dementia care specialists and complemented by the presence of hospice care services. Amidst the  backdrop of Roseville, this sanctuary stands out as an avenue for elevated senior living, offering families and their loved ones an exceptional choice that resonates with both assurance and fulfillment.

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Meadowlark Gardens I

5912 Midiron Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens I

Peacefully nestled near serene parks like Gibbs Park and Meadowlark Golf Club in Midiron Cir, Huntington Beach, CA, Meadowlark Gardens I is an exceptional community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for residents to adapt to their surroundings easily.

Providing care since 1996, the community promises the finest quality of care and support that residents need to live comfortably. Here, residents are served healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to live their golden years comfortably and safely with its dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Merced Residential Care I

Peacefully nestled in San Francisco, CA, Merced Residential Care I is an inviting community for residents needing assisted living. Ensuring comfort and safety, the community features a team of reliable caregivers to assist residents with their daily activities and long-term care needs. With 24-hour personalized care and well-designed accommodations, residents can maintain the lifestyle they want comfortably.

Everyone’s dietary needs are met with nutritious and delicious meals prepared based on their unique preferences and needs. Household chores and transportation needs are also taken care of for more convenience. Here, residents are given all the tools and support they need to age gracefully.

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Overview of City Creek Assisted Living

Administered by Caleb Summerhays, City Creek Assisted Living is a nursing home in Sacramento at 6254 66th Avenue. It’s operated by T Street LLC under Avenues Healthcare’s ownership. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families multiple pathways to cover nursing care and support. The 121-bed community has been operating for four years and accepts residents on a relatively short-term basis, with an average stay duration of 59 days. This pattern reflects a focus on post-acute rehabilitation and transitional care instead of exclusively long-term placement. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, with Walk Score of 13, so visitors and residents will want transportation access for errands and outings.

Staffing support is built into the daily routine, with total nursing care averaging 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident day and nursing aides providing 3 hours and 51 minutes of hands-on care per resident daily. This support level ensures consistent attention to personal care needs spanning bathing, dressing, and grooming assistance, along with scheduled medication management. The home offers family-style dining with snacks throughout the day and coordinates meal services part of the daily routine. Residents have access to laundry, housekeeping, and medication reminder services, and the facility arranges local shopping trips and transportation to help residents stay in tune with the community. The facility also coordinates with home health services to bridge any post-discharge care needs and offers a calendar of activities to keep residents informed of upcoming events.

Shared residential rooms exist, and the community highlights support with activities of daily living and care coordination across different service providers, making it a practical option for families needing coordinated nursing care and rehabilitation amid a stay.

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Overview of The Pointe at Summit Hills

Licensed in August 2025, The Pointe at Summit Hills is a 170-bed assisted living and memory care community at 4501 Upland Point Drive in Bakersfield, California. Operated by The Pointe at Bakersfield LLC under administrator Perla Pena, the community serves residents in Kern County with assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the community, which has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans available across a two-story building.

Clean is the inspection record across the facility’s first year of operation. Since licensing, the community logged zero citations against a California assisted living average of 10, with one complaint investigation compared to a state average of 10. Complaint visits number 5 against a California average of 13. The latest inspection was May 2026. Occupancy is at 90 percent translating to 153 of 170 beds filled. It is well above California’s 72.8 percent average and reflects strong early demand in the east Bakersfield market.

Located in a large, newly opened community in Bakersfield, The Pointe at Summit Hills is best for older adults who require assisted living or memory care. High occupancy, a clean first-year compliance record, and multiple floor plan options define the opening profile.

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Carmel Valley Manor

8545 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
Overview of Carmel Valley Manor

Basking in the scenic views of Carmel, CA, Carmel Valley Manor is an exceptional life-plan community offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. As the only life-plan community in Monterey County, Carmel Valley Manor offers a Life Care Contract which includes three levels of healthcare and residence; and a Monthly Fee Agreement that provides housing and necessary medical services. With a 28-acre picture-perfect view of the mountains and nature, Carmel Valley Manor features a spectrum of floor plans ranging from studios to 2-bedroom cottages that can be decorated based on the resident’s preference.

Carmel Valley Manor is an extraordinary community that emphasizes wellness and satisfaction. The culinary team prepares luxurious meals six days a week, with wonderful breakfast gourmet brunch provided on Sundays and Holidays. Amenities include an on-site clinic, fitness center, pool, scenic trail, computer center, craft rooms, and more. In collaboration with Blue Zones Project Monterey County (BZMPC), Carmel Valley Manor promotes a quality, comfortable, and sustainable life for seniors. This community is truly one of a kind and a gift to the seniors of Monterey County.

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Overview of Elite Quality Care

Elite Quality Care, located in Roseville, CA, is a close knit senior living community offering residential care to its elderly residents. This senior care home provides its residents with round the clock quality senior care. Their professionally trained and certified staff also provides assistance with personal care, and other daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, and mobility.
As part of their care services they also provide their residents with delicious home cooked meals which are all prepared with care and consideration to dietary restrictions. They also offer transportation services for scheduled medical appointments outside the home, and a variety of activities that promote the residents overall health and wellness.

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Overview of Pebble Brook Senior Assisted Living

In Temecula, California, Pebble Brook Senior Assisted Living exists as a trusted facility with over 30 years of experience, providing high-quality and affordable care for residents. As a family-owned business, their approach to senior care is marked by genuine compassion. Safety and comfort are non-negotiable, ensuring a housekeeping-free lifestyle with 24/7 availability of assistance, including services such as laundry, appointment scheduling, and medication management.

The commitment extends beyond the basics, encompassing hospice and bedridden care, along with transportation services and valuable emotional support. Pebble Brook Senior Assisted Living excels in understanding the unique needs of seniors, making them a reliable choice for assisted senior living and residential assisted living.

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Overview of Evergreen Haven Assisted Living

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Torrance, CA, Evergreen Haven Assisted Living is a quaint and intimate senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care options, as well as hospice care for residents’ end of life needs. With a capacity for 6 residents, the community allows for one on one and truly personal care and attention that ensures all of residents’ needs are met. Residents are free to choose from a private room to a semi-private room and indulge in the convenience of services like assistance with daily living activities and medication management.

Thanks to the community’s premiere location, residents have easy access to several parks, restaurants, and hospitals, fostering convenience and encouraging them to go out more and explore their neighborhood. Three delicious meals are made fresh daily, along with nourishing snacks to ensure residents get the nourishment they need to stay healthy. Here, residents are guaranteed a fulfilling and comfortable retirement life surrounded with compassionate care and a tight-knit atmosphere.

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Heritage House

5200 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Overview of Heritage House

Heritage House is a cozy assisted living and memory care home that has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. The beautiful community has been a home of possibilities for seniors who want to discover the purpose in their lives that they have been searching for; a home that they deserve is found at the Heritage House in Santa Barbara.

The community’s home-like surroundings and nurturing environment are contributed by its in-house professional culinary team to provide the best and finest dishes at its pub, café, and dining room. Beautiful activities are found in their ballroom, billiards lounge, fitness center, computer or media center, and fireplace – among many others. Their essential services include wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, ground-floor units, specialized memory care support, and social and recreational activities.

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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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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 1431 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.