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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.
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.
Carrington of Shafter
AL
MC
Shafter
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #832 / 1,349
No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,373 / 1,410
A+9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #279 / 1,298
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #712 / 1,200
Dv Assisted Living, LLC And Carrington Sr. Living LLC-
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living
AL
MC
RESC
Escondido (Kit Carson)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #460 / 1,410
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
Golden Sunset Villa, LLC-
A Place Called Home – Calimyrna
AL
MC
Clovis
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,396 / 1,410
B+6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #451 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
David Murchison-
Ivy Park at Santa Monica
AL
MC
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,349
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #128 / 1,410
B+29
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #279 / 1,298
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #722 / 1,200
Al Santa Monica Sr. Hsg And Oakmont Mgmt.group LLC-
Atherton Baptist Homes
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Alhambra
518
Facility 518
CA AVG 103
Rank #17 / 1,349
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #342 / 1,410
D+9
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,298
-Atherton Baptist Homes-
Evergreen Retirement Residence
AL
IL
Burbank (Central La)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,349
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #179 / 1,410
C+47
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,228 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,298
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #517 / 1,200
225 N Evergreen St IncStudio
Ivy Park at Bonita
AL
MC
Chula Vista
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #653 / 1,349
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,076 / 1,410
B+11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #749 / 1,200
Transformer Opco Ll And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Bentley Manor by SCH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Los Angeles (Westdale)
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 103
Rank #989 / 1,349
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #724 / 1,410
B+21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #193 / 1,200
Specialized Community Healthcare CompanyStudio
Briones Family Home Care LLC
AL
Stockton (Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,278 / 1,410
D+8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Briones Family Homecare LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Miracle Mile Manor
AL
Los Angeles (Central La)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #55 / 1,410
D9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,200
Miracle Mile Manor Rcfe, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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 Carrington of Shafter

Carrington of Shafter is a nursing home operated by Dv Assisted Living, LLC and Carrington Sr Living LLC, on East Tulare Avenue in Shafter, California. With administrator Alicia Webb overseeing everyday operations, the 64-bed community has been operating for 22 years.

As a nursing home, Carrington of Shafter is built to deliver skilled nursing care and support for residents whose medical needs are complex. The facility offers a Class Schedule and Center Membership programs to support structured activities and community engagement.
Carrington of Shafter is a car-dependent area with a Walk Score of 4, meaning nearly all errands and nearby destinations require a vehicle. This setting fits residents whose visiting family can drive, or those for whom neighborhood walkability is not a top consideration.

Families must arrange a tour or contact the facility if they’re interested in learning more regarding daily operations, medical services, staffing, amenities, dining options, and admission policies.

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The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Overview of The Ivy at Golden Gate

The Ivy at Golden Gate offers assisted living and memory care in San Francisco, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels may make the community a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time, since the resident can change care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 168 beds. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. In the Outer Sunset neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 88 / 100, placing it in a very walkable area where most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when moving in.

Adiam Welday serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Well Oak Tenant and Oakmont Management Group.

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Overview of Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa St

Administered by Susan Park, Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa St is a 120-bed assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, California. Licensed since 2013 in Los Angeles County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, the community specializes in care for residents living with memory impairment. Respite care, hospice care, and a day program are offered.

As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services rather than CMS. Since 2020, the facility has logged 64 total complaints, more than four times California’s average of 14, with 64 complaint-driven visits against a statewide norm of 13. Total citations over the same period number 12, modestly above California’s average of 10. No fines or serious citations are on record in the latest February 2026 inspection.

Programs include art therapy, pet therapy, cooking classes, and live entertainment. They’re geared toward residents in the memory care and assisted living programs.

The facility’s memory care specialization and day program fit residents in Los Angeles County who need dementia-focused assisted living in Glendale.

Contact Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa St

Overview of Atherton Baptist Homes

A continuing care retirement community in Alhambra, California, is Atherton Baptist Homes. It’s rooted in Christian values in a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. Founded in 1914, the community has served residents for over a century and offers a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Joelle E. Medina serves as the facility administrator. The 518-bed, substantial community can support residents across all three levels of care in one setting.

Rehabilitation services support the nursing care component, helping occupants heal from illness, injury, or surgery. To support daily life and engagement, the community provides resident services and structured programming. Its location in an established, walkable part of Alhambra makes it convenient for visiting families and allows those who stay in independent living to access neighborhood amenities on foot.

Regulatory oversight by California’s Department of Public Health and Department of Social Services shows a favorable inspection history. State visits have focused on routine scheduled inspections instead of complaint investigations, and citations relative to inspection activity are well-controlled.

For residents and families, Atherton Baptist Homes’ full care continuum under one roof implies the choice to transition between care levels as needs change without relocating.

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Overview of Autumn Ridge Assisted Living

Serving the community for 16 years, Autumn Ridge Assisted Living is a 54-bed skilled nursing home in Kerman, California, in the Central Valley region. Operated by Pathway Assisted Living Autumn Ridge LLC and administrated by Karen Dhaliwal, the facility’s location on West Stanislaus Avenue puts it in a highly walkable area with a Walk Score of 71, so residents and visiting families can do most errands on foot.

Built to provide extensive nursing care alongside rehabilitation services, the home is well-suited for short-term recovery and longer-term residents. It offers respite care for families seeking temporary support, and its residential care program highlights individualized attention and community-based living. A key focus is on active engagement: residents have access to a detailed activities calendar tailored to unique interests, helping maintain social connection and mental stimulation. Meanwhile, daily life is centered on comfort and amenities. The kitchen serves three chef-inspired meals per day, with housekeeping and linen services provided weekly. Residents and their families can enjoy the on-site beauty and barber shop for personal grooming, benefit from the cutting-edge fitness center to maintain activity levels, and use scheduled transportation for appointments or outings. The grounds span over 7 acres with a beautiful garden, creating plenty of outdoor space for recreation and respite. Staffing has registered nurses, nurses aides, and licensed practical nurses providing hands-on care 24/7. As part of its nursing program, the facility also gives therapy and rehabilitation services.

An in-person tour by families is a superb way to experience Autumn Ridge Assisted Living, meet its staff, and understand how daily routines and care are handled on-site.

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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.

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Overview of Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 2622 W Olive Ave

Discover a lifestyle and care services just as unique as you in the Loving Care Facility for the Elderly in Fullerton, CA, a remarkable senior living community that offers personalized assisted living, Dementia care, and post-surgical assistance. Committed to delivering exceptional care, the community provides a well-experienced and caring team that offers various services, including meal preparation, hygiene, cleaning, and supervision.

The community also strives to develop a caring relationship with residents that allow them to deeply understand their pain points, needs, and goals to better deliver a care that perfectly aligns with their needs. Liberated from the common hassles of daily living, residents can freely focus on living their lives to fullest or spending more time with their family and friends.

Contact Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 2622 W Olive Ave

Overview of Miracle Mile Manor

Miracle Mile Manor is an assisted living home in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, including dressing, bathing, and medication, while a resident keeps a personal living space. Daily Living Assistance is available for residents who need that support, and the six-bed community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Housing options include private bedrooms, rooms with bathrooms, and shared rooms, giving residents either a single-occupancy arrangement or a shared living setup. A backyard provides an outdoor area on the property, while central dining gives residents a designated place for meals. The home is administered by Edith Nagel and operated by Miracle Mile Manor Rcfe.

Miracle Mile Manor has a Walk Score of 94 out of 100, classified as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. For a resident who no longer drives, that means nearby errands can be completed independently on foot.

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Overview of King‘s Care Assisted Living

King’s Care Assisted Living LL boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures service is delivered with compassion and respect. Praised for its quality residential assisted living services, seniors immediately feel a sense of belonging and family-like treatment. The home-like atmosphere of the retirement home provides residents with the lifestyle they deserve.

As its name suggests, residents are treated like royalty by the premier accommodations offered, such as 24/7 nursing care, stimulating activities, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, medication management, ADLs, home-cooked meals.

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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 1435 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.