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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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Melrose Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
A-27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
52.0%
Facility 52.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,049 / 1,202
Danmar Villas LLC-
Columns Care Home
AL
RESC
Tustin
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
A+4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Hkh Health Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Orchard Park Senior Living Community
AL
MC
Clearlake
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 103
Rank #865 / 1,350
Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
B+24
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,121 / 1,202
Ep Operation Clearlake And Lakeside Vista Senior LLC-
Rio Las Palmas
AL
IL
Stockton (Pacific)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #744 / 1,350
Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #589 / 1,411
A-27
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
-
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #880 / 1,202
Snh Cal Tenant LLC & Wellquest Ca 2 LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI
AL
HOS
MC
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,021 / 1,350
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
A-17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,024 / 1,202
-Private Rooms / Shared Rooms
Joyful Chapter
AL
ADC
RESC
RC
South San Francisco
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 103
Rank #880 / 1,350
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
A8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
-The Next Chapter, Inc-
Alder Bay Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Eureka
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 103
Rank #886 / 1,350
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
A2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
--Vop Alder, LP And Ridgeline Sr. Lvg. Mgmt CompanyStudio / 1 Bed
Desert Cove Assisted Living
AL
RESC
Desert Hot Springs
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 103
Rank #865 / 1,350
No-A+7
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
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #324 / 1,202
Desert Cove Assisted Living LLC-
Brookdale Tracy
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tracy (Sunset Park)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #178 / 1,350
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #197 / 1,411
C64
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #926 / 1,202
Summerville At Heritage Place LLC And Emeritus CorpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Dixon
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #654 / 1,350
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
B+14
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #155 / 1,202
Jack Napier Properties And Calson Mngmnt LLCPrivate Rooms

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Overview of Melrose Gardens

Melrose Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Los Angeles, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move and start over socially. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Memory focused offerings include Club Melrose, a Mild Cognitive Impairment Program, and The Cottages Alzheimer’s Care, giving families designated programs for cognitive support.

Melrose Gardens is in the Fairfax neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 94 falls in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community has 100 beds. Marco Villegas serves as administrator, and Danmar Villas operates the community.

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Overview of Columns Care Home

Columns Care Home offers assisted living and residential care in Tustin, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident continues living in the community. With six beds, the home has a small residential setting where staff and residents may get to know one another, which can suit someone who prefers a more intimate environment.

One bed and two bed housing options are available. The two bed arrangement can suit a resident who wants to live with a companion, while pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to keep a pet at the home. The area has a Walk Score of 54 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Catherine Hsi serves as administrator, and Hkh Health operates the community.

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Overview of Orchard Park Senior Living Community

Orchard Park Senior Living Community offers assisted living and memory care in Clearlake, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that means moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. Orchard Park may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care now and may benefit from having both options in the same place.

Residents can choose among studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units, with a two bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together and a studio providing one private living space.

Chef inspired meals accommodate special diets, so residents who need dietary adjustments can have those needs accommodated at mealtimes. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet in the community. Melissa Jones serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ep Operation Clearlake and Lakeside Vista Senior.

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Overview of Rio Las Palmas

Discover a resort-style retirement experience at Rio Las Palmas, a charming senior living community located in the heart of Stockton, CA. Offering both Independent Living and Assisted Living, this welcoming space features elegant and warm living areas. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, with easy access to dining, shopping, and cultural attractions nearby, making it an ideal place for seniors to connect with family and friends.

Rio Las Palmas is dedicated to offering a vibrant lifestyle for its residents, filled with comfort and support. With amenities like restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity center, and numerous social events, there’s always something happening. Additional services include housekeeping, transportation, and even a full-service barber and beauty salon, ensuring residents have everything they need to thrive.

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

849-851 North Gardner Street, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

Peacefully situated in the charming residential streets of North Gardner in Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. VI is a distinct community that provides residential care. Committed to providing top-tier experiences for up to five residents, the community features cozy and purposely designed residences for better comfort and familiarity. Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the community to ensure residents have more time to do the things they love.

The community orchestrates enriching and stimulating programs to keep residents active and well-engaged with their surroundings. Delightful and healthy meals are also provided to meet dietary needs and tastes. Moreover, WanderGuard is available for residents with dementia to keep them safe and protected. With incontinence care and diabetic and hypertension care, residents can keep their peace of mind and live without worries.

Contact Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

Joyful Chapter

340 Alta Vista Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Overview of Joyful Chapter

Joyful Chapter offers assisted living, adult day care, residential care, and respite care in South San Francisco, California. Assisted living includes help with grooming, bathing, dressing, and incontinence care, while adult day care provides daytime supervision and companionship. Residential care offers an ongoing home setting with support, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary coverage.

With 52 beds, the home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Meals include a variety of Chinese dishes and accommodate Chinese dietary needs, giving residents who follow those traditions menu options that reflect their diets. Joyful Chapter may be a good fit for someone who benefits from supervision and personal care assistance while also seeking meals suited to Chinese dietary needs.

Staff provide 24 hour supervision, protective supervision for people with impaired judgment, companionship, and conversation. This means residents have oversight as well as regular daily interaction. A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives some opportunities to complete nearby errands independently.

Robert Wong serves as the administrator, and The Next Chapter operates the community.

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Overview of Alder Bay Assisted Living

Situated on the peaceful grounds of Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA, Alder Bay Assisted Living is a distinguished senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and respite care. The community features cozy and sophisticated residences in a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors live comfortably within its premises. A trustworthy and well-trained team strives to deliver the highest quality of care and support for seniors to thrive and optimize their freedom.

Explore new hobbies and rekindle passions with engaging activities and exciting programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Feel good with healthy and tasty meals that satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. Alder Bay Assisted Living is a haven for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its signature programs and pet-friendly spaces.

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Desert Cove Assisted Living

13660 Mountain View Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Overview of Desert Cove Assisted Living

Desert Cove Assisted Living offers assisted living and residential care in Desert Hot Springs, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident continues living in a residential setting. With 56 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller home where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private bedrooms start at $8,000, while shared bedrooms start at $4,000. The two rates reflect whether a resident has a bedroom to themselves or shares it. Living spaces include private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and beauty and barber services are available on site.

Meals can be served outdoors on the patio or in the courtyard. Transportation is available to physicians in Desert Hot Springs, while trips outside the Coachella Valley carry a mileage fee. Heather Scott serves as the administrator, and the community offers an Aid and Attendance Program and an assisted living Waiver Program.

$4,000/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Tracy

Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale Tracy located at West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA, is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community offers a variety of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Tracy nurtures the individuality and growth of seniors, providing them with a care plan that best suits their specific needs and preferences. Brookdale Tracy promotes meaningful connections, encouraging residents to stay active and interact with others. The community orchestrates fun and exciting activities to keep its residents learning and hone their interests.

With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents experience hands-on care and assistance from activities to dining. Delightful dining awaits the seniors and their peers at the community dining room; memory care residents are provided with scheduled meal times to avoid confusion. The community includes a cafe, a game room, a fireside living room, a community kitchen, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, and peaceful walking paths.

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Overview of Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living

The Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located in the heart of Dixon. It offers a peaceful and nurturing environment and this community is tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of seniors seeking a comfortable and engaging retirement experience. Residents can relish in the tranquility of rural living while enjoying modern amenities, social activities, and personalized care services. The Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living provides a welcoming haven for seniors to savor their golden years surrounded by nature’s beauty, modern living, and a supportive community.

At the Farmstead, seniors can embrace a lifestyle that blends the best of both worlds – the serenity of a peaceful landscape and the convenience of well-designed facilities. They also organize social events, wellness programs and recreational activities to promote sense of belongingness. The Farmstead’s dedicated staff members prioritize the well-being and comfort of each resident, offering tailored care plans to suit individual needs.

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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.