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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
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.
Melrose Gardens
AL
IL
MC
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
A-No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
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
A+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
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
B+Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
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
A-Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #589 / 1,411
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
A-No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
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
ANo
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #642 / 1,411
8
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
AYes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
2
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
A+No-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
CYes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #197 / 1,411
64
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
B+No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,111 / 1,411
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.

Contact Orchard Park Senior Living Community

Overview of Rio Las Palmas

Rio Las Palmas offers assisted living and independent living in Stockton’s Pacific neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels are available in one community. Rio Las Palmas may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 80 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences; the larger layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Lizeth Guerrero serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Snh Cal Tenant & Wellquest Ca 2.

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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

Raya’s Paradise VI offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in West Hollywood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residents can have either a private or shared room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 11 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while shared rooms suit someone who wants a companion. Located in the Fairfax neighborhood, Raya’s Paradise VI has a Walk Score of 94, meaning the area is a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Moti Gamburd serves as the administrator, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secured setting and prefers a smaller community.

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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

Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Dixon, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Together, the three care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 96 beds and is 97% occupied, so nearly all residences are currently filled. Private rooms provide each resident with a single private living space. Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living is administered by Mark Reyes and operated by Jack Napier Properties and Calson Mngmnt.

A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation to reach shops, pharmacies, or other errands.

Contact Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living

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.