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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.
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.
Redwood Terrace
AL
IL
MC
NH
Escondido (East Canyon)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,349
Yes-?10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #96 / 1,298
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #539 / 1,200
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Meadowbrook Village Christian
AL
IL
SNF
Glen Escondido
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #131 / 1,349
No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,076 / 1,410
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,298
-Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community-
Beach Terrace
AL
MC
Stanton
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,349
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #498 / 1,410
A+4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,102 / 1,200
Klmh Enterprises LLCSuite
Silver Oaks
AL
MC
Menlo Park
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 103
Rank #925 / 1,349
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #166 / 1,410
B39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #212 / 1,200
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Sage Mountain Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Newbury Park
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,349
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,285 / 1,410
D-85
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,257 / 1,292
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,332 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #712 / 1,200
Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners And Agemark MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mount Carmel Assisted Living
AL
San Diego (Rancho Peñasquitos)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,312 / 1,410
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Trucare Assisted Living Inc-
Tuscan Blue Assisted Living II
AL
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,110 / 1,410
B+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #309 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Sarvas LLC-
Westhaven Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Orland
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 103
Rank #928 / 1,349
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #342 / 1,410
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,220 / 1,298
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #746 / 1,200
Westhaven Senior Living, A California Corporation-
Katella Senior Living Community
AL
MC
RC
-
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,349
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #342 / 1,410
A+11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 13
Rank #13 / 1,298
-Ktla Properties-
A & D Residential Care
AL
RESC
Antioch (Cross Pointe)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #570 / 1,410
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,064 / 1,200
Cuenco Care Homes, Inc-

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Overview of Westhaven Assisted Living

Westhaven Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Orland, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps their own living space. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Westhaven has 42 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

The starting price is $795. The area has a Walk Score of 77, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently. Aaron Elliott serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Pacifica Royale Assisted Living Community

Pacifica Royale Assisted Living Community provides assisted living and memory care in Midway City, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication dispensing and incontinence care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who could move between levels without leaving the community.

A beauty shop supports on site grooming. The game room and outdoor patios give residents places for games and time outdoors, while scheduled transportation is available for doctor’s appointments, shopping and banking. A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Mission of Love

Mission of Love operates a 14-bed assisted living home in Hesperia, California, located at 11991 Seventh Ave. Managed by Mission of Love II Inc., the single-story facility has been active for 17 years and currently houses 11 residents. The community provides residential daily support alongside specialized rehabilitation services within a small-scale setting.

The surrounding area carries a walkability score of 56 out of 100, indicating a neighborhood where some local errands are accessible on foot, while most transit requires a vehicle. Daily programming incorporates an active volunteer network and social interactions, and the facility maintains a pet-friendly policy for personal companion animals. State inspection records indicate regulatory compliance across physical plant maintenance, clinical care, food safety standards, and medical record-keeping.

Prospective representatives can arrange an in-person tour of the single-story building to evaluate the daily environment and check current room availability.

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Overview of Katella Senior Living Community

Operated by Ktla Properties, Katella Senior Living Community is an assisted living and memory care community administered by Christine Greenway in Los Alamitos, California. It offers respite care, making it a flexible option for families seeking temporary support or longer-term residential care. Operating for nearly five decades, the 140-bed facility brings experience and service mode continuity.

The community is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, providing the support residents need all the time. This commitment to continuous staffing mirrors a care-centered approach that fits memory care occupants who may benefit from consistent, familiar faces and urgent availability of trained support. Daily life here highlights comfort and health. Meals are prepared with attention to individual dietary requirements. This includes options for residents managing diabetes, following plant-based diets, or requiring soft or pureed textures. Furnished rooms come with weekly housekeeping and laundry services, along with utilities including cable, internet, water, and gas. An on-site nurse and doctors available on call round out the daily care infrastructure. The facility welcomes small dogs and cats, offers an outdoor courtyard for fresh air and activities, and provides off-site transportation within a 15-mile radius for appointments and outings. Los Alamitos offers strong walkability, with a Walk Score of 77, meaning most errands and essentials are within walking distance. For visiting family members and residents who enjoy walking in the neighborhood, this accessibility can be beneficial.

Katella Senior Living Community offers respite care. It’s then a flexible choice for families who need longer-term residential care or momentary support.

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Overview of A & D Residential Care

A & D Residential care is one of Antioch’s care homes for the elderly. They provide assisted living services to their residents, within the comfort of a home-like environment. Part of the services they provide include medication management, assistance with daily living activities, as well as 24 hr supervision and security.

The residents of A & D enjoy the regular home-cooked meals that are prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. Furthermore, the residents also enjoy the regular programs the staff prepares, promoting physical and mental health. Lastly, the residents need not to worry about the usual energy consuming chores, as the staff already takes care of laundry and housekeeping.

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Redwood Terrace

710 West 13Th Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025
Overview of Redwood Terrace
Redwood Terrace is an apartment community located in Canby, Oregon. It offers spacious floor plans with amenities such as in-unit laundry, a fitness center, and a pet-friendly policy. Residents enjoy easy access to local shops, dining, parks, and entertainment.

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Overview of Meadowbrook Village Christian

Serving its area for 15 years, Meadowbrook Village Christian is a 200-bed senior living community. Administrated by Mark Memmelaar, it takes Medicare and private pay, giving families coverage options. With an 84 percent occupancy rate, the community maintains active programming alongside residential services, creating an engaged living environment for occupants.

The facility offers 24-hour staffing support with robust daily nursing care averaging 7 hours 23 minutes per resident, meaning hands-on help happens daily. That level of staffing supports stable residents and those convalescing through the on-site rehabilitation services. The mix of staff includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses, so occupants can access layered care support all the time. Daily life centers around comprehensive dining and a wide array of amenities. The full-service dining facility offers extensive menu options and will deliver meals for those who want to eat in their rooms. Residents can use the indoor pool and fitness facility, enjoy activities like water aerobics and Bible study, join educational programs and outings, and relax in the library, community rooms, or hobby shop. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and beauty salon services round out the everyday support. The community sits in an area with some walkability, scoring 35, meaning nearby services are partially accessible on foot, but most trips require a car. The average stay length is about 93 days, indicating a mix of residents.

Conducted regularly are state inspections.

Families visiting can inquire about the Meadowbrook Village Christian’s approaches to ongoing compliance and operations.

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Overview of Beach Terrace

Settled in the inviting community of Stanton, CA, the Beach Terrace is a peculiar senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. This community is accessible to shopping centers dining options, parks, medical facilities, and other places. Here, residents can choose any accommodation type based on their living terms. With a devoted team, this community provides a 24/7 care and support to its residents. In terms of memory care, a state-of-the-art engagement technology is utilized for effective service delivery to those with cognitive conditions.

With its specialized amenities and services, residents can enjoy nutrition management, assistance including extra social time in order to help each resident experience as much joy as possible every single day, emotional support using proven techniques individualized for each resident, and family-centered consultation and involvement to help achieve consistently better outcomes. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Beach Terrace.

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Overview of Silver Oaks

Silver Oaks offers assisted living and memory care in Menlo Park, California. Assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Having both care levels means a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to memory care without leaving the community.

Silver Oaks has 43 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Studio units with a half bath provide one private living space. Meals are made from scratch, while the Aviator Care Program and memory focused activities provide programming centered on memory related needs. Customized care supports residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Silver Oaks may be a good fit for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s who needs supervised memory care while remaining in a smaller community. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Riley Tucker serves as administrator. Fox Ops and Calson Management operate the community.

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Burlingame Senior Living

250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
Overview of Burlingame Senior Living

Burlingame Senior Living is a senior living community located in the serene enclave of Burlingame, California. This distinguished retirement community specializes in offering Assisted Living and Memory Care options, ensuring a well-rounded approach to senior resident care tailored to individual needs.

Each day presents a fresh opportunity for residents to engage in diverse and exciting life enrichment programs, connect with friends, and make the most of their time on campus. Residents at Burlingame Senior Living enjoy access to an array of amenities, including housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, aimed at fostering an environment where they can lead fulfilling lives in comfort and tranquility. This community is designed to elevate the quality of life for each cherished resident.

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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 1437 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.