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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. 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.
Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support
AL
MC
Fresno (Westside)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #551 / 1,349
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #878 / 1,410
D39
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #120 / 1,298
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #874 / 1,200
Paintbrush, LLC And Northstar Senior Living, IncStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Menifee Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Menifee (Sun City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #100 / 1,349
Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,396 / 1,410
A-35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #679 / 1,200
Hsre Pacifica Menifee Valley Opco LP And Menifee Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mondell Pine Manor II
AL
MC
Palmdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,334 / 1,410
B+7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Mondell Pine Manor IIPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland
AL
MC
Highland
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 103
Rank #529 / 1,349
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,410
C+31
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,032 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #508 / 1,298
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #510 / 1,200
Highland Al-Mc Gp LLC As Gp Of Highland Al-Mc Grou-
Ivy Park at Claremont
AL
MC
Claremont
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 103
Rank #741 / 1,349
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,285 / 1,410
B+8
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #656 / 1,200
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Calabasas
AL
MC
Calabasas (Calabasas (Adjacent))
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 103
Rank #231 / 1,349
Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,031 / 1,410
C+32
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,066 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,298
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #770 / 1,200
Belmont Village Calabasas LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Central Whittier
AL
Whittier (East Whittier)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #680 / 1,349
Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #227 / 1,410
D35
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,165 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #354 / 1,298
57.6%
Facility 57.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #989 / 1,200
Brea Whittier LLC And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Roseville
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1,349
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #860 / 1,410
C18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #678 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,044 / 1,200
Summerville At Roseville Gardens And Vista RosevillePrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Milpitas
AL
MC
Wy Milpitas (Warm Springs)
225
Facility 225
CA AVG 103
Rank #96 / 1,349
Yes
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,129 / 1,410
B+53
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,161 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #282 / 1,200
Wm Milpitas Mgr LP, Gp Of Milpitas Phase I Ops LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
AAA Quality
AL
RESC
Panorama City
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,018 / 1,410
C14
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,200
Aaa Quality Residential CorpPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

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Overview of Brookdale Roseville

Brookdale Roseville, which is located at 1 Somer Ridge Drive in Roseville, California, offers exceptional memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The community provides a safe and nurturing environment where residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. One of the key features of Brookdale Roseville is its carefully designed building, which includes visual reminders and familiar routines to help residents experience daily moments of success.

Brookdale Roseville offers a wide variety of amenities, including an emergency alert system, a beauty/barber shop, a courtyard and garden, and a game room. Residents can also participate in a wide range of activities, such as happy hours, crafts classes, exercise classes, and outdoor activities like gardening. They serve three home-style meals daily, along with snacks, in a routine and familiar manner to alleviate confusion and stress. Brookdale Roseville is the ideal choice for seniors who want a memory care community that prioritizes their well-being.

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Overview of Ivy Park at Milpitas

Ivy Park at Milpitas offers assisted living and memory care in Milpitas, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, with residents living in private studios, one bedroom or two bedroom spaces. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

With 225 beds, this is a larger setting, with more residents, staff and usually more programming than a smaller home. The Warm Springs neighborhood has a Walk Score of 31 out of 100, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride. Scheduled transportation is available for residents who need arranged rides.

Indoor and outdoor lounge areas, an indoor heated pool, a full service salon and landscaped grounds give residents places for recreation, personal care and time outdoors without leaving the community. All day dining provides meals throughout the day, while social and educational programs offer organized activities. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a companion animal with them.

Respite care provides short term stays for a household whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Meghian Geul serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs assisted living or memory care and may benefit from moving between those care levels without leaving the community.

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AAA Quality

7843 Stansbury Ave, Panorama City, CA 91402
Overview of Aaa Quality

Aaa Quality Residential Care is a dedicated assisted living community in Van Nuys, CA, that offers personalized care. The community continuously promotes a home-like atmosphere, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. With compassionate caregivers 24/7, medication management, and assistance with daily living activities, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free living. Here, residents’ holistic wellness are prioritized, providing care plans tailored to their needs while maintaining affordability.

Card games, social events, and light exercises also allow residents to interact with their peers and explore new interests. Local transportation and nutritious meals are also available for residents’ convenience. Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Van Nuys, the community ensures convenience and accessibility. This assisted living community is a trusted choice for retirement in California, as reflected by its high standards of care.

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Overview of Sonrisa Senior Living

Operated by Us Alliance Holden of Roseville Tenant and Watermark, Sonrisa Senior Living is a senior living community in Roseville, California. Michael Clymo serves as administrator. The community in the Harding neighborhood offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It has been open for 2 years. It’s within reach of Mercy San Juan Medical Center for residents who need nearby hospital care.

The three-story community has 199 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from about 625 to just over 1,000 square feet. Each residence has a private bathroom, living room, kitchen, walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry. These features provide residents with a complete apartment-style home rather than a single room. The community currently has an occupancy rate of 61%. There’s meaningful availability for families hoping to move in without waiting.

Staff is available around the clock to provide residents with ongoing support. Housekeeping and maintenance of the building and grounds are also handled by the community, removing these responsibilities from residents. Amenities on-site include salon and barber services. Transportation is available for appointments and errands. Fitness and recreation programs give residents regular ways to stay active. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring a companion animal when they move.

The surrounding area is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 48. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections throughout Sonrisa’s operating history have mainly focused on staff training, medication administration, and infection control practices. Records do not point to one main issue that has continued over time. Families touring Sonrisa Senior Living may want to ask about current staff training and medication management procedures.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen

Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, independent living supports private living without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private space. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover, and pets are allowed so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

The starting price is $4,900. Families can use that initial cost figure when evaluating the community, while the fitness center gives residents a place to exercise on site and Anytime Dining allows them to dine according to their schedules. Ida Gemignani serves as the administrator, and Mg At Willow Glen, LP and Shi-Iv Merrill Gp operates the community.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable. Most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Bonita Villa Senior Living

3434 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Overview of Bonita Villa Senior Living

Providing specialized respite and long-term care services is a 145-bed residential community, Bonita Villa Senior Living. Found in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some services are done on foot but most trips need driving, the facility draws residents and family members seeking warmth and community focus. The home maintains 24-hour staffing to support occupants’ daily needs and offers financial planning assistance to help families navigate care costs.

The community enhances daily life through an active program of fitness classes, group outings, arts and crafts workshops, and musical performances. Residents can access a movie theater, library, billiards table, and an on-site salon and barbershop. An emergency call system ensures immediate support when needed, and outdoor living spaces offer opportunities for fresh air and relaxation. A social and culinary highlight is dining. Occupants enjoy chef-prepared meals in an elegant dining room, with gourmet offerings reflecting care for nutrition and the dining experience. This meal approach brings a sense of grace and community to a vital part of daily life.

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Alexander Gardens

2120 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Overview of Alexander Gardens

Alexander Gardens Assisted Living proudly provides a home-like environment where its residents are treated like family. Residential living heeds a lifestyle of comfort. The community is where seniors thrive and retire gracefully thanks to the genuine support and care from a team of professionals. The assisted living home promotes a villa-type setting balanced with a permanent vacation feeling that can inspire residential living. This unique community is the last independently owned provider on Santa Barbara’s Upper East Side.

One of Santa Barbara’s most trusted communities, Alexander Gardens practices a person-centered approach, providing a reliable environment through maintenance-free services, housekeeping services, comfortable common spaces, and delicious dining experiences. They boast their highly trained care staff, spacious apartments, and a list of calendar-filled activities for an engaging and enriching experience during their stay.

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Overview of Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton

Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton is a senior living community nestled in the heart of Stockton, CA, specializing in memory care services. They offer both long-term and short-term stays in all their 56 elegantly furnished units, along with 24/7 assistance from their dedicated staff. Each resident receives personalized care depending on their needs, and also enjoy a number of services such as laundry and housekeeping, restaurant style dining, grooming services, and educational services to keep the mind active.

The goal of Summerfield Memory Care of Stockton is to provide the highest care their residents need by providing amenities like handicap accessible facilities, air-conditioned rooms, diet approved meal provision, and wander guards who secures the premises and the safety of senior residents living with memory loss. Aside from these, they also ensure that the residents’ minds stay active and healthy by creating programs and activities specifically designed for memory care.

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Overview of Siebenthal Elder Care Home

Receive the utmost care you deserve from Siebenthal Elder Care Home, a dedicated community in the quiet neighborhood of Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle with a kind and well-trained team helping with their personal needs and household responsibilities around the clock. Purposely designed and spacious accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are provided to optimize residents’ comfort and safety.

There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. Three delicious and healthy meals are served to accommodate residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community can rest assured of taking their medication in time with its supervision. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of life amidst the community’s clean setting.

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Ace Care Home

3718 Chaparral Ct, Concord, CA 94519
Overview of Ace Care Home

Ace Care Home is a compassionate residential care community in Concord, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay with its warm and nurturing environment. Recreational programs, nutritious meals, and 24-hour supervision are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Promoting independence, the community follows high standards of care.

Yoga, music, and exciting outings provide residents with more opportunities to interact with their peers and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living rooms, a spacious activity room, and landscaped porches provide residents with places to lounge and rest. Surrounded by local amenities in Concord, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community is one of the best choices for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional services.

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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.