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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. 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.
Belmar Villa Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
Fresno
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
B-64
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,235 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #547 / 1,299
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #931 / 1,202
Belmar Villa LLCStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Discovery Commons San Ramon
AL
MC
San Ramon
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #659 / 1,350
Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
A-6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #432 / 1,202
12720 Alcosta Blvd Opco LLC And Integral Sr. Mgmnt LLC-
Novellus Clairemont
AL
San Diego (Clairemont)
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 103
Rank #112 / 1,350
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
B-25
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
41.6%
Facility 41.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,154 / 1,202
Novellus Clairemont LLC-
The Berkshire
AL
MC
Napa
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #11 / 1,411
B-16
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
29.2%
Facility 29.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,196 / 1,202
Serene Care Home LLC-
Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Lvng. Facility
AL
MC
Jr. Lynwood
178
Facility 178
CA AVG 103
Rank #189 / 1,350
No
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,009 / 1,411
B18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #971 / 1,202
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Arcadia Living
AL
HOS
RC
Arcadia
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #197 / 1,411
B+6
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
1
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #267 / 1,202
Arcadia Living LLC-
Western Assemblies Home
AL
HOS
IL
RESC
Claremont
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 103
Rank #957 / 1,350
No-B+5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #76 / 1,299
36.1%
Facility 36.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,171 / 1,202
Western Assemblies Home, Inc-
Brookdale Roseville
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #937 / 1,350
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,411
C18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #756 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
52.5%
Facility 52.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,044 / 1,202
Summerville At Roseville Gardens And Vista RosevillePrivate Rooms
AAA Quality
AL
RESC
Panorama City
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
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 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Aaa Quality Residential CorpPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Bonita Villa Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chula Vista
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #332 / 1,350
Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,077 / 1,411
C76
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,229 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #634 / 1,202
Pacfica Sl Ca LLC, Pacifica Bonita LP, And Bonita MgrStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,430 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Belmar Villa Assisted Living

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Fresno, CA, Belmar Villa Assisted Living (Formerly known as Care Meridian Fresno Weber) is a distinct community that offers assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and other chores, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind and thrive in retirement amidst the community’s vibrant and friendly setting.

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Overview of Discovery Commons San Ramon

Discovery Commons San Ramon provides assisted living and memory care in San Ramon, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while continuing to live in their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, including a person living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

The community has 95 beds, with 83% occupancy, so many of those beds are currently filled. Starting prices are $6,855 for assisted living and $9,980 for memory care, giving families an entry point for budgeting each care level. Offering both care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since support can change within the same community.

Residents can exercise in the fitness center, use professional salon and barber services, and access transportation services. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet.

$6,855/Month

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Novellus Clairemont

5219 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117
Overview of Novellus Clairemont

Luxury assisted living at Novellus Clairmont boasts an exceptionally vibrant community in San Diego because of the unparalleled standard of care delivered by highly-trained professionals. The exceptional senior living home boasts an enriching atmosphere that creates a beautiful experience for the next home, making sure residents feel like they belong. The beautiful community has been a home of endless possibilities that await discovery in Southern California.

Residential living at Novellus Clairmont is focused on elevating the lifestyle of seniors at an affordable rate. Residents are each given personalized care plans for an enhanced quality of living, supported by its essential services. These include daily nutritious meals, ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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Overview of The Berkshire

The Berkshire offers assisted living and memory care in Napa, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, The Berkshire may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between levels does not require leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 72 beds. A Walk Score of 98 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Babita Dhawan serves as administrator, and Serene Care Home operates the community.

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Overview of Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Lvng. Facility

Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Living Facility is an assisted living and memory care community in Lynwood, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. The combination may suit a resident whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised memory care setting.

The community has 178 beds. A Walk Score of 41 places it in a car-dependent setting, so residents generally need a car or a ride for errands. Three restaurant-style, nutritionally balanced meals are served each day, and a licensed dietitian reviews the dining program; a stocked snack bar remains available throughout the day.

Residents have scheduled opportunities to join social, recreational, educational, and cultural activities, with different types of programming available. Health and wellness assessments are also offered. Jennifer Rivas serves as administrator, and Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Living Facility operates the community.

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Overview of Arcadia Living

Arcadia Living provides assisted living, hospice care, and respite care in Arcadia, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while hospice care centers on comfort and support at the end of life. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or handle other responsibilities. The community has 99 beds, and Jinfang Zhang serves as its administrator.

A gym and pool offer places for exercise on site. Residents can also spend time outdoors in the courtyard and patio. With a Walk Score of 85, most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Arcadia Living may be a good fit for someone who needs daily living assistance, hospice support, or a short stay for respite care.

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Overview of Western Assemblies Home

Western Assemblies Home provides assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and residential care in Claremont, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living without daily care; hospice supports end of life needs, and residential care provides a residential setting with care. Having these settings in one community may allow a resident to move to a different level of care as needs change without leaving the community.

The home has 36 beds, so it is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Staff are present around the clock, giving residents access to staff at any hour. Western Assemblies Home opened in 1951.

Transportation to doctors’ offices and occasional shopping trips is provided, giving residents support for those outings. Local church services are available. Lynn Hughes serves as the administrator.

The community may be a good fit for a senior who has been in fellowship with a Plymouth Brethren assembly and wants access to local church services.

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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.

Starting Price $3,295/Month

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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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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.

Contact Bonita Villa 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 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.