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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,435 assisted living communities in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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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. 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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
Park Regency Retirement Center
AL
IL
MC
La Habra
168
Facility 168
CA AVG 103
Rank #226 / 1,349
No
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #227 / 1,410
C36
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 1,298
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #922 / 1,200
Johnson, Frank D. & Bauman, Irving-
George Anne Home
AL
San Mateo (Lyon Hoag)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #179 / 1,410
F17
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 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
Peter Gong-
Safe Harbor Elder Care
AL
HOS
MC
RESC
Escondido (Felicita)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,410
B-13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 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
Xenrex Investments, Inc-
The Terraces at Park Marino
AL
MC
RC
Pasadena
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 103
Rank #542 / 1,349
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #860 / 1,410
C31
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,299 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,298
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,200
Park Marino Health Center, Inc-
Sweet Home Senior Living 2
AL
RESC
Van Nuys
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
A-7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #450 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #699 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
Sweet Home Senior Living 2 Inc-
Lakewood Gardens
AL
Downey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,349
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #423 / 1,410
B+21
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #890 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #87 / 1,298
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #956 / 1,200
Meh Health Management, LLC-
Spanish Vines Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 103
Rank #583 / 1,349
No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #860 / 1,410
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
61.0%
Facility 61.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #950 / 1,200
Tarantino Senior Living Communities LLC-
Buena Vista Manor
AL
MC
San Francisco (Buena Vista)
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 103
Rank #709 / 1,349
Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #217 / 1,410
A+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
-
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #529 / 1,200
Buena Vista Manor House Co-
Lo-Har Senior Living
AL
MC
El Cajon
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #811 / 1,349
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #444 / 1,410
C96
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,273 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #225 / 1,200
Granite Hills Senior Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living
AL
Palm Springs (Old Las Palmas)
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 103
Rank #960 / 1,349
Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #605 / 1,410
C-17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #543 / 1,298
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #623 / 1,200
Pcd Senior #1 LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed

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Overview of Aegis Living San Rafael

A skilled nursing home on Mission Avenue in the heart of San Rafael, Aegis Living San Rafael caters to residents who need short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. It’s operated by Aegis Senior Communities Llc, administered by Rabah Abusbaitan. The 98-bed community accommodates an array of care needs, from light assisted living to transitional care and hospice support. The starting price is $6,997 monthly.

Aegis Living San Rafael provides rehabilitation services, respite care, and continuous 24-hour staffing. Its programs include transitional care for those stepping down from hospital acute care, light assisted living for residents needing some daily support, and hospice for those in end-of-life care. This mix of offerings makes it a practical choice for families managing complex care situations that may change over time. Daily life centers on chef-prepared meals served throughout the day with fresh, seasonal ingredients, indicating an approach to nutrition that transcends standard institutional fare. The community offers over 200 activities monthly, including fitness classes, clubs, and social gatherings, supplying residents and families a sense of the social rhythm and options available. A spa and hair salon, on-site therapy services, family liaison programs, wellness initiatives, and dining options are among the amenities for residents and visiting family members. Located in San Rafael’s accessible downtown area, the home rates 71 on the Walk Score, so most errands are manageable on foot and essentials are within a short walk. That makes it uncomplicated for visiting families wanting to explore the neighborhood and for residents who enjoy walking and street-level activity.

A tour can give families evaluating the home an idea of how the daily programming and amenities fit with their loved one’s needs and interests.

Contact Aegis Living San Rafael

Overview of Park Regency Retirement Center

Park Regency Retirement Center is a 168-bed independent living, assisted living, and memory care community licensed since 1994 at 1750 W. La Habra Boulevard in La Habra, California. Privately owned by Frank D. Johnson and Irving Bauman and administered by Miles Mouradian, the community serves residents in Orange County. Offered are 24-hour staffing, respite care, and a secured memory care unit.

Falling below California’s average is the inspection record. Since 2021, the facility has totaled 24 citations against California’s average of 10, 4.8 annually versus a state average of 2, with citations fueled primarily by complaint investigations rather than routine inspections. Citations per scheduled inspection run 0.7 against California’s 3.3 average. Total complaints are at the California average of 14, though complaint visits at 25 run 92 percent above the state average of 13. No serious citations exist. The latest inspection was May 2026.

Three meals daily and snacks are served. A secured unit supports memory care residents. Individualized social programs and activities are offered.

Park Regency is suitable for older adults who need independent living, assisted living, or memory care on a large, established campus in La Habra. Here, a secured memory care unit and 30-plus years of operating history serve Orange County residents across the care continuum.

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Overview of George Anne Home

Tucked within the tranquil surroundings of San Mateo in California, George Anne Home stands as a testament to unwavering commitment to compassionate senior care. Rooted in core values, this community endeavors to create an environment where residents experience not just care, but a life rich in fulfillment. The dedication to delivering top-tier long-term care is evident through a team of trained professionals who curate a worry-free atmosphere, ensuring the well-being of every resident.

At George Anne Home, the pursuit of excellence extends to specialized care, encompassing dementia and Alzheimer’s care, as well as hospice services. The community is driven by a holistic approach that addresses health management needs, including medication assistance and medical appointment coordination. Moreover, residents benefit from an array of enriching programs, from fitness regimens to wellness initiatives, tailored to nurture both body and spirit. Safety and support are foundational principles that underpin George Anne Home’s mission, offering a haven where residents can embrace a purposeful lifestyle.

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The Terraces at Park Marino

2587 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
Overview of The Terraces at Park Marino

The Terraces at Park Marino offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Pasadena, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for families seeking temporary support or care that can adapt as needs change. With 112 beds, it has room for a sizable resident community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 51 means some errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to handle certain nearby errands independently. Maria Teresita Quizon serves as the administrator, and Park Marino Health Center operates the community.

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Overview of Watermark Laguna Niguel

Operated by US Alliance Holden of Forbes Tenant LLC in partnership with Watermark, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a senior living community in Laguna Niguel, California. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in one location. Johnny Ortiz serves as the administrator.

The community is close to Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, as well as nearby shopping and public bus service, making medical appointments and everyday errands convenient. It has been serving residents for 2 years. It has 135 beds, with a current occupancy rate of 45%.

Residents receive concierge services, housekeeping, and prepared meals. Support from staff is available around the clock. Individualized care plans are developed for each resident and updated as care needs change over time. Through this, the community supports residents across different levels of care without moving to another location.

Daily life emphasizes health and wellness through music programs, wellness activities, and fitness classes held in the on-site fitness studio. Residents also have access to a movie theater and an outdoor courtyard, providing comfortable places to relax, socialize, and spend time outdoors. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 53, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other destinations require driving.

Inspection records show that Watermark Laguna Niguel has generally maintained a strong history of regulatory compliance. Findings have included one isolated medication administration issue. The other is an administrative matter involving a resident refund rather than a pattern of ongoing concerns.

Families touring the community should ask how care plans are coordinated across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care as residents’ needs change over time.

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Overview of Country Crest Assisted Living

Country Crest Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Oroville, California. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they may be able to move to another level without leaving the community. Country Crest has 95 beds and allows pets, so a resident can keep a pet while living there. Irene Davis administers the community, which is operated by Pacifica Concordia and Northstar Senior Living.

Chef prepared meals are served in the dining room. Walking trails and exercise classes give residents places to walk and scheduled opportunities for physical activity, while arts and crafts, musical opportunities, board games, movie screenings, and daily activities offer organized ways to spend time. A Walk Score of 80 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Princess Lodge

552 West Hacienda Avenue, Campbell, CA 95008
Overview of Princess Lodge

Princess Lodge provides assisted living in Campbell, California. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while continuing to maintain their own living space. The setting has 30 beds. That smaller size may suit someone who prefers a home where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 74 makes the area very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Morales, James & Judith operates Princess Lodge, and Judith Perez Morales serves as administrator.

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Buena Vista Manor

399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117
Overview of Buena Vista Manor

Settled in the neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, Buena Vista Manor is an upscale senior living community that provides a warm atmosphere for assisted living. Serving seniors for over 30 years, the community has built a trusted reputation in delivering exceptional care and reliable support with the help of an excellent care team available 24/7 to offer a wide range of care services. Here, residents are provided with a gracious, safe, and stress-free living environment surrounded by lush gardens and greenery for a more relaxing atmosphere.

Ensuring every needs of its residents are met and exceeded, the community also offers residents an array of opportunities to live an enriched lifestyle through a wide array of interesting activities and chef-prepared, nutritionally balanced meals. Residents are also provided with various maintenance services to ensure they live a worry-free life with more time to explore all the great things the neighborhood and the community offers.

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C & F Senior Care Home LLC

1120 Songwood Rd, Vallejo, CA 94591
Overview of C & F Senior Care Home

C&F Senior Care Home LLC is an outstanding community in Vallejo, CA, offering assisted living. With a dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. The community also promotes a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging.

Residents will not feel lonely with a variety of fun recreational activities and exciting events tailored to their interests and capabilities. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides incontinence care, medication management, and transportation services for residents’ comfort and convenience. With its wide range of services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Contact C & F Senior Care Home LLC

Overview of Carmel Care Home

Carmel Care Home in Hesperia, California, is a haven where seniors can receive exceptional residential care, emphasizing a high-level approach to ensure a secure and nurturing environment within this family-owned community. Employing a person-centered approach, Carmel Care Home provides a range of services, including assisted living and board care home services, fostering a residential-style living experience with 24-hour assistance and a home-like setting. The facility also offers dementia and hospice care services, ensuring a personalized and compassionate approach to meet the unique needs of each resident.

Carmel Care Home prioritizes residents’ well-being through features like well-balanced meals, catering to special dietary needs, transportation services, planned activities, ambulation and mobility assistance, as well as daily room cleaning, sanitation, and laundry services. Regular observation of physical and mental conditions is part of the comprehensive care provided, reflecting the commitment to enhancing the overall assisted living experience for seniors.

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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.