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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Terraces at Park Marino
AL
MC
RC
Pasadena
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 103
Rank #542 / 1,350
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #861 / 1,411
C31
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,300 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Park Marino Health Center, Inc-
Loving Heart Care Home
AL
RESC
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
C+8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-Loving Heart Care Home LLC-
Marbella Marysville
AL
MC
Marysville
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #110 / 1,411
C+30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #171 / 1,299
59.7%
Facility 59.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #968 / 1,202
-Marysville Ventures LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt-
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
AL
IL
MC
RESC
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,350
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
B-18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #791 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #546 / 1,202
-Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-
Elder Ashram
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Oakland (Foothill)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #688 / 1,350
Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #167 / 1,411
B-35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #694 / 1,202
-Elder Ashram Inc-
Foremost Retirement Resort
AL
HOS
MC
Hesperia
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 103
Rank #654 / 1,350
Yes
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,165 / 1,411
B-18
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #161 / 1,202
-Foremost Retirement Resort Inc-
Merced Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Merced
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 103
Rank #677 / 1,350
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,019 / 1,411
D64
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,212 / 1,292
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,266 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,299
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #484 / 1,202
A+Northstar Senior Living Inc And Northstar Snr Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmare Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oakdale
114
Facility 114
CA AVG 103
Rank #535 / 1,350
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #521 / 1,411
C-52
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,102 / 1,292
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,308 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #738 / 1,202
A-Belmare Senior Living LLC And Onelife Senior Lvng. LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Autumn Ridge Assisted Living
AL
Kerman
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 103
Rank #876 / 1,350
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #461 / 1,411
C-19
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #461 / 1,202
A+Pathway Assisted Living Autumn Ridge LLC-
Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills
AL
MC
RC
Agoura Hills (Agoura)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,350
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,411
D+49
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,174 / 1,292
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,323 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,299
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #593 / 1,202
-Arhc Mbaghca01 Trs And Slh Agoura Hills Manager, LLCStudio / 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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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 Loving Heart Care Home

Loving Heart Care Home is one of Antioch’s residential care facilities for the elderly, offering assisted living services to its residents. As part of their assisted living services, they provide their residents with quality care;  24/7 supervision and availability of staff for assistance, medication management and dispensing, and assistance with daily living activities including bathing, dining, and grooming, as needed.

Loving Heart Care Home also ensures the residents’ families that their loved ones are taken care of; providing nutritious meals and snacks daily, and with consideration to their dies, and creating activities and programs that promote their physical and mental well being. To ensure that the environment stays comfortable and safe, the staff takes care of laundry and housekeeping, keeping the place clean and sanitized all the time.

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Overview of Marbella Marysville

Marbella Marysville is an assisted living and memory care community in Marysville, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Its Walk Score of 90, 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. Professional salon and barber services let residents arrange hair care within the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Tracy Freudendahl serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Marysville Ventures and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Sacramento

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento is young for this kind of facility, just three years old, but it’s not small. The 185-bed community sits in Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood at 1075 Fulton Ave, operated by Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP and Carlton Sr Lvg LLC and administered by Kasie Wimmer. Right now, 143 of those 185 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 77%. The Walk Score here is 76, genuinely very walkable, most errands can be done on foot without needing a car.

Monthly pricing starts at $4,995. Four care types live under one roof: assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care, backed by rehabilitation services, respite care, nursing services, and staff around the clock. The programming has some specificity to it too: fitness classes, live music, educational seminars.

On the amenities side, there’s convenient transportation, an Emergency Call System, restaurant-style dining, and on-site physical therapy. Pets are welcome.

On inspections, three themes have come up consistently: staffing and staff credentials, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention.

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento reads as a newer, well-occupied community built around real breadth, four care types, specific programming, on-site therapy, in a location residents can actually get around without relying entirely on a car.

Starting Price $4,995/Month

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Overview of Elder Ashram

Elder Ashram is an assisted living community in Oakland, CA, that offers personal care and mental health services. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Weekly housekeeping, medication management, and incontinence care are also available to improve residents’ quality of life. Prioritizing age-inclusivity, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care tailored to their needs.

Workshops, local performances, and events allow residents to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around, as cozy living spaces and accessible gathering areas are also available. Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Oakland, near bus stops, restaurants, and MacArthur Fwy, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in California.

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Overview of Foremost Retirement Resort

Located a few miles from downtown Hesperia, California, and about 4.35 miles from Desert Valley Hospital, Foremost Retirement Resort is an assisted living community offering assisted living, hospice care, and memory care on a 15-acre campus with mountain views. The community is operated by Foremost Retirement Resort Inc., with Jennifer Uriza serving as the administrator. Its location keeps hospital care within easy reach if residents need it.

The single-story community has 96 beds. It currently houses 92 residents, giving it an occupancy rate of about 96%. It has been serving residents for 1 year. Care includes assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Residents are supported by caregivers available 24 hours a day, and personalized care plans are based on each resident’s needs. Housekeeping and transportation services are included, and meals are served in a spacious dining room.

Residents can take part in light exercise, social events, and a variety of recreational activities throughout the week. Cozy living rooms and shared gathering areas provide comfortable places to relax and spend time with others outside of scheduled programs. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 27, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections have focused on areas such as building maintenance, safety checks, staff records, and incident reporting. Families considering Foremost Retirement Resort should ask how staffing levels are managed and how care plans are reviewed and updated over time.

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Overview of Merced Senior Living

Merced Senior Living is an esteemed senior community in the picturesque city of Merced, California. The services provided by Merced Senior Living encompass both assisted living and memory care. The community’s prime location is just minutes away from an array of enticing dining establishments, shopping malls, and essential medical centers.

In the stunning San Joaquin Valley, Merced Senior Living offers tailored retirement options and luxurious senior housing apartments. This makes it an ideal location for seniors who want to live a comfortable life during their golden years. Experience their exceptional services and the warm and welcoming staff of their community.

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Overview of Belmare Senior Living

Spend your golden years surrounded by kind and genuine people in Belmare Senior Living, a warm and inviting community in Oakdale, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They ensure residents are given personalized care that best aligns with their needs and preferences, allowing them to receive the proper amount of care to maintain their independence. Those needing extra love and care have access to a 24/7 care team trained to assist them with their daily living activities, personal hygiene, medication reminders and more.

Their memory care unit is always ready to welcome residents with memory conditions in a safe and secure environment with specialized care and programming. A full calendar of activities provides residents with plenty of opportunities to make enriching experiences and social connections. Whether you’re seeking comfort, independence, or convenience, Belmare Senior Living is committed to delivering everything you need for a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of Autumn Ridge Assisted Living

Autumn Ridge Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Kerman, California. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment.

The community has 54 beds. Karen Dhaliwal serves as administrator, and Pathway Assisted Living Autumn Ridge operates the community. Personal grooming services are available in the on-site beauty and barber shop, so residents do not need to leave the community for those appointments.

Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments and shopping. A garden and more than seven acres of community grounds provide outdoor space. The community is wheelchair accessible, supporting movement through the building for residents who use wheelchairs. Its Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

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Overview of Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills

Located in Agoura Hills, CA, Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. The community features an array of floor plans, including a studio, friendship suite, and one-bedroom apartments. Residents are guaranteed to receive the care and support they need with a team of compassionate care professionals available to provide support 24/7.

The community provides diverse opportunities for enjoyment, with its convenient location close to various attractions and plenty of engaging on-site activities and events. Residents can take advantage of various amenities, such as a beauty salon, game room, cozy lounges, movie theater, and beautiful courtyards and patios. With most of the chores handled, residents are guaranteed to enjoy more time for themselves and their families.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.