Page 92 of Best Assisted Living in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,430 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
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in California our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in California.
1,430 homes
Other senior care options in California:

Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in California.

Watch this Video to see California's Top-rated Senior Communities

Compare Assisted Living around California

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.
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.
Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living
AL
IL
RC
Victorville
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #625 / 1,350
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #965 / 1,411
D+3
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
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,060 / 1,202
Sierra Vista Alf LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Adelya Senior Home
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Anaheim Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,256 / 1,411
D+3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Laricel LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
MorningStar of Hayward
AL
IL
MC
Hayward
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #216 / 1,350
Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
D+37
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,300 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
66.5%
Facility 66.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #851 / 1,202
Hayward Sr. Hsng. I Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
TreVista Senior Living at Concord
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Concord
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #244 / 1,350
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,411
C-54
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,174 / 1,292
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,184 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #176 / 1,202
Treg Concord Op Dir, LLC And Bullards Bar, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Gabrielle’s Caring Hand I
AL
RESC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,411
C5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Antonio, Tabitha And Antonio, GarizaldyPrivate / Shared Rooms
Crescent Oaks Memory Care
AL
MC
Sunnyvale
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 103
Rank #924 / 1,350
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
C-30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #701 / 1,299
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #275 / 1,202
Arkham Operations LLC And Calson Management LLCStudio / Suite
Ivy Park at San Ramon
AL
MC
San Ramon
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #240 / 1,350
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #999 / 1,411
C-44
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #150 / 1,202
Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Woodlake Senior Living
AL
MC
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 103
Rank #344 / 1,350
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
C-42
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,121 / 1,292
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,225 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #204 / 1,202
Woodlake Care Group LLC And Onelife Senior Lvng LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Serenity Board and Care
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Santa Rosa
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #765 / 1,411
D+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #588 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Joel Trinidad-
Graceful Living at Modesto
AL
MC
RESC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #746 / 1,411
D+10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,085 / 1,338
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #355 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Graceful Living Inc-

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

Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
1...919293...143
Overview of Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living

Operated by Sierra Vista ALF LLC, Sierra Vista Independent and Assisted Living is a senior living community in Victorville, California, in San Bernardino County. Kimberly Mejia serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care, so residents can receive different levels of support without moving if their needs change. Housing includes one-bedroom apartments and larger suite-style units.

The 99-bed community has served residents for about 1 year, making it one of the newer senior living communities in the Victorville area. About half of the beds are currently occupied, which may provide greater availability for families looking for immediate placement.

State inspections by the California Department of Social Services have generally found the community in good standing. One inspection noted administrative items involving staff health screening and food handler training records. Other inspections found the community clean, safe, and fully compliant with no deficiencies. Overall, the inspection history does not suggest concerns with daily resident care.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. Families looking for a community close to medical offices and shopping may find the location convenient.

Families interested in Sierra Vista Independent and Assisted Living should ask about current room availability and how resident programs have developed since the community opened.

Contact Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living

Adelya Senior Home

495 S. Westridge Circle, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
Overview of Adelya Senior Home

Serving the needs of those living with memory-related conditions, Adelya Senior Home is a safe and caring community in Anaheim Hills, CA, that provides specialized memory care. Residents here thrive with 24/7 assistance with activities of daily living provided by dementia-trained caregivers. The community also makes sure residents have access to additional services like physician visits, podiatrists, and manicures for more convenience.

Cognitive stimulation and physical activity are encouraged by the community’s wide array of engaging activities. Residents’ nutrition is also closely monitored to make sure they receive proper nourishment. Enjoy your peace of mind knowing you’re in good and capable hands with Adelya Senior Home.

Contact Adelya Senior Home

Overview of MorningStar of Hayward

Providing top-tier for over two decades, MorningStar of Hayward located in Russell Way, Hayward, CA, is a paradisal senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Live a comfortable and safe retirement with 227 elegant and cozy suites. Taking pride in a respectful and highly-trained team, the community provides 24-hour exceptional care and assistance to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet people with the same interests and discover new endeavors with various fun activities and enrichment programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. The community strives to enhance residents’ well-being serving them with healthy and tasty meals for dietary requirements and tastes. With its well-lit and spacious amenities and warmhearted people, seniors enjoy a restful retirement in MorningStar of Hayward.

Contact MorningStar of Hayward

Overview of TreVista Senior Living at Concord

Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Concord, CA, TreVista Senior Living at Concord is an idyllic community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of well-appointed and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans based on their preferences. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive compassionate care with a personalized approach to ensure their comfort and security.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy tasty and healthy home-cooked meals, housekeeping and laundry, services, and complimentary wellness checks. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions along the way. Participate in a robust calendar of social activities and community events to further enhance engagement. With TreVista Senior Living at Concord, seniors are guaranteed a retirement worth remembering.

Contact TreVista Senior Living at Concord

Overview of Gabrielle’s Caring Hand I

Gabrielle’s Caring Hand I is an intimate residential care home in Modesto, CA designed for residents in need of assisted living services. The community promises focused and personalized care that respects residents’ preferences and needs. With access to services like daily living assistance, personal care support, and housekeeping, residents here are bound to enjoy a carefree retirement life.

Friendly caregivers are available 24/7 to ensure residents’ needs and emergencies are met with immediate attention. Every day here is filled with fun and enriching social and recreational activities to help improve everyone’s well-being. Three delicious meals with accommodations for special diets are also served daily to ensure residents are always filled with energy to take on a vibrant living experience.

Contact Gabrielle’s Caring Hand I

Overview of Crescent Oaks Memory Care

With its thoughtfully designed memory care apartments, Crescent Oaks Memory Care creates a haven where individuals can find comfort and familiarity. These apartments are tailored to meet the specific needs of those with memory-related conditions, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated staff undergoes rigorous memory care training to ensure they possess the knowledge and expertise to provide specialized support.

By combining the highest standards of care with a focus on continuous education and training, Crescent Oaks Memory Care strives to be at the forefront of memory care services. The community’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of its residents is evident in its commitment to ongoing learning and development. This dedication ensures that residents receive the highest level of care, tailored to their individual needs.

Contact Crescent Oaks Memory Care

Ivy Park at San Ramon

9199 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA 94583
Overview of Ivy Park at San Ramon

Ivy Park at San Ramon offers assisted living and memory care in San Ramon, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow from assisted living to memory care without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 162 beds, so residents live among more people and staff than they would in a smaller setting. Most beds are filled, with occupancy at 98%. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, giving a resident or couple options for living alone or sharing a home. Pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride; anyone who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. Oreisha Morgan serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group.

Contact Ivy Park at San Ramon

Overview of The Woodlake Senior Living

Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Sacramento, CA, The Woodlake Senior Living provides a relaxing setting for assisted living and memory care. They welcome residents in a comforting environment with 24/7 supervision and daily living assistance from a team of compassionate and reliable caregivers. Conveniences like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also available to make residents’ living experience as comfortable as possible.

Their team also curates an array of fun and enriching activities based on residents’ interests and abilities to make sure they find genuine enjoyment and enrichment. Dining moments are something to look forward to with fresh and nutritious meals served daily. Here, residents enjoy the comfort and care they deserve in an upscale environment that fosters vibrant experiences.

Contact The Woodlake Senior Living

Overview of Serenity Board and Care

Serenity Board and Care in Santa Rosa, California, offers assisted living, hospice care, residential care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while residential care provides a home setting with support for everyday routines; hospice care is for residents nearing the end of life, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With six beds, the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet as part of daily life. Helen Trinidad administers the community, and Trinidad, Joel operates it. A Walk Score of 56 out of 100 indicates an area that is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Contact Serenity Board and Care

Overview of Graceful Living at Modesto

Burrowed in a tranquil area in Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA, Graceful Living at Modesto is an exceptional senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services, memory care, and residential care. Residents find comfort in knowing that a dedicated and highly-trained care team is available 24 hours a day to offer compassionate care and assistance. As a family-owned and operated community, Graceful Living at Modesto warrants individualized and focused care and attention with a 2:6 ratio caregiver to resident ratio.

The community actively handles meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation to save residents from the tedious tasks while allowing them more time to spend on more meaningful activities. Residents enjoy participating in various social and recreational activities that foster meaningful experiences and connections. The community closely collaborates with residents and their families in creating care plans that effectively satisfy their care requirements and lifestyle preferences.

Contact Graceful Living at Modesto

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction

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
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.