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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
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.
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.
Wood Glen Hall
AL
IL
RC
Santa Barbara (East San Roque)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #792 / 1,350
B+No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
18
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
-
68.1%
Facility 68.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #767 / 1,202
Wood Glen Hall IncPrivate Rooms
Yannica Guest Home II
AL
IL
MC
NH
Stockton (Valley Oak)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
A-No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,038 / 1,411
5-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
Hermalina, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Maple House II
AL
MC
Santa Cruz (Yacht Harbor Manor)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #937 / 1,350
A-No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
5-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #991 / 1,202
Divine Senior Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Gordon Manor
AL
Redwood City
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #732 / 1,350
A+No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,203 / 1,411
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
-Mzr, Inc Gordon Manor-
Summerset Lincoln
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lincoln
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #240 / 1,350
A-Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,411
26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
-Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living LLC-
The Waterleaf at Land Park
AL
RESC
Sacramento
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 103
Rank #761 / 1,350
A-No
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #981 / 1,411
13
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #235 / 1,299
-Valine Court Senior Care, Inc-
Aegis Living Dana Point
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Dana Point (Capistrano Beach)
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 103
Rank #771 / 1,350
A-Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #606 / 1,411
10
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
-Camino De Estrella Dana Point LLC & Aegis Senior-
Safe Haven – Oakdale
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Oakdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,321 / 1,411
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
Safe Haven Oakdale LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
AL
IL
MC
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #732 / 1,350
B-Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,128 / 1,338
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,299
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,114 / 1,202
West Valley Mc, LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Downey Christian Home
AL
RC
Downey
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
BNo
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,411
2-
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Tlt Care Home, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

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Wood Glen Hall

3010 Foothill Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Overview of Wood Glen Hall

Operated by Wood Glen Hall Inc. , Wood Glen Hall is an assisted living community in the East San Roque neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California. The community also offers independent living and respite care. Residents have access to different levels of support without leaving the community if their needs change. The single-story building has 72 private rooms, with an occupancy rate of about 68%. It is about 2.8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara.

Residents have access to transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. A fitness area, gardens, and a community garden provide opportunities to stay active and spend time outdoors without leaving the property.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 54, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. This can be a useful consideration for families planning regular visits.

Wood Glen Hall meets fire safety and emergency preparedness requirements, according to state inspections. Other reviews have examined transportation services and completion of scheduled safety drills. The overall inspection history indicates routine regulatory oversight, not a pattern of significant health or safety concerns.

Contact Wood Glen Hall

Overview of Yannica Guest Home II

Yannica Guest Home II is a safe community for residents in Stockton, CA in need of assisted living services. Catering to residents who could benefit from daily living assistance while maintaining their independence, the community provides services like personal care and medication management. The community also offers rehabilitation services and dementia care to ensure those in need of recovery or memory support are given appropriate care.

Residents here are given opportunities to have fun and stay active with plenty of community activities like cultural events, arts & crafts, and gardening offered. Every residence has an emergency response system for quick response during emergencies and needs, giving residents peace of mind. Meals, housekeeping, and laundry services are also offered to let residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle for a wonderful retirement experience.

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Overview of Maple House II

Perfectly set near convenient local amenities in Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA, Maple House II is a dedicated community that provides assisted living. Residents are well cared for with 24-hour care and support from a highly-trained team that is committed to meeting their needs and preferences. The community works closely with the residents to provide personalized care to retain their independence.

For those with dementia, the community provides specialized care to enhance their cognition and ease their stresses. Grocery runs, medication reminders, and daily living activities are not problems with the community helping residents as they require. Here, delectable and healthy meals are served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. The community strives to provide a comfortable and safe environment where residents thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Contact Maple House II

Gordon Manor

1616 Gordon St, Redwood City, CA 94061-2811
Overview of Gordon Manor

Gordon Manor is an assisted living community in Redwood City, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space.

The community has 82 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available capacity without implying a particular community size. Portia Gaddi serves as the administrator. Gordon Manor may be a good fit for a resident who needs help with everyday activities but does not require the continuous nursing care associated with a higher level of care.

Contact Gordon Manor

Overview of Summerset Lincoln

Summerset Lincoln offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Lincoln, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care gives a family a short-term option when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Summerset Lincoln has 162 beds, with more residents, staff, and programming than smaller communities, and its Walk Score of 82 means most errands can be reached on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get to nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, and Summerset Lincoln assisted living operates the community with Sabrina Boyle as administrator.

Contact Summerset Lincoln

Overview of The Waterleaf at Land Park

The Waterleaf at Land Park offers assisted living and residential care in Sacramento, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while residential care gives residents a place to live with care services available within the community.

The 78 bed community opened in 2001. Coreen Tigley administers it, and Valine Court Senior Care operates the community. The listed starting price is $500, although the available facts do not specify which care level or billing period that figure covers.

Respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs short term support while traveling or recovering. Rehabilitation services are available at the community, allowing residents to receive those services where they live. Residents can eat in the large dining room or have meals served in their rooms if preferred, while a salon, landscaped courtyards and patios provide places for personal grooming and outdoor time. The area has a Walk Score of 43 and depends on a car, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Starting Price $500/Month

Contact The Waterleaf at Land Park

Overview of Aegis Living Dana Point

Aegis Living Dana Point provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Dana Point, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care offers a supervised, secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family arranging temporary support. The community has 76 beds in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood, with Sheila Nazareth serving as administrator. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Transportation is available for trips beyond walking range.

Meals are chef-prepared and tailored to residents’ tastes and needs throughout the day, allowing someone to eat outside a single scheduled meal period. Private dining provides a designated space for meals, while the spa and hair salon offer on-site grooming. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Contact Aegis Living Dana Point

Overview of Safe Haven – Oakdale

Safe Haven, Oakdale provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Oakdale, CA. Assisted living and residential care provide daily support in a residential setting, while memory care offers specialized supervision for residents with memory loss. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary relief, so the range of services can accommodate changing care needs.

Safe Haven, Oakdale has six beds. Its small size allows staff and residents to get to know one another, while private rooms give one person a room and shared rooms provide companionship for someone who prefers not to be alone. Residents can use a barber and spa, as well as a garden, patio, fully fenced backyard, and walking trails.

Residents have structured ways to spend time through art classes, exercise programs, group games, movie nights, and outings. Dining can accommodate low sodium, diabetic, vegetarian, and gluten free diets, and rehabilitation services support people who need therapy or help maintaining physical function. Aileen Poquiz Grimesey serves as the administrator, and Safe Haven Oakdale operates the community.

Contact Safe Haven – Oakdale

Overview of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas in San Jose, CA, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Independent living provides private housing alongside communal activities, whereas assisted living assists residents with daily activities while maintaining private apartments. Memory care delivers specialized supervision within a secured setting tailored for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Accommodating 82 beds, the community features private studios and shared studio options. Residents have access to 24-hour staff assistance, pet-friendly accommodations, and short-term rehabilitation therapies. Shorter respite stays are also available to support families when primary caregivers need temporary relief.

Payment arrangements operate primarily through private funds. Situated in a neighborhood with a walk score of 59, the location allows non-driving residents to conveniently complete select daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals seeking flexible memory support or senior living options can reach out to the management team to learn about available layouts or request a campus tour.

Contact MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

Overview of Downey Christian Home

A distinct community located near Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, Downey Christian Home offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, the community provides the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. As a family-owned Christian community, residents live a blissful retirement in a vibrant and friendly setting.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are conducted for residents to remain socially engaged and active. Meals are important for residents’ wellness, hence, the community provides meal plans that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, health services, respite care, and transportation services are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need assistance in living their golden years with its genuine care and cozy spaces.

Contact Downey Christian Home

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 1600 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.