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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. 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.
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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.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.
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.
Regency Palms Senior Living Oxnard
AL
HOS
MC
Oxnard (College Estates)
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 103
Rank #444 / 1,349
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #549 / 1,410
D+54
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,215 / 1,292
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
74.8%
Facility 74.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #618 / 1,200
-Gl Regency Oxnard Senior Care Service, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Cassandra’s Care Home Inc.
AL
HOS
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,110 / 1,410
D+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,134 / 1,298
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,200
-Cassandra's Care Home, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Summerset Lincoln Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lincoln
132
Facility 132
CA AVG 103
Rank #408 / 1,349
Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #217 / 1,410
C46
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,204 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,298
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,126 / 1,200
A+--
Santa Anita Assisted Living
AL
RC
Arcadia
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,349
Yes
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #964 / 1,410
B-128
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,290 / 1,292
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,225 / 1,338
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #961 / 1,298
99.3%
Facility 99.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #145 / 1,200
-Santa Anita Assisted LivingSuite
JCP Cottage Senior Care
AL
HOS
RESC
Victorville
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,035 / 1,349
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,334 / 1,410
D5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #198 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 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
-Jcp Senior Care LLCPrivate Rooms
Golden Living Point Loma
AL
HOS
MC
San Diego (Point Loma Heights)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 103
Rank #539 / 1,349
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #444 / 1,410
C95
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,267 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #327 / 1,298
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #896 / 1,200
C+Golden Living Health Management, Inc-
Evergreen Life Care Homes – Visalia
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Visalia
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 103
Rank #936 / 1,349
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,410
D+17
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,241 / 1,338
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,298
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #607 / 1,200
-Neil & Melanie TantingcoStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates
AL
IL
MC
Rolling Hills Estates
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,349
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #396 / 1,410
B+21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #859 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,298
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #860 / 1,200
-Gp Rolling Hills And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg DevStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Meadows at Country Place
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #962 / 1,349
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #788 / 1,410
B+9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #418 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,298
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #707 / 1,200
-The Meadows At Country Place, LLC-
Meridian at Chino
AL
IL
MC
RC
Chino
156
Facility 156
CA AVG 103
Rank #271 / 1,349
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #641 / 1,410
B+26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #991 / 1,292
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 1,298
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #561 / 1,200
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Overview of Adelya Senior Home III

Catering to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Adelya Senior Home III is a reliable community in Anaheim Hills, CA that offers memory care services. The community helps its residents enjoy life despite their afflictions with the support of a 24/7 care team. From daily living assistance to programs designed for cognitive stimulation, residents have all the support and tools they need to retire comfortably.

The community also takes pride in forging close relationships with residents and their families, allowing for a smooth delivery of care and communication. There’s a wide array of activities to enjoy for residents, helping them live actively while enhancing their cognitive skills. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the love, care, and compassion they need to live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of River‘s Edge

River’s Edge is an assisted living community situated in the heart of Sacramento, CA. Enveloped by the scenic beauty of the American River, this community provides a serene and inviting campus-style retirement setting. Embracing the splendor of nature, the community is enveloped by verdant landscapes and enjoys close proximity to charming walking paths, nearby parks, golf courses, and premier shopping destinations.

With a variety of dining options and cultural delights, including the renowned Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, River’s Edge ensures that its residents savor a vibrant and enriching lifestyle. River’s Edge takes pride in offering a range of upscale amenities and personalized care services, designed to cater to the unique needs and preferences of each senior resident. With a focus on community, comfort, and well-being, River’s Edge provides an exquisite living experience that celebrates the golden years with grace and joy.

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WellQuest of Elk Grove

Sheldon Pacific, 8871 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Overview of WellQuest of Elk Grove

WellQuest of Elk Grove provides a comfortable community for its assisted living with memory care and independent living housing options. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. In a community focused on a continuum of care, the senior living experience of its residents is enhanced through its innovative and technologically advanced person-centered approach.

WellQuest aims to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness by designing a lifestyle that caters to their needs.  Luxury accommodations extend to personalized care plans, scheduled housekeeping, specialized memory care activities, and ADLs.

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Overview of Park Visalia Assisted Living & Memory Care

Park Visalia, located in Visalia, CA, is a senior living community offering quality assisted living and memory care services to its residents. Their studio and one-to-two bedroom accommodation features spacious bathrooms with walk-in shower, kitchenette, and living area. Park Visalia’s assisted living services provide residents with top quality care and conveniences from medication management, to assistance with daily living activities.

Committed to ensuring the residents comfort and care needs are met, Park Visalia provides 24hr staffing for assistance, meals and snacks provisions, and a full calendar of social, cultural, fitness, and recreational programs. This pet friendly community also opens its doors to furbaby visitors, providing residents opportunities to bond with beloved pets.

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Overview of Sunnycrest Senior Living

Sunnycrest Senior Living offers apartment-style living for assisted living options in Fullerton. With their commitment to providing seniors with a genuine residential environment and top-notch care and services, individuals cultivate a vibrant social life and an enriched holistic lifestyle. Within a cozy, home-like community, seniors find themselves in an environment that understands their needs.

Sunnycrest Senior Living offers premier accommodations that lead to a vibrant atmosphere for retirement. Services focused on resident-centered wellness, such as ADLs, medication management, life-enriching programs, and a delicious dining experience. Other community amenities include an outdoor lounge, garden, patio, hair salon services, and common areas.

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Overview of Novellus Stockton Assisted Living

Luxury assisted living at Novellus Stockton boasts an exceptionally vibrant community in Central California because of the unparalleled standard of care delivered by highly-trained professionals. The premier senior living home boasts a home-like ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. The beautiful community has been a home of endless possibilities that await discovery.

Novellus Stockton is an elevated assisted living home offered at an affordable rate. Residents are each given personalized care plans for an enhanced quality of living, supported by its essential services. These include daily nutritious meals, ADLs, housekeeping, transportation, recreational activities, and specialized programs.

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Oakmont of Montecito

4756 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94521
Overview of Oakmont of Montecito

Oakmont of Montecito offers a luxury assisted living community dedicated to providing residents with a warm and supportive environment, ensuring they thrive and enjoy each day to the fullest. Situated in the heart of Concord, the community’s convenient location provides easy access to local amenities, shops, and medical services.

With a focus on personalized care, amenities, and a compassionate team, Oakmont of Montecito creates a welcoming and enriching environment for its residents. The community is committed to delivering a premier retirement living experience in Concord, catering to the unique needs and preferences of each individual.

Residents can indulge in the community’s heated swimming pool, stroll through the garden’s twisting paths, enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard, and relax in the shade of fruit trees while participating in the numerous outdoor events. Oakmont of Montecito truly embodies the ultimate retirement community, where luxury, care, and a vibrant lifestyle converge.

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Citrus Place

7898 California Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Overview of Citrus Place

Citrus Place is an outstanding community set in the quiet residential area of California Avenue, Riverside, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-tier care and assistance for their special needs, alongside specially designed studio and one-bedroom accommodations, to optimize comfort and safety. As a member of MBK Senior Living, the community features luxurious and high-quality services for residents to spend their later years without worries.

Elevate your retirement experience with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to your leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals, catering to your dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include a swimming pool, a movie theater, a salon, a game room, and community gardens, perfect for recreation and socialization.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates

Step into the extraordinary senior living community of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates set in the peaceful Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live in comfort and style with a wide array of snug and sophisticated residences of Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates. A kind and dedicated team aims to deliver top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to flourish and experience a meaningful retirement.

Enjoy fun activities and exciting programs for leisure and wellness. With its serene spaces and incredible amenities, Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy their golden years. With flexible mealtimes, residents delight with tasty and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates is a haven for seniors to spend their golden years in comfort and luxury.

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Overview of Palm Village Retirement Community

Palm Village Retirement Community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Reedley, CA. 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 while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Multiple care levels can support a resident’s move within the community as needs change, so Palm Village may be a good fit for someone whose care needs are likely to grow over time. The community has 262 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Karely Alcantar serves as administrator, Jim Higbee is the director, and Mennonite Brethren Homes operates the community.

Residents can use the fitness center, walking paths, beauty shop, game area with pool table, and Barbara’s Diner for exercise, personal care, recreation, and dining. Group activities and transportation are provided, allowing residents to take part in organized outings without arranging transportation independently. Rehabilitation and restorative therapies support residents working to recover or maintain function, while the chapel and religious services provide an on-site place for worship; meals also receive extra attention to dietary restrictions and requirements.

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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.