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Best Assisted Living in Davis, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Davis, 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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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Davis, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Davis, CA.
3 homes
Other senior care options in Davis:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Davis, CA. 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: 287The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Davis, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 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. 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.
University Retirement Community
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 103
Rank #22 / 1,492
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,116 / 1,887
-15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1,452
-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Carlton Senior Living Davis
AL
IL
MC
Davis
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #312 / 1,492
Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,240 / 1,887
B+87 / 100 — 4 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)31
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #566 / 1,452
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #184 / 1,313
Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Covell Gardens
AL
IL
MC
RC
Davis (Senda Nueva)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 103
Rank #126 / 1,492
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,429 / 1,887
B+88 / 100 — 5 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)35
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,083 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #133 / 1,452
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #505 / 1,313
Wg Covell Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Davis. See how we rank facilities

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University Retirement Community

1515 Shasta Dr, Davis, CA 95616
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Located in the heart of Davis, CA, University Retirement Community is a luxury senior living community that offers its residents an extravagant independent living environment. The community provides its residents with stunning and snug accommodations with home maintenance and other household chores taken care of for a carefree living experience. Each residence is equipped with private decks, large windows, full kitchens, and large living and dining areas that foster a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Designed to nurture residents’ overall aspect of well-being, the community also offers an array of wellness initiatives and enriching activities. Residents keep their minds sharp with the community’s excellent range of lifelong learning opportunities that help stimulate their minds and cognitive abilities. Here at University Retirement Community, residents spend less time worrying about the small things, and more time pursuing the things they love.

Phone: (530) 747-7000

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Carlton Senior Living Davis

2726 5Th St, Davis, CA 95618
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Situated in the neighborhood of Davis, CA, Carlton Senior Living Davis is an exceptional senior living community that offers three levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Committed to making residents’ as convenient and comfortable as possible, the community offers round the clock care and supervision, combined with emergency call systems and comprehensive support with daily living activities. Residents are free to choose their ideal accommodation, giving them a cozy living space that matches their preference and needs.

The community also handles the cleaning, laundry, maintenance, and utilities to give residents a maintenance-free retirement experience. Free from common tedious chores, residents can freely engage in the community’s vibrant activities and invigorating fitness programs for all abilities. In addition to its excellent amenities, residents are also offered an exquisite dining experience featuring delectable meals that are both tasty and healthy.

Phone: (530) 564-7002

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Atria Covell Gardens

1111 Alvarado Ave, Davis, CA 95616
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Thoughtfully designed for comfort and connection, Atria Covell Gardens is an excellent senior living community located in Davis, CA. The community offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, tailored to meet various levels of care. Residents can enjoy an active lifestyle in a vibrant, engaging environment promoting physical and emotional well-being.

As part of its whole-person approach to well-being, Atria Covell Gardens guarantees its residents are free to participate, grow, and engage in activities that make them happy. Numerous dining options, various movie theaters, a fitness facility, chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, and barbershop services are just a few of the amenities the community has to offer. Additionally, residents have private gate access to the walking and cycling paths of the Davis Greenbelt, along with scenic apartments featuring balcony or patio options.

Phone: (530) 756-0700

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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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Data source California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Davis, CA

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 3 assisted living facilities in Davis, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Davis, CA?

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 Davis, CA, 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 Davis, CA?

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.

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