Best Assisted Living in Murrieta, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 assisted living communities in Murrieta, 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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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
Ivy Park at Murrieta
AL
MC
Murrieta
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 74
Rank #401 / 2,023
A-Yes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,100 / 1,409
17
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,503 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,203 / 1,980
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #486 / 1,829
Riverside Care Group, LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp. LLC
Murrieta Gardens
AL
MC
RC
Murrieta (California Oaks)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 74
Rank #468 / 2,023
A+No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,100 / 1,409
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 6
Rank #745 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,824 / 1,980
31.7%
Facility 31.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,819 / 1,829
Murrieta Gardens Assisted Living LLC
Boundless Care for the Elderly
AL
MC
Murrieta
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 74
Rank #2,007 / 2,023
A+No-5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 11
Rank #271 / 1,980
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,019 / 1,829
Sandra Chocobar
Betty’s Place Assisted Living in Murrieta
AL
NH
Murrieta
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
C+No-8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 6
Rank #745 / 1,965
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,348 / 2,011
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,368 / 1,980
-Betty's Place LLC
A & A Family Care for the Elderly
AL
MC
Murrieta
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
CNo-5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 11
Rank #769 / 1,980
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,224 / 1,829
Aron Michio Oda
Busman Residential Care
AL
Murrieta
6CNo-10419 83.3% Busman Residential Care, LLC
Copper Canyon Senior Care
AL
HC
MC
Murrieta
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,122 / 2,023
CNo-8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 6
Rank #915 / 1,965
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #795 / 2,011
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 11
Rank #271 / 1,980
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #498 / 1,829
Telecia Cooke
Excel Assisted Living 2
AL
Murrieta
6A+No-4--6 83.3% Excel Assisted Living, LLC
Excel Assisted Living
AL
Murrieta
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
A+No-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 11
Rank #874 / 1,980
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #583 / 1,829
Excel Assisted Living LLC

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 9 analyzed for Murrieta. See how we rank facilities

Ivy Park at Murrieta

27100 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562
Overview of Ivy Park at Murrieta

Ivy Park at Murrieta offers assisted living and memory care in Murrieta, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 137 beds and an 88% occupancy rate, meaning most beds are occupied while some remain unoccupied. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Jina L. Borja serves as the administrator. Riverside Care Group and Oakmont Mgmt. Grp. operate the community.

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Overview of Murrieta Gardens

Murrieta Gardens offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Murrieta, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks and medication while a resident remains in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or a family caregiver who needs short-term support. Located in the California Oaks neighborhood, the community has 126 beds. Brittany Kavenaugh serves as administrator, and Murrieta Gardens assisted living operates the community. Salon service and specialized activities are available on site, giving residents options for personal grooming and participation in activities without leaving the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 33. It is a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Courtesy transportation is available for medical and dental appointments, covering rides for those specific appointments.

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Overview of Boundless Care for the Elderly

Boundless Care for the Elderly provides assisted living and memory care in Murrieta, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care types can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, and the four-bed community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Residents can spend time in landscaped patios and take part in social events, outings, and music therapy. Sandra Chocobar operates Boundless Care for the Elderly.

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Overview of Betty’s Place Assisted Living in Murrieta

Betty’s Place Assisted Living in Murrieta, California, provides assisted living and nursing home care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while nursing home care provides licensed nursing care around the clock. The home may be a good fit for a survivor of traumatic brain injury who needs individualized support in a small setting.

Betty’s Place has six private rooms, so each resident has a single personal living space in a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. One-on-one care is delivered by licensed physical therapists. Activities include bingo, arts and crafts, movie nights, yoga, and other scheduled programs.

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Overview of A & a Family Care for the Elderly

A & A Family Care for the Elderly provides assisted living and memory care in Murrieta, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides supervision in a setting suited to someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care types in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different facility. With six beds, the home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another, which may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. Residents share meals in the communal dining room and can take part in group games, arts and crafts, and themed events. Aron Michio Oda operates the community, which may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily support or memory care within a small residential setting.

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Overview of Busman Residential Care

Busman Residential Care is an assisted living community in Murrieta, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident lives in a residential setting. With six beds, the home is small enough for staff and residents to get to know one another, and it may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Room options include private and semi-private rooms, giving a resident the choice of a single-occupancy space or shared accommodations. Meals include diabetic-friendly options and mealtime assistance, which can support a resident who needs help during dining.

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Overview of Copper Canyon Senior Care

Copper Canyon Senior Care offers assisted living, home care, and memory care in Murrieta, California. Assisted living can provide help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 8 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Copper Canyon Senior Care may be a good fit for someone who prefers a small residential community, with private rooms for residents who want a single private space. Telecia Cooke operates the community.

Residents can use beauty salon and barbering services for grooming on site. They can spend time in the garden courtyard and take part in music and dance entertainment, gardening, arts and crafts, and chair exercises. Dining includes home-style scratch cooking and vegetarian options, giving residents meals prepared in a home-style format with plant-based choices available.

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Overview of Excel Assisted Living 2

Excel Assisted Living 2 is an assisted living community in Murrieta, CA, with six beds. The community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Activities and outings give residents scheduled opportunities to take part in recreation and leave the community for planned excursions. Excel Assisted Living operates the community.

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Overview of Excel Assisted Living

Excel Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Murrieta, California. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while continuing to maintain a private living space.

The home has six beds and serves bedridden clients, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers a more intimate community. Residents also have access to activities and outings, and the home is family-owned.

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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 Murrieta at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 33/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Murrieta, 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: 34The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Murrieta, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Murrieta, 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 9 assisted living facilities in Murrieta, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, 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 Murrieta, 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.