Best Assisted Living in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 9 assisted living communities in Rancho Cucamonga, 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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
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.
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
AL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 103
Rank #769 / 1,350
B+Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,411
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #509 / 1,202
A+Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
AL
IL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
A-Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #546 / 1,202
-Rancho Cucamonga And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg DevStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Allara Senior Living
AL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,350
B+No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #848 / 1,411
27
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #931 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #211 / 1,202
A+Rancho Operating LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Genesis Manor I
AL
HOS
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
CYes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,090 / 1,411
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Gerry A MarkiePrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir
AL
IL
MC
Rancho Cucamonga (Cucamonga)
117
Facility 117
CA AVG 103
Rank #521 / 1,350
B+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #804 / 1,411
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #857 / 1,299
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #206 / 1,202
-Hsh-Rancho Management Ca, LLC And Cadence Sl Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Halcyon Place I
AL
MC
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
B-Yes
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #879 / 1,411
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #509 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Marya AlpertPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunlit Gardens
AL
MC
Alta Loma
172
Facility 172
CA AVG 103
Rank #212 / 1,350
B+Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #848 / 1,411
10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #556 / 1,292
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #679 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,028 / 1,202
-Cdr Rncho Cuc Trs LLC &Sunlit Gardens, LLCStudio
Genesis Manor VI
AL
RESC
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
C+Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #419 / 1,299
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #335 / 1,202
A+Genesis Health Care, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Aloha Residential Care 2
AL
Rancho Cucamonga
6-No-3--1 100.0% -Aloha Residential Care, 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 Rancho Cucamonga. See how we rank facilities

Ivy Park at Alta Loma

9519 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Overview of Ivy Park at Alta Loma

Nestled in the scenic neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Ivy Park at Alta Loma is a vibrant senior living community offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services to those who need them. Ivy Park at Alta Loma offers a range of care based on a ‘whole living’ approach, from nourishing meals and engaging activities to customized memory care; they provide care and support that addresses every well-being need of the residents.

At Ivy Park, they join hands with their residents to help them experience a fulfilling retirement experience. Apart from providing peaceful gathering spaces and great outdoor scenery, the community also provides various amenities, including an activity studio, a bistro, a library, a full-service salon, and a hydro spa. Residents also have access to services such as concierge physician services, daily housekeeping, pet care & walking, and scheduled transportation. Through their services and programs, Ivy Park successfully provides its residents with a memorable and welcoming experience.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga

Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Located in the Alta Loma neighborhood, the community offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together, while a studio or one bedroom apartment provides a single private living space. The starting price is $4,800 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting, although the figure is not tied to a specific care level. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet.

A swimming pool gives residents an on site place to swim. Transportation options are available for residents who need a ride rather than driving themselves. The area has a Walk Score of 49 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga has 150 beds, and Usman Chaudary serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Shi-Iii Mg Dev, Rancho Cucamonga and Merrill Gardens. Its care options and apartment layouts give families distinct arrangements to consider based on a resident’s need for daily assistance, memory support, or independent living.

Starting Price $4,800/Month

Contact Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga

Overview of Allara Senior Living

Allara Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care suits a family caregiver who needs time away or recovery support, with short stays available. Because both care levels are on one campus, a resident whose needs grow can move between them without leaving the community.

The community has 120 beds, with studio apartments and apartments with one bedroom. A studio keeps the living space together, while a one-bedroom layout separates the sleeping area from the main living space. Residents have access to a salon and spa, outdoor courtyards, a multimedia lounge and theater, an activity and game room, restaurant-style dining, a full-service bistro and an outdoor dining patio. There is plenty to do beyond the apartment.

Scheduled local transportation, live music, educational classes, games and outings provide organized ways to participate in daily life. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain errands independently. Matt Ryan serves as the administrator, and Rancho Operating and Integral Snr Lvg Mgt operates the community.

Contact Allara Senior Living

Genesis Manor I

6354 Sacramento Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Genesis Manor I

Genesis Manor I provides assisted living, hospice care and residential care in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication, hospice care addresses end of life needs, and residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting. With six beds, the home has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, making it suited to someone who prefers a more intimate community.

Private and shared rooms offer either an individual room or a room shared with another resident. Respite care supports a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed. The community opened in 1999 and is administered by Gerry Markie.

A salon, rehabilitation services, medication administration, help with activities of daily living, individually tailored activities and support for modified dietary needs are available. Together, these services cover grooming, therapy, routine care, personalized engagement and individual dietary requirements. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment route when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

A Walk Score of 34 out of 100 places the area in a car dependent setting. A resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands.

Starting Price $4,750/Month

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Overview of Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir

Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga by Cogir offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 117 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because the resident can move between levels without leaving the community.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short-term rehab provides a temporary rehabilitation stay. Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available through the community, giving residents access to those services as part of their care. A fitness center supports exercise without arranging an outside venue, while a theater-style room and hands-on crafting provide organized recreation.

Activities and programs include Melody & Masterpiece, Forever Fit, Pawsitive Health, Memories in Motion, Starlight Shows, Virtual Voyages, and SafelyYou, giving residents structured activity options. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 54 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain outings independently. Cadence at Rancho Cucamonga may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, assisted living, or memory care, including a resident whose needs may change over time, as well as someone needing respite care or short-term rehabilitation. Cynthia Figueroa serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Hsh-Rancho Management Ca and Cadence Sl Et Al.

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Halcyon Place I

6947 Kirkwood Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Halcyon Place I

Rancho Cucamonga, California is home to Halcyon Place I, a six-bed residential care property operating on a single level on Kirkwood Avenue. This flat architectural setup cuts out the need to manage stairs or elevators, creating an easily accessible living space for older adults who use walkers or wheelchairs. The home has provided local senior care for 12 years and features a mix of private and semi-private rooms, currently running at an 83 percent occupancy rate.

The neighborhood around the property scores a 50 out of 100 for walkability, meaning visitors can easily walk to a few local shops, though major errands require a car. Inside the house, owner and facility administrator Marya Alpert, RN, personally oversees a team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide round-the-clock monitoring and hands-on help.

Residents have access to an on-site garden, routine housekeeping, and beauty services, and the home’s pet-friendly policy allows individuals to bring companion animals. State regulatory reviews have historically focused on medication documentation and dispensing logs, while a separate complaint investigation cleared the staff of all allegations.

Families can call the administrative desk to see if there are any open beds and discuss specific physical or memory care needs.

Contact Halcyon Place I

Overview of Sunlit Gardens

Sunlit Gardens is located in Alta Loma, CA, with assisted living and memory care on its list. In assisted living, staff assist residents with medication management, bathing, and dressing. Memory care is secured, and staff watch over residents for whom wandering is a concern.

Tirso Del Junco serves as administrator, and Cdr Rncho Cuc Trs LLC & Sunlit Gardens, LLC operate the community. The area earns a 52 from Walk Score, somewhat walkable, so residents who have stopped using a car could still walk to some nearby places.

Residents can bring their pets along. There are 172 beds, and the apartments are studios, each giving one resident private living space.

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Genesis Manor VI

6936 Amethyst Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
Overview of Genesis Manor VI

Genesis Manor VI provides assisted living and residential care in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident remains in a residential setting, and with six beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller home.

Private rooms offer a single living space, while shared rooms accommodate two residents. In the Alta Loma neighborhood, the Walk Score is 59, making the area somewhat walkable; some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby errands independently. Pets are allowed, David Markie serves as administrator, and Genesis Health Care operates the community.

Starting Price $4,750/Month

Contact Genesis Manor VI

Overview of Aloha Residential Care 2

Aloha Residential Care 2 provides assisted living in Rancho Cucamonga, California, with help for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while supporting continued day-to-day living. With six beds, it is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Aloha Residential Care operates Aloha Residential Care 2. All six beds are currently occupied, so the home has 100% occupancy.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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 Rancho Cucamonga at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rancho Cucamonga, 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: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Rancho Cucamonga, 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 Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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