Best Assisted Living in Valencia, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Valencia, 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Sunrise at Sterling Canyon
AL
MC
Valencia
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #359 / 1,350
A+Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,240 / 1,411
11
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #263 / 1,299
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #869 / 1,202
Szr Sterling Canyon Al And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Valencia
AL
MC
Santa Clarita (Valencia)
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 103
Rank #344 / 1,350
D+Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #898 / 1,411
64
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,235 / 1,292
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,317 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #719 / 1,202
Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Valencia Opco, LLC: OakmontStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
A Morning Star Villa
AL
ADC
IL
Delos Valencia
6-No-4--8 100.0% A Morning Star Villa Inc-

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 3 analyzed for Valencia. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

Sunrise at Sterling Canyon offers assisted living and memory care in Valencia, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 140 beds, with 66% currently occupied. Housing includes studios, suites, one bedroom residences and two bedroom residences. A studio provides one living space, while the larger layouts offer additional rooms. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to live with them. Tamara Berry serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Szr Sterling Canyon Al and Sunrise Senior Living Mgt.

Starting Price $4,317/Month

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Oakmont of Valencia

24070 Copper Hill Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91354
Overview of Oakmont of Valencia

Oakmont of Valencia provides assisted living and memory care programs in Santa Clarita, CA. Daily assisted living delivers help with bathing, dressing, and medication administration while residents maintain private apartments. The secured memory care section offers continuous supervision for individuals living with dementia who may wander, allowing residents to access higher levels of support without moving to a new community.

Housing up to 144 residents, the property features studios, suites, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom floor plans that accommodate single occupants or couples. Pets are permitted on site. Community offerings focus on health, dining, and caregiver support through designated Wellness Services, Culinary, and Caregiver Support programs.

The facility is situated in Santa Clarita’s Valencia district, where a walk score of 49 indicates a car-dependent setting where most errands require a vehicle or ride service.

Families exploring care options in Santa Clarita can reach out to the admissions office to obtain program details or arrange a walk-through of the area.

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Overview of A Morning Star Villa

A Morning Star Villa provides assisted living, adult day care, and independent living in Valencia, California. With six beds, it may suit someone who prefers a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Adult day care serves people who live outside the community during the day, and the available private room gives a resident personal living space.

Outdoor garden areas and walking paths give residents places to spend time outside and walk on the property. Movie nights and community-organized events provide structured opportunities for entertainment and participation.

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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 Valencia at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Valencia, 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: 97The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Valencia, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Valencia, 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 Valencia, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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