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Assisted Living Costs in California (2026 Guide & Calculator)

Direct 2026 California Pricing Takeaway

In 2026, the statewide median cost of assisted living in California is $5,250 per month ($63,000 annually). Memory care facilities average $6,500 per month. State Medicaid waivers through California Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) offset clinical care fees for eligible seniors with monthly income under $1,732.

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California City & Metro Area Cost Breakdown

Metro Area Monthly Median Annual Median Licensed Facilities City Directory
Los Angeles-Long Beach $5,450/mo $65,400/yr 390 Communities View City Guide →
San Francisco-Oakland $6,200/mo $74,400/yr 210 Communities View City Guide →
San Diego $5,100/mo $61,200/yr 185 Communities View City Guide →
Sacramento $4,900/mo $58,800/yr 140 Communities View City Guide →
Official State Licensing Registry

California Licensed Assisted Living & Memory Care Directory

Primary state records licensed under California Department of Social Services (CDSS) (California Health & Safety Code § 1569 (RCFE)). Instant client-side search and filtering across verified communities.

Showing 23 of 23 licensed communities

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You can search all licensed facilities statewide directly on the Official California Registry ↗.

Community & State License Licensing Tier & Endorsement Verified Base Quote Entrance Fee & Date Official Registry
Ararat Gardens
1230 East Windsor Road, Glendale • 175 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-198603605
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Ararat Home Of Los Angeles
15105 Mission Hills Rd., Mission Hills • 186 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-191222081
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Artesia Christian Home
11614 East 183rd Street, Artesia • 143 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-191500146
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Atherton Baptist Homes
214 South Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra • 518 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-197802543
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Avocet At Playa Vista
12490 Fielding Circle, Playa Vista • 286 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-198320478
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Bayshire San Dimas
1740 S San Dimas, San Dimas • 119 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-198603710
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Brethren Hillcrest Homes
2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne • 574 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-191501662
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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British Home In California Ltd, The
647 Manzanita Ave, Sierra Madre • 41 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-191501668
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$5,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Heritage On The Marina
3400 Laguna St., San Francisco • 109 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-380500295
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$6,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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San Francisco Towers
1661 Pine Street, San Francisco • 350 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-380540292
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$6,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Sequoias San Francisco (The)
1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco • 400 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-380500593
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$6,800/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Bayshire Carlsbad
3140 El Camino Real, Carlsbad • 125 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374604407
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Bayshire Torrey Pines
13101 Hartfield Ave, San Diego • 125 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374604784
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Carlsbad By The Sea
2855 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad • 224 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374600799
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Casa De Las Campanas
18655 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego • 582 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374600488
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Covenant Living At Mount Miguel
325 Kempton Street, Spring Valley • 435 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-370800394
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Glen At Scripps Ranch, The
9800 Glen Center Drive, San Diego • 684 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374603600
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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La Costa Glen Carlsbad
1950 Silverleaf Circle, Carlsbad • 1233 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374600637
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Meadowbrook Village Christian Retirement Community
100 Holland Glen, Escondido • 200 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-374603081
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Eskaton Village
3939 Walnut Ave, Carmichael • 500 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-340313383
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Rcfe-Continuing Care Retirement Community
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Acc Assisted Living At Greenhaven Terrace
1180 Corporate Way, Sacramento • 38 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-347005257
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE)
Residential Care Elderly
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Acc Maple Tree Village
18 Kado Ct, Sacramento • 125 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-342700683
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE), Memory Care
Residential Care Elderly
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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Aegis Assisted Living Of Carmichael
4050 Walnut Ave, Carmichael • 90 Licensed Beds
License: CCLD-347003994
Residential Care for Elderly (RCFE)
Residential Care Elderly
$4,950/mo
Private Studio Suite
Fee: $3,000
Verified: 2026-08-15
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State Regulator: California Department of Social Services (CDSS) View Rate Verification Methodology →

Official State Inspection & Safety Oversight: California

All licensed assisted living and memory care facilities in California are monitored and inspected by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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Calculate Net Out-of-Pocket Senior Living Cost in California

Estimated Family Gap
$3,050 / mo
Official Public Help

Find Licensed Senior Living Communities in California

Connect with free public eldercare navigators via the official U.S. Administration on Aging.

Eldercare Locator: (800) 677-1116 State Directory ↗