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Senior assisted living in California

Residential homes where older adults live with staff on hand for meals, medication, bathing, and daily routines.

4,764 homes listed · 0 with a bed open today · 477 cities

Cities with assisted living

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Questions about assisted living

What is senior assisted living?

A residential home, usually a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), where an older adult lives full-time with staff on hand for meals, medication reminders, bathing, and other daily needs. It's a step below a nursing home — residents don't need 24-hour skilled nursing care, but they need more support than living alone.

How much does assisted living cost in California?

Cost varies widely by home, city, and level of care needed. Every listing on this site shows availability, not price — you'll agree pricing directly with the home once you've toured it. We don't take a cut of what you pay.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living homes support daily living activities; nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide medical care from licensed nurses around the clock. If someone needs regular medical treatment rather than help with daily routines, a nursing home or skilled nursing facility is the more appropriate fit.

Guides that can help

Assisted living vs. board and care homes in California

The two terms families mix up most — what actually separates a large assisted living community from a small residential care home, and how to tell which one fits.

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How much does a California care home cost?

What actually drives the price of assisted living and other residential care in California, and the real questions to ask before you commit.

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How to pay for assisted living: Medi-Cal, VA benefits, and private pay

A plain overview of the main ways California families cover the cost of residential care, so you know which questions to ask next.

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What an RCFE license means, and how to check one

What California's Residential Care Facility for the Elderly license actually certifies, and how to verify a specific home's status yourself.

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