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Assisted living in California

8,508 licensed homes, licensed capacity 206,983. Residential-Elderly: 8,400. Residential Elderly-: 108.

From the official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in California by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in California?

The official licence list of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division has 8,508 licensed homes in California, with a combined licensed capacity of 206,983 (list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026).

Which cities in California have the most licensed homes?

Sacramento (216), Fresno (195), San Diego (182), Los Angeles (160) and Mission Viejo (159).

What licence types does California use for assisted living?

On this list: Residential-Elderly (8,400) and Residential Elderly- (108).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, list dated October 31, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources