California · 8,400 licensed homes
Assisted living in California
Every licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) in California: 8,400 homes with room for 174,181 residents. 6,888 (82%) are small board-and-care homes for 6 or fewer residents.
Cities
Largest counties
| County | Homes |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 1,874 |
| Orange County | 1,109 |
| Sacramento County | 667 |
| San Diego County | 593 |
| Riverside County | 580 |
| Contra Costa County | 455 |
| San Bernardino County | 293 |
| Fresno County | 288 |
| Ventura County | 263 |
| Santa Clara County | 249 |
| Placer County | 242 |
| Alameda County | 229 |
What assisted living means in California
California licenses assisted living as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly: housing chosen by people 60 or older where care and supervision, protective supervision or personal care is provided based on residents' needs (California Health & Safety Code §1569.2). You can check any home's license and inspection history on the CDSS Care Facility Search.
Source: California Department of Social Services licensing data (CHHS Open Data: Community Care Licensing Facilities, CC BY), active licenses only.
