How many assisted living facilities are in California?

California has 8,344 licensed assisted living facilities. Of these, 2,420 have documented violations on file, and 5,914 have clean inspection records. Data is sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS/CCLD) inspection records.

How often are assisted living facilities inspected in California?

California inspections are conducted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS/CCLD). Most assisted living facilities are subject to annual unannounced surveys, plus complaint-driven investigations. All reports reviewed by The Care Audit become part of each facility's public record.

What should I look for in an inspection report?

Look for the number of citations, their severity level, whether financial penalties were imposed, and whether deficiencies were corrected on follow-up. Repeat violations across multiple surveys are a significant red flag. Facilities with zero citations have passed all inspections in the reviewed period.

What are the most common violations at assisted living facilities in California?

Common violations include medication management errors, inadequate staffing ratios, failure to maintain individualized care plans, and physical plant or fire safety deficiencies. The Care Audit shows the full citation history for each facility.

Is The Care Audit affiliated with California government?

No. The Care Audit is an independent public resource. All data is sourced directly from official state health department inspection records and made available as a free public service.

Assisted Living Facility Inspection Reports in California

8,344

Total Facilities

9,654

Total Citations

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Frequently Asked Questions About Assisted Living in California

How many assisted living facilities are in California?: California has 8,344 licensed assisted living facilities. Of these, 2,420 have documented violations on file, and 5,914 have clean inspection records. Data is sourced from California Department of Social Services (CDSS/CCLD) inspection records.
How often are assisted living facilities inspected in California?: California inspections are conducted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS/CCLD). Most assisted living facilities are subject to annual unannounced surveys, plus complaint-driven investigations. All reports reviewed by The Care Audit become part of each facility's public record.
What should I look for in an inspection report?: Look for the number of citations, their severity level, whether financial penalties were imposed, and whether deficiencies were corrected on follow-up. Repeat violations across multiple surveys are a significant red flag. Facilities with zero citations have passed all inspections in the reviewed period.
What are the most common violations at assisted living facilities in California?: Common violations include medication management errors, inadequate staffing ratios, failure to maintain individualized care plans, and physical plant or fire safety deficiencies. The Care Audit shows the full citation history for each facility.
Is The Care Audit affiliated with California government?: No. The Care Audit is an independent public resource. All data is sourced directly from official state health department inspection records and made available as a free public service.