22 facilities at some of the lower price points in California. Safety scores are about average for the area.
These scores are part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, California's independent safety rating for assisted living. See how Rancho Cucamonga compares statewide.
150 beds · $4,200/mo
Best safety record in Rancho Cucamonga. Large community with more amenities.
6 beds · $5,498/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
145 beds · $3,995/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
77 beds · $3,500/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $3,600/mo · Medi-Cal
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
117 beds · $3,995/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities.
120 beds · $4,995/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Rancho Cucamonga has 22 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (17) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 5 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,208/mo. That's roughly 20% less than the statewide average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $3,500 up to $5,498 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 15 of 22 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Rancho Cucamonga is 7.9 out of 10. That's about average for California. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 5% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 6 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 22 licensed assisted living facilities in Rancho Cucamonga with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
Compared with most of California, Rancho Cucamonga is more affordable. The average here is $4,208/mo, about 20% less than the typical California city we track. Prices still vary a lot depending on the facility and level of care.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 22 facilities in Rancho Cucamonga with a FYI Safety Score, 9 land in the Good or Excellent range and 2 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 22 facilities with an inspection record, 68% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga currently has the highest safety score in Rancho Cucamonga at 9.5 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Ivy Park at Alta Loma starts at $3,500/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.8. Across all 22 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,500 to $5,498/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
5% of facilities in Rancho Cucamonga participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Aloha Residential Care accepts it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 6 facilities in Rancho Cucamonga offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Atria Del Rey and Ivy Park at Alta Loma. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
Every licensed facility we track in Rancho Cucamonga, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.