58 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 Stockton compares statewide.
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Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Stockton has 58 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (42) 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 11 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $3,899/mo. That's roughly 26% less than the statewide average, making this one of the more affordable areas to look. Prices range from $2,810 up to $5,800 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 46 of 58 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Stockton is 7.7 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 12% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 14 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 58 licensed assisted living facilities in Stockton 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, Stockton is more affordable. The average here is $3,899/mo, about 26% 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 58 facilities in Stockton with a FYI Safety Score, 34 land in the Good or Excellent range and 10 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 58 facilities with an inspection record, 57% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
12% of facilities in Stockton participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 14 facilities in Stockton offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. 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 Stockton, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.