12 facilities, but not cheap. Windsor is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Windsor has 12 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (11) 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 1 larger community with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $6,418/mo. That's about 21% more than the county average of $5,290/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $3,800 up to $7,974 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 12 of 12 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Windsor is 8.4 out of 10. That puts Windsor in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 17% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. If you need memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, know that only 1 facility here offers it.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 12 licensed assisted living facilities in Windsor 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.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Windsor is $6,418/mo, about 21% more than the typical California city we track. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 12 facilities in Windsor with a FYI Safety Score, 8 land in the Good or Excellent range and 1 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 12 facilities with an inspection record, 50% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
17% of facilities in Windsor 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, 1 facility in Windsor offers 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.