Best Memory Care in Azusa, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 memory care providers in Azusa, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Merrill Gardens at West Covina
MC
AL
IL
West Covina (Walnut Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 91
Rank #279 / 1,490
A-Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #270 / 1,094
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 6
Rank #794 / 1,424
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,447
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #797 / 1,450
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #855 / 1,355
Shi-III Mg Dev Gp, LLC And Merrill Gardens, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Kensington Sierra Madre
MC
AL
Sierra Madre
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 91
Rank #529 / 1,490
B+Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,094
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 6
Rank #974 / 1,424
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,265 / 1,447
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #542 / 1,450
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #420 / 1,355
Kensington Sm Gp, LLC &Kensington Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Park View Place
MC
AL
Covina
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 91
Rank #331 / 1,490
A-Yes
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 56
Rank #978 / 1,094
18
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,029 / 1,424
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #527 / 1,447
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,025 / 1,450
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #760 / 1,355
Oakmont Of Covina LLC And Gsl Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont
MC
AL
Claremont
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 91
Rank #676 / 1,490
A-Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,003 / 1,094
8
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 6
Rank #734 / 1,424
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #527 / 1,447
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,218 / 1,450
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #794 / 1,355
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Azusa
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 91
Rank #653 / 1,490
B-Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #597 / 1,094
22
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,134 / 1,424
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,044 / 1,447
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #886 / 1,450
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #669 / 1,355
Silverado Sierra Vista LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
The Terraces at Via Verde
MC
San Dimas
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 91
Rank #772 / 1,490
CYes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #616 / 1,094
34
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,248 / 1,424
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,123 / 1,447
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #886 / 1,450
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #667 / 1,355
Adp Of San Dimas, LLC And Agemark Management LLCSuite
West Park Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Dimas
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 91
Rank #131 / 1,490
BYes
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #862 / 1,094
20
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 6
Rank #904 / 1,424
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #527 / 1,447
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,124 / 1,450
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,191 / 1,355
Pacifica Rancho Park LP/West Park Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
San Dimas Retirement
MC
AL
San Dimas
343
Facility 343
CA AVG 91
Rank #45 / 1,490
C+No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #351 / 1,094
82
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,411 / 1,424
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,368 / 1,447
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 12
Rank #30 / 1,450
33.2%
Facility 33.2%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1,343 / 1,355
San Dimas Retirement, LLCPrivate Rooms
Trinity Hills Estates
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Arcadia (West Arcadia)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 91
Rank #970 / 1,490
D-No
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 56
Rank #911 / 1,094
5-
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #779 / 1,447
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #1,124 / 1,450
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #1 / 1,355
Assisted Living & Wellness Inc-
Claremont Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 91
Rank #568 / 1,490
A-No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #339 / 1,094
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90.1%
Facility 90.1%
CA AVG 76.3%
Rank #318 / 1,355
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 14 analyzed for Azusa. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at West Covina

Located in the harmonious neighborhood of W West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA, is the trusted senior living community of Merrill Gardens at West Covina offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its naturally lit and spacious accommodations, seniors enjoy relaxation and security like no other. Delivering round-the-clock care and assistance, the community prides itself on a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals to ensure residents flourish and live their best lives.

There is always something fun to do with a wide array of engaging activities and enjoyable programs highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Have a delightful dining experience with well-balanced meals available throughout the day for dietary satisfaction. Merrill Gardens at West Covina is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years creating lasting moments.

Starting Price $4,195/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Kensington Sierra Madre

The Kensington Sierra Madre provides assisted living and memory care in Sierra Madre, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 106 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom residence separates the sleeping and living areas. The Kensington Sierra Madre opened in 2015, and Cecilia Degraff serves as the administrator.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Rehabilitation services are available, along with The Kensington Club, Alzheimer’s Care, Dementia Care, and Couples Care. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Park View Place

Memory care and assisted living are the focus of Park View Place’s services in Covina, CA. In assisted living, a resident receives assistance with everyday activities while maintaining their own private apartment. Memory care brings a secured setting and supervision for individuals whose dementia carries a wandering risk.

The 142 beds are distributed among studios, along with one- and two-bedroom configurations. A single individual occupies a private area in a studio, while a couple can use the two-bedroom.

Meals from the community kitchen are prepared with a focus on nutrition, variety, taste, and appearance. Community transportation is available, and residents may keep pets as well.

This location is suitable for anyone requiring assisted living or memory care who wants a variety of layouts, ranging from a studio to larger options. Leeann Hefner serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Oakmont of Covina LLC and GSL Management LLC.

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Ivy Park at Claremont

2053 North Towne Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
Overview of Ivy Park at Claremont

Ivy Park at Claremont is a charming senior living community nestled in Claremont, CA, offering assisted living and memory care services that can be tailored to every stage of retirement living. Just a few minutes away from major interstates and the iconic downtown Claremont Village, the community offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul to comprehensive care services, including concierge physician services, 24-hour personal care assistance, and the EverYou program for their memory care neighborhood, Ivy Park at Claremont ensures their residents’ holistic needs are met.

With the community’s spacious floor plans, featuring upgraded amenities and large windows, residents will feel safe and right at home. One of the highlights of living at Ivy Park is their Vine at Ivy restaurant, which offers fresh and delicious meals all day and a warm dining experience where residents can enjoy great conversation with friends. Other amenities include indoor & outdoor lounge areas, an activities studio, a library, a cafe, a full-service salon, social & educational programs, an emergency response system, scheduled transportation, and more.

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Overview of Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community

Silverado Sierra Vista Memory Care Community offers memory care and assisted living in Azusa, CA. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a loved one whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 87 beds in a single-story building, with private rooms so each resident has a separate room. Pets are allowed, which means residents may continue living with their pets. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby destinations independently. Vida Gwinn is the administrator, and Silverado Sierra Vista and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt operate the community.

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Overview of The Terraces at Via Verde

In San Dimas, CA, The Terraces at Via Verde is devoted to memory care alone. Staff supervise residents who could wander, and the premises are secured, a structure that suits someone with dementia who needs it.

Occupancy is 78.3% across its 60 beds, so some remain open. Residents are allowed a pet. Subashsani Kumar administers the community, which Adp of San Dimas, LLC and Agemark Management LLC operate.

A 55 is the Walk Score, somewhat walkable, meaning a handful of nearby errands can be reached by walking.

Starting Price $5,295/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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West Park Senior Living

801 Cypress Way, San Dimas, CA 91773
Overview of West Park Senior Living

West Park Senior Living in San Dimas, CA, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite care. Independent living centers on private housing and community amenities without daily care, while assisted living helps with routine tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Secured memory care offers oversight for individuals prone to wandering, and respite stays support temporary care during caregiver travel or recovery periods.

Pacifica Rancho Park/West Park Mgr operates the 200-bed property under administrator Jeri Miles. Housing configurations feature studio and one-bedroom apartments, allowing residents to choose between a single private room or separate living and sleeping areas. Household pets are permitted on site.

On-site amenities include a fitness center, fitness and wellness classes, a movie theater, an administrative salon, and religious services held in the chapel. Arranged community transportation helps residents travel around town, balancing a car-dependent walk score of 33 where most daily errands require a vehicle.

Prospective residents in Los Angeles County can contact West Park Senior Living to request apartment floor plans or schedule an on-site visit.

$2,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of San Dimas Retirement

San Dimas Retirement delivers assisted living and memory care services in San Dimas, California. Daily assistance covers needs like bathing, dressing, and medication management for individuals living in their own spaces. Memory care operates in a secured environment designed to protect residents prone to wandering. Having these dual care levels accommodates changing needs over time, and respite care is also available for temporary stays when primary caregivers take a break.

The 343-bed facility creates a vibrant, large-scale environment supported by extensive staffing and varied programming. Accommodations include private or semi-private room layouts, catering to seniors aged 60 and older.

On-site rehabilitation services remove outside travel for therapy needs. Residents utilize a barber and salon setup, access group transportation, and spend time outdoors across garden patios and balconies. Priscilla Gaytan manages daily operations as the administrator. A walk score of 71 points to a highly walkable neighborhood where residents handle most daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals evaluating care options in the San Dimas area can get in touch with San Dimas Retirement for inquiries and book a tour.

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Overview of Trinity Hills Estates

Trinity Hills Estates provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Arcadia, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away. These care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 6 beds, Trinity Hills Estates is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. The community is in the West Arcadia neighborhood. Jennifer Sandoval serves as the administrator, and Assisted Living & Wellness operates the community.

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Overview of Claremont Care Center

Claremont Care Center, located in Pomona, CA, is a nursing home that offers skilled nursing and memory care services. The nursing home and skilled nursing sides are there for residents requiring ongoing nursing care, with licensed nursing staff available during both night and day. Memory care supervises, in a secured setting, individuals for whom wandering may become an issue. This makes the center suitable for an individual with dementia requiring that type of environment.

Claremont Care Center has 99 beds, with each resident receiving an average of 3 hours and 54 minutes of nursing care daily. The area scores 72 on Walk Score, very walkable, meaning walking handles most errands for both drivers and non-drivers.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers skilled care when it is temporary and follows a hospital stay, while Medicaid assists when savings are insufficient for an extended stay. With private pay, a family makes payments directly.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Azusa at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 57/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Azusa, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 131The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Azusa, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Azusa, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does California Medicaid cover memory care?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 memory care communities in Azusa, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Azusa, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Azusa, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Azusa, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.