Page 10 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,158 memory care providers in 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. 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.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Aegis Living Fremont
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Fremont (Central District)
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
B+Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
46
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #54 / 974
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #578 / 926
FAegis Senior Communities, LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Ocean Hills Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Oceanside (Ocean Hills)
123
Facility 123
CA AVG 116
Rank #387 / 1,021
B+Yes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,105
26
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #206 / 926
A+Triton Senior Lvg, LLC And Nortstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Bradford
MC
AL
Placentia
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 116
Rank #322 / 1,021
B+Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Managmnt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Walnut Village in Anaheim
MC
AL
IL
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
334
Facility 334
CA AVG 116
Rank #34 / 1,021
B+Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #572 / 1,105
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #733 / 926
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Newport Plaza
MC
AL
IL
Newport Beach (Superior Heights)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
A-Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
24
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #498 / 926
-Vsl Gp II LLC, Gp Of Vaoc Newport Plaza LP And AtriaStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Stratford At Beyer Park
MC
AL
Modesto
107
Facility 107
CA AVG 116
Rank #487 / 1,021
A-Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #189 / 974
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #449 / 926
-Beyer Park Villas, LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community
MC
AL
HOS
Castro Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
A-No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #222 / 1,105
10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #453 / 926
-Altcare Willow Creek, Inc And Asram Living LLCStudio
Sunrise of Orange
MC
AL
Orange
139
Facility 139
CA AVG 116
Rank #315 / 1,021
B+Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #189 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #536 / 926
-Sunrise Of Orange Opco LLC And Sunrise Senior Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
El Cerrito Royale
MC
AL
RC
El Cerrito
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 116
Rank #272 / 1,021
A-No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
68.3%
Facility 68.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #594 / 926
-Berg Senior Services, LLCSuite / 1 Bed
Sunrise at La Costa
MC
AL
Carlsbad
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
A-Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #564 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #527 / 926
-Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Aegis Living Fremont

Aegis Living, located in Fremont, CA, is a retirement community offering assisted living and memory care services to its residents. Additionally they also offer light assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. This senior living community’s assisted living services provides its residents with quality care from 24/7 staff availability for supervision and care, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting.

As part of their assisted living services, they also provide their residents other conveniences to ensure that the residents live a comfortable retirement experience. This includes housekeeping and laundry as well as meal preparations by their on-site chef.

Starting Price $5,746/Month

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Overview of Ocean Hills Senior Living

Ocean Hills Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Oceanside, CA. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With several care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and short term rehabilitation supports a time limited recovery period.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, giving a single resident or a couple moving together an appropriate layout. The community has 123 beds and is located in the Ocean Hills neighborhood. Residents may use the pool and spa, fitness center, salon and spa, pickleball court, sports bar and restaurant, theater, walking paths, and six hole putting green. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Sheryl Johnston serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Triton Senior Lvg, LLC and Nortstar Snr Lvg Mgt.

Contact Ocean Hills Senior Living

Ivy Park at Bradford

1180 N Bradford Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
Overview of Ivy Park at Bradford

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Bradford Avenue, Placentia, CA, Ivy Park at Bradford is a blissful senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, alongside companion suites and private suites at Evergreen at Ivy, the community provides spacious and comfortable residences. Ivy Park at Bradford ensures comfort and safety with round-the-clock care from kind, compassionate, and well-trained individuals.

With its Whole Living Approach. Ivy Park at Bradford delivers a holistic approach to care for its residents. Collaborating with the seniors and their families, the community strives to provide care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Residents enjoy all-day dining with freshly prepared healthy meals. To ensure its residents’ wellness and leisure, Ivy Park at Bradford is well-equipped with wonderful amenities including a fitness center, an activities studio, a bistro, a club room, a library, an outdoor courtyard fireplace, a full-service salon, beautiful gardens, and spacious indoor and outdoor lounge areas.

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Walnut Village in Anaheim

891 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA 92802
Overview of Walnut Village in Anaheim

Situated in the charming neighborhood of South Walnut Street, Anaheim, CA, Walnut Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features specially designed and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to enjoy comfort and security like no other. With its commitment to easing seniors’ worries, Walnut Village takes pride in a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals handling maintenance, housekeeping, and other household responsibilities.

Make the most out of your day with fun activities and enjoyable programs highlighting your interests and strengths. The community utilizes innovative technologies and holistic approaches to ensure individuals with dementia receive the right care and assistance. Walnut Village promotes a bright and friendly environment for seniors to spend their golden years happily.

Contact Walnut Village in Anaheim

Overview of Atria Newport Plaza

Atria Newport Plaza offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Newport Beach, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Atria Newport Plaza has 160 beds, with studio, suite, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts, so a resident can choose a single private space or, in a two bedroom, move in with a partner.

Pets are allowed, which means a resident can keep a pet in the community. With a Walk Score of 85, most errands are possible on foot, so someone who no longer drives can still get out independently. Johanna Gonzalez serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Stratford at Beyer Park

The Stratford at Beyer Park, nestled in vibrant Modesto, California, is an assisted living community where residents thrive in an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie, fostering independence and self-esteem. Committed to providing personalized care, the community’s mission revolves around offering 24-hour nursing staff to assist residents with health needs, creating a vibrant setting emphasizing companionship. Upholding safety, independence, and well-being values, The Stratford at Beyer Park aims to enrich lives through attentive care and a lively environment.

The community offers an array of amenities and facilities designed to enhance residents’ daily lives. With a focus on vibrant living, The Stratford at Beyer Park provides daily assistance, medical management, and wellness programs. Elevate® culinary offerings guarantee delicious meals, while social and leisure activities through the Vibrant Life® program promote engagement. The community ensures safety with emergency call systems and includes all utilities, allowing residents to enjoy worry-free assisted living. Additional features like scheduled transportation, pet-friendly spaces, a beauty salon, a movie theater, and a well-equipped gym contribute to a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle.

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Overview of Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community

Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Castro Valley, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private studio, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

Hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life. The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 49 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Its studio housing provides one private living space for each resident.

A Walk Score of 80 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Elizabeth M Carson serves as the administrator, and Altcare Willow Creek and Asram Living operate the community.

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Overview of Sunrise of Orange

Operating for three years, Sunrise of Orange is an assisted living community on East Lincoln Avenue in Orange, California, managed by Sunrise Senior Living. The two-story residence offers 139 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and currently maintains a 71% occupancy rate.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 82, allowing older adults and visiting families to reach many shops, services, and everyday destinations on foot. Its location along the Lincoln Avenue corridor also provides convenient pedestrian and transit access.

The community has been found in compliance with infection control, food supply, and safety equipment requirements, as per state inspections.

Starting Price $6,200/Month

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Overview of El Cerrito Royale

El Cerrito Royale provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in El Cerrito, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private residence, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, and the several care levels can support a move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 145 beds, with suites and one bedroom residences for people seeking a private living arrangement. El Cerrito Royale may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow from help with daily tasks to secured memory care, or for a family seeking short term respite. Sonja Givens serves as administrator, and Berg Senior Services operates the community.

A Walk Score of 86 places the area in the very walkable category, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Within the community, residents have access to a salon and spa, transportation for medical appointments, shopping and planned outings, daily fitness, wellness and social programs, and weekly professional or community entertainment.

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Overview of Sunrise at La Costa

Sunrise at La Costa offers assisted living and memory care in Carlsbad, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs change over time. The community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs supervised memory care.

The community has 120 beds and offers studio, suite, one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable range. Most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy or cafes independently.

Jennifer Ortega serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Al I/La Costa Senior Hsg and Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt.

Starting Price $5,229/Month

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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 California at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in California. 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: 116The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in California

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 1158 memory care communities in California. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in California?

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 California, 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 California?

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.