Page 100 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,187 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
The Gate of Beautiful
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D-No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Nicole Ell-
A Loving Senior Care Home
MC
AL
RESC
Lincoln (Lincoln Crossing)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
?No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,105
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Moss Senior Living LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
MC
AL
Berkeley
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
?Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
--Vop The Vistas LP And Ridgeline Managment Company IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Greenridge Senior Living
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Richmond
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 116
Rank #812 / 1,021
?Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #880 / 1,105
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #801 / 926
Arpd, LLC-
Westwood Post-Acute
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Jose
258
Facility 258
CA AVG 116
Rank #59 / 1,021
DNo
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
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96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #96 / 926
--
Golden Sonora Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sonora
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 116
Rank #96 / 1,021
CNo
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,105
----
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #192 / 926
--
Golden Years Residential Care Home,
MC
AL
RESC
Las Vegas
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 116
Rank #802 / 1,021
B-No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #732 / 1,105
25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
-Ortega Luares Nursing Home LLC-
Tuscan Hills
MC
AL
RC
Escondido (East Grove)
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 116
Rank #576 / 1,021
?No
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,014 / 1,105
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Apollo Senior Care LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Paradise Valley Estates
MC
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Fairfield
743
Facility 743
CA AVG 116
Rank #5 / 1,021
?Yes-17
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
-Northern California Retired Officers Community1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Bethany
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Los Banos
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 116
Rank #651 / 1,021
?No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #834 / 926
Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters Of The I.c-

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Overview of The Gate of Beautiful

The Gate of Beautiful is a six-bed residential care home located in Modesto, CA, providing memory care services. This residential care home offers fully furnished private and semi-private rooms which residents can also decorate to express their individuality. Part of their services include 24/7 availability of supervision and assistance, and both ambulatory and non-ambulatory services, as well as respite care and hospice care.
In The Gate of Beautiful, residents are provided three nutritional meals and snacks on a daily basis. And for convenience, housekeeping and laundry services are also offered , as well as transportation services for pre-arranged medical appointments.

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A Loving Senior Care Home

501 Heathmore Ct, Lincoln, CA 95648
Overview of A Loving Senior Care Home

A Loving Senior Care Home I & II are dedicated care homes in Lincoln, CA, that offers spacious residences for up to six older adults in each home. The community has a boutique-style homes, featuring private and shared rooms designed for older adults’ comfort. Made to order meals, weekly housekeeping, and an experienced team makes the community an ideal option for a worry-free retirement. Collaborating with trusted healthcare providers, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care for their healthcare needs.

With modern alarm systems, residents are guaranteed security and safety. For a delightful dining experience, made to order meals are prepared for each resident. Situated near local amenities, residents have quick access to their needs and leisure. These care homes are available for tours from Moday to Sunday, welcoming older adults looking for a place to spend their later years.

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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Berkeley, CA. Assisted living delivers daily help with bathing, dressing, and medication administration while preserving private living quarters. Memory care features a secured environment tailored for residents who need extra supervision due to wandering risks, while respite care supports temporary stays for short-term caregiver relief.

Nathan Echois oversees the 100-bed property, which is run by Vop The Vistas and Ridgeline Management Company. Floor plans include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom layouts. The presence of both assisted living and memory care under one roof allows residents to step up their level of care seamlessly over time. Pets are welcome throughout the community.

Daily conveniences include on-site salon services, rehabilitation care, and scheduled transportation for doctor visits or community outings. Carrying a walk score of 93, the property rests in a highly walkable district where non-driving residents can accomplish routine errands entirely on foot.

Individuals seeking care options can connect with the staff to gather additional details or organize a walkthrough of the campus.

Contact MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

Overview of Greenridge Senior Living

Greenridge Senior Living offers nursing home care, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Richmond, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care supports a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Because Greenridge Senior Living offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between services without leaving the community. With 38 beds, the community is smaller, allowing staff and residents to get to know each other.

The community opened in 1970. A Walk Score of 32 / 100 places it in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Total nurse staffing is 4h 25m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving eligible residents public coverage options alongside self-pay. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. Patrick M Blanc is the administrator, and Arpd operates Greenridge Senior Living.

Contact Greenridge Senior Living

Overview of Westwood Post-Acute

Westwood Post-Acute is a highly recognized nursing home in San Jose, CA, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort, especially with its warm and home-like setting. With 24-hour care, social services, and therapy, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live to their potential. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their needs and habits.

Stretching exercises, musical performances, and volunteer programs are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious common areas and cozy rooms also ensure residents can rest and connect with their surroundings comfortably. Situated near restaurants, shops, a school, and the Lawrence Expressway in San Jose, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

Contact Westwood Post-Acute

Golden Sonora Care Center

19929 Greenley Rd, Sonora, CA 95370
Overview of Golden Sonora Care Center

Golden Sonora Care Center, which can be found in serene Sonora, CA, is dedicated to providing a wide range of skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. With a mission to offer resident-centered care, Golden Sonora Care Center has built a reputation for excellence and compassion in the community. At Golden Sonora Care Center, the focus is on creating a comfortable and nurturing environment where residents receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. Whether residents require short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, the dedicated team designs individualized care plans to ensure optimal outcomes.

The center offers comprehensive services including 24-hour licensed nursing care, hospice and palliative care, respite care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and restorative therapy. Golden Sonora Care Center also provides a range of supportive services including prescription and non-prescription drug services, family support services, comfort care, pain management, meals and dining services, beautician services, recreation and activities, housekeeping, laundry, and linen services. Guided by core values of respect, compassion, cooperation, and wisdom, Golden Sonora Care Center aims to be a premier provider of both short-term rehabilitative services and long-term care in California.

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Overview of Golden Years Residential Care Home

Golden Years Residential Care Home, a 41-bed residence in Las Vegas, NV, offers assisted living, residential care, and memory care. Help with daily tasks is the core of assisted living.

Memory care means a supervised setting that is secured, for when wandering has turned into a hazard. Residential care supports residents who need help in a residential setting, which suits someone looking for personal help or memory support.

The home is wheelchair accessible for residents who use mobility devices. At 47 on Walk Score, the location is car-dependent, so routine errands generally call for transportation, especially for anyone no longer driving.

Amber L. Myers is the administrator, and Ortega Luares Nursing Home LLC runs the community as its operator.

Contact Golden Years Residential Care Home,

Tuscan Hills

3141 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Overview of Tuscan Hills

Tuscan Hills offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Escondido, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Tuscan Hills may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could grow over time because multiple care levels are available within the community.

The community has 94 beds, with studio, suite, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio provides one private space, while larger layouts can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $4,400, giving families an initial figure for considering the cost of care.

Family style meals developed by a celebrity chef emphasize fresh, seasonal selections, so shared dining is built around changing ingredients. Residents can also choose private or outdoor dining, visit the bistro or Tuscan Tavern, watch films in the movie theater, exercise in the fitness center, or attend appointments in the beauty salon. Courtyards provide outdoor space, and Coro Health Music Programs add music programming on site. Rehabilitation services are available at the community, allowing residents to receive therapy without arranging care elsewhere. VIP Respite Care is also offered. David Alspach serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Apollo Senior Care and Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt.

Starting Price $4,440/Month

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Overview of Paradise Valley Estates

Paradise Valley Estates is a continuing care retirement community in Fairfield, California, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is secured and supervised, and skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without leaving the community. Paradise Valley Estates has 743 beds, so residents share the setting with more residents and staff and usually have access to more programming. The community opened in 1997.

One-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options include a single private space or a layout that can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Programs include Health & Wellness, Enhanced Assisted Living, and short-term rehabilitation, which provides a temporary, recovery-focused stay. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 24 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options are Medicare and private pay: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Shannon Stack serves as administrator, and Northern California Retired Officers Community operates Paradise Valley Estates.

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New Bethany

1441 Berkeley Drive, Los Banos, CA 93635
Overview of New Bethany

A food pantry, a drop-in center, transitional housing, and apartments are not the usual program list for a nursing home. New Bethany in Los Banos, California, offers quite a range of programs. On the community side, there’s the Southside Drop‑In Center, the Choice Food Pantry, transitional housing, a representative payee program, single‑room occupancy, the Wyandotte Apartments, and Advocacy & Action. Together, those reach into food, housing, financial representation, and advocacy, sitting alongside the clinical care.

That clinical care includes nursing home and skilled nursing services, with licensed nurses on site around the clock. Memory care is provided in a secured, supervised setting for residents who might be at risk of wandering. Residential care covers the everyday help; things like meals, bathing, and other daily tasks that keep life moving. Needs can grow here without a move elsewhere.

Thirty-eight of 76 beds were occupied when measured, half the building. Nursing time reaches 4 hours and 51 minutes per resident daily, spread across residents rather than reserved individually.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, covering skilled care after a hospital stay, longer stays where savings fall short, and direct payment. At 89 out of 100, the walk score marks the area very walkable, with most errands doable on foot. Basuny Eldaouch serves as administrator, and Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters Of The I.c. operates New Bethany.

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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 1187 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.