Page 100 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,119 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
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.
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.
Yuba City Post-Acute
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Yuba City
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 116
Rank #741 / 1,021
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
B+----
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #146 / 926
-
Claremont Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
B+----
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #194 / 926
-
Lone Tree Post Acute
MC
NH
SNF
Antioch
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
No
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #661 / 1,105
C+----
95.9%
Facility 95.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #103 / 926
-
Del Rosa Villa Post Acute
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
San Bernardino (Pacific)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 116
Rank #496 / 1,021
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
C-----
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #202 / 926
-
Novato Healthcare Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Novato (Canyon Green)
181
Facility 181
CA AVG 116
Rank #144 / 1,021
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
C----
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #109 / 926
-
High Desert Haven
MC
AL
RESC
-
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 116
Rank #231 / 1,021
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,105
D+20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
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Cottages at Riverside
MC
AL
IL
RC
Riverside
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #622 / 1,105
B+46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
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The Gate of Beautiful
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
D-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
Citrus Hills Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Orange
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 116
Rank #564 / 1,021
Yes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,064 / 1,105
C59
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #902 / 956
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #841 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #85 / 926
Prospect Senior Living, Inc
Savant of Tarzana
MC
AL
Tarzana
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 116
Rank #158 / 1,021
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
B+77
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 13
Rank #935 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #701 / 926
Summit Tarzana Operations, LLC

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Overview of Savant of Tarzana

Savant of Tarzana offers assisted living and memory care in Tarzana, CA. Assisted living provides 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.

Savant of Tarzana may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since assisted living and memory care allow a change in care level without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 176 beds, placing it in a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. The starting price is $3,600, giving families a base figure for initial budgeting.

Chef-prepared meals with evolving menu options are available, and special diets can accommodate residents with dietary requirements. Walking paths and gardening spaces provide outdoor areas for walks and gardening, while a salon, fitness classes, fitness center, movie theater, and music lounge offer on-site options for grooming, exercise, and entertainment. Scheduled transportation is also available for planned trips.

A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Narine Mertkhanyan serves as the administrator, and Summit Tarzana Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Claremont Care Center

Claremont Care Center, Pomona, California’s premier location for nursing care, is committed to providing a welcoming environment where residents can regain strength, mobility, and a sense of home. The dedicated staff collaborates with individuals, families, and healthcare providers to develop personalized care and treatment plans. The facility prioritizes the art of caring, offering skilled nursing services with a focus on comfort, safety, and therapeutic support. Claremont Care Center’s vision is to be a center of excellence in the field of nursing homes. 

The state-of-the-art in-house therapy at Claremont Care Center utilizes modern techniques and hands-on approaches for tailored short and long-term rehabilitation. With a commitment to ensuring guests feel valued and cared for, the facility provides a range of activities and excursions to keep residents active and engaged. The monthly activity calendar offers diverse options, fostering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for all individuals at Claremont Care Center.

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Overview of Del Rosa Villa Post Acute

Del Rosa Villa Post Acute, located in San Bernardino, CA, is a CMS 5-star rated skilled nursing facility that offers high quality care and medical services to its residents. Their 99 bed facility provides the residents with 24/7 medical care that is personalized depending on the residents’ needs. Their services include skilled nursing care, rehabilitative care, occupational, physical, and speech therapy, as well as nutrition services among others.

Del Rosa Villa also values the residents’ need for socialization and entertainment, providing stimulating activities that help boost their cognitive and physical functioning, and promote overall fitness. They also take care of the residents safety within the facility, through assistance with daily living activities as needed, as well as regular housekeeping and laundry, for sanitation and health security.

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Overview of Novato Healthcare Center

Experience the welcoming atmosphere of Novato Healthcare Center, located in Novato, CA, a top-quality community where vibrant living is paired with exceptional care. With skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, this community provides residents with personalized support tailored to their unique needs. Residents can enjoy stylish and comfortable private and semi-private rooms. Conveniently located near shopping and recreation areas, the community offers an ideal blend of peace and accessibility.

Novato Healthcare Center features a variety of enriching amenities, including a spacious outdoor dining area with nutritious meals and inviting recreational spaces. Residents can also enjoy a wide selection of activities that align with their interests and foster a sense of community. Here, each day brings joy, comfort, and a commitment to high-quality living.

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Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Ridgecrest, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a supervised, secured setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs could change while remaining in the same community.

There are 154 beds and private rooms, giving each resident an individual living space. High Desert Haven opened in 2001, and Brittany Kavanaugh serves as the administrator. Transportation is available for local medical services, so residents can attend medical appointments without arranging separate travel.

Daily life includes structured opportunities for activity and engagement. Residents can join exercise classes, arts and crafts, and special events.

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Overview of Cottages at Riverside

Cottages at Riverside offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Riverside, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community. Eva Tawfik serves as the administrator, and the community has 110 beds. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

A full service salon and spa gives residents access to personal care services within the community, while chef prepared meals are served in the dining room. The courtyard, nature trails, and outdoor pergola provide places for residents to sit or walk outdoors. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support.

The area is somewhat walkable, with some errands able to be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some errands independently.

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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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Overview of Citrus Hills Assisted Living

Citrus Hills Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 95 beds and a 98% occupancy rate, nearly all resident spaces are in use, so availability may matter to a family planning a move.

Citrus Hills Assisted Living may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term care during a primary caregiver’s absence or whose needs may grow from assisted living to memory care within the same community. Charles Marinko serves as administrator, and Prospect Senior Living operates the community. Residents may bring pets, use the on-site salon and barber, and attend fitness classes without leaving the community. Chef-prepared meals and fine dining are also available, with dining prepared on site.

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Overview of Yuba City Post-Acute

Situated in the vibrant California, Yuba City Post-Acute is a Medicare-certified facility renowned for its cheerful staff dedicated to surpassing expectations and aiding seniors in achieving their optimal functional state. With round-the-clock skilled nursing care, the facility stands out as a four-star haven with 59 beds.
Yuba City Post-Acute sets itself apart by providing comprehensive nursing home care, offering services such as speech, physical, and occupational therapy. The facility’s commitment to excellence is reflected not only in its skilled nursing offerings but also in its adherence to nursing home qualifications, making it a great choice for those seeking top-tier care in a vibrant and supportive environment.

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Overview of Lone Tree Post Acute

Lone Tree Post Acute is one of Antioch’s skilled nursing facilities offering skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to its residents and patients alike. They take pride in the quality of care they provide through their skilled nursing services, where their residents receive 24/7 care and supervision, medication management, incontinence care, as well as memory care for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

This skilled nursing facility also ensures that residents receive proper nutrition, providing dietician approved meals and oral supplements, as well as regular nutritional assessments. Other services they provide include wound and pain management, hospice and respite care, restorative nursing, IV Therapy, and laboratory testing and x-rays.

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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 1119 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.