Page 102 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
El Cajon
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 116
Rank #558 / 1,021
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
C+--
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #129 / 926
--
Golden Sonora Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sonora
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 116
Rank #96 / 1,021
No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,105
C--
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #192 / 926
--
St Michael Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RC
Saint Michael
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #622 / 1,105
A+4---Therapeutic Residential Care Services Inc
Riverwood Health Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Valley Oak)
-No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
?8
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
-A+-
Whittier Place
MC
AL
Whittier (South Whittier)
-Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
--
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
-C-
The Village at Hayes Valley
MC
AL
San Francisco (Hayes Valley)
-No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #9 / 1,105
--
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
-A+-
Devoted Care Services
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Camarillo (Old Town)
-No
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #87 / 1,105
--
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
-A+-
A-Plus In Home Care
MC
HC
RC
Fresno
-No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
--
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
-A+-
Hillendale Home Care
MC
HC
RC
Walnut Creek
-No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #189 / 1,105
--
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
-A+-
Ventura Villa Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
-
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
D-31
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
--Healthy Senior Care Partners

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Overview of Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center in El Cajon, California, provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing nursing support. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, while respite care offers a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center has 96 beds and supports short term rehabilitation in an expansive rehab gym, so residents can receive rehabilitation services on site. There is room to get outside, too. Spacious courtyards with a pond and fountain give residents outdoor common areas to use.

Registered dietitians oversee meal planning and presentation, allowing meals to be adjusted to each patient’s needs. Medicare can cover qualifying short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay; private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 20 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 67 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some outings independently. Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing care, memory supervision, or a temporary stay while a family caregiver recovers or travels.

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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 Riverwood Health Care Center

Offering nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, respite, and memory care services, Riverwood Health Care Center is a skilled nursing community in Stockton, California. The community is located a few miles from downtown Stockton. It has been serving residents for 10 years, giving it an established presence in the area.

Care centers on 24-hour nursing support, with additional services for pain management, diabetes management, mental health, dementia, and memory care.

The nursing team includes registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and certified nurse aides. Nurse aides provide an average of about 2 hours and 32 minutes of care per resident each day, making up the largest share of direct daily support. Registered nurses contribute about 20 minutes of care per resident daily, while licensed practical and vocational nurses provide an average of 1 hour and 19 minutes. Weekend staffing is consistent with weekday coverage, so residents receive steady support throughout the week.

Meals are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs rather than following a standard menu. Regular social events encourage residents to stay engaged with one another. Spacious resident rooms provide a comfortable place to live while receiving care.

The area has a Walk Score of 63 out of 100, which is moderately walkable. Some errands and outings can be completed on foot, but others require a short drive. That convenience may be helpful for family members deciding whether to drive or walk during visits from nearby accommodations.

Families considering Riverwood Health Care Center should ask how the community coordinates memory care and hospice services with its daily skilled nursing care because that integration can have an important impact on residents with more complex care needs.

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The Village at Hayes Valley

624 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Overview of The Village at Hayes Valley

The Village at Hayes Valley in the City by the Bay balances personalized care and community activities. The Village offers a welcoming ambiance of a boutique community, perfect for assisted living and memory care residents.  The community’s purpose mainly revolves around the residents’ wellness. The Village at Hayes ensures that every resident’s needs are holistically met. Families of residents at The Village can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in professional and compassionate hands. 
The Village’s services and amenities are delivered by their valuable and respected caregivers, who are dedicated to assisting with day-to-day needs such as personal care, medication management, and housekeeping. Concierge services also extend to coordinating travel for medical appointments, and the like. Licensed nurses, as well as visiting specialists, help with health and wellness. Residents don’t have to worry about the daily activities they used to do, because, at The Village at Hayes Valley, residents just need to relax and enjoy.

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Overview of Ventura Villa Assisted Living

Ventura Villa Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they remain in their living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 49 beds, with single and double occupancy. A single room gives one resident a private living space, while double occupancy can suit two people who want to move in together or share a room. The combination of care options may fit a resident who needs support now and whose family may also need a short term care arrangement.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available on site, so a resident can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. An in house physician, podiatry care, diabetic care, and transportation services are also available. Ventura Villa Assisted Living offers the Gentle Transitions, Tuck In Care, and Incontinence Care programs.

Joy Michayluk serves as administrator, and Healthy Senior Care Partners operates the community. With a Walk Score of 73, the area is very walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops or a pharmacy independently.

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Overview of Whittier Place

Whittier Place offers a warm and welcoming home for seniors in need of assisted living. Encouraging independence and dignity, Whittier Place provides personalized care plans tailored to meet each resident’s unique needs and preferences. The community boasts a range of amenities, including spacious living accommodations, home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and outdoor spaces where residents can relax and socialize.

At Whittier Place, residents and their families can find peace of mind knowing that a professional team is available around the clock to provide assistance with daily tasks and medication management. Whether enjoying a game of cards with friends, participating in a fitness class, or simply taking in the views of the area, residents at Whittier Place can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in a supportive environment.

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Devoted Care Services

400 Mobil Ave Suite A-3, Camarillo, CA 93010
Overview of Devoted Care Services
At Devoted Care Services, we believe aging should never mean leaving the comfort, familiarity, and dignity of home. Proudly serving families in Camarillo and throughout Ventura County, our agency provides compassionate, non-medical in-home care designed to help older adults live safely, comfortably, and independently.
Our highly trained caregivers deliver personalized support tailored to each client’s needs and preferences. Services include personal care assistance, memory care for individuals living with dementia, respite care for family caregivers, post-operative recovery support, and 24-hour care for those who require continuous supervision and assistance. Every care plan is thoughtfully designed to promote safety, independence, and peace of mind for both clients and their families.
Beyond daily assistance, our caregivers focus on enriching quality of life. Clients are encouraged to remain active and socially engaged through companionship, meaningful activities, and supportive routines that nurture emotional well-being. From preparing nutritious meals to assisting with daily living tasks, our team ensures that each client receives attentive, respectful care in the place they feel most comfortable—home.
For families navigating serious illness, our caregivers also work alongside hospice providers to offer compassionate end-of-life support, helping ensure comfort, dignity, and emotional support during this important time.
With a reputation built on reliability, compassion, and professional excellence, Devoted Care Services is honored to be a trusted partner for families seeking exceptional in-home care.
Because you deserve Devoted Care.

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Hillendale Home Care

2950 Buskirk Ave Unit 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Overview of Hillendale Home Care

Hillendale Home Care is an award-winning community in Walnut Creek, CA, that offers home care. Older adults experience the highest quality of care for their special needs with a respectful and well-trained team available 24/7. The community also provides specialized care to enhance the quality of life of those with dementia, Parkinson’s, and diabetes, ensuring their comfort and safety.

With cheerful and friendly companions, older adults will surely live a vibrant lifestyle that aims to keep them socially engaged and physically active. The community also helps with meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, and daily living activities to ensure maintenance-free living. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for older adults’ convenience. Serving Contra Costa, Alameda, and Sonoma counties, the community strives to deliver exceptional care to ensure older adults spend a blissful retirement in the comforts of their homes.

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Overview of St Michael Assisted Living

St Michael Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Saint Michael, MN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue without starting over in a new setting. With 49 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents the opportunity to get to know one another.

Rehabilitation services are available through the community, so residents can receive therapy as part of their care. A Walk Score of 55 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle certain nearby errands independently. Harmesh Kumar serves as the administrator, and Therapeutic Residential Care Services operates the community.

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Overview of A-Plus in Home Care

A-Plus In-Home Care is a trusted community located in the thriving neighborhood of Fresno, CA, that offers home care. Featuring a wide range of care options, including cancer care, Alzheimer’s care, after-surgery care, personal care, and 24-hour care, older adults receive exceptional care around the clock. A kind and well-trained team helps older adults with their daily living activities and household responsibilities, promising a worry-free retirement.

Older adults will not feel lonely with friendly companions who accompany them daily and assist with their errands. Veterans also receive the care they deserve with the community’s dedicated veterans program. Medication reminders, transferring assistance, incontinence care, and mobility assistance are also available so older adults’ convenience. The community strives to deliver top-notch care for older adults so they can spend their golden years in the comforts of their homes.

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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.