Page 103 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
Adriana Elderly Care Home III
MC
AL
Mission Viejo
6No4--18 66.7% Adriana Elderly Care Homes, Inc
A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII
MC
AL
Orange
6No4152 83.3% A Touch Of Care Assisted Living Viii LLC
Adom Manor Care Home
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
6No7-17 100.0% Adom Manor Care Home, LLC
A Helping Hand Home Care
MC
AL
Lancaster
6No4--2 100.0% Home Care Management Group LLC
Aegis Senior Residence
MC
AL
IL
Antelope
6No4--2 100.0% Aegis Ni LLC
Aging In The Bay 4
MC
AL
Fairfield
6No8132 100.0% C & M Health Care, LLC
Acorn Oaks Manor Inc
MC
AL
San Diego
14No181014 78.6% Acorn Manor LLC
Active Board and Care
MC
AL
IL
Torrance
6No5-34 50.0% Active Board + Care, LLC
2 All About Seniors
MC
AL
San Jose
6No4--19 83.3% Patrick & Debra Hall
Adriana Elderly Care Home II
MC
AL
Mission Viejo
6No4--18 83.3% Adriana Elderly Care Home, Inc

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Overview of Adriana Elderly Care Home III

Adriana Elderly Care Home III provides assisted living and memory care in Mission Viejo, California. With six beds, it is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication, and each resident has a private room. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Adriana Elderly Care Homes operates the home. Roll in, stepless showers support residents who need level access. A garden sitting area and shaded patio offer places to sit outdoors, while exercise programs, creative outlets and intellectual stimulation activities provide structured ways to stay active and engaged. Offering both assisted living and memory care makes the home a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

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Overview of A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII

A Touch of Care Assisted Living VIII provides assisted living and memory care in Orange, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident remains in a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has six beds in all, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Residents can take part in gardening, art workshops, group outings, and cognitive stimulation activities, with hands-on projects, time outside the community, and structured mental engagement built into the day. Respite care is available for short stays, which can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and the community is led by Jundith Que, BSN-RN.

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Overview of Adom Manor Care Home

Adom Manor Care Home offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Rosa, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit someone whose needs may grow over time, while the six bed setting may be a good fit for a resident who prefers a small community.

With six beds, the home gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. Private rooms offer a single living space, while semi-private rooms suit someone who wants to share a room. Furnished bedrooms include a bed, chair, closet, dresser, and side table, so the basic furnishings are already in place.

Respite care provides a short-term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Days can include games, cards and puzzles, arts and crafts, music and movies, barbecues, family gathering events, and planned physical activities. Home-style scratch cooking is available, with help at mealtimes for residents who need assistance eating.

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Overview of A Helping Hand Home Care

A Helping Hand Home Care provides assisted living and memory care in Lancaster, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents maintain a private or shared living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Having both care levels means a resident can remain in the same community if their needs grow.

There are six beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Private rooms provide a single living space, while semi-private and shared rooms suit someone who wants a companion. Respite care is available for short stays. That can help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can join light exercise and wellness activities, games, crafts, and music. Outdoor patio and garden spaces offer places to spend time outside, and the wheelchair-accessible layout supports movement through the residence.

The home may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting or for a family needing short-term respite care.

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Overview of Aegis Senior Residence

Aegis Senior Residence provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Antelope, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The six-bed community offers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other, and its multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Respite care is also available for short stays. It can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Residents may take outdoor walks, attend physical education classes, and play board games, and pets are allowed. Aegis Ni operates the community.

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Overview of Aging in the Bay 4

Aging in the Bay 4 offers assisted living and memory care in Fairfield, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care types may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. The home has 6 beds, so staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents can take part in card games, board games, bingo, puzzles, gardening, outdoor walks, arts and crafts, music time, and light exercises.

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Overview of Acorn Oaks Manor

Acorn Oaks Manor provides assisted living and memory care in San Diego, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private or shared room, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include memory support and a secured environment.

Residents can choose a private room or shared living arrangements. A fully secured perimeter supports supervised movement within the community, while daily activities focused on memory and finding new interests give residents structured opportunities to participate. There is a clear routine, with room for personal choice.

In house medical and dental care are available, as is an in house hair and nail salon, so residents can receive these services within the community. Daily spaces include a covered outdoor patio, vegetable garden, orchard, aviary with doves, and large living rooms, giving residents specific indoor and outdoor areas to use. Acorn Manor operates Acorn Oaks Manor.

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Overview of Active Board and Care

Active Board and Care offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Torrance, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The six-bed setting may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. Private, semi-private, and shared rooms are available, so residents can choose a private space or share a room with a companion. Respite care supports short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Residents can take part in walking groups, music therapy, and social gatherings. Active Board and Care is operated by Active Board + Care, with an on-site CEO and administrator handling day-to-day administration.

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Overview of 2 All About Seniors

2 All About Seniors provides assisted living and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering.

With six beds, 2 All About Seniors is a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private and semi private rooms give residents the choice of living alone or sharing a room, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secured environment.

A secure perimeter and exit alarms support the memory care setting, while wheelchair ramps and accessible exits help residents move through the home. Landscaped yards, sunny decks, and shady patios offer outdoor spaces, and group exercise provides a scheduled way to take part in physical activity. Home style scratch cooking, snacks, and special diets, including low sodium and heart healthy options, accommodate different dietary needs.

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Overview of Adriana Elderly Care Home II

Adriana Elderly Care Home II offers assisted living and memory care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. With both care types available, the home may be a good fit for someone who needs memory support in a smaller residential setting.

There are six beds, creating a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give each resident a personal living space, and some include private bathrooms. Roll in, stepless showers make shower access easier, while the garden sitting area provides an outdoor place to sit.

Residents can take part in exercises and creative activities, with opportunities for movement and personal expression. Shared, family style dining centers meals around time together at the table.

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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.