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Compare Memory Care around California
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | MC AL IL NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1644 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | MC AL IL NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1400 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | MC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | MC AL IL NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1055 / 1644 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#431 / 1497 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | MC AL NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1644 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Ridgeview Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1011 / 1644 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | MC AL IL NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1644 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1497 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| O‘Connor Woods | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1644 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1497 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | MC AL HC IL NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1644 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | MC AL IL NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1644 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1497 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | MC NH AL IL | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1644 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1497 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Town & Country | MC AL IL NH SNF | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
104
Rank
#45 / 1644 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#829 / 2087 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1400 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1235 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#22 / 1497 | 32.9% | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| GlenBrook Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
104
Rank
#808 / 1644 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#318 / 1497 | 64.2% | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Sunny View | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Cupertino (Monta Vista) | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1551 / 2087 | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
81
Rank
#825 / 1400 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#293 / 1497 | 63.2% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
Under Marie Hill’s administration, Vista Del Lago Memory Care is a 96-bed memory care community operated by Del Dios Care, LLC and Bayshire, LLC. Operating for five years, it offers a residential setting for people living with memory loss and cognitive decline.
The facility’s care model centers on 24-hour staffing and respite care services for family caregivers. Daily life is structured around regular social, educational, religious, and recreational activities aiming to bolster engagement and well-being. Residents gather for meals served restaurant-style thrice daily, and the community provides amenities like a salon, Wi-Fi access, housekeeping, and linen service to support comfort and daily living. The neighborhood scores 50 for walkability, meaning some nearby errands can be walkable, while most trips require driving. Such a setting works well for visiting families wanting a quieter residential ambiance.
For people considering memory care placement, visiting Vista Del Lago will give the best sense of the daily rhythm, room options, and how community activities and services fit a dearest one’s needs.
A 50-bed memory care community in Los Banos, California, is Valley Spring Memory Care. Valley Springs Of Los Banos Llc-operated and Elizabeth Reynaga-administered, the home supplies memory care tailored to residents requiring specialized support. At $15,000 monthly, it’s been serving the community for four years.
The home offers a range of care services, spanning rehabilitation, short-term rehab, 24-hour licensed nursing, and nursing assistant staffing. Such services support residents managing memory-related conditions in a structured, staffed environment. The community also provides additional services and home care options for flexible support needs. Daily life centers on wellness and comfort. Dining features chef-prepared meals created with a dietician’s oversight, highlighting fresh and healthy options. Residents and families benefit from on-site transportation and housekeeping services, alongside dedicated wellness programming. Found in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 55, the home sits in a setting where some errands can be done on foot, though most need quick drives. For families, this implies the neighborhood offers a mix of nearby services and a more tranquil residential feel.
Administered by Douglas G. Rice, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a single-story community in Bakersfield, California, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. The community is near Garden Park and local bus stops. It’s about 5.4 miles from downtown Bakersfield, giving residents several care options in one location.
The 55-bed community has furnished studio and one-bedroom apartments. It currently operates at 38% occupancy, so there’s plenty of availability for families looking to move a loved one in. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 52, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive.
Residents enjoy the benefits of 24-hour assistance, weekly housekeeping, transportation services, beauty services and regular fitness programs. Memory care is available for residents who need it. Respite care is a short term option for the families. These services allow residents to receive the right level of care without having to leave their communities.
Themed events, games, light exercise sessions, outdoor gardens, a dining room and common gathering areas encourage residents to stay active and engaged. The community is also pet friendly, so residents can bring in a companion animal.
State inspections in California have mainly focused on safety and hazard prevention, including chemical storage, slip-resistant flooring, staff screening, and employee clearance procedures. Complaint investigations involving staff conduct, response times, and resident care have not resulted in substantiated findings. Families touring Riverstone Terrace Senior Living should ask how these safety practices are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert, situated in the peaceful city of Palm Desert, CA, blends lively living with exceptional care. Offering independent living, skilled nursing, respite care, and rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life with compassionate, individualized support. The team conducts thorough assessments to tailor care to each resident’s specific needs, fostering a warm and supportive environment. Residents can choose from well-designed, comfortable apartments that provide both relaxation and personal space.
The community features top-tier amenities such as fitness centers and stretching classes to encourage wellness and an active lifestyle. Thoughtfully arranged social areas and engaging activities ensure that every day is filled with meaningful experiences and happiness. Every aspect of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert is designed to inspire, uplift, and celebrate the joy of life.
Focusing on seniors’ wellness, Brookdale Riverwalk located at Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA is an extraordinary continuing care retirement community offering a wide range of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled care. The community provides a selection of spacious and well-designed floor plans including studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, and private, and companion suites.
Experience a better quality of life with Brookdale Riverwalk’s dedicated and compassionate community. The community promotes an active and engaged lifestyle, conducting fun activities and wellness programs. Brookdale Riverwalk promises to deliver the highest quality of life that befits its residents, providing them with an environment where they can thrive confidently. Delight with delectable and nutritious meals served to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and to promote socialization. Brookdale Riverwalk provides fabulous amenities including a library, a game room, a therapy room, a greenhouse, a beauty and barbershop, an outdoor pool, and walking paths, for its residents’ leisure and wellness.
Serving seniors for 18 years under administrator Antonio G. Ong’s leadership, Autumn Oaks is a 44-bed nursing home operated by R & O Management Services, Inc., in California. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families many ways to cover skilled nursing care and long-term residency. The facility specializes in memory care and respite care, making it a pragmatic choice for families exploring post-acute transitions or wanting continuous memory support. Current occupancy is at 52 percent, with residents staying an average of 100 days. The community structures its nursing care to bolster short-term rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing needs.
Staffing depth is a signature here. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident day, broken down into registered nurse support (28 minutes per day), nurse aide care (2 hours and 37 minutes), and LPN/LVN time (35 minutes). This level of direct care is fundamental to a nursing home’s ability to tend to residents’ medical and daily living needs. Meanwhile, dining reflects an on-site commitment to quality: chef-prepared meals are served daily in communal dining rooms, promoting nutrition and social connection among residents. Respite care is also offered for families seeking temporary skilled nursing support, plus Senior Apartments in the program. Found in a car-dependent area (Walk Score 3), the facility is situated where almost all errands necessitate a car. For families living at a distance, this means visiting logistics needs driving, but the setting likewise tends to offer a calmer, less urban environment.
Spanning the past five years, state inspections provide a longitudinal view of the home’s compliance and operations. The latest inspection was in November 2025, with records available for review. Families evaluating the community can request details on inspection findings and interrogate how any flagged areas are addressed.
For seniors and families deciding on skilled nursing choices, Autumn Oaks is a stable, long-established community with structured nursing care, memory care specialization, and on-site meal preparation. Such core elements are what many families prioritize when making care decisions. Those examining the facility can request inspection findings details and inquire how the home addresses any flagged areas.
Discover Artesia Christian Home, a compassionate haven located in Artesia, California. This Christian-centered residence offers a comprehensive array of senior living options, including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and independent living. Operating as a nonprofit organization, this facility is dedicated to providing exceptional care that genuinely puts residents’ well-being at the forefront. With a rich history dating back to 1951, their longstanding commitment to Christlike compassion has stood the test of time.
They hold a deep belief in the unique strengths and interests of each resident, ensuring that personalized attention is at the heart of their care philosophy. With 65 assisted living apartments, this cozy haven caters to seniors aged 65 and above, and offers additional levels of care to meet individual needs. The facility boasts a charming design that creates an ideal environment, inviting residents to experience comfort, security, and a genuine sense of belonging.
High Desert Haven is a 154-bed assisted living community tailored to support older adults needing help with daily activities while maintaining independence. It operates non-stop with licensed nurses and CNAs on staff to provide 24-hour support. This ensures residents can access care whenever needed.
The facility highlights nutritious, well-prepared meals, with three daily meals plus snacks prepared fresh in two fully equipped kitchens and served in a spacious dining hall. This approach to food service mirrors an understanding that good nutrition and dining social aspects are crucial to life quality in assisted living. Activities span exercise classes, arts and crafts, and special events, giving residents opportunities to stay active, engaged, and connected with their peers. The facility also offers transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services, helping simplify daily living and free up residents to focus on relevant matters. The location has a Walk Score of 23, indicating that most errands need a car. This is typical of many assisted living communities in less densely populated areas, and the on-site transportation service helps fill that gap for residents and visiting families.
Premier Homecare Angels is an astounding community based in the peaceful neighborhood of Alameda, CA, that focuses on home care. The community strives to provide comprehensive care tailored to older adults’ specific needs to ensure the highest quality of life in their golden years. With its proven experience of care since 2009, older adults can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and support they need in the comforts of their homes.
With genuine companionship and assistance to their errands, the community strives to ease older adults’ loneliness and ensure a convenient lifestyle. Incontinence care, mobility assistance, transfer assistance, and transportation services are also provided for older adults’ comfort. There’s no need to leave your comfort zone to live a blissful retirement with the community delivering the highest quality of care right at your doorsteps.
A 75-bed nursing home in Norwalk, California, set in a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot, is Southland Living. It focuses heavily on rehabilitation services, offering short-term rehab, specialized neurological and orthopedic rehabilitation, and in-house therapy. It’s then a pragmatic choice for residents recuperating from surgery, stroke, or hospital stays who need structured clinical care and daily support.
The home maintains all-time nursing coverage with 24-hour caregiver and medication technician support. On top of direct care, the clinical team can draw on on-site services, including custom bathing, chaplaincy support, and specialized diet management. Residents eat three meals daily in an elegant dining room and can access housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, plus transportation to outside appointments. Daily life centers on activity and engagement. A monthly activity calendar offers occupants consistent programming built to involve them in community life. The facility supports this with an attractive dining room, gorgeous patios and gardens where residents can spend time, and a beauty/barber salon for personal care. Such amenities create the framework for a full residential experience instead of a clinical-only setting. Southland Living’s location offers good walkability (Walk Score of 74), which can be convenient for visiting family members wanting to explore the neighborhood and grab lunch or coffee nearby.
Southland Living’s focus on short-term rehabilitation and active programming may appeal most to families whose loved one is healing from a specific event or injury and intends to transition home again. Note that it also serves those needing active skilled nursing care.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 1113 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.



















