Page 109 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
Alamo Residence Home
MC
AL
Alamo
6No-914 100.0% Abemu, LLC-
All-Loving Senior Care
MC
AL
Rialto
6No-322 33.3% All-Loving Senior Care, Inc-
Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Camarillo
-Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
-----Studio / 1 Bed
Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre
MC
AL
HOS
Sierra Madre
-No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
-----Private Rooms
Canterbury Court Senior Apartments
MC
AL
IL
Chula Vista
-Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #189 / 1,105
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summerset Lincoln: Memory & Adaptive Care
MC
AL
IL
RC
Lincoln
-Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #189 / 1,105
-----Private Apartments
Del Monte Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Stockton (Pacific)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
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Summer House at Villa Garden
MC
AL
Pasadena
-No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,105
-----Studio
Brookdale Chatsworth
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Chatsworth
-Yes
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #257 / 1,105
-----Studio
Ivy Garden Senior Condos
MC
AL
Chino
-Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
-----1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Alamo Residence Home

Alamo Residence Home provides assisted living and memory care in Alamo, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private room. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The home has six beds and provides both care levels. A resident whose needs may grow over time may be able to remain here without moving to a different community. All resident places are currently filled, with the home at 100% occupancy.

Private rooms come furnished with a bed, chair, closet, dresser, and side table, so basic furnishings are already provided. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Alamo Residence Home is operated by Abemu.

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Overview of All-Loving Senior Care

All-Loving Senior Care provides assisted living and memory care in Rialto, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With 6 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Residents can choose between private rooms and semi-private rooms. That gives someone the option of having an individual room or sharing with a companion. Organized group activities, outings and events, and exercise and wellness programs create scheduled opportunities for recreation, social engagement, and physical activity.

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Overview of Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo

Alta Healthcare Center of Camarillo is a top-rated nursing home in Camarillo, CA, offering dementia care, hospice care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, striving to keep older adults comfortable and safe. With 24-hour assistance, transportation, and a nutrition program, residents receive exceptional services to live comfortably. Through individualized care plans, the community ensures residents can recover without hassles.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and have fun. With thoughtfully furnished rooms and lively gathering areas, residents can rest and focus on their well-being. Set in the quiet residential area of Camarillo, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has excellent services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre

Enjoy unrivaled care and comfort with the prominent senior living community of Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre set in the intimate town of Sierra Madre, CA, providing assisted living, dementia care, hospice care, and senior care. A reliable and highly trained team delivers top-notch care and support around the clock to ensure seniors’ comfort and convenience. The community also values the uniqueness of the locality and works closely with seniors to devise a care plan that best suits their needs and aspirations.

With collaboration with reliable healthcare providers, residents have easy access to healthcare needs for a worry-free retirement. Moreover, the community is located near beautiful sceneries and convenient amenities, ensuring residents’ needs and desires are within a few steps away. Trinity Hills Estates in Sierra Madre is a good place for relaxation with its scenic campus filled with incredible amenities and excellent services.

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Overview of Canterbury Court Senior Apartments

Spend your golden years at Canterbury Court Senior Apartments, a one-of-a-kind 55+ community that offers independent living. The community features beautifully designed and cozy one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s maintenance and on-site services.

With a flexible calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events, residents can spend their days as they please and make new friends. Delightful restaurants are available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s bright and friendly environment is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement.

Starting Price $1,795/Month

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Overview of Summerset Lincoln: Memory & Adaptive Care

Summerset Lincoln: Memory & Adaptive Care is a specially designed memory care community in Lincoln, CA, that focuses on caring for those with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and memory-related conditions. Promoting a structured and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. With a specially trained team available around the clock, chef-prepared meals, and purposeful activities, residents receive the utmost attention and care to maintain their independence with ease. Through a family-centered approach, the community works closely with families to ensure residents are well-cared for.

Walking groups, memory games, and reminiscence therapy help enhance residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. Residents can also keep their peace of mind and move around without hassles, with its cozy living spaces and secure communal areas. Surrounded by various dining options, McBean Stadium, and public transportation, the community guarantees convenient access to leisure and necessities. This memory care community is a good option for senior living in California, with its exceptional services that aim to improve the quality of life of those with memory-related conditions.

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Overview of Del Monte Assisted Living

Del Monte Assisted Living, is a senior living community located in the heart of the beautiful busy city of Stockton, CA. They offer a variety of services to their senior residents such as assisted living, memory care services, respite care, and hospice services. A typical day at Del Monte Assisted Living consists of the residents freedom to choose; whether it’s meals, exercise, or activities to do for the day. Such freedom is given, to ensure that residents do not lose their sense of individuality, a key factor in keeping the seniors happy and comfortable.

The residents of Del Monte Assisted Living are also able to enjoy a number of amenities and services this facility offers such as fine dining experience, medication management , 24/7 care and supervision, housekeeping and laundry services, and grooming services to ensure everyone always looks and feels their best self. They also curate programs specifically designed to ensure that residents are engaged and physically and mentally active and healthy. 

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Overview of Summer House at Villa Garden

Summer House at Villa Gardens is a specialized memory care neighborhood located in the busy city of Pasadena, CA. Their memory care services provide their residents individualized care plan aimed to meet their specific needs. This includes 24/7 availability of staff for supervision and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting, medication management, and transportation coordination for medical appointments.

Residents of Summer House Villa are provided special dietary accommodations in order to meet their dietary needs. The meals are provided and prepare by a registered dietitian on site. residents are also able to enjoy social, recreational, and educational activities that are regularly planned to promote engagement as well as mental activity. Furthermore, the facilities within the community feature an 24 hour emergency response system for immediate staff attention and assistance.

Starting Price $10,995/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Chatsworth

At 20801 Devonshire Street in Chatsworth, California, Brookdale Chatsworth, extends top-notch assisted living services for seniors who want to redefine their independence and enjoy life to the fullest. The community provides a warm and inviting environment where residents can pursue their passions, explore new hobbies, and build meaningful friendships. At Brookdale Chatsworth, residents have a variety of floor plans to choose from, each offering plenty of natural light and storage.

The community’s caring staff is available throughout the day and night to provide personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and transportation to appointments. Residents can also enjoy a range of amenities, including an emergency alert system, pet-friendly accommodations, and a library. One of the key benefits of living at Brookdale Chatsworth is the vibrant lifestyle it offers. Residents can participate in a variety of activities, such as Wii bowling, painting classes, and movie nights. Brookdale Chatsworth is the community for you if you want a place that puts your independence first.

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Overview of Ivy Garden Senior Condos

Ivy Garden Senior Condos offers assisted living and memory care services in an apartment-style setting. With the staff’s compassionate and kind approach, residents are encouraged to live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through their exceptional service and care. Ivy Garden is one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a safe home.

The lifestyle at Ivy Garden ensures that everyone stays active, which is why wellness programs help achieve holistic wellness. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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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.