Page 11 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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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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Merrill Gardens at West Covina
MC
AL
IL
West Covina (Walnut Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A-Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #272 / 1,105
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
-Shi-III Mg Dev Gp, LLC And Merrill Gardens, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Tustin Hacienda Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Tustin
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 116
Rank #797 / 1,021
A-Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #351 / 926
-Silverado Tustin, LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng. Mgmt IncPrivate Rooms
Oakmont of Chino Hills
MC
AL
Chino Hills
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 116
Rank #179 / 1,021
A-Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 12
Rank #294 / 974
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #323 / 926
-Oakmont Sr. Lvng Chino Hills Opco And Oakmont Mgmt GrouStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga
MC
AL
IL
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A-Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #711 / 1,105
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #408 / 926
-Rancho Cucamonga And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg DevStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
B&B Residential Facilities, Inc.
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
RC
San Mateo (South San Mateo)
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 116
Rank #869 / 1,021
AYes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 12
Rank #35 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-B & B Residential Facilities, Inc-
Inspirations Home Care VII
MC
AL
HC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B-No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #854 / 1,105
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
A+Inspirations Home Care IV LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Blessed Elder Care
MC
AL
RESC
Riverside (Magnolia Center)
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 116
Rank #857 / 1,021
BNo
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 12
Rank #287 / 974
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #459 / 926
A+Blessed Elder Care, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Escondido Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Escondido (Midway)
143
Facility 143
CA AVG 116
Rank #286 / 1,021
BYes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,105
25
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #453 / 926
A+Pacifica North Cnty & Pac N Cnty And North County MgrStudio / 1 Bed
Villa Fontana
MC
AL
HOS
San Jose (West Valley)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 116
Rank #496 / 1,021
B+No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 12
Rank #287 / 974
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #249 / 926
-Prime Eldercare Solution IncPrivate Apartments
Hampton Court
MC
AL
Laguna Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #257 / 1,105
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
-Joyful Home CorporationPrivate / Shared Rooms

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at West Covina

Located in the harmonious neighborhood of W West Covina Parkway, West Covina, CA, is the trusted senior living community of Merrill Gardens at West Covina offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With its naturally lit and spacious accommodations, seniors enjoy relaxation and security like no other. Delivering round-the-clock care and assistance, the community prides itself on a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals to ensure residents flourish and live their best lives.

There is always something fun to do with a wide array of engaging activities and enjoyable programs highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Have a delightful dining experience with well-balanced meals available throughout the day for dietary satisfaction. Merrill Gardens at West Covina is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years creating lasting moments.

Starting Price $4,195/Month

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Overview of Silverado Tustin Hacienda Memory Care Community

Operated by Silverado Tustin, LLC and Silverado Sr., Silverado Tustin Hacienda Memory Care Community is a senior living community in the Old Town Tustin neighborhood of Tustin, California, offering assisted living and memory care. Benjamin Velasquez serves as the administrator. The community is close to Orange, Irvine, Anaheim, and Villa Park. Programs here are specifically for residents living with memory impairment, making dementia care a central focus of daily life.

The single-story community has 42 beds with private rooms and has been serving residents for 5 years. It currently operates at about 81% occupancy, with 34 of its 42 beds occupied. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 92, which is highly walkable. Most nearby errands can be completed on foot, which can be especially convenient for visiting families without a car.

Memory care is supported by staff members who hold dementia care certifications. The community offers a brain health program focused on promoting cognitive well-being. Pets are also welcome, so residents can enjoy the comfort and companionship of a familiar animal during their stay.

State inspections have generally found the community in compliance with core requirements related to medication administration and safety equipment. Inspection records also identified a staff training finding involving dementia care and hospice care requirements. Families touring Silverado Tustin Hacienda Memory Care Community may want to ask how staff training is scheduled, updated, and maintained.

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Oakmont of Chino Hills

14837 Peyton Dr, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Overview of Oakmont of Chino Hills

Operated by Oakmont Management Group and administered by Janeth Medrano, Oakmont of Chino Hills is a 170-bed assisted living community in Chino Hills, California. The two-story community has served older adults for 15 years and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate a variety of living preferences. With an occupancy rate of 82 percent, it maintains a well-established residential environment.

Additionally, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide 24-hour support, assisting residents with personal care, medication management, and other daily living needs while encouraging as much independence as possible. Wellness initiatives and family support programs further promote resident well-being and caregiver involvement.

Meals are another key feature of daily life, with an executive chef and culinary team preparing fresh dishes on-site to create a more personalized dining experience. The surrounding neighborhood is largely car-dependent, making most errands and appointments easier to reach by vehicle, while nearby medical services provide added convenience.

Furthermore, state inspections have shown strong compliance with safety and staffing standards, with periodic recommendations related to documentation and timely reporting.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga

Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Located in the Alta Loma neighborhood, the community offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together, while a studio or one bedroom apartment provides a single private living space. The starting price is $4,800 per month, giving families a baseline for budgeting, although the figure is not tied to a specific care level. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet.

A swimming pool gives residents an on site place to swim. Transportation options are available for residents who need a ride rather than driving themselves. The area has a Walk Score of 49 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga has 150 beds, and Usman Chaudary serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Shi-Iii Mg Dev, Rancho Cucamonga and Merrill Gardens. Its care options and apartment layouts give families distinct arrangements to consider based on a resident’s need for daily assistance, memory support, or independent living.

Starting Price $4,800/Month

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Overview of B&b Residential Facilities

B&B Residential Facilities, Inc. offers a nurturing haven that seamlessly blends the comfort of home with round-the-clock care and supervision in  in San Mateo, California. Within this inviting atmosphere, a heightened standard of living awaits, enriched by the proximity to a range of local conveniences including shopping centers, places of worship, local transportation, and healthcare services. Their dedicated team of caregivers, well-versed and extensively trained, also ensures that residents experience an elevated lifestyle.

Their fully furnished rooms include private bathrooms. B&B Residential Facilities takes utmost care to accommodate special dietary needs as directed by physicians, and they extend their thoughtfulness to arranging transportation for local events as well. Their commitment reaches beyond the ordinary, encompassing respite care, palliative care, and hospice care, ensuring that every facet of daily living is thoughtfully addressed. Amid this welcoming and serene environment, residents can relish a quality of life that goes beyond expectations.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care VII

Opened in 2016, Inspirations Home Care VII offers assisted living, home care, and memory care in Corona, California. Residents receive support with daily tasks, including bathing and medication. Specialized care is also provided for those with memory-related conditions.

Housing consists of private and semi-private rooms, accommodating those who prefer to live independently or live with someone. Housekeeping services are also available, along with beauty services for convenience.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Inspirations Home Care IV operates the community, with Dominic Garcia as administrator.

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Overview of Blessed Elder Care

Blessed Elder Care Inc., founded in 2010 in the historic City of Riverside, is a trusted and privately owned 12-bed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. As a licensed establishment under the Department of Social Services, Blessed Elder Care has been dedicated to providing exceptional care to the elderly community of Riverside since its inception.

This family-run facility takes pride in its commitment to serving individuals and their loved ones during their time of need. The caring and dedicated staff at Blessed Elder Care eagerly anticipate the opportunity to provide compassionate and personalized care to residents, ensuring their well-being and comfort are always prioritized. With a focus on creating a nurturing and supportive environment, Blessed Elder Care aims to make a positive difference in the lives of the elderly community they have the privilege to serve.

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Escondido Senior Living

1351 E Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
Overview of Escondido Senior Living

Situated in the welcoming community of Escondido, California, Escondido Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community. Their mission is to inspire senior residents to lead active, engaged lifestyles while considering this senior living community as their cherished home. Specializing in providing both assisted living and memory care services, they take pride in offering an extensive array of amenities and limitless opportunities for life enrichment.

With a steadfast commitment to round-the-clock care and maintaining an ideal staff-to-resident ratio, Escondido Senior Living ensures that each resident receives the care they need, tailored to their unique service plan. Their personalized approach is fundamental to their goal of enhancing the well-being and quality of life of every resident they serve.

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Overview of Villa Fontana

Villa Fontana offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in San Jose, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while a resident lives in a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life.

Villa Fontana has 104 beds. The combination of care options may suit a resident whose needs change over time, allowing care to continue within the same community. Care can continue under one roof.

In the West Valley neighborhood, Villa Fontana has a Walk Score of 81. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops or services independently. Ma. Felicitas V. Duewel serves as the administrator, and Prime Eldercare Solution operates Villa Fontana.

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Hampton Court

24932 Southport St, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Overview of Hampton Court

Located near local amenities in Southport St, Laguna Hills, CA, Hampton Court is an outstanding community that provides assisted living. Providing care since 2005, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance with an experienced and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Medication assistance and personalized care plans are provided to ensure residents receive the right care for their ever-changing needs.

Enriching activities and fun programs are also conducted to keep residents happy and well-engaged with the community. With carefully prepared meal plans, residents can rest assured of meeting dietary needs while having satisfactory dining options. Spend your golden years without worries with the community’s dedicated and professional care tailored to your specific needs.

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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.