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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,122 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Safe Haven – Manteca I
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
RC
Manteca
-No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,017 / 2,057
--Private / Shared Rooms
Home Instead – Santa Clarita
MC
HC
Santa Clarita (Valencia)
-No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,747 / 2,057
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Aloha Senior Living
MC
AL
Hesperia
-No---Private / Shared Rooms
The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta
MC
NH
SNF
Palm Desert
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,085 / 1,645
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,972 / 2,057
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Amethyst Grove Assisted Living
MC
AL
Roseville (Cumberland Loop)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,856 / 2,057
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
A+-
In Home Elder Care Solutions
MC
HC
Ventura
-No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
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Everlight Care
MC
HC
HOS
RC
Fresno
-No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 58
Rank #887 / 2,057
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #706 / 1,507
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Vividus Senior Living
MC
AL
RESC
Laguna Niguel
-No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,733 / 2,057
--Private / Semi-Private Rooms
San Diego Home Caregivers
MC
HC
RC
San Diego (Mission Valley)
-No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,582 / 2,057
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #481 / 1,507
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God’s Hand Home Care Inc.
MC
HC
RC
Oxnard (Riverpark)
-No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 58
Rank #739 / 2,057
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
A+-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,122 on this page.

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Overview of Avalon Guest Manor

Avalon Guest Manor delivers assisted living and residential memory care from its single-story facility on Sheddon Street in Fullerton, California. The single-level floor plan is configured to support residents with varying mobility levels, allowing them to navigate common areas without navigating stairs.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 25 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent layout in which most errands require a vehicle. To accommodate this, the community provides on-site transportation services for medical appointments and local errands.

Daily operations incorporate structured physical fitness options, recreational activities, and a pet-friendly policy that allows residents to keep personal companion animals.

Prospective representatives can contact the facility management to request details on current room availability and floor plans.

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Overview of Sandhill Assisted Living

Sandhill Assisted Living is a thoughtfully designed assisted living community in Menlo Park, CA, that offers personal care, hospice, and respite care. Promoting a warm and welcoming environment, the community strives to accommodate up to six older adults, ensuring their comfort and safety. With home-cooked meals, medication assistance, and 24-hour supervision, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also works closely with residents to develop care plans tailored to their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, crafts, and a variety of entertainment options allow residents to try new hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also interact with their surroundings and rest in private and semi-private rooms and beautifully maintained gardens. With its ideal location in the quiet neighborhood of Menlo Park, residents are guaranteed a stress-free retirement. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this assisted living community ensures older adults receive the highest quality of care to live comfortably in their later years.

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Canaan Home Care

4299 Macarthur Blvd #205, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Overview of Canaan Home Care

Canaan Home Care is a resident-focused senior care provider that offers in-home care, daily care, and medical needs for seniors in Newport Beach. The staff is committed to advocating for the health of its residents, ensuring that they receive the best care possible through family-like treatment. The nurturing approach ensures a blossoming trust and respect between caregiver and senior, ideal for those who seek comfort and flexibility in the comfort of their homes.
Canaan Home Care empathizes and emphasizes the importance of genuine care and wellness; residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, wellness plans, ADLs, and stimulating memory care activities. Specializing in various services such as cancer care, Alzheimer’s care, cardiovascular care, neurological care, and hospice care– among many others.

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Overview of Love & Care Home

Love & Care Home is a provider of in-home services in Fontana. Seniors receive personalized care that is uniquely designed based on their individual needs. Expect excellent services and commitment to ensuring residents live their best lives in the comfort of their own homes. Essential services include companionship, enriching activities, and ADLs. 

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Oakmont of the Terraces

4200 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Oakmont of the Terraces

Specializing in memory care, Oakmont of the Terraces is an assisted living and memory care community in Santa Rosa, California, located on Thomas Lake Harris Drive, a few miles from the city center. The community is designed as a secure setting for residents living with memory loss. Both the building and daily routines are created to support their needs.

Residents can enjoy indoor and outdoor common areas, including a butterfly garden and an arts and crafts center for creative activities. A theater and game room are additional places to relax, socialize, or enjoy quiet time. Bathrooms include wheelchair-accessible showers to better support residents with mobility needs.

Housekeeping and laundry services are included, allowing residents and families to spend less time on everyday chores. Pets are welcome in the community, so residents can keep a companion animal after moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 11, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require driving.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Manteca I

Safe Haven – Manteca I is a safe haven in Manteca, CA for those seeking a holistic approach to care. With access to independent living, assisted living, and memory care services on one campus, residents don’t have to move out for their changing needs. Residents also have access to skilled physical, occupational, and speech therapists to maintain their functionality and independence.

In addition to individualized care plans, residents are provided an array of enriching activities and programs to keep them active and connected. They have no chores to worry about with healthy meals, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services provided for their convenience. Here, everyone enjoys a comfortable retirement environment away from the hassles and stresses of daily living.

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Home Instead – Santa Clarita

28110 Avenue Stanford Unit A, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Overview of Home Instead – Santa Clarita

Based in the serene area of Santa Clarita, CA, Home Instead – Santa Clarita is a reliable home care provider that delivers exceptional care services right to seniors’ doorsteps. Offering personal care, Alzheimer’s care, chronic illness care, companionship, and hospice care, Home Instead guarantees seniors an all-encompassing care. This home care provider features a team of dependable caregivers that provides tailored services to make sure seniors receive only the services that best work for them.

With Home Instead, seniors enjoy individualized care plans that acknowledge both their needs and preferences. Knowing the importance of hiring the right people to their mission, the community thoroughly screens their caregivers and ensures they have the right character and dedication to attending to seniors’ needs with utmost respect and compassion. With access to the right amount of care and companionship from friendly caregivers, seniors are guaranteed to enjoy their autonomy and independence for as long as possible.

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Aloha Senior Living

8880 Tangerine Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345
Overview of Aloha Senior Living

Aloha Senior Living is a compassionate assisted living community in Hesperia, CA, that offers assistance with daily living activities and memory care. The community promotes a caring and supportive environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Recreational activities and high-quality care are also offered to enrich residents’ living experience. Here, residents’ comfort and dignity are prioritized with genuine care.

Games, exercises, and puzzles are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to enhance their cognition and promote social interactions. With its cozy living spaces and lively gathering spaces, residents have places to rest and lounge. Here, residents also experience a laid-back retirement, especially with the community’s setting in a quiet residential area. The community is a great choice for older adults in California who are seeking a comfortable retirement.

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Overview of The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta

The Springs Healthcare Center at the Carlotta is a well-regarded 59-bed nursing home in Palm Desert, CA, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and a wide range of nursing services. The community also promotes a nurturing and inviting environment, ensuring older adults are well-cared for. Social services, therapies, and well-balanced meals are among the exceptional services provided to meet residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their recovery and wellness.

Social events, family visits, and a variety of recreational activities foster engagement and active living. Cozy rooms and lively gathering areas also provide residents with more spaces to rest and connect with friends. Located near the Lakes Country Club and Indian Ridge Country Club, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Canada, this nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting.

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Overview of Amethyst Grove Assisted Living

Amethyst Grove Assisted Living operates a six-bed board and care home in the Cumberland Loop area of Roseville, California. Owned by Marc Allen and in operation for five years, the single-story facility combines standard assisted living with specialized memory care, managing daily support needs on a single-level layout to accommodate residents with limited mobility.

The surrounding Roseville neighborhood carries a walkability score of 19 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent location where visitors rely on vehicles for transit, and Mercy San Juan Medical Center sits approximately 9.17 miles away. Staff members provide 24-hour personal assistance, medication reminders, and memory support.

Daily services include the preparation of home-cooked meals tailored to specific dietary requirements, alongside a schedule of physical fitness, cognitive exercises, and social recreation designed to encourage overall engagement.

Prospective representatives can arrange an initial inquiry with the management team to verify the current care routine and look over the single-story layout.

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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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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 1122 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.