Page 18 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. 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.
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).
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.
The Village at Northridge
MC
AL
IL
Los Angeles (Northridge)
194
Facility 194
CA AVG 116
Rank #126 / 1,021
B+Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
27
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #179 / 926
Northridge Subtenant LLC And Srg Management LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bethel Retirement Community
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Modesto
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 116
Rank #375 / 1,021
B+Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
26
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 12
Rank #28 / 974
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #150 / 926
Tm Concare LLC And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Folsom
MC
AL
Folsom
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 116
Rank #605 / 1,021
B+Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #468 / 1,105
18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #408 / 926
Hcri Of Folsom Tenant And Oakmont Management GroupStudio / 2 Bed
Noble Living III, LLC
MC
HOS
San Diego (San Carlos)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A-No
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,105
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Noble Living III LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
MC
AL
IL
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B+Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #35 / 1,105
33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #183 / 926
Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Monterey
MC
AL
Monterey
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 116
Rank #455 / 1,021
B+Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
21
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
94.6%
Facility 94.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #122 / 926
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
MC
AL
Palo Alto (Evergreen Park)
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 116
Rank #553 / 1,021
A-Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #87 / 1,105
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #361 / 926
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma
MC
AL
La Palma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 116
Rank #636 / 1,021
B+Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #209 / 926
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Atria Tamalpais Creek
MC
AL
IL
RC
Novato
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 116
Rank #145 / 1,021
A-Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #732 / 1,105
21
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
62.2%
Facility 62.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #726 / 926
Wg Tamalpais Creek Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Belmont
MC
AL
Pulgas Belmont
117
Facility 117
CA AVG 116
Rank #434 / 1,021
A-Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #189 / 1,105
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #609 / 926
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed

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Overview of The Village at Northridge

Nearly 200 beds, a decade-plus of operating history, and an amenity list that reads more like a resort than a typical assisted living community: The Village at Northridge sits at 9222 Corbin Ave in Los Angeles’s Northridge neighborhood, covering both assisted living and independent living in a mid-rise building with one- and two-bedroom units.

A swimming pool, a spa, fitness centers, a library, beauty services, and recreational programming all show up alongside standard transportation and dining services. Room sizes vary to fit different needs, meal planning stays flexible rather than locked into a single menu, and the community welcomes pets, a detail that matters for residents who don’t want to leave a companion animal behind.

Getting around the surrounding area works reasonably well, too. A Walk Score of 61 puts the neighborhood in the moderately walkable range, enough for some errands on foot without eliminating the need for a car on others.

Occupancy currently sits at 90 percent across the community’s 194 beds, a strong number that speaks to sustained demand. Thomas Rekowski administers the property, with Northridge Subtenant LLC and SRG Management LLC operating it. State inspections in California have tended to focus on care planning and documentation, along with fall and injury prevention.

The Village at Northridge combines a wide amenity list, flexible living arrangements, and strong occupancy, the kind of facility that tends to draw residents looking for a full-service community with room to make it their own.

Starting Price $7,890/Month

Contact The Village at Northridge

Overview of Bethel Retirement Community

Bethel Retirement Community’s care list in Modesto, CA, runs from assisted living to hospice care, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living apartments stay private, while bathing, dressing, and medication duties shift to staff. Independent residents get housing and the community’s services, and daily care is left out.

Hospice here is comfort-focused support once an illness is terminal. For a wandering risk, memory care supplies secured space and supervision. Since the four levels share a community, a later need for memory care or hospice doesn’t require leaving.

The 125 beds are spread across three floor plans, from a studio up through one- and two-bedroom units. One person has a private place in a studio, while two bedrooms let spouses move together or a resident keep a companion. Pets can live there as well.

A swimming pool is on the grounds, and community outings take residents past the property line. Bethel scores 63 on Walk Score, somewhat walkable, which puts select errands within reach on foot even after someone stops driving.

Melissa Orello holds the administrator role. The operators are Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC and Tm Concare LLC.

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Oakmont of Folsom

1574 Creekside Dr, Folsom, CA 95630
Overview of Oakmont of Folsom

Oakmont of Folsom takes great pride in its vibrant and engaging community. The team at Oakmont connects with residents on a daily basis, ensuring that every aspect of the community is designed with their needs and preferences in mind. From delightful meals to exciting excursions and activities, the residents at Oakmont of Folsom eagerly anticipate each opportunity to come together and enjoy the company of their neighbors.

The community’s beautiful scenic gardens offer a serene oasis for residents to explore. They can stroll along the winding paths, surrounded by blooming flowers, and relax in the shade of the fruit trees. The lush courtyard also hosts a variety of outdoor events, allowing residents to soak up the sunshine and connect with one another. Residents can also indulge in the community’s intimate movie theater, where they can enjoy fun movie matinees with new friends while snacking on complimentary popcorn. The spacious private dining room provides the perfect setting for small gatherings, where residents can reminisce, share laughs, and savor meals with loved ones.

Contact Oakmont of Folsom

Noble Living III, LLC

6665 Decanture St, San Diego, CA 92120
Overview of Noble Living III

Noble Living III provides memory care and hospice care in San Diego’s San Carlos neighborhood. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for someone with a terminal illness. Having both options may make the home a fit for a resident who needs dementia support or hospice services.

The home has six beds, and all are currently occupied. Rooms have one bed in a semi-private arrangement, so residents share the room rather than living in a fully private apartment. Nora Garcia is the administrator.

Outdoor time is available on the patio and at the pool. Art and craft projects, along with pet therapy, give residents structured activities and opportunities for engagement.

Home-cooked meals are prepared fresh each day, with residents taking part in meal planning and preparation. The kitchen accommodates diabetic, pureed, vegetarian, low-sodium, and gluten-free diets, while the Person Centered Care model organizes daily support around each resident’s needs and preferences.

$6,900/Month

Contact Noble Living III, LLC

Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Oakland, California’s Shafter neighborhood. The community has 150 beds and opened in 2020, giving residents the option to remain in the same community if their care needs grow over time.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Merrill Gardens at Rockridge may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could change over time.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available, including a two-bedroom option for a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, and the spa and garden provide on-site spaces for personal care and outdoor time. A Walk Score of 95 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Niare Dawn Feaster serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Shi-Iii Mg Rockridge Gp and Merrill Gardens.

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Ivy Park at Monterey

1110 Cass St, Monterey, CA 93940
Overview of Ivy Park at Monterey

Ivy Park at Monterey is a lively senior living community tucked away in the beautiful neighborhood of Monterey, CA. Featuring a homey private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite for its assisted living residents, and a spacious private studio and companion suite for its Evergreen residents, Ivy Park provides personalized assisted living and memory care services to its residents.

With a focus on meeting every needs and preferences of its residents, Ivy Park connects with its residents and their families in creating a care plan that fits their requirements. With the community’s ‘whole living’ approach, residents experience services and amenities that satisfy their holistic needs, including 24-hour personal care assistance, medication management, social & educational programs, and carefully prepared meals that they can enjoy at the community’s vibrant Vine at Ivy restaurant. Other amenities include scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and laundry, an emergency response system, on-site maintenance, indoor & outdoor lounge areas, an activity studio, a library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, and a bistro.

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Ivy Park at Palo Alto

2701 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overview of Ivy Park at Palo Alto

Ivy Park at Palo Alto is a senior living community within the beautiful grounds of Palo Alto, CA, offering extensive assisted living and memory care services. The community features a range of floor plans, including a spacious studio, 1 or 2-bedroom suite, and a companion suite for its memory care residents, ensuring plenty of privacy and comfort. Besides their 24-hour personal care support and concierge physician services, the community also features their EverYou programs to stimulate and guide their memory care residents through a fulfilling and meaningful day.

Committed to delivering complete and customized care to its residents, Ivy Park takes on a ‘whole living’ approach that encompasses nourishing meals, engaging activities, outstanding amenities, and compassionate services. Residents can access scheduled transportation, spa services, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and more, ensuring a comfortable retirement experience. Moreover, the community provides plenty of spaces where residents can relax, form bonds, or explore their interests, including an indoor and outdoor lounge area, a library, a cafe, and an activity studio. At Ivy Park at Paolo Alto, they guarantee that each resident lives their best lives.

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Ivy Park at La Palma

5321 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623
Overview of Ivy Park at La Palma

Ivy Park of La Palma, a large and excellent senior living community in the beautiful city of La Palma, California, offers a wide range of senior living services, including assisted living and memory care services. The community features a private studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom suite for their assisted living community, and a private or companion suite for their Evergreen Memory Care residents. Committed to delivering care that perfectly aligns with its resident’s needs, the community collaborates with the residents and their families to create their ideal care plan, whether they need 24-hour care assistance or extensive memory care and support.

Ivy Park of La Palma focuses on providing its residents with holistic needs, offering them plenty of spaces to relax, form bonds, or participate in social and educational activities that enhance their cognitive abilities. With their EverYou program, Evergreen residents are guaranteed a stimulating environment and guidance to a fulfilling everyday life. Residents also enjoy nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and spa services when needed. Amenities include a bistro, a library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, and peaceful indoor and outdoor lounge areas.

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Overview of Atria Tamalpais Creek

Live comfortably and safely with Atria Tamalpais Creek located in Tamalpais Avenue, Novato, CA. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With homey and spacious floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes and individual thermostat controls, the community ensures relaxation and security. Focusing on the seniors’ independence and individuality, Atria Tamalpais Creek ensures that they receive proper care and assistance that perfectly matches their needs and preferences.

Atria Tamalpais Creek is committed to giving its residents a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain active and connected. The community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily to ensure that residents’ dietary needs are satisfied. With pet-friendly amenities including a courtyard, an outdoor dining space, grill, and fireplace, a library, a media room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a salon and spa, a game room, computers, a resident garden, a peaceful patio, and serene walking paths, the community ensures the enjoyment and wellness of its residents.

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Ivy Park at Belmont

1010 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
Overview of Ivy Park at Belmont

Located in the thriving community of Belmont, CA, and nestled along the scenic coast of California, Ivy Park at Belmont is a vibrant senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Offering medication management, 24-hour personal care support, and concierge physician services, Ivy Park at Belmont ensures its residents receive customized care tailored to their individual needs.

At Ivy Park at Belmont, they strive to meet the needs and interests of their residents by providing them with various services and amenities, from nourishing meals and engaging activities to a full social calendar with something for everyone. Residents experience all-day dining at the community’s Vine at Ivy Restaurant, catch up with other residents, enjoy refreshments at the bistro, or pamper and relax with Ivy Park’s full-service salon and hydro spa. To help residents organize and simplify their lives, Ivy Park also offers services such as guest meals & room service, daily housekeeping, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and on-site maintenance.

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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.