Page 19 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. 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.
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.
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.
Brookdale Paulin Creek
MC
AL
IL
Santa Rosa
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
A-Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #272 / 1,105
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #538 / 926
-Blc Lodge At Paulin Inc Gp, Blc Lodge At Paulin LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Rancho Mirage
MC
AL
IL
RC
Rancho Mirage
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 116
Rank #290 / 1,021
A-Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #880 / 1,105
18
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
80.3%
Facility 80.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #363 / 926
-Gp Of Aoc Rancho Mirage And Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp PtrStudio / 1 Bed
Atria Hacienda
MC
AL
IL
RC
Palm Desert
266
Facility 266
CA AVG 116
Rank #54 / 1,021
A-Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
49
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #898 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #62 / 974
60.2%
Facility 60.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #752 / 926
-Wg Hacienda Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Escondido (Central Escondido)
104
Facility 104
CA AVG 116
Rank #496 / 1,021
A-Yes
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #673 / 1,105
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #555 / 926
-Silverado Escondido LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgt IncPrivate Rooms
Ivy Park at Pleasanton
MC
AL
Pleasanton
103
Facility 103
CA AVG 116
Rank #500 / 1,021
A-Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
16
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
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #219 / 926
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
ActivCare Mission Bay
MC
AL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
A-No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #154 / 926
-Rac Mission Bay/Income Prop. Grp/Activcare Lv Inc-
Oakcreek
MC
AL
Castro Valley
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 116
Rank #812 / 1,021
A-No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #120 / 926
-Echo Senior Living LLC-
Belmont Village Senior Living Albany
MC
AL
IL
Albany
225
Facility 225
CA AVG 116
Rank #81 / 1,021
C+Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
29
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #395 / 926
A+Belmont Village Berkeley LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Wood Ranch
MC
AL
Simi Valley (Greek Tract)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
BYes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #351 / 926
A+Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Meridian At Anaheim Hills
MC
AL
IL
RC
Anaheim (Anaheim Hills)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B-Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #669 / 926
C+Hsre Meridian At Anaheim Hills Trs LLC And AnaheimSuite

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Overview of Brookdale Paulin Creek

Experience comfort and security like no other in the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Brookdale Paulin Creek at Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Offering a diverse selection of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With cozy and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy a vibrant and friendly residence. Brookdale Paulin Creek focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that best suits their specific needs.

The community conducts fun activities and engaging programs to ensure residents experience a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. Moreover, the community prepares scheduled meals for memory care residents to foster familiarity. The pet-friendly community provides wonderful amenities including an outdoor pool, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, a salon, a fitness center, a courtyard, a library, a garden, a game room, a therapy room, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, a piano, and tranquil landscaped grounds.

$5,420/Month

Contact Brookdale Paulin Creek

Overview of Atria Rancho Mirage

Atria Rancho Mirage is an extraordinary senior living community situated on Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans including a studio, one-bedroom, and shared suite, the community ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, Atria Rancho Mirage provides personalized care and assistance around the clock.

The community fosters a warm and welcoming environment, employing a whole-person approach to ensure that residents remain joyful and inspired. Focusing on dementia care, the Life Guidance program of the community provides seniors with opportunities to remain engaged physically, cognitively, and socially. Three chef-prepared meals are served daily to satisfy the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Atria Rancho Mirage is equipped with a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool, a library, a fitness center, a salon, a sunlit patio, and serene walking paths.

Contact Atria Rancho Mirage

Atria Hacienda

44-600 Monterey Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Overview of Atria Hacienda

Atria Hacienda offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Palm Desert, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is secured and includes supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care gives a family a short stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 266 beds, with studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care settings can happen without leaving the community.

A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Monique Moreira serves as the administrator. Wg Hacienda Sh LP and Atria Management Co operate the community.

Starting Price $5,095/Month

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Overview of Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community

With 104 private rooms, Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community is a residential care community in Escondido, California, serving older adults living with memory loss and cognitive changes. Operating for five years under the ownership of Silverado Senior Living Management and the leadership of Michael Zuletta, the community currently supports 73 residents. This reflects a 70% occupancy rate.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 52, offering moderate walkability. This suggests that some nearby services and amenities can be reached on foot, while others still require a short drive.

State inspections have consistently found the community in compliance with regulations related to food storage, medication security, fire safety, and operational practices. Moreover, complaint investigations have not substantiated resident care concerns, and any issues identified during previous inspections were addressed through corrective action plans.

Contact Silverado Escondido Memory Care Community

Ivy Park at Pleasanton

5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Overview of Ivy Park at Pleasanton

Overlooking the picturesque neighborhood of Pleasanton, CA, Ivy Park at Pleasanton is a peaceful senior living community offering various senior living options, including assisted living and memory care. The community provides customized care and 24-hour surveillance to empower residents to maximize their independence and personal growth. Ivy Park’s prime location is conveniently close to ValleyCare Medical Center, the Livermore Premium Outlets, wineries, and exquisite dining options, providing residents quick access to extensive healthcare services and joyous outings.

Ivy Park at Pleasanton aims to make every resident feel comfortable and inspired to live their best life every day. The community offers a wealth of amenities, including delicious, seasonal meals at The Vine at Ivy Restaurant, various engaging activities, and a warm, welcoming environment. With a focus on residents’ holistic well-being, Ivy Park ensures that residents have access to the best in wellness, comfort, and personalized living experiences.

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Overview of ActivCare Mission Bay

Assisted living and memory care make up what ActivCare Mission Bay offers in San Diego, CA, at an address in Pacific Beach. Assisted living here means staff handle bathing, dressing, and medication management. Dementia is what memory care exists for here, with a secured setting and supervision.

Sixty beds make up the community, and Dawn Destefani administers it for Rac Mission Bay/Income Prop. Grp/Activcare Lv Inc., the operating entity. At 71, Walk Score counts the area as very walkable, and a non-driver can still get out on foot.

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Oakcreek

6127 E. Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Overview of Oakcreek

Oakcreek offers assisted living and memory care in Castro Valley, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, which can suit someone at risk of wandering.

With both assisted living and memory care, Oakcreek may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 38 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. One-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units are available, with the larger layouts providing additional bedrooms for a couple or a resident moving with a companion.

A swimming pool gives residents an on-site place to swim. The community has a Walk Score of 86, which is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently. Roseline R. Prasad serves as the administrator, and Echo Senior Living operates Oakcreek.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Albany

Belmont Village Senior Living Albany has its base in Albany, CA, and offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living adds community services to private life, without daily care. The next level, assisted living, looks after everyday tasks, bathing, dressing, and medication, among others, with the apartment still the resident’s.

Memory care supervises any resident who could wander, and the setting itself is secured. Needs that grow can be met by moving through all three, not by packing up for another community.

Its 225 beds are split among studio and one-bedroom homes, and a studio holds one resident on their own. Residents can live with their pets. Walk Score gives the area a 93, a walker’s paradise, where daily errands don’t need a car and a non-driver still gets around. Transportation services are on offer too.

A patio, a garden, and a fitness center give residents room to exercise and to spend time outdoors. Rehabilitation services are available in the community. Belmont Village Berkeley LLC and Belmont Three LLC operate the community together, and Jesus Gonzalez Camarillo is the administrator. Memory care residents can take part in the Circle of Friends memory care program.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living Albany

Ivy Park at Wood Ranch

190 Tierra Rejada Road, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Overview of Ivy Park at Wood Ranch

Enjoy a cozy residence in the serene community of Tierra Rejada Road Simi Valley, CA with the wonderful Ivy Park at Wood Ranch that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring various floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites, and Evergreen Memory Care neigborhood’s companion and private suite, the community ensures a relaxing and safe residence. Enjoy freedom and independence within the community grounds.

Ivy Park at Wood Ranch promotes individuality and ensures that residents receive the proper care and assistance they need and prefer through conversation with them and their families. Employing its exclusive EverYou Program and Whole Living Approach, the community delivers round-the-clock support with a friendly and compassionate team. Catering to seniors’ dietary needs, the community prepares healthy meals all day. The pet-friendly community is equipped with an activities studio, a well-stocked library, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, bistro, and serene indoor and outdoor lounges.

Contact Ivy Park at Wood Ranch

Meridian At Anaheim Hills

525 S Anaheim Hills Rd, Anaheim, CA 92807
Overview of Meridian at Anaheim Hills

Meridian at Anaheim Hills offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Anaheim, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is available for short stays. It can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. With several care levels on one campus, the community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

There are 120 beds, with housing offered in suites, and residents may bring their pets so they can continue living with a companion animal. Outdoor patios, activity rooms, and local outings provide places to spend time indoors and outdoors, along with opportunities to leave the community for planned activities; exercise classes, arts and crafts, ice cream socials, and social hour provide scheduled activities. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby tasks independently; Ray Pellicer serves as the administrator.

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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.