Page 2 of Best Memory Care in California

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. 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. 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.
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.
Piedmont Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Oakland
321
Facility 321
CA AVG 103
Rank #50 / 1,645
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,507
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #735 / 1,452
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Regents Point
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Irvine (University Town Center)
399
Facility 399
CA AVG 103
Rank #30 / 1,645
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
19
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 13
Rank #31 / 1,507
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #631 / 1,452
A+Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Post-Acute Rehab
MC
NH
SNF
Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,085 / 1,645
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
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92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #271 / 1,452
--Private / Semi-private Rooms
La Vida Del Mar
MC
AL
IL
Solana Beach (Eden Gardens)
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,011 / 2,057
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #43 / 1,507
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #308 / 1,452
A+La Vida Del Mar Associates And Srg Servco Management1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 103
Rank #7 / 1,645
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,972 / 2,057
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #646 / 1,452
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles
MC
AL
RESC
Los Angeles (Rancho Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Michael Gabai1 Bed
St. Paul’s Towers
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Oakland (Adams Point)
320
Facility 320
CA AVG 103
Rank #51 / 1,645
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 58
Rank #43 / 2,057
18
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
Rank #39 / 1,507
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #819 / 1,452
AFront Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Yuba City Post-Acute
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Yuba City
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,085 / 1,645
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 58
Rank #673 / 2,057
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92.4%
Facility 92.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #284 / 1,452
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The Sequoias San Francisco
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 103
Rank #28 / 1,645
No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 58
Rank #2 / 2,057
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1,507
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #401 / 1,452
-Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Avista Senior Living Magnolia
MC
AL
RC
Corona (Corona Spectrum)
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 103
Rank #209 / 1,645
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
6
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #156 / 1,507
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,231 / 1,452
A+Vista Corona Senior Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Sunny Rose Glen

Operated by Menifee Assisted Living LLC, doing business as Sunny Rose Sr. Living, Sunny Rose Glen is an assisted living and memory care community in the Sun City area of Menifee, California. Nancy Anguiano serves as the administrator. The community is a short drive from Menifee Global Medical Center.

The single-story community has been operating for 14 years. It has 116 beds in semi-private rooms, with an occupancy rate of 77%. The area has a Walk Score of 60 out of 100, which is moderately walkable. Residents and visiting family can complete some errands on foot, along with a mix of nearby amenities.

Daily life includes housekeeping, laundry, customised meal plans, on-site visits from medical practitioners, personal care services, and maintenance. Residents in the memory care program can take part in activities for their specific needs. The community also provides transportation services and fitness and recreation programmes, giving residents opportunities to stay active.

Shared spaces include a dining room, lounge areas for socialising, and outdoor common areas. Residents live in fully furnished apartments. Residents can also bring their pets, which can make the move easier for those who want to keep a companion animal.

State inspections have consistently found that Sunny Rose Glen is compliant with licensing, safety, and food service regulations. Inspectors have reported no deficiencies and no complaints. The community has continuously complied with state requirements over time.

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Overview of Piedmont Gardens

Experience award-winning care and support from Piedmont Gardens, which is ideally located in the charming neighborhood of Oakland, CA, offering a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-stay rehabilitation. The community works hard to meet seniors’ needs and preferences with round-the-clock care from a compassionate care team. Piedmont Gardens was awarded the Best Continuing Care Community in 2024 by U.S. News, proving its exceptional quality.

With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community conducts a lot of fun activities and exciting events. Piedmont Gardens perfectly fuses the city bustle with its serene campus, ensuring residents can easily access their needs and desires.

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Overview of Regents Point

Beautifully nestled near William R Mason Regional Park in Irvine, CA, Regents Point is an exceptional life plan community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and chores, so residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.

Exciting events and enriching programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive care and extensive amenities, residents experience a better quality of life in their golden years.

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Overview of University Post-Acute Rehab

Receive the utmost care for your needs from University Post-Acute, a distinguished community located near UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, providing memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With exceptional care tailored to residents’ special needs, residents enjoy comfort and convenience like no other. The community is 5-star Medicare certified, striving to accommodate up to 59 residents with its cozy and nurturing environment.

Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, enriching activities, and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. The community also provides social services to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free discharge and jump back into their lives. Residents maintain their dignity and live up to their potential with the community’s top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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La Vida Del Mar

850 Del Mar Downs Rd, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Overview of La Vida Del Mar

Explore an idyllic community with La Vida Del Mar located in Solana Beach, CA. The La Vida Del Mar is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and integrated health care. Known for its coastal setting, this community stands out from the crowd. A variety of resort-style, pet-friendly, and spacious accommodations are available depending on their living terms.

Experience its exceptional amenities and services, including locally-sourced delightful meals fine dining experience on the patio at Calypso Restaurant, three-dimensional approach to wellness, pool activities, and local attraction trips. In addition, philanthropic opportunities, lifelong learning seminars, concerts and social happy hours, and arts and creative writing classes make every moment count in the living experience. Thus, seniors are assured of a reliving retirement with La Vida Del Mar.

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Overview of The Glen at Scripps Ranch

Embrace a luxurious lifestyle in the hotel-style senior living community of The Glen at Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA. The community strives to provide residents with a vacation-style living experience through its elegant accommodations, attractive amenities, and all-encompassing assisted living, memory care, and long-term care services. Residents can choose from an array of well-designed one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts with convenient access to mainservices, such as telehealth services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and a vaccine clinic.

The community also takes care of residents’ apartment maintenance and other chores so they can enjoy more of the things they love to do. With a dedication to maintaining residents’ wellness and overall well-being, the community provides residents with plenty of fulfilling activities, fitness classes, and health lectures. Residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always met with satisfaction with fresh, made-to-order meals, making their living experience more enjoyable and convenient.

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Overview of Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles

Located in the neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA, Ayres Residential Care Home West Los Angeles is an intimate senior living community, offering excellent assisted living services. Here, residents are empowered to continue living the lifestyle they want while benefiting from personalized care and a high caregiver-to-resident ratio for focused and attentive support. The community offers cozy living spaces designed to foster a home-like environment that gives residents utmost comfort and safety.

Dedicated to helping its residents live a vibrant and active lifestyle, the community regularly conducts various activities and offers stimulating and educational programs that nurture residents’ overall well-being. A culinary team carefully prepares delicious, home-style meals that are curated based on individual dietary requirements, giving residents a delightful experience. Here, residents are guaranteed the lifestyle they want and deserve with all the support, care, and opportunities they need to thrive.

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Overview of St. Paul’s Towers

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at St. Paul’s Towers, a dedicated life-plan community in Oaklanc, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring beautifully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s weekly housekeeping, linen services, and round-the-clock security.

With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served in different dining venues to foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with libraries, an art studio, a game room, a hair salon, a community store, and a rooftop garden, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Yuba City Post-Acute

Situated in the vibrant California, Yuba City Post-Acute is a Medicare-certified facility renowned for its cheerful staff dedicated to surpassing expectations and aiding seniors in achieving their optimal functional state. With round-the-clock skilled nursing care, the facility stands out as a four-star haven with 59 beds.
Yuba City Post-Acute sets itself apart by providing comprehensive nursing home care, offering services such as speech, physical, and occupational therapy. The facility’s commitment to excellence is reflected not only in its skilled nursing offerings but also in its adherence to nursing home qualifications, making it a great choice for those seeking top-tier care in a vibrant and supportive environment.

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Overview of The Sequoias Portola Valley

The Sequoias Portola Valley is a well-regarded life plan community in Portola Valley, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing. Featuring beautifully designed and well-lit floor plans, the community ensures older adults experience its home-like atmosphere. Maintenance services, 24-hour security, and restaurant-style dining ensure residents have a maintenance-free retirement. The community’s wide range of care allows residents to age in place.

Creative activities, fun-filled excursions, and a variety of games provide residents with plenty of options to spend their days actively and happily. Residents can also lounge and interact with their surroundings with the community’s top-notch amenities, including the library, beauty salon, and gift shop. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood near public transportation in Portola Valley, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With several recognitions from esteemed partners, this life plan community is one of the best choices for senior living in California.

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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.