Page 2 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,125 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. 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 116
Rank #14 / 1,021
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #754 / 1,105
?14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #244 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 973
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #259 / 925
-Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Bayshire Carlsbad
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Carlsbad (Palamai)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 116
Rank #374 / 1,021
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #549 / 1,105
?33
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #732 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 973
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #131 / 925
A+Camino Real Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 116
Rank #17 / 1,021
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #974 / 1,105
B+17
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 12
Rank #61 / 973
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #680 / 925
A+Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Westlake Village
MC
AL
Thousand Oaks
124
Facility 124
CA AVG 116
Rank #383 / 1,021
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #304 / 1,105
A8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #244 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #298 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #212 / 973
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #555 / 925
A+Szr Westlake Village And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bellara Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Hayward
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 116
Rank #162 / 1,021
Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,105
B-13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #298 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #620 / 973
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #365 / 925
A+Srmhayward LLC And Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oak Tree Lodge of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 116
Rank #14 / 1,021
No
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #659 / 1,105
A+14
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #244 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 973
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #259 / 925
-Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Canyon Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Canoga Park
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #400 / 1,021
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #262 / 1,105
B-39
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #826 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 973
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #239 / 925
A+Canoga Park Sh LLC And Seasons Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Aegis Living Pleasant Hill
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Valley)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 116
Rank #591 / 1,021
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #304 / 1,105
B-18
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #54 / 973
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #350 / 925
FOak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill LLC And Aegis Senior Et AStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Inspirations Home Care IV
MC
AL
HC
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #831 / 1,105
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 973
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 925
A+Inspirations Home Care IV LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
SNF
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 116
Rank #47 / 1,021
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #221 / 1,105
A+7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 12
Rank #6 / 973
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #741 / 925
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Aegis Living Pleasant Hill

Located in the enticing town of Pleasant Hill, CA, Aegis Living Pleasant Hill is a welcoming senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. A wide array of stunning and comfortable accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents based on their preferences. The community ensures round-the-clock care and support for its residents through its well-equipped and dedicated team. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a spectrum of options tailored to their immediate needs and concerns.

Explore its top-tier amenities and services wherein residents can avail of tasty and healthy meals based on dietary needs prepared by a talented culinary team, concierge services, weekly housekeeping, scheduled transportation, and many more. Meet new companions by visiting its bistro or gastropub as well as its arts, crafts, and music room. Participate in diverse social activities and life enrichment programs. At Aegies Living Pleasant Hill, seniors are guaranteed a wonderful retirement experience.

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Overview of Sunny Rose Glen

Sunny Rose Glen provides assisted living and memory care in Menifee’s Sun City neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

These care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs supervised care. The community has 116 beds, and its 77% occupancy means not all beds were occupied at the measured point. Semi-private rooms are shared accommodations for residents who are comfortable living with a roommate, while a Walk Score of 60 out of 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, and Nancy Anguiano serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Canyon Trails Assisted Living & Memory Care

Canyon Trails Assisted Living and Memory Care is dedicated to providing personalized and supportive care in a spacious and welcoming environment in West Hills, California. Offering top-of-the-line assisted living, memory care, and respite care, their committed staff, available 24/7, ensures residents’ needs are met with compassion and expertise, enhancing their experience through tailored programs and services.

Residents of Canyon Trails enjoy a wealth of assisted living amenities designed to promote comfort, convenience, and enjoyment. From spacious studio apartments and pet-friendly accommodations to weekly housekeeping and an emergency response system, every aspect is carefully crafted to foster a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle. Residents can indulge in various activities and socialize freely in community spaces like a beauty salon, game rooms, and outdoor areas that ensure the best quality of life.

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Overview of White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

Sitting as the only beachfront retirement community in Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is a blissful senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, memory support, residential living, and skilled nursing. Boasting a wonderful community from the team to its residents, White Sands La Jolla ensures a joyful and worry-free residency within its grounds. Featuring a variety of floor plans including a studio suite, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartments, that seniors may choose from.

White Sands La Jolla is a luxury senior living that promotes an unforgettable connection among its residents, providing fitness programs, scheduled outings, weekly lectures and discussions. The community serves different chef-prepared meals daily ensuring that its residents have contributed and satisfy their cravings and allergies. With beach access, White Sands La Jolla provides water’s edge dining, a Sand bistro, and a full-service beauty salon and barber Shop.

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Overview of Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Pomona, California. Having several care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs increase over time, because moving to another level could be possible without leaving the community, subject to assessment, availability, and community policies. Assisted living supports daily activities, memory care provides supervision for residents with dementia related needs, and nursing home or skilled nursing care addresses more intensive nursing needs.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation give someone recovering from an illness, injury, hospitalization, or procedure a temporary setting focused on regaining function. Respite care offers a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs relief or is unavailable. High Acuity Assisted Living may suit residents who need more help or have greater care complexity than standard assisted living, and the community also has a Wellness Center.

Staffing is available around the clock, including overnight. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, including 2 hours and 28 minutes from licensed nurses; this describes average nursing staff time rather than one nurse being assigned continuously to one resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare applies when services meet Medicare eligibility and coverage rules, while private pay allows families to use their own funds.

A Walk Score of 45 is classified as car dependent, so someone who no longer drives will generally need a family member or another ride for most errands. Joyce Frempong is the administrator, and Congregational Homes, Incorporated operates the community. The range of care may be a good fit for someone whose needs could increase over time, particularly when remaining in the same community matters and the needed level has availability.

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Overview of Bayshire Carlsbad

Bayshire Carlsbad offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Carlsbad, California. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, whereas independent living provides private living with community services rather than daily care. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock.

A continuing care retirement community brings these care levels together. As a resident’s needs grow, they can move to another level without leaving the community or starting over socially. This range may suit someone whose needs may change over time and who wants to remain in the same community. Bayshire Carlsbad has 125 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The Walk Score is 59, meaning the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle certain errands independently. Outdoor walking space gives residents an area to spend time outside, and the salon or spa provides personal grooming services on site. Mobile physician, podiatry, and dental services bring those appointments to the community, and pets are allowed. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Thomas Daynes serves as administrator, and Camino Real Care operates Bayshire Carlsbad. The community is in the Palamai neighborhood of Carlsbad, California.

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Overview of Wesley Palms Retirement Community

Front Porch Communities and Services operates Wesley Palms Retirement Community, a 511-bed senior living property located on Loring Street in San Diego, California. Justin Weber serves as the administrator for the complex, which has been in business for 31 years and currently maintains a 65 percent occupancy rate. The single-story layout ensures that residents can walk between their studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom units and the common dining spaces without climbing stairs.

The everyday schedule combines standard housing, prepared meals, and personal care assistance. State regulatory oversight includes a recent inspection in February 2026 to monitor ongoing operational standards. The area carries a walkability score of 19 out of 100, indicating a car-dependent location where staff, residents, and visitors will need a vehicle for standard shopping and medical errands.

Interested individuals looking into regional senior housing can call the main office to check on current room vacancies. Planning an on-site walkthrough is an effective way to inspect the single-level campus, meet the management team, and review the monthly care fees.

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Overview of Sunrise of Westlake Village

Located in Thousand Oaks, Sunrise of Westlake Village offers a warm and close-knit community for seniors needing Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays. The community prides itself on providing a supportive environment where residents can enjoy a variety of activities and amenities. From live entertainment and bocce ball to current event discussions and daily exercise classes, there’s always something to do. The beautiful walking path offers a perfect spot for nature lovers. Daily socials with delicious appetizers and refreshing beverages in the bistro add to the community’s vibrant atmosphere.

Sunrise of Westlake Village is dedicated to creating a secure and enjoyable environment where seniors can thrive, with the help of dedicated caregivers, culinary leaders, and housekeeping teams that ensure residents feel at home. The community offers customized plans to meet each resident’s unique needs, facilitating a range of on-site activities and local excursions. With home-cooked meals served restaurant-style in the dining room and a variety of floor plans available, Sunrise of Westlake Village provides a comfortable and engaging living experience for all its residents.

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Overview of Bellara Senior Living

Situated in Hayward, CA, Bellara Senior Living is an idyllic senior living community that offers flexible independent living, assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can freely maintain their independence with the comfort of knowing a team of caring individuals is always available. The community provides a wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose from, allowing residents to find the ideal residence that best fits their lifestyle and needs.

Everyday is rich in meaningful moments and vibrant atmosphere, thanks to the community’s wide array of engaging activities that foster meaningful connections and opportunities for living life the way residents want. The community takes care of the cleaning so residents can freely enjoy their retirement years. With round-the clock support, emergency call systems, and a plethora of convenient amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive and fully enjoy their retirement.

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Overview of Oak Tree Lodge of Mt. San Antonio Gardens

Oak Tree Lodge, located inside Mt San Antonio Gardens’ campus in Pomona, CA, is a senior living community that offers assisted living services to its residents. Their accommodations feature attractive studio apartments, each with a private bath. Additionally, the homes are enhanced by welcoming common areas and courtyards with blossoming flowers and shady trees. At Oak Tree Lounge, residents are provided round-the-clock staff availability for assistance as needed. This includes escorting or mobility assistance, as well as assistance with regular daily activities.

The campus features a number of amenities. The picturesque grounds and raised garden beds, provides areas for meditation or relaxation, and the three meals provided daily and are prepared to accommodate personal taste and dietary requirements. Life enrichment activities are also available for residents to participate in, and are designed around shared interests of the residents.

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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 1125 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.