Page 22 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. 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. 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.
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.
Arbor Palms
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 116
Rank #96 / 1,021
B+Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
12
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #813 / 926
-Anaheim Villa IncStudio / 1 Bed
TreVista Senior Living
MC
AL
Antioch
131
Facility 131
CA AVG 116
Rank #341 / 1,021
B+Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
25
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #206 / 926
-Treg Antioch I Op Co Director LLC And Agemark Mgt LLCPrivate Rooms
HarborView Senior Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 116
Rank #832 / 1,021
B+No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
20
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
-Hvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
MC
AL
HOS
San Diego (Sunset Cliffs)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B+No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #468 / 1,105
12
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Xentec Investments, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Laguna Estates Senior Living
MC
AL
Carlsbad
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 116
Rank #92 / 1,021
B+Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
26
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #859 / 926
-Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi, LLC And Vista Carlsbad SeniorStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fullerton Villa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Fullerton
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 116
Rank #122 / 1,021
A-No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
24
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #234 / 926
A+First Care Inc-
Highgate Senior Living at Temecula
MC
AL
Temecula (Temecula Gardens)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
B+Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
19
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #564 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
91.9%
Facility 91.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #152 / 926
A+Buron Construction Inc. Gp Of Highgate Temecula LP-
Merrill Gardens at Monterey
MC
AL
IL
Monterey
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B+Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #661 / 1,105
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #217 / 926
-Merrill Gardens At Monterey And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Commons on Thornton
MC
AL
RC
Stockton
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
A-Yes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 56
Rank #998 / 1,105
29
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #188 / 926
-Thornton Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at La Jolla
MC
AL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 116
Rank #651 / 1,021
A-Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 56
Rank #189 / 1,105
6
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
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #613 / 926
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,158 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Arbor Palms

Arbor Palms is a blissful senior living community residing in the quiet neighborhood of West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, providing assisted living and memory care. The community goes above and beyond to provide seniors with a comfortable and safe environment. A competent and highly trained team attends to seniors’ needs and aspirations, ensuring they enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

A full slate of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they go about their day. Eat well and feel your best with delicious and healthy meals satisfying nutritional requirements and tastes. Arbor Palms strives to create a safe place for seniors to do the things they love while having a reliable community by their side.

Contact Arbor Palms

Overview of TreVista Senior Living

Operated by Treg Antioch I Op Co Director LLC and Agemark Mgt LLC, TreVista Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community at 3950 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, California. Alberto Maldonado serves as the administrator. The three-story community has been operating for 8 years.

Residents can choose from shared rooms, studios, deluxe studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. Families have many options based on their space needs. The 131-bed community currently has an occupancy rate of about 88%, making it one of the more established and highly occupied communities in the area.

Residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia receive support through a dedicated memory care program. Trained caregivers provide care in a calm and structured environment. Daily life includes prepared meals and snacks, local transportation, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and routine maintenance. Basic television service, utilities, and guest Wi-Fi are included. Residents can participate in fitness, recreation, and life enrichment programs. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 60, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Still, a car is useful for many trips.

The California Department of Social Services conducts ongoing inspections of assisted living communities. Reviews of TreVista Senior Living have included findings that the community met core health and safety requirements. However, other inspections identified concerns involving resident supervision, staffing, and sanitary conditions.

Families considering the home should ask how it addressed those findings and what improvements have been made since previous inspections.

Contact TreVista Senior Living

Overview of HarborView Senior Assisted Living

Harborview Community is a premier facility for seniors seeking a vibrant haven. Here, residents are encouraged to form close bonds with one another. With beautiful gardens and cozy reading nooks, it’s a home away from home for the residents. The dedicated team of this community serves the residents with compassion, ensuring each member of the community feels supported.

With personalized care tailored to individual needs, residents thrive in an environment that encourages independence and freedom. Here, with the scenic views of the sea, Harborview Community welcomes seniors as their residents to their amazing community.

 

$5,000/Month

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Overview of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

Fostering a vibrant and accommodating environment, Sunset Cliffs Elder Care in Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA, is dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare with assisted living services. The community welcomes six residents in its cozy and intimate setting, ensuring they receive the utmost attention for their needs. With a team of kind and reliable professionals attending to daily living activities, housekeeping, and personal needs, seniors can rest assured of enjoying a maintenance-free retirement.

To ease seniors’ worries in their end-of-life journey, the community also provides hospice services. Moreover, memory care, incontinence care, and various therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided for residents to live their days without worries. Special diet options await seniors every meal time for the finest dining experience. Sunset Cliffs Elder Care strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with its excellent services.

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Overview of Laguna Estates Senior Living

Laguna Estates Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Carlsbad, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The two care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Memory care is a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a supervised setting.

The community has 214 beds, with studios, suites, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while a suite or larger residence gives someone more room or allows a companion to move in as well. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 73 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk, giving a resident who no longer drives the option to get out independently. Brandon Cho serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi and Vista Carlsbad Senior.

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Fullerton Villa

2441 W. Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
Overview of Fullerton Villa

Fullerton Villa provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Fullerton, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care centers on comfort for residents with advanced illness. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, so these care types may make Fullerton Villa a good fit for a resident whose needs or family circumstances may change over time.

A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still handle select nearby errands independently. Transportation is available for residents who need arranged travel beyond the community. Incontinence care, medication services, and caregiver service address personal care, medication routines, and daily assistance. Fullerton Villa is administered by Jae Wan Rim and operated by First Care.

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Overview of Highgate Senior Living at Temecula

Highgate Senior Living at Temecula is a splendid retirement residence in California, offering a spectrum of services, including assisted living and senior housing. With all the comforts of home, this community goes beyond by providing specialized memory care and even couples care. The apartments, nestled in a beautiful and spacious community, aim to instill purpose in the lives of the residents.

This premier community hosts a range of amenities, from happy hours and socials to pet-friendly apartments. Embracing a holistic approach, they feature a beauty parlor, aromatherapy, and a spa, fostering a cozy atmosphere with inviting fireplace settings and numerous library lounges. Highgate Senior Living at Temecula is dedicated to creating an environment where the best things in life, including entertainment and social engagement, naturally unfold.

Starting Price $5,060/Month

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Monterey

A distinct senior living community situated in the quiet lands of Iris Canyon Road, Monterey, CA, Merrill Gardens at Monterey provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring a selection of 110 cozy and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, the community aims to provide a welcoming abode for seniors to live in comfort and elegance. A competent and highly skilled team delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to enjoy their best years without worries.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting programs, seniors discover new interests and reignite old hobbies for leisure and wellness. Merrill Gardens at Monterey fosters a bright and welcoming environment, ensuring seniors maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Committed to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves well-balanced meals for dietary satisfaction. Surrounded by a serene courtyard, Merrill Gardens at Monterey is a good place to live a wondrous retirement.

Starting Price $5,500/Month

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The Commons on Thornton

10711 Thornton Rd, Stockton, CA 95209
Overview of The Commons on Thornton

Operated by Thornton Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC, The Commons on Thornton is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community on Thornton Road in Stockton, California. Marie Arbios serves as the administrator. The two-story community has 110 beds and has been serving residents for 8 years. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans are available, so residents have several housing options depending on their needs and budgets.

The community has an occupancy rate of about 89%, with 98 of its 110 beds occupied. The area has a Walk Score of 17 out of 100, which means it’s car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families who prefer a location close to walkable shops and restaurants may want to keep that tradeoff in mind when considering the community.

Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals and a daily schedule built around health, wellness, and social engagement. A fitness center with personal fitness trainers, along with fitness and recreation programs, helps residents stay active. Transportation services are available for appointments and outings. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services help simplify everyday life. Staff is available 24 hours a day. Residents can bring their pets during their stay.

State inspections have generally focused on complaint investigations involving incident reporting and resident safety. Most allegations were not substantiated. Inspection records found the community had followed required policies and procedures.

Contact The Commons on Thornton

Ivy Park at La Jolla

810 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Overview of Ivy Park at La Jolla

An outstanding senior living community located in the captivating neighborhood of San Diego, CA, Ivy Park at La Jolla offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. With a focus on delivering customized care to its residents, Ivy Park at Jolla offers a range of care services, including round-the-clock personal care assistance, concierge physician services, and medication management. The community also boasts its excellent EverYou program that aims to help and support residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Conveniently located near Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, VA San Diego Healthcare Center, chic boutiques, art galleries, and upscale restaurants, Ivy Park provides its residents with easy access to healthcare services and joyful outdoor getaways. Residents also enjoy several amenities and services, including all-day dining at Vine at Ivy restaurant, lounging at the community’s peaceful indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and participating in vibrant social & educational programs.

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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.