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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,113 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: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around California

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.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Vi at La Jolla Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1644
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #337 / 1497
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Reutlinger Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1644
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
OakView Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1055 / 1644
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1841 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #431 / 1497
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1644
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
85.2% A+Covenant Living West-
Ridgeview Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
85.3% -Crestview Hc LLC-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1644
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #108 / 1497
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
O‘Connor Woods
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1644
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #82 / 1497
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1644
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
0-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 104
Rank #27 / 1644
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1497
54.1% -California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
MC
NH
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1644
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1497
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Town & Country
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 104
Rank #45 / 1644
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1400
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1235 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #22 / 1497
32.9% A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
GlenBrook Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 104
Rank #808 / 1644
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #318 / 1497
64.2% -Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
Sunny View
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Cupertino (Monta Vista)
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1644
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 57
Rank #1551 / 2087
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #825 / 1400
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #293 / 1497
63.2% -Front Porch Communities And Services-
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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 Laguna Estates Senior Living

Laguna Estates is a trusted assisted living with memory care support in Carlsbad. The home provides a comfortable and upscale senior living experience for adults in the neighborhood. The assisted living lifestyle creates an approach that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. Hickory Hills is the home where residents learn to embrace their cognitive disability with the professional care staff’s full support and dedicated compassion.

As a Sincere Community, the home offers exclusive memory care services that ensure an unwavering commitment to security. Assisted living activities are thoughtfully designed to provide a vibrant social life within a secure and comfortable atmosphere. The residence boasts an active social calendar, a wide range of recreational activities, engaging and fulfilling personalized care plans, and a delicious and healthy dining experience.

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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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Ivy Park at Murrieta

27100 Clinton Keith Rd, Murrieta, CA 92562
Overview of Ivy Park at Murrieta

Ivy Park at Murrieta is a premier senior living community in the serene, suburban heart of Murrieta, California, offering various senior living options, including retirement living, assisted living, and memory care options. The community is thoughtfully designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment, featuring bright, spacious apartment homes and highly personalized lifestyle plans to ensure each resident receives the care they require.

Ivy Park at Murrieta is committed to providing residents with a lively and encouraging environment by combining compassionate care with interesting amenities like the Vine at Ivy restaurant,  indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a hydro spa, a full-service salon, and a state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center. A movie theater, restaurant, library, activity studio, and walking trails are among the extra features that guarantee residents plenty of opportunities for leisure and social interaction. The community also provides all-day dining, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping, medication management, and round-the-clock personal care support to ensure each resident lives a comfortable and well-supported life.

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Overview of The Grove Senior Living

Sitting in the peaceful neighborhood of Fresno County, Fresno, CA, The Grove Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers premiere assisted living and memory care services. The community encourages an independent but supervised lifestyle in a nurturing environment with an array of comfortable residences. Residents are always cared for with a kind and caring team that provides round-the-clock supervision and various assistance, including personal care, medication management, and assistance with other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing residents with an improved quality of life and plenty of opportunities for making new learning and connections, the community features a full-time engagement director that plans a wide array of social activities. The community also features a range of convenient amenities, including a grand lobby, library, bistro, salon, wellness center, and activity room. With its intimate setting and hardworking team, The Grove Senior Living guarantees each resident with a focused and personalized care and support.

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Overview of Inspirations Home Care VI

Offering assisted living and memory care, Inspirations Home Care VI is a small, single-story residential care home on Carter Lane in Corona, California. It is about 3 miles from Corona Regional Medical Center. The community has been serving residents for 28 years and has just 6 beds with private and semi-private room options. Its smaller size supports a staffing ratio of about one caregiver for every 2 to 3 residents, allowing for more individual attention than many larger communities.

The community is operated by Inspirations Home Care IV LLC and administered by Romulo Garcia. Residents are served home-cooked meals prepared around their dietary needs and personal preferences, giving mealtimes a home-like feel. Housekeeping, beauty services, and organized recreational activities are also offered. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 83%.

The area is considered somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car. This can be helpful for family members planning regular visits or arranging transportation for residents.

State inspections have reviewed medication records, medication storage, and infection control readiness, including the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). These are common areas reviewed during inspections of small residential care homes.

The community does not allow pets. Families with a resident who has a companion animal may want to consider that when comparing care options.

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Overview of Aegis Living Fremont

Aegis Living, located in Fremont, CA, is a retirement community offering assisted living and memory care services to its residents. Additionally they also offer light assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. This senior living community’s assisted living services provides its residents with quality care from 24/7 staff availability for supervision and care, as well as assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting.

As part of their assisted living services, they also provide their residents other conveniences to ensure that the residents live a comfortable retirement experience. This includes housekeeping and laundry as well as meal preparations by their on-site chef.

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Overview of All Seasons | Residential Assisted Living

Beautifully set in the harmonious neighborhood of Orangevale, CA, All Seasons Residential Assisted Living is an award-winning community that offers a wide range of care options. These include memory care, stroke care, Parkinson’s care, hospice care, and respite care. With a compassionate and highly qualified team available 24/7, residents receive the utmost care and attention for their special needs.

Celebrate milestones and create meaningful moments with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs for their enjoyment and wellness. Healthy meals are also important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and well-balanced dining options are served to meet their nutritional needs and preferences. Residents feel at ease with the community’s cozy amenities in a nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Meridian At Anaheim Hills

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

Meridian at Anaheim Hills of the Aura Collection of Communities is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care support home for seniors outside of Los Angeles. Considered the premier retirement home in the city, the residences provide the best convenience and comfort for seniors who seek to explore new adventures and experience a redefined luxury senior living. The dedicated and compassionate care staff is driven by its unwavering commitment to enhance the quality of life for residents to retire with a lifestyle that they deserve.

Meridian at Anaheim Hills provides a range of opportunities that ensure residents live life to the fullest everyday. Through forward-thinking amenities and services, such as a restaurant-style dining hall, spacious outdoor areas, beautiful landscaped outdoors, personalized meal plans, exciting social events, and specialized memory care programs– each individual is guaranteed to grow, connect, and learn at Anaheim’s trusted choice for retirement.

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Overview of Sage Glendale

Nestled in Glendale, California, Sage Glendale offers uxurious retirement living. This community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite stay services, all with a focus on resident comfort, safety, and well-being. Their expert staff brings a proven track record of professional medical care, ensuring peace of mind for residents and families. Step into a beautifully designed community where comfort and style intertwine. Elegant living spaces provide a luxurious feel, while serene outdoor areas offer opportunities for relaxation and social connection. Engage in a variety of activities in the fully-equipped fitness center, or catch a movie night in the in-house theater. For a touch of pampering, on-site salon services are available. Sage Glendale with a variety of needs and preferences.

Residents enjoy spacious apartments with various floor plans, delicious and nutritious meals served restaurant-style, and landscaped grounds perfect for strolling or socializing. Additional amenities include a demonstration kitchen, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a movie theater, card and game rooms, and scheduled transportation. Sage Glendale offers care options, including assisted living and memory care. Their signature In the Moment Memory Support program provides a unique and compassionate approach to memory care, ensuring residents receive the support they need while maintaining their dignity and individuality.

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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 1113 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.