Page 24 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,119 memory care providers in CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. CH (Care Homes): Small licensed residential settings with personal care and supervision in a home-like environment. 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.
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.
ActivCare 4S Ranch
MC
AL
San Diego
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #272 / 1,105
A-11
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #393 / 926
-Income Property Grp And Activcare Living Rac Dove Cnyn-
Concord Royale
MC
AL
RC
Concord
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
B+8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #787 / 926
-Berg Senior Services, LLC-
Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate
MC
AL
IL
Healdsburg
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 116
Rank #24 / 1,021
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
B+15
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #424 / 926
-A Zen Inspired Community Kendal At Sonoma-
Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement
MC
AL
IL
Fallbrook
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 116
Rank #272 / 1,021
No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,105
A+7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
--Americare Health & Retirement Inc.,-
Fremont Hills
MC
AL
Fremont (Niles)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 116
Rank #296 / 1,021
Yes
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #931 / 1,105
B-29
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #575 / 926
A+Fremont Hills Sr. Housing And Integral Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed
Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Clovis
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #819 / 1,105
B-32
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #733 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #338 / 926
A+Idls Sierra Avenue LLCStudio
Cottages at Palm Springs
MC
AL
IL
RC
Palm Springs
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 116
Rank #564 / 1,021
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,105
C+20
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #365 / 926
A+Pacifica Sl Palm Springs LLC And Palm Springs Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Sage Glendale
MC
AL
RC
Glendale (Pacific - Edison)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 116
Rank #452 / 1,021
Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
B-15
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #675 / 926
CSage Glendale II LLC And Agemark Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed
All Seasons | Residential Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
Orangevale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
B-13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+All Seasons, LLCPrivate Rooms
Abounding Love III
MC
CH
Sacramento
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
Yes
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,039 / 1,105
B-5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+Golden Residence Senior Care LLCStudio / Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Overview of Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate

Enso Village, a Kendal Affiliate offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Healdsburg, CA. Independent living provides private apartment living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living offers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks without requiring a resident to leave their apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Together, the three care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

One-bedroom apartments provide a single private living space, while two-bedroom apartments can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. A Walk Score of 89 means the area is very walkable, and most errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to get out independently.

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Overview of Concord Royale

Concord Royale provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Concord, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents live in a private suite. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 160 beds. Its multiple care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between assisted living and memory care can happen without leaving the community. Maria Connie Kuhlmann serves as administrator, and Berg Senior Services operates Concord Royale.

A Walk Score of 81 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently. Transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, and planned outings, giving residents a community option for those trips.

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ActivCare 4S Ranch

10603 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of ActivCare 4s Ranch

ActivCare 4s Ranch shines as a sanctuary of exceptional memory care in San Diego. This distinguished residential facility offers an array of specialized services, catering to varying levels of memory impairment while prioritizing top-notch medical care. The dedicated team members, armed with extensive training in memory care, utilize personalized approaches to engage residents in meaningful moments. 
Specially trained caregivers stand as guardians of comfort, providing unwavering support and companionship to those entrusted in their care. The tranquil courtyard, meticulously manicured and secure, offers a haven where nature’s embrace merges with the soothing melody of resident footsteps. Akin to a breath of fresh air, the atmosphere at ActivCare 4s Ranch exudes warmth and serenity. Bathed in natural light, the spaces are designed to inspire connection and renewal. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated, from the open layouts that invite the conversation to the uplifting ambiance that permeates each corner. 

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Overview of Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement

Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Fallbrook, CA. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents keep their own apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 145 beds and opened in 1990.

Chef-prepared meals made with fresh, wholesome ingredients are served in the dining rooms, and salon and spa services give residents access to on-site grooming and personal care. Local shuttle service covers trips in the surrounding area, while rehabilitation services provide therapy through the community. Silvergate Fallbrook Retirement is wheelchair accessible.

The area has a Walk Score of 79, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Patricia A Martinez serves as the administrator, and Americare Health & Retirement operates the community.

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Cottages at Palm Springs

1780 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Overview of Cottages at Palm Springs

Cottages at Palm Springs is a premier care facility where its residents can have it all. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Cottages at Palm Springs provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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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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Overview of Abounding Love III

Ideally situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Sacramento, CA, Abounding Love III is a dedicated community that specializes in memory care. For those with memory-related needs, a kind and specially trained team provides exceptional care around the clock to enhance their cognition. The community also handles the housekeeping and other daily living activities, providing more time to do the things they love.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are also conducted for residents to create unforgettable moments with friends and gain meaningful experiences. Dining options are also carefully curated to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, transportation services, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community’s stress-free setting and welcoming spaces make it an enticing option for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Fremont Hills

Fremont Hills, located in Fremont, CA, is a retirement community offering assisted living, memory care services, and short term care. They offer studio and one bedroom apartments featuring spacious living areas and kitchen, and private bathrooms. As part of their assisted living services, their residents are provided 24/7 associate support, expert care, and assistance with daily living activities as needed.

Additionally, residents are provided delicious meals and snacks which are prepared carefully according to their nutritional needs and dietary restrictions. Their rich array of amenities also provide entertainment and opportunities for socialization, such as their on-site salon and barbershop, craft room and piano lounge.

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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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Overview of Magnolia Crossing Assisted Living

Magnolia Crossing is a not-for-profit community that stands out among assisted living and memory care communities because of their distinctive approach. Aside from their exceptional housing, they provide compassionate and award-winning care. Residents here experience each day with confidence, knowing they receive unparalleled assistance at an affordable cost. With 24-hour care in a home-like environment, this fully licensed community in Clovis, California, ensures the comfort of its residents.

Each unit is equipped with essential amenities like bathrooms, heating, and air-conditioning units, while thoughtful touches such as large windows and closets enhance the living experience. Magnolia Crossing also takes personalized care to a whole new level, offering assistance with personal care such as grooming, eating, bathing, and medication management. Moreover, their unique dementia care features include stimulating programs that provide meaningful experiences, empowering residents and fostering a familiar, home-like atmosphere. Families can also opt for short-term stays, supported by highly trained professional caregivers.

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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 1119 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.