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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, Incorporated | Studio |
| 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 Mgmt | Suite / 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. Partner | 1 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 Inc | Studio / 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 LLC | Private / 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 Housing | Studio / 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 Services | 1 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 Inc | Studio / 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 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 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 | - |
Terrace View Assisted Living, is a family owned residential care home located in Antioch, CA, providing assisted living and memory care services to elderly residents. This close-knit senior living community provides personalized care plans aimed to meet the specific needs of their residents. Part of the services they offer include 24 hour staffing and personal assistance, scheduled transportation for medical appointments, assistance with daily living activities, and their memory care program that specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
This senior living community also takes care of the usual daily living chores, from meal preparation and housekeeping, to laundry services and sanitation. Furthermore, residents are also encouraged to participate in regularly scheduled activities promoting physical fitness and mental well being.
Bellerose Senior Living is an astounding continuing care retirement community surrounded by delightful local amenities in San Jose, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite care. Residents receive the utmost care and attention for their unique needs with a kind and highly qualified team available 24/7. The community ensures residents’ comfort and safety with all-inclusive rates.
Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ happiness and wellness. Residents delight with delicious and well-balanced meals served daily to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With purposely designed and sophisticated private and semi-private rooms and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.
Experience comfort and security like no other in the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Brookdale Paulin Creek at Range Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Offering a diverse selection of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, the community provides high-quality care and assistance 24/7. With cozy and meticulously-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents enjoy a vibrant and friendly residence. Brookdale Paulin Creek focuses on the uniqueness and freedom of seniors, providing them with care and assistance that best suits their specific needs.
The community conducts fun activities and engaging programs to ensure residents experience a fulfilled life with joy and inspiration. Catering to the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. Moreover, the community prepares scheduled meals for memory care residents to foster familiarity. The pet-friendly community provides wonderful amenities including an outdoor pool, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, a whirlpool, a therapy pool, a salon, a fitness center, a courtyard, a library, a garden, a game room, a therapy room, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, a piano, and tranquil landscaped grounds.
Grant Serenity Home, located in Pasadena, CA, is a senior living home specializing in providing assisted living with memory care services for their residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This senior living home offers individualized care plans aimed to meet the residents’ individual needs. Their memory care services revolve around active engagement, social activities, and residents’ safety.
Grant Serenity Home in Pasadena ensures that residents are taken care of 24/7, providing supervision as well as assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and coordination for transportation for medical appointments, as well as coordination with other healthcare providers. They also provide their residents with nutritious meals prepared with consideration to their dietary needs. Furthermore, housekeeping and laundry services ensure that the environment is well kept as well as safe for the residents.
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.
Ranked as an exceptional memory care home, Vineyard Place offers services that are best in its class, brought by the premier level of care entrusted to residents. The resort-style living offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. At Vineyard Place, the senior living experience is brought by a person-centered approach to care.
As an Anthem Community, seniors can discover endless opportunities in the community that protect, engage, and love. It exclusively boasts its Pathways of Purpose program, which focuses on individual holistic wellness and ensures a fulfilling lifestyle. These include accommodations, such as recreational activities, specialized training, healthy meal plans, calendar-filled activities, and life-enriching programs.
Discover the charm and warmth of Sunrise at Canyon Crest in Riverside, CA, a vibrant community where exceptional care meets enriching living. Offering assisted living and memory care services, this community is committed to providing personalized support that caters to each resident’s unique needs. Residents can select from comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with a variety of floor plans that offer both comfort and individuality. Ideally located near medical facilities and shopping centers, this community combines tranquility with easy access to local conveniences.
With a diverse range of amenities, including cooking classes and Montessori programs, residents have plenty of opportunities for enjoyment and connection. Whether enjoying a performance or participating in a social event, residents can engage in a variety of activities that enhance their experience. Life at Sunrise at Canyon Crest is filled with joy, comfort, and a strong commitment to quality living.
Carmel Village, is a vibrant senior living community nestled in Clovis, CA, offering a harmonious blend of assisted living, independent living, memory care services, and post-acute care. At Carmel Village, residents experience a lifestyle tailored to their needs, where compassionate and personalized 24-hour care is at the core of their well-being. The community’s dedicated staff ensures a helping hand is always within reach, providing support with daily tasks, from morning routines to medication reminders, granting residents and their families peace of mind. The apartments feature convenient kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.
Carmel Village redefines senior living by offering a headache-free lifestyle, relieving residents from the burdens of housework, yard work, and cooking, unless they choose to indulge their culinary passions. Scheduled transportation, along with on-site amenities like a salon, fitness center, theater, and garden, provides opportunities for social engagement and relaxation. Culinary delights await in the dining room, where residents can enjoy three delicious meals a day, supplemented with snacks, and special dietary menus cater to individual preferences. The community’s Vitality Programming adds a meaningful touch to residents’ lives, offering a variety of activities and events that nurture their physical, social, and intellectual well-being.
Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel
Two hundred beds, twenty-one years of history, and a location in Arcadia, California that scores a 79 on Walk Score: Arcadia Gardens Retirement Hotel covers a lot of ground for a single community. Assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care are all offered here, at 720 W Camino Real Ave, and USC Arcadia Hospital sits just over a mile away.
Clinical support runs through licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, with respite care available for families who need coverage on a short-term basis rather than a permanent move. Daily life includes a dining program, volunteer opportunities, a fitness center, and resident gardens, giving residents both structured and unstructured ways to spend time.
Occupancy sits at 95 percent, with 189 of 200 beds filled. That’s well above what’s typical for a California community of this type, and it’s worth noting as a real signal of sustained demand.
Pamela Parsons administers the community, and Arcadia Gardens Management Corp operates the property. State inspections in California have tended to center on infection prevention, staffing credentials, care documentation, and fall prevention.
Arcadia Gardens brings together a wide range of care types, strong occupancy, and a location close to hospital care, the kind of combination that speaks to a community built for residents whose needs may shift over time, all without requiring a move to a different address.
Just a short distance from Corona Regional Medical Center, Estancia Del Sol is an assisted living and memory care community in Corona, California. The community is managed by MBK Senior Living and operated by Estancia Msl LLC and Msl Community Management LLC. Lisa Hunt serves as the administrator. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences across 135 beds. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 87%, reflecting steady demand.
The community has been serving residents for 7 years. Housekeeping, laundry, and scheduled transportation are available daily, helping residents and families spend less time on these tasks. Residents in memory care take part in specialized programs designed for their needs. Gardening, fitness classes, and movie screenings in the on-site theater give residents several ways to stay active and engaged.
The area has a Walk Score of 59, which is considered moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a companion animal after moving in. This can make the move into community living easier for both residents and their pets.
State inspections show that Estancia Del Sol generally meets state requirements for licensing, staffing, and safety. A few isolated issues have been identified over the years, including one involving resident supervision and another involving food storage. Inspection records do not show these as recurring concerns. Families considering Estancia Del Sol may ask how these areas are managed daily.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















