Page 29 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. 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.
Sunrise of Rocklin
MC
AL
RC
Rocklin
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 116
Rank #627 / 1,021
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #819 / 1,105
C+31
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #750 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #519 / 926
A+Sunrise Rocklin Sr. Lvg And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
La Costa Glen
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #931 / 1,105
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
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Chino Hills Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chino Hills
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 116
Rank #576 / 1,021
Yes
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #895 / 1,105
C35
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 12
Rank #287 / 974
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #120 / 926
A+Pacifica Chino Hills LP And Chino Hills Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Corona
MC
Corona (Corona Spectrum)
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
C23
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #426 / 926
A+Emeritus CorporationStudio
Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks
MC
AL
Thousand Oaks
158
Facility 158
CA AVG 116
Rank #221 / 1,021
Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 56
Rank #964 / 1,105
C31
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #514 / 926
A+Bmsh I Belmont To Gp LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Atria Evergreen Valley
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Jose (Evergreen)
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 116
Rank #334 / 1,021
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,105
B+32
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
59.7%
Facility 59.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #761 / 926
A+Gp Of Aoc San Felipe Opco And Atria Aoc Ca Opco Gp PtrStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Simi Valley
MC
AL
Simi Valley (Tradewinds Club)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 116
Rank #162 / 1,021
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
A-33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
74.3%
Facility 74.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #476 / 926
B-Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sierra Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Redding (Columbia)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 116
Rank #452 / 1,021
Yes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,064 / 1,105
B+28
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 12
Rank #287 / 974
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #485 / 926
A+Quail Crest Redding 2, LLC And Lenity Management LLCStudio / Companion
Alta Vista Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Vista
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 116
Rank #549 / 1,021
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
C24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #248 / 926
A+Pacifica Regency Palms LLC And Alta Vista Mgr LLCAlcove / Studio / 1 Bed
Conejo Valley Home Care
MC
AL
RESC
Thousand Oaks
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #880 / 1,105
C5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
A+Tka Facilities Management, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms

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Overview of The Courte at Citrus Heights

Conveniently situated in the tranquil neighborhood of Sunrise Boulevard, Citrus Heights, CA, The Courte at Citrus Heights is a one-of-a-kind community that specializes in memory care. The community is dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences with top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Here, residents live their golden years without worries with the community’s cozy and purposely built accommodations.

Elevate your retirement with a robust calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals satisfying their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides healthcare services from visiting healthcare providers, medication management, and transportation services to ensure residents’ convenience and safety. Make the most out of your retirement with the community’s dedicated care and inviting setting.

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Overview of La Costa Glen

Experience senior living to its fullest with La Costa Glen Retirement Community. Situated in coastal Carlsbad, CA, this community offers a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) experience. With a variety of living options, from single-story homes to spacious apartments, each resident is designed to fit diverse preferences while offering comfort, style, and ease of living. Residents can enjoy peace of mind with priority access to a health center located nearby, making it a thoughtful choice for retirement.

At La Costa Glen, an active and fulfilling lifestyle is at the heart of every day. The community provides an impressive array of resort-style amenities, including lush gardens, elegant dining spaces, and a wellness center. Residents can immerse themselves in endless activities such as cultural outings and social events, all thoughtfully arranged to enhance connection and enrich daily living. Embrace a retirement where everything is in place for relaxation, adventure, and lasting memories.

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Overview of Ivy Park at Simi Valley

Ivy Park at Simi Valley is an assisted living and memory care community in Simi Valley, CA, that offers personal care and specialized care. Here, older adults can live the retirement of their dreams, especially with its resort-style setting. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with restaurant-style dining, medication management, and in-house rehabilitation. Personalized care plans are also provided around the clock to improve residents’ quality of life. 

Light physical activities, social events, and recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and stay active. A full-service salon, a hydro spa, beautifully landscaped gardens, and walking paths are also available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Set in the thriving residential area of Simi Valley, near public transportation, the community ensures residents have easy access to their needs. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community has high standards of care and well-maintained amenities. 

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Alta Vista Senior Living

2041 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
Overview of Alta Vista Senior Living

A proud Aura Living community member, Alta Vista offers a luxurious environment that creates a lifestyle filled with endless possibilities for seniors to discover. The independent living community provides a list of amenities and services that make a comfortable and secure environment for residents. The residential lifestyle is focused on relaxation, enjoyment, and peaceful living. Alta Vista is a vibrant community that encourages residents to thrive independently, flourish actively, and live purposefully.

The Alta Vista difference boasts its commitment to delivering quality care and service for each individual to be enriched and engaged during their stay. Accommodations comprise delightful amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, engaging programs, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, gourmet meals at the restaurant-style dining hall, beautifully furnished apartments, and an in-home emergency call pendant.

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Conejo Valley Home Care

2476 Drayton Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Overview of Conejo Valley Home Care

Spend your golden years at Conejo Valley Home Care, a dedicated family-owned community in Thousand Oaks, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents ease their worries and receive the highest quality of care from a kind and well-trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Promoting a nurturing and stress-free setting, the community strives to keep residents, especially those with cognitive conditions, comfortable and safe.

To improve residents’ cognition, stimulating activities and enriching programs are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served daily to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with housekeeping and laundry services. The community is ideal for those looking to make the most of their of retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Chino Hills Senior Living

6500 Butterfield Ranch Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Overview of Chino Hills Senior Living

Pacifica Senior Living Chino Hills graces Chino Hills, California, with its picturesque and lively retirement living community. This community is dedicated to delivering personalized assisted living and memory care options, along with respite care, designed to meet the unique needs of residents. With a compassionate staff available around the clock, they provide residents and their families with the assurance and peace of mind they deserve.

Pacifica Senior Living Chino Hills strives to strike an ideal balance between support and independence, ensuring that residents live fully in a tranquil and vibrant environment. Discover the beauty and vibrancy of their community, where senior residents thrive and enjoy a fulfilling retirement living experience that celebrates individuality and well-being.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Thousand Oaks

Belmont Village Senior Living in Thousand Oaks is an upscale residential assisted living and forward-thinking memory care community. The luxurious home boasts an innovative approach to senior care that strives to balance professionalism and make one feel at home. The first-class community is exceptionally thriving when it comes to its patients, creating an unparalleled level of care not found in many luxury retirement homes in Thousand Oaks.

As a Belmont Village community, management excels in meeting the holistic needs of its residents with world-class hospitality and resort-style accommodations. Seniors maintain an active and comfortable lifestyle through wellness activities at the fitness center and indoor pool, stay creative at the arts and crafts studio, get together with friends and families at outdoor common areas, relax in fully furnished assisted living and memory care apartments, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through specialized, enriching programs.

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Overview of Sierra Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care

Set in the peaceful, country-like setting of Redding, CA, Sierra Oaks Assisted Living & Memory Care is a tranquil senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. Providing a seamless transition to various levels of care the community features an array of studio and companion apartments designed to help residents comfortably age in place even as their needs change. Residents benefit from an array of care services, including help with daily living, personal care services, and medication management.

At Sierra Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care they strive to make residents as comfortable as possible and offer a relaxing, stress-free environment. They offer conveniences, such as weekly housekeeping, weekly laundry and linen service, transportation to medical appointments, and podiatrist visits. A vibrant lifestyle is maintained with regularly scheduled activities, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, pet therapy, local outings, and live musical entertainment. With their outstanding care and services and engaging programs, the community makes life much easier in the golden years.

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Overview of Brookdale Corona

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Kellogg Avenue, Corona, CA, Brookdale Corona is a one-of-a-kind senior living community that focuses on memory care. The community ensures a relaxing and secure residence with cozy and graceful studio floor plans. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a kind, compassionate, and well-trained team, Brookdale Corona commits to alleviating the seniors’ burdens so they can live gracefully. Brookdale Corona promotes a vibrant environment, providing its residents with signature programs such as Clare Bridge Training and the Solace program.

Clare Bridge Training provides an evidence-based approach for the seniors to remain active and connected with diverse learning activities while the Solace program provides hands-on care and support for residents in advanced stages of dementia. The community serves delicious and healthy meals on a routine to foster familiarity and avoid stress for its residents. Brookdale Corona is a pet-friendly community that provides wonderful amenities including a courtyard and garden, a game room, a beauty and barbershop, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, a community kitchen, peaceful walking paths, and ethereal landscaped grounds for its residents’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of Atria Evergreen Valley

Offering a tranquil space for senior living, Atria Evergreen Valley is a one-of-a-kind community located about a 12-minute drive from downtown San Jose, CA. The community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options in a serene environment with stunning nature views. Atria Evergreen Valley features thoughtfully designed spaces ranging from studio, one- and two-bedroom options for independent and assisted living or studio and shared suite options for memory care − all equipped with emergency alert systems and housekeeping service.

Atria Evergreen Valley aims to create an engaging, active lifestyle for its residents through all-inclusive senior living amenities. Residents can enjoy nutritious chef-prepared meals, socialize on the patio or courtyard, and find new favorites in the library. Amenities include a private dining room, off-site pool privileges, a salon, a game room, and a pet-friendly environment, all supported by 24-hour staff, concierge services, and daily educational, social, cultural, and fitness opportunities.

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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.