Page 29 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,122 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: 58/ 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Laguna Estates Senior Living
MC
AL
Carlsbad
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 103
Rank #129 / 1,645
Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 58
Rank #641 / 2,057
26
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,356 / 1,452
Ec Opco Ca Partner Vi, LLC And Vista Carlsbad SeniorStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carmel Village at Clovis
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RESC
Clovis
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 103
Rank #513 / 1,645
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 58
Rank #450 / 2,057
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #461 / 1,452
Genclovis LLC And Generations-Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Claremont Place
MC
AL
Claremont
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 103
Rank #827 / 1,645
No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 58
Rank #739 / 2,057
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #440 / 1,452
Ms. La Claremont Operating LLC And Meridian Senior LivinStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palo Alto Commons
MC
AL
IL
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #85 / 1,645
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 58
Rank #356 / 2,057
29
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #768 / 1,452
Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed
The Gardens of Riverside
MC
Riverside (La Sierra Acres)
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 103
Rank #786 / 1,645
No
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,873 / 2,057
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #406 / 1,452
Tharon Riverside LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Studios
The Avant
MC
AL
IL
Palo Alto (Ventura)
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #85 / 1,645
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 58
Rank #356 / 2,057
29
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #768 / 1,452
Wellquest Palo Alto Tenantco, LLC And Wellquest Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palm Vista Senior Living
MC
AL
Palmdale
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 103
Rank #614 / 1,645
Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,445 / 2,057
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
80.9%
Facility 80.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #657 / 1,452
Rvb- Operations LP And Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Sunrise of Hermosa Beach
MC
AL
Hermosa Beach
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #410 / 1,645
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 58
Rank #416 / 2,057
15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,264 / 1,452
Welltower Opco Group And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Oceanside
MC
AL
RC
Oceanside (Guajome)
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #451 / 1,645
Yes
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,873 / 2,057
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #952 / 1,452
Sunrise Of Oceanside Ca Opco & Sunrise Senior LiviStudio / Denver / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Sacramento
MC
AL
Sacramento (Sierra Oaks)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #996 / 1,645
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #482 / 1,452
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Managment Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed

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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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Overview of Carmel Village at Clovis

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.

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Overview of Claremont Place

Enticing seniors and guests with its beautiful setting, Claremont Place in West San Jose Avenue, Claremont, CA, is a distinguished senior living community that provides assisted living. The community features beautifully crafted and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments, ensuring unmatched comfort and safety. A kind and well-trained team strives to lend extra hands for seniors to live a worry-free retirement.

Claremont Place was regarded as US News’ Best Assisted Living from 2022 to 2023 for its top-tier care and assistance. Participate in fun activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. With its dedication to providing the finest retirement for residents, the community serves healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional requirements and preferences. Enveloped by a warm and welcoming environment, Claremont Place is a haven for seniors looking for a community to live a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Palo Alto Commons

Situated in the neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, Palo Alto Commons is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A 24-hour care team and licensed nurses are always on standby to attend to residents’ individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personal care assistance. Residents are provided with a spacious studio, one, and two bedroom apartment for a comfortable living space that fosters a relaxing and restful environment.

The community helps residents live their retirement life to the fullest through its broad array of activities and an abundance of delightful amenities. Residents here benefit from life enrichment programs and various convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled transportation. Amenities, include a fitness center, card room, library, salon, and a fireside lounge that provides relaxing space for gathering with friends or spending some precious time alone.

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Overview of The Gardens of Riverside

The Gardens of Riverside is a blissful retreat located in the peaceful neighborhood of Arlington Avenue, Riverside, CA, specializing in memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ cognition, the community provides top-tier care and assistance 24/7. A respectful and specially trained team helps residents with their daily living activities to ease their worries and give more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

Empowering residents to live their retirement to the fullest, a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs is conducted for their leisure and wellness. Find comfort with food with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those seeking comfort and convenience in their golden years with its genuine care and specially designed amenities.

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The Avant

4075 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overview of The Avant

Set in the serene neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, The Avant is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living for active and dynamic residents who wish to continue their independent lifestyle. This pet-friendly community offers 44 luxury apartments with a luxurious resort-style atmosphere, inviting common spaces, and top-notch services. Residents enjoy an unmatched living experience with no maintenance or chores to worry about.

In addition to a variety of convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation, the community provides residents with a 24/7 emergency call system for a safe and carefree living environment. A talented culinary team is available to provide residents with delicious and nutritious meals. Residents also enjoy access to a plethora of amenities, including a full calendar of vibrant activities, a heated pool, therapeutic spa, a solarium, media room, cozy lounge, a fitness center, Bocce Ball court, and Table Tennis for an active yet relaxing lifestyle.

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Overview of Palm Vista Senior Living

Considered to be Palmdale’s golden standard of a retirement community, Palm Vista offers luxurious assisted, independent, and memory care living for seniors in California. The resort-style experience is built on a personalized care plan created to fit an individual’s unique needs. Management and staff foster a lifestyle based on their choices so that residents can grow and maintain their individuality. The community ensures a sense of freedom for its residents, promoting an enjoyable and professional experience. Residents can expect a graceful approach to a compassionate senior living experience.

Palm Vista ensures full attention and supervision when meeting the needs of each senior. Its world-class hospitality extends to the opportunities waiting to be discovered for residents to immerse themselves in; these include calendar-filled educational activities, restaurant-style dining experiences, and enriching programs.

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Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

1837 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Overview of Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

Situated in the lively city of Hermosa Beach, CA, Sunrise of Hermosa Beach is a warm and inviting retirement community offering both assisted living and memory care services. Dedicated to enhancing senior care, this community provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its residents. With a variety of floor plans, the beautifully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are tailored to meet diverse needs, ensuring comfort and convenience.

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach offers top-tier amenities, including nutritious and delicious meals customized to meet individual dietary needs, along with mobility assistance for safe and smooth transfers. Residents can also take part in a thoughtfully curated activity schedule that encourages social interaction and personal enrichment. With a focus on high-quality senior care and an improved quality of life, this community offers an exceptional home for residents.

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Overview of Sunrise of Oceanside

Offering assisted living and memory care, Sunrise of Oceanside is one of the best senior living facilities in the city. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the luxury community offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Sunrise of Oceanside’s services and amenities include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years– weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, and specialized programs.

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Ivy Park at Sacramento

345 Munroe Street, Sacramento, CA 95825
Overview of Ivy Park at Sacramento

Situated in the bustling city of Sacramento, CA, just a short distance from major highways and the American River banks, Ivy Park at Sacramento blends modern culture and heritage with a lively urban ambiance. With a variety of services for every stage of retirement, including full assisted living and specialist memory care, Ivy Park provides rewarding and flexible senior living. By offering individualized care and assistance, the hardworking staff at Ivy Park is dedicated to assisting residents in leading the best possible lives.

At Ivy Park, they work with every resident in devising a care plan that fosters independence, strong community ties, and a convenient lifestyle. A full-service salon, a hydro spa, a café, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, an activity studio, a library, and all-day dining at Vine at Ivy Restaurant are just a few of the community’s many features. Residents also benefit from regular transportation, weekly laundry and housekeeping, social and educational programs, medication management, 24-hour personal care assistance, concierge physician services, and pet care, ensuring each resident lives a convenient life.

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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 1122 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.