Page 30 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,187 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
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.
Valley Vista Senior Living
MC
AL
Los Angeles
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 116
Rank #195 / 1,021
B+No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #169 / 1,105
26
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #564 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
63.4%
Facility 63.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #706 / 926
7040 Van Nuys Partnership LLC:dbc Vv Opco Bsd LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brunswick Village Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Grass Valley (Olympia Glade)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
B+Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #572 / 1,105
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
59.0%
Facility 59.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #772 / 926
Grass Valley Sh, Integral Senior Living Mngt LLCStudio / Suite
Eskaton Village Roseville
MC
AL
IL
Roseville (Blue Oaks)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 116
Rank #375 / 1,021
A-Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
26
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #682 / 926
Eskaton Village-RosevilleStudio / 1 Bed
WellQuest of Menifee Lakes
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Menifee (Menifee Lakes)
151
Facility 151
CA AVG 116
Rank #237 / 1,021
B+Yes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,105
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #258 / 926
Wellquest Menifee Tenantco LLC, And Wellquest LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Oceanside
MC
AL
RC
Oceanside (Guajome)
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 116
Rank #322 / 1,021
B+Yes
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 56
Rank #989 / 1,105
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
69.1%
Facility 69.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #578 / 926
Sunrise Of Oceanside Ca Opco & Sunrise Senior LiviStudio / Denver / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Carmel Valley
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 116
Rank #316 / 1,021
B+Yes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 56
Rank #998 / 1,105
12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #89 / 926
Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp LLC CaStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise at Canyon Crest
MC
AL
Riverside (Canyon Crest)
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 116
Rank #605 / 1,021
A-Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
26.1%
Facility 26.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #925 / 926
Szr Riverside Assisted Lvg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Oakland Hills
MC
AL
Oakland (Crestmont)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
A-Yes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,007 / 1,105
12
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #150 / 926
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Atria Rocklin
MC
AL
IL
RC
Rocklin
105
Facility 105
CA AVG 116
Rank #490 / 1,021
A-Yes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #732 / 1,105
16
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #587 / 926
Arhc Carocca01 Trs LLC And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Mission Viejo
MC
AL
Mission Viejo
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A-Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
21
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #426 / 926
Mission Viejo Subtenant And Oakmont Mgmt. Group, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Valley Vista Senior Living

Valley Vista Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Los Angeles, CA, that offers assistance with daily living activities and specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The community also features a dedicated memory care floor in a warm and home-like environment, ensuring older adults live a worry-free retirement. Restaurant-style dining,  wellness programs, and household services are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences. 

Live music, games, and various entertainment options help residents enhance their memory and stay active. A game lounge, a salon, a coffee and snack bar, and an outdoor patio are among the many amenities provided, so residents can freely interact with their surroundings and rest. Residents also have convenient access to their medical needs and leisure, with the Valley Medical Center, restaurants, shops, and public transportation nearby. This assisted living and memory care community has excellent services and thoughtfully curated amenities, making it one of the best options for senior living in California. 

 

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Overview of Brunswick Village Assisted Living

Brunswick Village Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Grass Valley, CA. Located in the Olympia Glade neighborhood, the community has 100 beds. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment; Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

Having these care types in one community may make Brunswick Village Assisted Living a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. Housing includes studios and suites, with a studio providing one private space and a suite offering a larger layout. The starting price is $3,350 per month, while memory care apartments cost $5,050 per month, so a family budgeting for memory care should use the higher stated rate. Pets are allowed, and a resident can bring a pet when moving in; with a Walk Score of 58, the area is somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently. Kristie Laine is the administrator, and the operating organization is Grass Valley Sh, Integral Senior Living Mngt.

$5,050/Month

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Overview of Eskaton Village Roseville

Eskaton Village Roseville offers a vibrant senior living experience in West Roseville, CA conveniently located near shops, restaurants, parks, and medical services. This community features a main Lodge providing independent living, assisted living, short-term stays, and memory care services, surrounded by a picturesque neighborhood of private residences. Residents can choose from spacious accommodations with various floor plans to suit their tastes. Eskaton Village Roseville is dedicated to personalized care, especially for those experiencing dementia or Alzheimer’s, with specialized programs and enhanced wellness support.

Enjoy its exceptional amenities including 24-hour staffing, licensed nurse oversight, iWave air purification, smart home technology, and weekly housekeeping. The community also offers a Campus Village Center with a café bistro, fitness center, heated pool, library, and more. With Eskaton Connect, residents and families stay connected through an easy-to-use app, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle at Eskaton Village Roseville.

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Overview of WellQuest of Menifee Lakes

WellQuest of Menifee Lakes provides luxurious senior living for its assisted living with memory care and independent living housing options. The elegant retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. In a community focused on a continuum of care, the senior living experience of its residents is enhanced through its innovative and technologically advanced person-centered approach.

WellQuest aims to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness by designing a lifestyle that caters to their needs.  Luxury accommodations include personalized care plans, scheduled housekeeping, specialized memory care activities, and ADLs.

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Overview of Sunrise of Oceanside

Sunrise of Oceanside provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Oceanside, CA, in the Guajome neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident retains a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary coverage. Offering several care types can suit a household whose needs may change over time or whose primary caregiver occasionally needs support.

The starting price is $4,074+ per month, an entry price that is not assigned to a specific care level. Sunrise of Oceanside has 136 beds and offers studio, Denver, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together.

Residents can use the salon, outdoor spaces, scheduled transportation, and rehabilitation services. Personalized activity options provide structured ways to spend time, while pets are allowed so a resident may bring a pet to the community. Short term stays are also available for someone who needs temporary care.

Kimberly Malaspina serves as the administrator, and Sunrise of Oceanside Ca Opco & Sunrise Senior Livi operates the community. Assisted living, memory care, and respite care may make this a good fit for a household whose needs may change over time or whose primary caregiver occasionally needs support.

Starting Price $4,074/Month

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Overview of Westmont of Carmel Valley

Westmont of Carmel Valley offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in San Diego, California. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so having all three care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community is in the Carmel Valley neighborhood and has 138 beds, with 97% occupancy, meaning nearly all available residences are occupied. Residents can choose a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layout: a studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, and Amy Banaga serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Sunrise at Canyon Crest

Sunrise at Canyon Crest provides assisted living and memory care in Riverside, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Offering both care levels supports a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 88 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout offers room for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, giving a resident the option to bring a pet when moving in. Sunrise at Canyon Crest is in the Canyon Crest neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 43, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

Heather Segura serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Szr Riverside Assisted Lvg and Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt.

Starting Price $5,259/Month

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Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

11889 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Overview of Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

Situated in Oakland, California, Ivy Park at Oakland Hills stands as a reliable residential assisted living facility, providing trustworthy support for seniors in need. Specializing in both assisted living and memory care, this community distinguishes itself with breathtaking views that enhance the overall ambiance. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed, offering seniors an enjoyable environment to relish fresh air and sunlight.

The assisted living facility boasts a range of amenities, including a library, hydro spa, bistro, activity studios, and more. Ivy Park at Oakland Hills really exemplifies the essence of assisted living communities, offering a comprehensive and enriching experience for those seeking top-notch assisted living facilities.

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Overview of Atria Rocklin

Situated in the warm community of Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, CA, Atria Rocklin is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With all-inclusive amenities, the community features cozy floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom, to two-bedroom townhomes. The community gives emphasis on its residents’ individuality and independence, delivering care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Atria Rocklin is a vibrant community that encourages its residents to remain active and engaged. Through the Life Guidance program, the community offers Alzheimer’s and dementia support groups and opportunities for educational, social, cultural, and fitness. Assisted living residents enjoy two chef-prepared healthy meals while independent living residents enjoy one chef-prepared meal daily in the private dining room or with friends. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a hot tub, an outdoor swimming pool, a courtyard, a library, a media room, a fitness center, a salon, a game room, computers, a resident garden, and peaceful walking paths.

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Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

27783 Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Overview of Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

Ivy Park at Mission Viejo offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 1187 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.