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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,158 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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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. 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.
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.
The Watermark at Beverly Hills
MC
AL
Beverly Hills
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 116
Rank #656 / 1,021
B-Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #35 / 1,105
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #489 / 926
Watermark Beverly Hills LLC And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Atria at Foster Square
MC
AL
IL
Foster City
216
Facility 216
CA AVG 116
Rank #91 / 1,021
BYes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
33
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #733 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #323 / 926
Gps Fc Opco And Atria Mgt Co Aslo & Foster City PtrsStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Trousdale
MC
AL
IL
Burlingame (Mills Estates)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 116
Rank #296 / 1,021
B-Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #165 / 926
Peninsula Health Care Dist Fin And Eskaton PropertiesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Garden Grove
MC
AL
Garden Grove
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 116
Rank #296 / 1,021
B-Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
35
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #750 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
84.3%
Facility 84.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #255 / 926
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed
Zannat Boarding Care
MC
AL
HOS
Antioch
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B+No
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #796 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Zannat Boarding Care, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sapphire Pacific Residential Care III
MC
AL
RESC
San Marcos
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B+No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Sapphire Lake San MarcosPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunrise of Hermosa Beach
MC
AL
Hermosa Beach
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 116
Rank #290 / 1,021
BYes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #222 / 1,105
15
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #809 / 926
Welltower Opco Group And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Grand Oaks
MC
AL
IL
Thousand Oaks
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 116
Rank #296 / 1,021
CYes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
32
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #733 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #356 / 926
Wg Go Gp LLC And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villa Christa
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Torrance (Bridgedale)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C+No
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #189 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Tiarachrista, Inc1 Bed
Magdalene Residential Care
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Sunnyvale (Birdland Neighbors)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B-No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Fe Literato-HilarioPrivate Rooms

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Overview of The Watermark at Beverly Hills

The Watermark at Beverly Hills is a mid-rise senior living community located at 220 N Clark Drive in Beverly Hills, California. Operated by Oakmont Management Group LLC and Watermark Beverly Hills LLC under administrator Blasia Lee-Lole, the property serves adults aged 55 and older with assisted living and memory care.

The community accommodates up to 75 residents in studio and one-bedroom apartments, currently maintaining an occupancy rate of 73 percent. On-site staff provide 24-hour support, medication management, weekly housekeeping, and complimentary scheduled local transportation.

Residents can participate in recreational outings, wellness classes through Watermark University, and personal shopping programs. Set in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a walk score of 95, the pet-friendly property sits near Rodeo Drive and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. State records by the California Department of Social Services show consistent compliance with medication safety and cleanliness.

Prospective residents can contact the front office to schedule a tour or discuss current apartment availability.

Contact The Watermark at Beverly Hills

Overview of Atria at Foster Square

Ideally situated in the beautiful Foster City, California, Atria at Foster Square offers upscale senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Atria offers individualized care to ensure residents live comfortably and confidently, from luxurious independent living to discrete support such as assistance with daily tasks, safety checks, medication management, and more.

Atria provides a range of leisure and convenience features as part of its commitment to creating a meaningful lifestyle. Residents can have a cocktail in the lounge or dine at the restaurant featuring regionally influenced food and table service. With a movie theater, exercise facility, and outdoor dining areas, residents enjoy plenty of recreational alternatives. The pet-friendly atmosphere and on-site salon and spa at Atria make residents feel at home, while their round-the-clock support, transportation, and treatment options ensure all of their residents’ needs are met.

Contact Atria at Foster Square

Overview of The Trousdale

The Trousdale is a highly regarded retirement community in Burlingame, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Promoting a comfortable and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home in their later years. Restaurant-style dining, life-enrichment programs, and maintenance services are among the high-quality services offered to improve residents’ quality of life. With its relationship-driven environment, the community ensures residents gain meaningful connections while receiving the utmost attention for their needs through personalized services.

Exercise classes, like Tai Chi and yoga, as well as art activities and social gatherings, provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and remain active. Pet-friendly spaces, a wellness center, and a cafe bistro ensure residents can relax and freely interact with their surroundings. Located near the San Francisco International Airport, scenic beaches, and state parks, the community has easy access to various local amenities. As one of the finest options for senior living in California, this retirement community ensures older adults have convenient access to higher levels of care.

Starting Price $7,237/Month

Contact The Trousdale

Overview of Brookdale Garden Grove

If you’re seeking a vibrant lifestyle with a perfect balance of independence and support, Brookdale Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California, could be the right senior living community for you. Brookdale Garden Grove offers assisted living and memory care in well-designed studios and one-bedroom apartments. The community’s compassionate caregivers provide assistance with daily living for assisted living residents while their memory care neighborhood receives a person-centered memory care program provided by a highly skilled and nurturing team of professionals.

At Brookdale Garden Grove, residents find the care to fit their needs in one community. In addition to round-the-clock assistance, maintenance services, and housekeeping, residents enjoy deliciously prepared meals and participate in diverse activities such as fitness classes, shopping trips, and game nights. The community also provides various amenities for residents’ leisure and wellness, including a well-stocked library, a general store, a game room, beautiful outdoor areas, and wifi access for entertainment and long-distance communication with families and friends.

$3,210/Month

Contact Brookdale Garden Grove

Overview of Zannat Boarding Care

Zannat Boarding Care is another one of Antioch’s senior board and care homes that offers both assisted living and memory care services. This small senior living community ensures that the residents receive the prosper care they need, providing them with 24/7 support and assistance with daily living activities, medication management, memory care, diabetic care, and incontinence care.

Residents of Zannat Boarding Care boast of their handicap accessible facilities, too, and secure premises, ensuring that no residents wander too far or get lost. Additionally, meals are provided daily, and are prepared with consideration to the residents dietary needs. Housekeeping and laundry services are also taken care of by the staff, giving the resident more time and energy to live their life to the fullest.

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Overview of Sapphire Pacific Residential Care III

Set in a peaceful neighborhood in San Diego, CA, Sapphire Pacific Residential Care III is an intimate community that provides assisted living and memory care. Through compassionate care and daily living assistance, residents here live their days with utmost comfort and convenience. Those living with the challenges of memory conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia receive specialized care and activities to help slow down and manage their conditions.

Dedicated to creating a fun and enriching environment, the community features a wide range of interesting activities for residents to enjoy. With healthy and delicious meals served daily, residents maintain their health and well-being. The community makes an ideal place for those seeking comfort and opportunities to create meaningful experiences.

Contact Sapphire Pacific Residential Care III

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.

Starting Price $8,000/Month

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Atria Grand Oaks

2177 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Overview of Atria Grand Oaks

Discover a vibrant senior lifestyle at the thoughtfully designed senior living community of Atria Grand Oaks, located just across the street from the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, CA. Atria Grand Oaks offers independent and assisted living as well as memory care options for seniors. With vibrant events, modern amenities, and a lush landscape, residents can enjoy the lifestyle they desire at Atria. From spacious apartments to tailored care plans, Atria Grand Oaks provides a supportive environment for seniors at every stage.

Atria Grand Oaks is dedicated to inspiring a healthy, engaging, and meaningful life for its residents. Residents may pursue their fitness goals while enjoying the lovely weather thanks to amenities, including a fitness center, heated swimming pool, and walking pathways.  Other amenities include a restaurant with table service, a cocktail lounge, a private dining room, and an outdoor grill for socializing and dining.  Atria Grand Oaks residents also enjoy access to recreational, cultural, and educational programs, guaranteeing a well-rounded senior living experience.

Contact Atria Grand Oaks

Overview of Villa Christa

Operated by Tiarachrista, Inc, Villa Christa is a small, single-story assisted living home on Chanera Avenue in Torrance. With just six beds, it offers the intimate, house-style setting that charms families seeking individualized attention and a tranquil residential culture. It stands in a well-established neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. For occupants and visitors, lots of daily errands and essentials are walkable.

Operating for 23 years, the home currently maintains an 83 percent occupancy rate, housing five of its six residents. Its longevity in the community speaks to stability and consistent everyday operations. The home is licensed to supply residential care and serves older adults needing support with daily living activities while still upholding independence in a familiar, home-like environment.

Inspection reports document compliance with infection control, medication management, safety standards, and physical plant upkeep. Past compliance matters have highlighted resident assessment documentation and refund policy procedures. The facility still addresses and upholds such standards.

For families contemplating Villa Christa, an on-site tour is an efficient way to evaluate it, see the room layouts, and get a sense of the daily environment and the care approach. The community’s small scale often allows for personalized interactions and attention to individual preferences and routines.

Contact Villa Christa

Magdalene Residential Care

1109 E Homestead Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Overview of Magdalene Residential Care

Magdalene Residential Care provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care in Sunnyvale, California’s Birdland Neighbors neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care centers on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life, and residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting.

With six beds and private rooms, it is a small community. Each resident has an individual room, and the size allows staff and residents to get to know one another. The range of care types may suit someone whose needs change over time, since care can continue within the same community instead of requiring a move elsewhere. The area has a Walk Score of 67 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot, while a resident who no longer drives may have limited opportunities to go out independently. Fe Literato-Hilario serves as the administrator.

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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 1158 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.