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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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Westmont of Pinole
MC
AL
IL
Pinole
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
C+Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #324 / 1,105
32
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #750 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Westmont Manager Gp LLC And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Ocean House
MC
AL
Santa Monica (Ocean Park)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B-Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
29
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #471 / 926
Blc Ocean House LPStudio / 1 Bed
Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
Camarillo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B-No
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Ventura County Senior Care IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Stellar Care
MC
AL
RC
San Diego (College West)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A-No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
36
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #787 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #507 / 926
Stellar Care, Inc-
Brookdale Valley View
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
B+Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #272 / 1,105
30
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
39.4%
Facility 39.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #899 / 926
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / Suite
Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Encinitas
122
Facility 122
CA AVG 116
Rank #391 / 1,021
A-Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #819 / 1,105
17
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
63.9%
Facility 63.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #695 / 926
Silverado Encinitas LLC And Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt IncPrivate Rooms
All Young At Heart
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
Josefa Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
ANo
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #699 / 1,105
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #907 / 926
All Young At Heart LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Blissful Garden
MC
AL
Cameron Park
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 116
Rank #784 / 1,021
A-No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,025 / 1,105
17
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
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #242 / 926
Blissful Garden-
Westmont of Chico
MC
AL
IL
Chico
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 116
Rank #776 / 1,021
AYes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 56
Rank #998 / 1,105
20
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
52.1%
Facility 52.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #824 / 926
Terraces Operations LP, The And Westmont Living IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
WellQuest of Granite Bay
MC
AL
IL
Granite Bay
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 116
Rank #327 / 1,021
A+Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,085 / 1,105
21
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #820 / 926
Wellquest Granite Bay Tenantco And Wellquest LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Westmont of Pinole

Westmont of Pinole is a prominent senior living community in Pinole, CA, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents receive top-notch care and support from a kind and reliable team to meet their needs and aspirations. The community also handles housekeeping and other daily responsibilities to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A robust calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs accompanies residents as they learn new things and rediscover their interests. With healthy and delicious meals, residents can rest assured of hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and tastes. Westmont of Pinole is great for those looking to make every moment of their best years count surrounded by incredible amenities and a trusted community.

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Overview of Brookdale Ocean House

Brookdale Ocean House offers assisted living and memory care in Santa Monica, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since they can move to a different level of care without leaving the community.

The community has 150 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom layout has a separate bedroom. Respite care supports short stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

A fitness center, courtyard and garden, theatre, and billiards area create spaces for exercise, outdoor time, entertainment, and games. The beauty and barber shop allows residents to handle grooming within the community. The starting price is $7,270 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. With a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, the area falls in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently; Brookdale Ocean House is administered by Helen Lee and operated by Blc Ocean House.

Starting Price $7,270/Month

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Overview of Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak

Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and residential care in Camarillo, CA. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief.

The home has six beds, and all six spaces are occupied. Private rooms provide single occupancy, while shared rooms suit residents who want to live with a roommate. Its small size may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Evelyn Rayas serves as the administrator, and Ventura County Senior Care operates the community.

Contact Ventura County Senior Care: Ocean Breeze Estates at Blue Oak

Overview of Stellar Care

Stellar Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in San Diego, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own living space, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels, Stellar Care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and is in the College West neighborhood. Its Walk Score is 81, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Brandon Cho serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Brookdale Valley View

Brookdale Valley View, nestled in 5900 Chapman Avenue in Garden Grove, California, extends exceptional assisted living services in a vibrant community setting. With a focus on providing quality care, genuine relationships, and time for residents to enjoy their retirement, Brookdale Valley View is committed to meeting the individual needs of each resident. The community offers personalized assistance with daily tasks such as housekeeping, meals, bathing, dressing, and medication reminders.

Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities, including a fully stocked library, game room, beauty parlor, patio, and courtyard. With three different apartment floor plans to choose from, residents can find the perfect space to call their own, complete with a private balcony or patio and plenty of natural light. Their health and wellness programs are designed to help residents stay fit and active. The B-Fit exercise program offers a fun social exercise experience, while transportation services to doctors’ appointments and fitness classes are also available. Thanks to Brookdale Valley View’s focus on holistic wellness, your loved one can live life to the fullest.

Starting Price $3,910/Month

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Overview of Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community provides memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in a nursing home setting in Encinitas, CA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 122 beds and is 64% occupied, so it is not at full capacity. Private rooms give each resident a single private space, and pets are allowed, meaning a resident may keep a pet in the community. Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community may be a good fit for someone who needs a secured, supervised setting or for a family needing short term support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent band: most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. Sabrina Pegross serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Silverado Encinitas and Silverado Sr Lvng Mgmt.

Contact Silverado Encinitas Memory Care Community

All Young At Heart

692 Via Josefa, Corona, CA 92882
Overview of All Young at Heart

All Young at Heart LLC is a compassionate residential care community in Corona, CA, that offers personal care. Here, older adults can find a home away from home with its nurturing environment and cozy living spaces. Medication management, recreational activities, and assistance with daily living activities are also offered to ensure residents are well-cared for. Adhering to state regulations, this assisted living community maintains a high standard of care and creates personalized care plans for residents’ unique needs.

Social events and light exercises are conducted, providing residents with more opportunities to interact with their peers and live actively. A spacious living room and well-lit communal spaces are also available in the community, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. With its convenient location near the 91 Freeway, the community guarantees accessibility. This residential care community is one of the best options for retirement in California, especially with its supportive setting.

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Blissful Garden

4210 Product Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682
Overview of Blissful Garden

Blissful Garden provides assisted living and memory care in Cameron Park, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With 46 beds, Blissful Garden is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other, and the combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Motuomanono Sokimi serves as the administrator.

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Westmont of Chico

2750 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Chico, CA 95928
Overview of Westmont of Chico

Westmont of Chico offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 48 beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know each other. Having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between them does not require leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences, with a studio providing one private space and a two-bedroom layout accommodating a couple or companion.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living at the community. Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

Contact Westmont of Chico

WellQuest of Granite Bay

9747 Sierra College Blvd, Granite Bay, CA 95746
Overview of WellQuest of Granite Bay

Nestled along Sierra College Boulevard near Folsom Lake in Granite Bay, CL, WellQuest of Granite Bay is a community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care to an upscale senior living experience. A wide array of well-appointed and spacious accommodations with several floor plans ranging from studios and one-or-two bedroom apartments that include kitchenettes, private baths, and more. In terms of memory care, WellQuest provides a collaborative team approach that includes input from family members that will be used as a personalized plan for each resident.

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining, group fitness classes, community calendars and organized activities, in-room dining, personal care services for activities of daily living, and many more. At WellQuest of Granite Bay, seniors can truly enjoy a secure and pleasant living experience.

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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 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.