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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,139 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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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.
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).
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.
Westhaven Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Orland
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 116
Rank #797 / 1,021
A+No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,105
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #582 / 926
Westhaven Senior Living, A California Corporation-
Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living
MC
AL
RESC
Escondido (Kit Carson)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Golden Sunset Villa, LLC-
Bayview Villa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Carlos
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 116
Rank #781 / 1,021
A+No
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 56
Rank #956 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #917 / 926
Loncar Enterprises Inc-
Carrington of Shafter
MC
AL
Shafter
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 116
Rank #713 / 1,021
A+No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,085 / 1,105
9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 12
Rank #202 / 974
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #553 / 926
Dv Assisted Living, LLC And Carrington Sr. Living LLC-
The Grove at Los Gatos
MC
AL
Los Gatos
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A+Yes
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 56
Rank #622 / 1,105
3
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Blossom Hill Los Gatos Inc And Oakmont Mgt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Villa Monticello
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Escondido (Jesmond Dene)
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 116
Rank #839 / 1,021
A+No-8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #582 / 926
Dy Castelar Investments, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Ellore Senior Living
MC
AL
Santa Clara (Tasman East)
303
Facility 303
CA AVG 116
Rank #43 / 1,021
A+No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 56
Rank #711 / 1,105
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Tasman Asl Opco Tenant LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Genesis Manor III
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Alta Loma
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A-Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 12
Rank #159 / 974
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #834 / 926
Gerry A. MarkiePrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Terrace View Assisted Living LLC
MC
AL
Antioch
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 116
Rank #1,021 / 1,021
B+No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Terrace View Assisted Living, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sterling Commons
MC
AL
Victorville
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 116
Rank #680 / 1,021
B+No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
8
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
Koerick Sterling Commons G.p, Victorville, LLC-

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Overview of Westhaven Assisted Living

Westhaven Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Orland, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps their own living space. Independent living provides private living with community services for residents who do not need daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports residents who need end of life care, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care types in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. Westhaven has 42 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.

The starting price is $795. The area has a Walk Score of 77, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently. Aaron Elliott serves as the administrator.

Starting Price $1,725/Month

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Overview of Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living

Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Escondido, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Residential care is available for residents who need daily support in a residential setting, and the range of care types may suit someone whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 6 beds, Golden Sunset Villa Senior Living is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. A private room starts at $6,000 per month, giving families a clear monthly starting point for budgeting. Mark Lu serves as the administrator.

Outdoor areas include walking paths and a synthetic putting green, giving residents places to take walks and practice putting. Planned activities include music, karaoke, games, exercise, arts and crafts, and special events, with scheduled transportation for physician appointments and activities. A Walk Score of 71 / 100 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently for nearby errands.

$6,000/Month

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Overview of Bayview Villa

Serving the community for 25 years, Bayview Villa is a 47-bed assisted living and memory care community in San Carlos, California. Operated by Loncar Enterprises Inc and located at 777 Bay Vw Dr, the two-floor building offers assisted living and memory care options for older adults who need different support levels. With a current occupancy rate of 32 percent, the home provides individualized attention in a smaller-scale setting compared to larger senior living communities.

With a Walk Score of 22, San Carlos sits in a car-dependent area, meaning most daily errands need a vehicle. Families and residents visiting the location should plan accordingly for transportation. The quiet residence in the Bay Area can deliver a peaceful environment for residents and easier access for family members who drive regularly to visit. Since Bayview Villa specializes in assisted living and memory care, it’s equipped to support residents with varying care needs. Assisted living residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management, while the memory care program is built for those living with dementia or cognitive changes. This dual focus lets families find appropriate care as their loved one’s needs evolve.

For families considering a smaller, locally operated community focusing on personalized care, an in-person tour of Bayview Villa would help you understand firsthand the everyday environment, meet staff, and see the rooms and common areas. Given the limited public information regarding specific amenities, dining options, and programs, direct discourse with the facility will provide a crystal-clear picture of daily life there.

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Overview of Carrington of Shafter

Carrington of Shafter provides assisted living and memory care in Shafter, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. Carrington of Shafter may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow from help with daily tasks to a secured, supervised setting. The community has 64 beds, Alicia Webb serves as administrator, and Dv Assisted Living and Carrington Sr Living operate the community.

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Overview of The Grove at Los Gatos

The Grove at Los Gatos is a trusted assisted living community in Los Gatos, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. With older adults’ comfort and safety in mind, the community promotes a home-like setting with its thoughtfully designed floor plans. Chef-prepared dining, daily activities, and scheduled transportation are also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community strives to provide older adults with a better quality of life in their later years through personalized care plans.

Bingo, happy hours, and trips to local amenities are just some of the recreational activities offered to ensure residents can explore new interests and meet new friends. An on-site medical exam room, a salon, and an emergency call system are also available for residents’ convenience and safety. With its serene setting near Vacona Lake County Park in Los Gatos, the community fosters a relaxing atmosphere where residents have a laid-back retirement. As one of California’s esteemed senior living communities, this community is a great option for a worry-free retirement.

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Villa Monticello

25695 N Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026
Overview of Villa Monticello

Villa Monticello Assisted Living is a stress-free memory care community in Escondido, CA, that focuses on providing specialized care for those with memory loss. Featuring Italian-inspired architecture and scenic landscapes, the community is licensed to accommodate up to 29 older adults with different types and stages of dementia. 24-hour monitoring, medication management, and nutritious meals are also offered for residents’ well-being. The community strives to maintain residents’ holistic wellness through a variety of care options, including all-inclusive care and special care services.

Mind-stimulating programs, social events, and wellness activities are conducted for emotional support and socialization. A spacious gathering place, a med tech office, and an open kitchen are among the community’s beautiful amenities that ensure residents’ comfort and safety. Situated along North Centre City Parkway, this community ensures accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted choices for memory care in California, this community goes above and beyond to provide exceptional services for older adults.

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Overview of Ellore Senior Living

Ellore Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Clara, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Ellore Senior Living has 303 beds, bringing more residents and staff into the community along with programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts offer more room or space for a companion. Monthly pricing starts at $5,595, giving families a starting figure for their budget.

The community is in the Tasman East neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 49 places it in a car dependent setting. Most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives will need transportation for those trips. Dining options include The Summit Room Restaurant, Clara’s Bar & Lounge and a lobby bistro, with the rooftop patio offering space for al fresco dining.

Residents can also use the salon, fitness center, wellness spaces, entertainment areas and library. Complimentary chauffeured transportation offers an alternative to arranging every ride independently. Chu Sylvia serves as the administrator, and Ellore Senior Living is operated by Tasman Asl Opco Tenant and Oakmont Mgmt. Group.

Starting Price $5,595/Month

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Overview of Genesis Manor III

Tucked away in a serene area in Alta Loma, CA, Genesis Manor III is a safe oasis for those who need assisted living and memory care. The community’s care professionals are expertly trained in the best practices of memory care and supporting residents with their daily activities. Registered nurses are also available 24/7 to oversee residents’ personalized care plans and ensure they are receiving the proper care and assistance.

The community also coordinates with third-party providers for residents’ healthcare needs, giving them access to physician visits, therapies, and more. Engage in an array of enriching activities while receiving the energy you need from nutritionally balanced meals. Live the retirement life you deserve surrounded by genuine people in Genesis Manor III.

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Overview of Terrace View Assisted Living

Terrace View Assisted Living, is a family owned residential care home located in Antioch, CA, providing assisted living and memory care services to elderly residents. This close-knit senior living community provides personalized care plans aimed to meet the specific needs of their residents. Part of the services they offer include 24 hour staffing and personal assistance, scheduled transportation for medical appointments, assistance with daily living activities, and their memory care program that specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

This senior living community also takes care of the usual daily living chores, from meal preparation and housekeeping, to laundry services and sanitation. Furthermore, residents are also encouraged to participate in regularly scheduled activities promoting physical fitness and mental well being.

Starting Price $4,500/Month

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Overview of Sterling Commons

Discover a purpose-filled living experience at Sterling Commons, a remarkable senior living community in Victorville, CA, that offers a safe and secure environment for memory care. Here, residents dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss are given the right amount of care and assistance with the help of 24/7 on-site nurses and a compassionate team. Residents stay in secured and comfortably designed apartments that are built with advanced safety features, including motion sensors, window sensors, and lengthy pull cords.

Helping residents experience moments of leisure and connection, the community offers an array of well-curated activities and amenities, designed based on residents’ interests and needs. Residents’ creativity are nurtured with arts & crafts classes, while bible studies, and spiritual services help provide an opportunity to deepen faith. Dining moments are to look forward to with fresh, delicious meals that can be enjoyed with families and friends.

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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 1139 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.