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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. 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
A+Koerick Sterling Commons G.p, Victorville, LLC-
Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
San Francisco (Lower Pacific Heights)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B+No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #9 / 1,105
3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
-Alara Health Services IncStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Glendale (Adams Hill)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B+Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
72
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 13
Rank #940 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #459 / 926
-Glen Park At Glendale - Mariposa StStudio / 1 Bed
Crescendo Senior Living
MC
AL
Placentia
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 116
Rank #96 / 1,021
B+Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
15
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
45.2%
Facility 45.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #877 / 926
A+Tharon Crescendo LLC-
Westmont of Riverside
MC
AL
IL
Riverside (Air Force Village West)
225
Facility 225
CA AVG 116
Rank #81 / 1,021
B+Yes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,064 / 1,105
46
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #882 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #141 / 926
-Westmont Mgr, Gp Of Riverside Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Redding (Forest Hills)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
A-Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #969 / 1,105
11
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #538 / 926
-Redding Assisted Living, LLC & Ridgeline ManagementStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Ivy at Blue Oaks
MC
AL
Roseville
157
Facility 157
CA AVG 116
Rank #223 / 1,021
B+Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
15
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
66.2%
Facility 66.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #661 / 926
-Blue Oaks Property Tenant LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. GroupStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Aegis Living Shadowridge
MC
AL
RC
Oceanside
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 116
Rank #564 / 1,021
B+Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
26
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 12
Rank #159 / 974
53.7%
Facility 53.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #815 / 926
-Aegis Senior Communities LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Suite
Cedarbrook Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Fresno
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 116
Rank #690 / 1,021
B+No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #468 / 1,105
29
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
77.9%
Facility 77.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #399 / 926
-Fresno Memory Care, LLCSuite
Peninsula Pointe by Cogir
MC
AL
Rolling Hills Estates
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 116
Rank #394 / 1,021
B+Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
59.5%
Facility 59.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #766 / 926
-Cadence Sl Palos Verdes LLC/Sre Dvm, Pv, LLCStudio / 1 Bed

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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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Overview of Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care

Rhoda Goldman Plaza, San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care, situated in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California, supplies assisted living and memory care services. Assisted living assists residents with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medication in private quarters. Secured memory care delivers dedicated supervision for individuals prone to wandering, allowing support levels to increase as health needs evolve.

Administrator Saher Choudry directs the six-bed community operated by Alara Health Services. Floor plans feature studios, alcove spaces, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom units suited for individuals or couples wanting to live together. Small capacity numbers foster a close-knit residential environment where staff and residents interact closely.

Positioned in an area with a walk score of 98, the location functions as a walker’s paradise. Non-driving residents can access surrounding shops, services, and local destinations on foot without relying on motor vehicles.

Interested families exploring personal care or memory support choices in San Francisco can reach out to the administrative office to inquire about available residences or plan a tour.

Contact Rhoda Goldman Plaza – San Francisco Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa

Glen Park Senior Living is a highly regarded assisted living community in Glendale, CA, that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With its commitment to care, the community continuously promotes a nurturing environment where older adults are treated like family. Pet therapy, household services, and 24-hour monitoring are among the community’s top offerings dedicated to residents’ well-being. The community works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their special needs.

Physical activities, live entertainment, and cooking classes accompany residents, encouraging them to learn and interact with their peers. Spacious dining room, naturally-lit gathering areas, and well-maintained surroundings also provide residents with spaces to relax. This community has several homes across California, ensuring older adults and families can find the right place within their proximity. Recognized as one of the best senior living communities in California, Glen Park is a good choice for a worry-free retirement.

Starting Price $4,500/Month

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Overview of Crescendo Senior Living

Crescendo Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Placentia, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management while the resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who is at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel, recover or manage another obligation.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, where some errands can be completed on foot; a resident who no longer drives can therefore handle some nearby errands independently. Tharon Crescendo operates the community, and Laurel Galal serves as its administrator.

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Overview of Westmont of Riverside

Westmont of Riverside offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Riverside, California. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Residents can choose studios, residences with one bedroom, or residences with two bedrooms. The larger layouts may suit couples who move together. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. An indoor heated pool and fitness center offer places to exercise, while restaurant style dining and a diverse menu provide meals in a restaurant style setting. On site therapy allows rehabilitation without arranging transportation to an outside location.

The community has 225 beds and is in the Air Force Village West neighborhood. Monya Henry serves as the administrator. Westmont of Riverside may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels as support needs change.

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Overview of The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care

The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Redding, including the Forest Hills neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Having all three options may suit someone whose needs change over time.

There are 100 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences available. A studio offers one private living space, while a two-bedroom residence can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Nate Echols serves as the administrator.

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The Ivy at Blue Oaks

275 Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA 95678
Overview of The Ivy at Blue Oaks

With high ceilings and spacious grounds, The Ivy at Blue Oaks sits as an ideal senior living community in Roseville Parkway Roseville, CA providing assisted living, memory care, and retirement living. The community features a variety of cozy and elegant floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites. Keeping seniors inspired and fulfilled, The Ivy at Blue Oaks provides social activities and educational programs.

The Ivy at Blue Oaks commits to delivering top-tier care and support around the clock for its residents’ comfort and safety. With the community’s restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy healthy and delicious meals. Amenities include a full-service bistro and lounge, a bar and lounge, a salon, an activity room, a fitness and wellness center, a movie theater, and serene courtyard and walking paths.

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Overview of Aegis Living Shadowridge

Aegis Living Shadowridge is a trusted senior living home in the city that anticipates a family-like environment. The senior assisted living home provides the quality care many have been looking for, and the community’s professional staff welcomes you, regardless of your background, with compassion and respect. Families can trust that Aegis Living Shadowridge is the perfect home for their loved ones.

Aegis Living is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility to continue pursuing their personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff, who are available 24/7. The memory care center offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

Starting Price $3,900/Month

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Overview of Cedarbrook Memory Care Community

Cedarbrook, located in Fresno, CA, offers a tranquil and secure setting for memory care. The community provides exceptional care and assistance to residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and memory loss with the help of a dedicated on-site team and nurses, available to support residents 24/7. Security is paramount to the community that they make sure to equip each apartment with advanced security systems, including motion and window sensors and long pull cords so residents can easily alert caregivers to their exact location and notify the team.

Fostering an active and engaging lifestyle, Cedarbrook offers a plethora of amenities and diverse activities that aims to nurture resident’s holistic wellbeing. Residents are free to participate in a variety of arts & crafts classes and exercise classes and participate in dining experiences, special celebrations, and events. With exceptional care and a variety of programs and activities, Cedarbrook offers a vibrant and supportive environment, making it an excellent choice for seniors.

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Peninsula Pointe by Cogir

27520 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Overview of Peninsula Pointe by Cogir

Peninsula Pointe by Cogir offers assisted living and memory care in Rolling Hills Estates, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow from daily assistance to memory care without moving to a different community. There are 121 beds, with studio and one bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom residence has a separate bedroom.

Respite care is available for a short stay, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation is also available for temporary recovery needs. Life at Cogir is a named program at the community, and pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable category. Most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby shops or services independently. Julius Osorio serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Cadence Sl Palos Verdes LLC/Sre Dvm, Pv.

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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.