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Compare Memory Care around California
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | MC AL IL NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1644 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | MC AL IL NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1400 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | MC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | MC AL IL NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1055 / 1644 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#431 / 1497 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | MC AL NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1644 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Ridgeview Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1011 / 1644 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | MC AL IL NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1644 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1497 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| O‘Connor Woods | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1644 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1497 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | MC AL HC IL NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1644 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | MC AL IL NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1644 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1497 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | MC NH AL IL | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1644 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1497 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Town & Country | MC AL IL NH SNF | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
104
Rank
#45 / 1644 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#829 / 2087 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1400 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1235 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#22 / 1497 | 32.9% | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| GlenBrook Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
104
Rank
#808 / 1644 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#318 / 1497 | 64.2% | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Sunny View | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Cupertino (Monta Vista) | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1551 / 2087 | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
81
Rank
#825 / 1400 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#293 / 1497 | 63.2% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
With easy access to local shops, services, and transit, Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos is a mid-rise independent senior living community at 5121 Union Ave in San Jose. Opened four years ago, it operates 175 units with a 79 percent occupancy rate. The property is administered by Radhika Martinez and operated by Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC and Belmont Three LLC. A Walk Score of 66 means occupants can run some errands on foot, though necessary for most daily needs are a mix of driving and walking.
Belmont Village Senior Living Los Gatos offers flexible housing options: studios, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to handle different preferences and household sizes. As a newer community, it represents current building standards and design for senior living residents seeking residential independence with on-site support.
The California Department of Public Health’s inspections have monitored medication management practices and care protocols. Recent state reviews have noted periods of strong operational performance and specific areas where clinical practices needed attention and correction.
To learn how the facility has addressed identified concerns over time, families considering it can review the full inspection history.
Operated by US Alliance Holden of Forbes Tenant LLC in partnership with Watermark, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a senior living community in Laguna Niguel, California. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in one location. Johnny Ortiz serves as the administrator.
The community is close to Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, as well as nearby shopping and public bus service, making medical appointments and everyday errands convenient. It has been serving residents for 2 years. It has 135 beds, with a current occupancy rate of 45%.
Residents receive concierge services, housekeeping, and prepared meals. Support from staff is available around the clock. Individualized care plans are developed for each resident and updated as care needs change over time. Through this, the community supports residents across different levels of care without moving to another location.
Daily life emphasizes health and wellness through music programs, wellness activities, and fitness classes held in the on-site fitness studio. Residents also have access to a movie theater and an outdoor courtyard, providing comfortable places to relax, socialize, and spend time outdoors. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 53, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other destinations require driving.
Inspection records show that Watermark Laguna Niguel has generally maintained a strong history of regulatory compliance. Findings have included one isolated medication administration issue. The other is an administrative matter involving a resident refund rather than a pattern of ongoing concerns.
Families touring the community should ask how care plans are coordinated across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care as residents’ needs change over time.
Enjoy the highest quality of life with Ellore Senior Living, an idyllic community situated near the Lower Guadalupe River Trail in Santa Clara, CA, offering independent living. Featuring sophisticated and specially designed studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures residents thrive in a vibrant and inviting environment. Residents enjoy plenty of luxurious services, including round-the-clock concierge, complimentary valet services, and bell services, ensuring a maintenance-free retirement.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting social events is available for residents to enjoy every moment of their golden years. Residents enjoy seasonal menus of delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a spa, a wellness center, a yoga studio, a movie theater, a beauty salon, a barbershop, a sky terrace art studio, a library, and a business center, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.
Experience unrivaled care with Welbrook Santa Monica, a trusted senior living community settled in the peaceful lands of 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA, specializing in memory care. The community features cozy and warm private residences for seniors to live their best years in comfort and safety. With seniors’ well-being in mind, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and support from a team of compassionate and qualified professionals available around the clock.
Welbrook Santa Monica paves the way for residents to enjoy an active and blissful lifestyle within its beautiful campus by providing a wide array of signature programs that highlight their wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. With its serene grounds and incredible amenities, Welbrook Santa Monica is a haven for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement.
Serving residents in Fremont, California, for 26 years, Mary’s Manor is a small, single-story assisted living and memory care home a short drive from the city center. The community has just 6 beds and offers private and semi-private rooms. Its secure setting is designed with memory care residents in mind. The home’s occupancy is currently full.
Caregivers are available 24 hours a day to help residents with activities of daily living. Companionship services go beyond personal care and include medication reminders and help getting to medical and non-medical appointments. Wheelchair-accessible bathrooms support residents with mobility needs. Residents receive home-cooked meals prepared around their nutritional needs and dietary restrictions. Transportation services are also available.
State inspections conducted by California’s Department of Social Services have mainly focused on medication and hazardous material storage. Reviews have also covered bathroom cleanliness, safety equipment, general upkeep, and staff training records. Follow-up inspections confirmed that these issues were addressed. No outstanding deficiencies remained.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 56, which is moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, while other trips require driving. Families looking for a smaller setting may value the six-bed, single-story layout, which allows for close interaction between residents and staff throughout the day.
Set in the welcoming community of Oakdale, CA, the Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care is an enticing community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Cozy and spacious accommodations including studio and deluxe are available for its residents. Having a highly equipped and compassionate team, this community is committed to giving the utmost care and support for those with cognitive conditions through its memory care programs. Short-term stays with extra care are also available for respite care services.
With its top-tier community features, residents can enjoy the following: beautifully landscaped and shaded courtyard featuring raised bed gardens and seating areas; resident kitchen and library; and a wellness office. Engage in diverse social activities in multipurpose activity areas. Participate in recreational trips and scenic tours with transportation provided. At the Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care, seniors can truly enjoy a glorious retirement.
Set in the beautiful Heritagetown Drive, Redding, CA, The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care is a prominent senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. With a wide range of beautifully crafted and spacious accommodations, seniors optimize their comfort and security. The community doubles its efforts to deliver the best possible care that matches seniors’ needs and aspirations to experience a worry-free retirement.
The community fosters a bright and inviting environment, providing opportunities to create meaningful interactions and gain new knowledge along the way. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care is a wonderful community that strives to provide a safe place for seniors to thrive and live as they prefer during their golden years with its stunning amenities and accessible spaces.
Overlooking the serene area of Palm Springs, CA, Windsor Court Assisted Living – Palm Springs is an inviting senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care options. The community empowers its residents to thrive and live a comfortable retirement life by offering them various healthcare services tailored to their needs, including support with their daily living activities and specialized memory care services. Residents enjoy blissful day-to-day life in the comfort of their stunning accommodations surrounded by top-notch amenities.
Dedicated to its residents’ fulfillment, the community also conducts a wide array of activities and programs that are designed to elevate residents’ vitality and well-being. Home-made meals and convenient services like housekeeping and laundry are offered to remove the common tiring chores from residents’ plates. Here, residents are provided with whatever they need to live a relaxing way of life.
A one-of-a-kind senior living community settling in the tranquil lands of Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA, that features assisted living and memory care. With various floor plans including private and shared studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy comfort and convenience at its finest. A team of reliable and compassionate professionals delivers exceptional care and assistance for seniors to experience a glorious retirement, free of hassles.
The community fosters a friendly and inviting community, conducting fun programs and engaging activities for seniors’ leisure and well-being. With a lot of things to do, seniors learn new things and rediscover old hobbies. Enjoy delicious and healthy meals served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With its sophisticated and large spaces, Peninsula Pointe by Cogir strives to provide seniors with a haven to flourish.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 1113 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.



















