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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,119 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. 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.
Savant of Jurupa Valley
MC
AL
Riverside (Pedley)
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 116
Rank #122 / 1,021
B+No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
110
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 13
Rank #949 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #517 / 926
Villa De Anza Holdings, LLCPrivate / Shared Apartments
Manzanita Village Senior Living
MC
AL
Moreno Valley
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A-No
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
37
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #344 / 926
Moreno Valley Sl, I, LP And Mosaic Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Suite
The Pines, A Merrill Gardens Community
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Rocklin (Whitney Ranch)
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 116
Rank #290 / 1,021
A-Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,074 / 1,105
28
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #251 / 926
Mg Rocklin Mgmt Ca, LLC And Cogir Sl Pines, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Willow Glen
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Jose (Dry Creek)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 116
Rank #719 / 1,021
A-Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #865 / 1,105
20
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #571 / 926
Wg Willow Glen Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
MC
AL
IL
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B+Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #26 / 1,105
33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #183 / 926
Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLC-
Moraga Royale
MC
AL
RC
Moraga
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B+No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #609 / 926
Berg Senior Services, LLC-
Lantern Crest
MC
AL
IL
Santee
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 116
Rank #145 / 1,021
AYes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,021 / 1,105
16
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #426 / 926
Santee Snr Ret I LLC(Owner)/Lcm, LLC (Mngt)-
Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces
MC
AL
IL
Chico
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
B+Yes
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 56
Rank #16 / 1,105
24
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #369 / 926
Inn Operations, LP, The And Westmont Living, Inc-
The Commons at Woodland Hills
MC
AL
IL
Woodland Hills
322
Facility 322
CA AVG 116
Rank #39 / 1,021
A-Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
10
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
43.8%
Facility 43.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #886 / 926
Woodland Hills Operations LLC-
Montclair Villa
MC
AL
HOS
Rocklin
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A-No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #880 / 1,105
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Montclair Villa, Inc-

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Overview of Savant of Jurupa Valley

Savant of Jurupa Valley provides assisted living and memory care in the Pedley neighborhood of Riverside, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels available may make this a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 197 beds and is 72% occupied, so its listed resident census is below full bed capacity. Private apartments give one resident a separate living space, while shared apartments can suit two people moving together or someone who prefers a companion. A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still handle some nearby errands independently. Patrick L. McAdoo-Morton serves as administrator, and Villa De Anza Holdings operates the community.

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Overview of Manzanita Village Senior Living

Enjoy an extraordinary living experience in Manzanita Village Senior Living, a blissful community in Moreno Valley, CA dedicated to assisted living and memory care. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive 24/7 care and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable lifestyle. Those living with memory challenges thrive with person-centered memory care that aims to foster independence based on residents’ unique level of skills.

They further improve residents’ living experience by offering housekeeping, linen, and transportation services. With an array of exciting life enrichment programs, residents enjoy an active lifestyle while nurturing their overall well-being. At Manzanita Village Senior Living, they strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere that fosters an active and fulfilling lifestyle for everyone.

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Overview of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community

Situated in the scenic lands of West Ranch View Drive, Rocklin, CA, The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community is an outstanding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Maximize comfort and safety with the carefully designed and spacious studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences of The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community. With a kind and dedicated team lending extra hands 24/7, the community ensures seniors’ unique needs and aspirations are well-cared for.

Create meaningful interactions with friends and hone your skills through fun activities for an enhanced quality of life. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Pines, a Merrill Gardens Community strives to provide a haven for seniors who want to have the freedom to live as they prefer.

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Overview of Atria Willow Glen

Atria Willow Glen offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care types can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. In the Dry Creek neighborhood, Atria Willow Glen has 63 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A studio provides a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent category, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet. Ugur (Kurt) Gursu serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Wg Willow Glen Sh and Atria Management Co.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Oakland, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The community has 150 beds and is administered by Niare Dawn Feaster. A resident whose needs grow over time may find the range of care levels useful, since moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 96 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still complete them independently.

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Overview of Moraga Royale

Moraga Royale offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Moraga, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while a resident retains a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Moraga Royale has 120 beds. Residents can use salon and spa services and rehabilitation services, while transportation is available for medical appointments, shopping, and planned outings. Daily fitness, wellness, and social programs, along with weekly professional or community entertainment, give residents scheduled activities to attend.

Chef-prepared meals and snacks are served daily as part of the community’s dining service. Faileloto T Rickman is the administrator, and Berg Senior Services operates Moraga Royale.

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Overview of Lantern Crest

Lantern Crest offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Santee, CA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may make Lantern Crest a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. A move to another level can happen without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Lantern Crest opened in 2013, and Liz Najera serves as its administrator. With 180 beds, the community is among the larger ones, with more residents, staff, and programming.

Residents can use the heated outdoor swimming pool, gardens, putting greens, indoor and outdoor fitness areas, salon and spa, movie theatre, game room, library, and on-site restaurant. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them.

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Overview of Westmont of Chico-The Inn at the Terraces

Westmont of Chico, The Inn at the Terraces offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chico, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking 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 99 beds, and having all three care levels in one place may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level does not require leaving the community. A Walk Score of 97 out of 100 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, and Cliff Keene serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Commons at Woodland Hills

The Commons at Woodland Hills is a luxury senior living community, located in the vibrant area of Woodland Hills, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to help residents successfully age in place. Residents are welcomed into the comfort and security of carefully curated apartments with various floor plans and premium features, such as convenience of weekly linen services and 24-hour emergency response systems. A 24-hour care team is available to provide residents needing extra care a wide range of care services, including medication supervision, personal laundry, bathing and grooming, and other daily living activities.

Dedicated to providing a fun and unique living experience to its residents, the community provides an abundance of interesting and engaging activities and programs, including group fitness classes, art lessons, or scenic drives. Delicious and nutritionally balanced meals are provided to make sure residents’ cravings and needs are always satisfied. Amenities, such as a card room, library, arts & crafts room, beauty shop, and onsite laundry facilities, are available to provide residents with more convenience and spaces for relaxation and entertainment.

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Overview of Montclair Villa

Montclair Villa is a family-owned and operated care home in Rocklin, CA, that offers assisted living, memory care, hospice, and palliative care. The community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe with its warm and home-like environment. With 24-hour support, three home-cooked meals, and daily housekeeping, residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle. Here, residents receive the utmost attention and care through personalized care dedicated to their needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social events, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to try new things and gain fun experiences. Mobility assistance and transportation arrangements are also available to ensure residents can move around and travel without hassles. With its ideal location in the quiet residential area of Rocklin, residents have a laid-back lifestyle. This care home strives to help older adults make the most of their best years, making it a trusted choice for senior living in California.

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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 1119 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.