Best Memory Care in California

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 2,084 homes in California

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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GlenBrook Health Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Carlsbad	95 Facility 95 CA AVG 103 Rank #811 / 1658	No	57 Facility 57 CA AVG 57 Rank #1158 / 2093	11	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #323 / 1397	- Facility - CA AVG 3.2 Rank #1 / 1164	22 Facility 22 CA AVG 11 Rank #222 / 1365	64.2% Facility 64.2% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #966 / 1289	-	Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC	-
OakView Health Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)	63 Facility 63 CA AVG 103 Rank #1063 / 1658	No	20 Facility 20 CA AVG 57 Rank #1847 / 2093	7	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #529 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #600 / 1164	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 11 Rank #326 / 1365	79.4% Facility 79.4% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #584 / 1289	A+	Oakview Hc LLC	Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Oakmont of Brookside	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Stockton (Brookside)	81 Facility 81 CA AVG 103 Rank #914 / 1658	Yes	46 Facility 46 CA AVG 57 Rank #1446 / 2093	29	16 Facility 16 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1049 / 1397	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #1015 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 11 Rank #946 / 1365	96.3% Facility 96.3% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #166 / 1289	-	Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC And	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Claremont	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Claremont	81 Facility 81 CA AVG 103 Rank #914 / 1658	Yes	14 Facility 14 CA AVG 57 Rank #1914 / 2093	7	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #592 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #413 / 1164	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 11 Rank #1259 / 1365	72.8% Facility 72.8% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #738 / 1289	-	Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Mangement Group LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at La Palma	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	La Palma	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 103 Rank #917 / 1658	Yes	61 Facility 61 CA AVG 57 Rank #1014 / 2093	3	- Facility - CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #413 / 1164	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 11 Rank #1259 / 1365	87.5% Facility 87.5% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #318 / 1289	-	Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Reata Glen	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Mission Viejo	840 Facility 840 CA AVG 103 Rank #2 / 1658	No	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 57 Rank #2045 / 2093	8	- Facility - CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1 / 1397	- Facility - CA AVG 3.2 Rank #1 / 1164	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 11 Rank #747 / 1365	80.6% Facility 80.6% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #562 / 1289	B-	Reat Glen Orange County Ccrc	1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Sunrise of San Mateo	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	San Mateo (Central San Mateo)	85 Facility 85 CA AVG 103 Rank #885 / 1658	Yes	88 Facility 88 CA AVG 57 Rank #218 / 2093	8	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #440 / 1397	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #600 / 1164	25 Facility 25 CA AVG 11 Rank #161 / 1365	78.8% Facility 78.8% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #599 / 1289	-	Szr San Mateo LLC; Sunrise Senior Living Mgt	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Town & Country	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)	328 Facility 328 CA AVG 103 Rank #45 / 1658	No	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 57 Rank #831 / 2093	23	28 Facility 28 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1242 / 1397	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #828 / 1164	50 Facility 50 CA AVG 11 Rank #6 / 1365	32.9% Facility 32.9% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #1245 / 1289	A+	Christian And Missionary Alliance	-
Ivy Park at Alta Loma	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)	77 Facility 77 CA AVG 103 Rank #949 / 1658	Yes	75 Facility 75 CA AVG 57 Rank #564 / 2093	3	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #323 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #413 / 1164	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 11 Rank #1259 / 1365	79.2% Facility 79.2% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #589 / 1289	A+	Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care Community	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Thousand Oaks (Warwick Avenue)	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 103 Rank #902 / 1658	Yes	72 Facility 72 CA AVG 57 Rank #675 / 2093	29	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1088 / 1397	14 Facility 14 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #1107 / 1164	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 11 Rank #844 / 1365	57.3% Facility 57.3% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #1068 / 1289	-	Silverado Thousand Oaks LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt	Private Rooms
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	San Jose (West Valley)	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 103 Rank #902 / 1658	Yes	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 57 Rank #1089 / 2093	11	17 Facility 17 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1061 / 1397	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #988 / 1164	2 Facility 2 CA AVG 11 Rank #1161 / 1365	47.6% Facility 47.6% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #1182 / 1289	-	West Valley Mc,LLC; Oakmont Management Group LLC	Studio / Shared Studio
The Watermark at Almaden	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	San Jose (Erikson)	240 Facility 240 CA AVG 103 Rank #100 / 1658	Yes	82 Facility 82 CA AVG 57 Rank #357 / 2093	25	18 Facility 18 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1088 / 1397	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #828 / 1164	5 Facility 5 CA AVG 11 Rank #844 / 1365	80.4% Facility 80.4% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #564 / 1289	-	Us Alliance Holden Of San Jose Tentant;Watermark	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Regency Palms Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Long Beach (Downtown)	91 Facility 91 CA AVG 103 Rank #846 / 1658	No	96 Facility 96 CA AVG 57 Rank #43 / 2093	49	92 Facility 92 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #1390 / 1397	11 Facility 11 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #1074 / 1164	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 11 Rank #669 / 1365	81.3% Facility 81.3% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #547 / 1289	-	Global Regency Snr Care Svcs,LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Mariner Point	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Alameda (Mariner Square Drive)	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 103 Rank #917 / 1658	No	74 Facility 74 CA AVG 57 Rank #599 / 2093	12	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #762 / 1397	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #413 / 1164	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 11 Rank #946 / 1365	56.3% Facility 56.3% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #1077 / 1289	-	Oakmont Senior Living Of Mariner Opco, LLC And Oak	Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silverado Brea Memory Care Community	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Brea (Downtown Brea)	70 Facility 70 CA AVG 103 Rank #1001 / 1658	Yes	67 Facility 67 CA AVG 57 Rank #831 / 2093	4	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 11.6 Rank #762 / 1397	4 Facility 4 CA AVG 3.2 Rank #828 / 1164	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 11 Rank #747 / 1365	64.3% Facility 64.3% CA AVG 73.6% Rank #961 / 1289	-	Silverado Brea LLC; Silverado Senior Living Mgt	Private Rooms

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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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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 63 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.

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