Page 4 of Best Memory Care in California

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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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.
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.
A Place Called Home – Quail Lake
MC
AL
IL
NH
Clovis
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,074 / 1,105
A-6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+David MurchisonPrivate Rooms
The Kensington Redondo Beach
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Redondo Beach (South Redondo)
132
Facility 132
CA AVG 116
Rank #336 / 1,021
Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
A-13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #196 / 926
-Kensington Redondo Owner LLC And Kensington Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Roseberry Care
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Roseville (Sierra Vista)
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 116
Rank #851 / 1,021
No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #732 / 1,105
A+6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 12
Rank #159 / 974
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #135 / 926
A+Roseberry Care, LLC & Exalt Living, LLC-
Shadowridge Senior Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Vista
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 116
Rank #759 / 1,021
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
A+5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #127 / 926
A+Sycamore Care LLC-
Aegis Gardens Fremont
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Fremont (Centerville)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 116
Rank #617 / 1,021
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,105
A-37
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #54 / 974
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #271 / 926
FFremont Blvd Fremont LLC And Aegis Senior CommunitieStudio / 1 Bed
Atria San Juan
MC
AL
IL
San Juan Capistrano
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 116
Rank #296 / 1,021
Yes
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 56
Rank #847 / 1,105
A+11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #459 / 926
-Wg Chateau San Juan Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Mirage Inn
MC
AL
Rancho Mirage
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 116
Rank #272 / 1,021
Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #639 / 1,105
A+12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #433 / 926
-Blc Mirage Inn LPStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Sunnyvale
MC
AL
IL
Sunnyvale
103
Facility 103
CA AVG 116
Rank #500 / 1,021
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #222 / 1,105
A9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #389 / 926
-Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt And Al III Invest LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
MC
AL
IL
Huntington Beach
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
A+11
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #426 / 926
-Shi-III Mg Gp Of Shi-III Huntington Bch And Merrill GStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living San Jose
MC
AL
RC
San Jose (West Valley)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
A+24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
70.7%
Facility 70.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #544 / 926
-Belmont Village San Jose Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed

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Oakmont of Simi Valley

3110 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Overview of Oakmont of Simi Valley

Many families have entrusted Oakmont of Simi Valley to care for their loved ones. The luxury assisted living and memory care home has continuously been practicing a personal approach to the meaningful service they are guaranteed to deliver to the seniors; they strive to make a difference in the lives of the elderly. The beautiful community has been a home of possibilities for seniors who want to discover the purpose in their lives that they have been searching for; a home that they deserve is found at the Oakmont of Simi Valley.

Oakmont of Simi Valley prides itself on its luxurious in-house executive chef and culinary team to provide the best and finest dishes at its pub, café, and dining room. Beautiful activities are found in their ballroom, billiards lounge, fitness center, computer or media center, and fireplace – among many others. Their essential services include wheelchair-accessible showers, kitchenettes, ground-floor units, memory care support services, and recreational activities.

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Overview of The Kensington Redondo Beach

Situated in the lively city of Redondo Beach, CA, The Kensington Redondo Beach is a welcoming retirement community offering both assisted living and memory care services. Dedicated to enhancing senior care, this community provides a supportive and nurturing environment with exceptional services. The elegantly designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment come in various floor plans to meet diverse needs, ensuring both comfort and convenience.

The community also offers a range of top-quality and engaging amenities and activities, including a bistro and art classes, all thoughtfully managed by a dedicated team. These amenities are crafted to bring joy, fulfillment, and pleasure, catering to residents’ unique interests and hobbies. With a commitment to outstanding care and quality living, The Kensington Redondo Beach is an excellent choice for seniors.

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Overview of Roseberry Care

Roseberry Care is a boutique senior living community that seamlessly blends assisted living with a nurturing memory care environment. This residence offers seniors an ambiance that creates an ideal setting for their golden years. With an array of thoughtful support services and health-focused provisions, Roseberry Care empowers residents to embrace their fullest potential of independence. Vigilant round-the-clock staff supervision, including caregivers specially honed in dementia care, ensures that residents’ well-being is a top priority.
Explore their comprehensive, all-inclusive care plans, thoughtfully crafted with the expertise of dedicated dementia care specialists and complemented by the presence of hospice care services. Amidst the  backdrop of Roseville, this sanctuary stands out as an avenue for elevated senior living, offering families and their loved ones an exceptional choice that resonates with both assurance and fulfillment.

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Overview of Shadowridge Senior Living

Shadowrisge Senior Living is a newly remodeled assisted living place in Vista that provides an exemplary approach to caring for city seniors. The senior living home in Napa promotes independence while providing assistance with daily living. The staff ensures residents can receive quality, enhanced service that offers worry-free daily living. At this tight-knit residential space, management excels in cultivating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere that encourages individuals to maintain independence and cultivates a habit built on enriching experiences.

Shadowridge Senior Living prides itself on offering a residential care home that inspires seniors to live purposeful lives.  Community accommodations include engaging activities, life enrichment programs, recreational activities, delicious dining experiences, and housekeeping services.

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Overview of Aegis Gardens Fremont

Aegis Gardens, located in Fremont, CA, is a retirement community and sister community of Aegis Living. This senior living community also offers the same services from light assisted living, assisted living, transitional care, and end of life care. As part of their assisted living services, they provide residents with convenient services designed to create a worry free retirement experience. This includes housekeeping and laundry services, as well as apartment maintenance, meal preparations by their on-site chef, and round the clock staff availability for supervision and care.

Their assisted living services also ensure that residents stay healthy and safe during their stay in the community. This is  achieved by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and toileting as needed, as well as encouraging the residents to participate in life enriching programs and activities.

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Overview of Valley Royale Care I

Valley Royale Care is a blissful retreat set in the quiet neighborhood of Fleetwood Drive in Modesto, California, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, the community strives to assist up to six residents with a compassionate and highly trained team. With its intimate and quaint setting, the community ensures each resident receives the utmost care and assistance tailored to their needs and preferences for a worry-free retirement.

The community also provides dementia care and hospice care, alongside companionship, to support residents in every step of their journey. With its all-inclusive care, residents can rest assured of keeping their peace of mind and age gracefully, knowing their needs are well-cared for. Meals, housekeeping, laundry, and medication management are handled by the community to provide residents with more time to do the things they love.

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Dimond Care LLC

3003 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Overview of Dimond Care

Dimond Care provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Oakland’s Foothill neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care types in one community may suit someone whose needs change over time.

With six beds, the home offers private and shared rooms. The small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. John F. Blain serves as the administrator.

Residents receive three meals cooked at home each day, with attention to dietary and nutritional requirements. Weekly music sessions, art workshops, gentle exercise and stretching, cooking classes, movie nights, games, and vegetable gardening provide recurring ways to take part in activities. Transportation services are available as well, and the area has a Walk Score of 87, meaning most errands can be completed on foot by a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Sunrise of Sunnyvale

With accommodations for 103 residents, Sunrise of Sunnyvale is an assisted living community in Sunnyvale, California, that offers personal care. It has served older adults for 25 years and is operated by Sunrise Senior Living Management and Al III Invest LLC under the administration of Alberto Golia. Currently housing 81 residents, reflecting a 79% occupancy rate, the community has studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom accommodations.

Additionally, its location along South Knickerbocker Drive is highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 80, allowing older adults and visiting families to reach many nearby shops, restaurants, and services on foot. The community is also pet-friendly, welcoming small animal companions.

State inspections have consistently reviewed medication management and resident safety practices, demonstrating ongoing regulatory oversight and reinforcing confidence in the community’s quality of care. Its 25-year operating history reflects long-term stability. Meanwhile, the range of housing options allows residents to choose a living arrangement that best suits their mobility, personal preferences, and space requirements.

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Brookdale Mirage Inn

72750 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Overview of Brookdale Mirage Inn

Enhancing seniors’ quality of life, Brookdale Mirage Inn situated in Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features a wide range of purposely made floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Mirage Inn values the choices and freedom of its residents, providing them with round-the-clock care and assistance tailored to their specific needs and preferences. Brookdale Mirage Inn empowers its residents and orchestrates fun learning activities and programs to keep them engaged.

Memory care residents receive hands-on support with the community’s evidence-based Clare Bridge Training that strives to meet all their needs from activities to dining. Scheduled meal times are provided for memory care residents to foster familiarity alongside delectable, nutritious meals. The community is equipped with wondrous amenities including a fitness center, a beauty and barbershop, a therapy room, a game room, a theater, a sports bar, business centers, a clinic, an outdoor pool, a library, a coffee shop, a porch, a chapel, an arts and crafts studio, billiards, a putting green, meeting rooms, a piano, serene walking paths, and aesthetically landscaped grounds for its residents’ enjoyment and wellness.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach

Nestled in the sunny beach town of Huntington Beach, CA, Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach offers a welcoming atmosphere for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy the classic beachy design, beautifully landscaped courtyards with BBQ areas, and spacious apartments equipped with modern amenities like washers and dryers. The community is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, making it easy for seniors to embrace the vibrant Huntington Beach lifestyle.

Merrill Gardens provides a comfortable and supportive environment with a range of amenities and programs, including anytime dining, wellness programs, and scheduled transportation services. Residents can relax in inviting common areas, enjoy a movie in the theater, or unwind in the salon. With a focus on community engagement and individual care, Merrill Gardens ensures a fulfilling experience for all its residents.

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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.