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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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Oakmont of Torrance
MC
AL
Torrance
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 116
Rank #370 / 1,021
A-Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
26
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
61.9%
Facility 61.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #731 / 926
Oakmont Snr Lvg Of Torrance Opco And Oakmont Mgt GrpStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena
MC
AL
IL
Pasadena (South Arroyo)
310
Facility 310
CA AVG 116
Rank #42 / 1,021
B+Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
41
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #787 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
49.0%
Facility 49.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #849 / 926
Olympic Senior Care LLC:morningstar Mgt Snr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Coronado Retirement Village
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Coronado
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B+Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
33
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #787 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 12
Rank #287 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
Prrk Holdings LLC-
Oakmont of Redwood City
MC
AL
Redwood City (South Fair Oaks)
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 116
Rank #365 / 1,021
A-Yes
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,105
30
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
61.4%
Facility 61.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #736 / 926
Sunrise Of Redwood Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (West Valley)
149
Facility 149
CA AVG 116
Rank #269 / 1,021
A-Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
26
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #859 / 926
Shp Vi Ms San Jose LLC And Morningstar Senior Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Sunwest
MC
AL
IL
Hemet
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
A-Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,085 / 1,105
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Summerville At Cobbco Inc And Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Revere Court of Sacramento
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Sacramento (Southwestern Sacramento)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 116
Rank #671 / 1,021
B+No
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #685 / 1,105
16
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
88.9%
Facility 88.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #192 / 926
Chancellor Health Care Of California Viii Inc-
Carefield Castro Valley
MC
AL
Castro Valley
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 116
Rank #436 / 1,021
B+Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
20
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #728 / 926
Sh 1 Castro Valley LLC And Crfld Management, LLC-
Golden Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Sylmar
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 116
Rank #361 / 1,021
B+Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #468 / 1,105
83
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 13
Rank #946 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #188 / 926
Golden Living In Sylmar Inc-
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-

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Oakmont of Torrance

3620 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
Overview of Oakmont of Torrance

Oakmont of Torrance offers assisted living and memory care in Torrance, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication and other daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 126 beds, with studio, one bedroom and two bedroom residences. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. An executive chef and culinary team prepare the meals, and the salon and spa provide grooming services within the community.

Rehabilitation services, wellness services, activities and caregiver support are also available, with a doctor on staff. Staff are present around the clock, giving residents access to help at any hour. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still complete some nearby errands independently.

Judith Uy Villaruz serves as the administrator. Oakmont of Torrance is operated by Oakmont Snr Lvg Of Torrance Opco and Oakmont Mgt Grp.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Pasadena, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. That combination may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen within the same community. With 310 beds, the community has more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller home.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available. A two-bedroom layout may also suit a couple or companion moving together. In the South Arroyo neighborhood, an 85 Walk Score means most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. An on-site spa provides access to that amenity without leaving the community. Kevin Taliaferro serves as the administrator, and Olympic Senior Care:morningstar Mgt Snr operates the community.

Contact MorningStar Senior Living of Pasadena

Overview of Coronado Retirement Village

Four kinds of care share one address at Coronado Retirement Village in Coronado, California, and the span is wide: assisted living for help with daily tasks, memory care in a supervised setting, hospice care, and respite.

Memory care answers a specific hour. A resident with dementia gets up at an odd time, decides there is somewhere they need to be, and supervision handles that without an argument nobody can win. Hospice care moves the goal to comfort for a resident at the end of life. Respite covers temporary relief for the caregiver who has been carrying the whole thing.

The community holds 120 beds, with 84 filled at the last count. Needs can shift here without a family starting the search over.

A salon handles grooming, the fitness center gives residents somewhere to move, and gardening and transportation are both available. The walk score is 40, so most errands need a car or a ride. Rajni Kharbanda administers the community, and Prrk Holdings operates it.

Price range $3,000 - $3,500/Month

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Oakmont of Redwood City

1 E Selby Ln, Redwood City, CA 94063
Overview of Oakmont of Redwood City

Oakmont of Redwood City offers residents the opportunity to step into a new home where the community they’ve envisioned and the lifestyle they’ve dreamed of come to life. Set on a lush campus with lovely views, renowned dining experiences, and endless amenities, this community is a place of connection and belonging.

The Oakmont team takes great pride in engaging and connecting with residents on a daily basis, designing every aspect of the community around their needs. From delightful meals and exciting excursions to a variety of activities, the residents at Oakmont of Redwood City eagerly anticipate each opportunity to come together and enjoy the company of their neighbors.

Residents can immerse themselves in the community’s intimate movie theater, where they can enjoy joyful movie matinees with new friends while snacking on complimentary popcorn. The community’s dedication to providing a vibrant and engaging environment ensures that residents can embark on a journey of active and fulfilling living, exploring new worlds where anything seems possible.

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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at West San Jose offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in San Jose, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 149 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The starting price is $7,425 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting.

Residents can use a fitness center and wellness program for exercise activities. A salon and spa provide personal care services on site, while the courtyard and sky terrace offer outdoor common areas. Rehabilitation services allow residents to receive therapy within the community, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Dining includes seasonal menus with meals prepared from scratch, along with low sodium, vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free options. Arts and crafts, exercise classes, and movie nights are part of the activity calendar. Medicare is accepted as a payment option. Jolie Higgins serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Shp Vi Ms San Jose and Morningstar Senior Mgmt.

Starting Price $7,425/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Sunwest

Greeting seniors and guests with a blissful environment, Brookdale Sunwest is an exceptional senior living community situated on North Lyon Avenue, Hemet, CA that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community offers a variety of well-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and villas. Enjoy independence and a maintenance-free lifestyle with genuine helping hands from Brookdale Sunwest.

The community strives to know every resident individually to provide them with carefully curated activities to hone their interests and interactions better. With residents’ dietary needs and preferences in mind, the community serves healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals all day while fostering a sense of belonging and familiarity for memory care residents with scheduled meal times. Brookdale Sunwest ensures seniors remain active and connected with a pet-friendly environment and wonderful amenities including a library, a beauty and barbershop, a theater, a game room, a fireside living room, beautifully manicured grounds, and serene walking paths.

$4,805/Month

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Overview of Revere Court of Sacramento

Welcome to Revere Court of Sacramento, an exceptional senior living community that offers compassionate care and a vibrant, enriching environment for older adults. This warm and inviting community boasts modern and comfortable accommodations, providing residents with spacious private apartments with their own bathrooms and kitchenettes. There is also a strong focus here on fostering independence and well-being, residents can enjoy a range of amenities and services tailored to their individual needs.

Revere Court of Sacramento’s culinary team also prepares scrumptious and nutritious meals, accommodating dietary preferences and requirements. Highly trained and dedicated staff members are available to provide personalized residential care, respite care, hospice care, and adult day care. From medication management to daily living activities, residents receive the support they require while preserving their dignity and autonomy. Engaging activities and social programs are designed to promote mental stimulation, physical health, and social interaction, encouraging a sense of belonging and fulfillment.

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Overview of Carefield Castro Valley

Carefield Castro Valley provides assisted living and memory care in Castro Valley, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Carefield Castro Valley may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs that setting.

The community has 116 beds and 62% occupancy, meaning not all beds are occupied. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and short-term rehab provides a temporary setting for rehabilitation during recovery. With a Walk Score of 67, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach certain destinations independently; pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet in the community. Parveen Singh is the administrator, and the community is operated by Sh 1 Castro Valley and Crfld Management.

Contact Carefield Castro Valley

Overview of Golden Assisted Living

Golden Assisted Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Sylmar, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care can happen without leaving the community. Golden Assisted Living has 128 beds.

Three chef prepared, restaurant style meals are provided daily, so residents can eat prepared food without cooking. Courtyards, walking paths, a greenhouse, and a garden offer places to walk and garden, while the salon allows residents to receive salon services within the community. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need support with recovery or maintaining function.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot. Scheduled transportation can support trips beyond walking distance. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet.

Contact Golden Assisted Living

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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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.