Page 43 of Best Memory Care in California

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.
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.
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.
Crestavilla
MC
AL
Laguna Niguel
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 116
Rank #63 / 1,021
B+Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
74.0%
Facility 74.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #479 / 926
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The Pinnacles at Burton
MC
AL
IL
Los Angeles (Central La)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 116
Rank #316 / 1,021
B+No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
19
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #900 / 926
-Burton Way Carmel, Inc And Calson Care North LLC-
Belmont Village Senior Living in Los Gatos
MC
AL
San Jose (Fruitdale)
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 116
Rank #162 / 1,021
B+Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
18
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #467 / 926
-Belmont Union Avenue Tenant LLC And Belmont Three LLC-
Cascades of Grass Valley
MC
AL
IL
RC
Grass Valley
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 116
Rank #709 / 1,021
B+Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
86.2%
Facility 86.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #221 / 926
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Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside
MC
AL
IL
Oceanside
175
Facility 175
CA AVG 116
Rank #162 / 1,021
A-Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #672 / 926
-Everest Oceanside Blessing Star, LLC And Everest Sr. L-
A Place Called Home – Calimyrna
MC
AL
Clovis
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B+Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,096 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-David Murchison-
The Ivy at Golden Gate
MC
AL
San Francisco (Outer Sunset)
168
Facility 168
CA AVG 116
Rank #188 / 1,021
AYes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
17
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
--Well Oak Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Loren’s Good Life Care
MC
AL
RESC
Riverside (Woodcrest)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B-No
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,064 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
A+Loren's Good Life Care IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Sunrise of Rocklin
MC
AL
RC
Rocklin
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 116
Rank #627 / 1,021
C+Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #819 / 1,105
31
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #750 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #519 / 926
A+Sunrise Rocklin Sr. Lvg And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills
MC
AL
IL
Los Angeles (Central La)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B-Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
62.7%
Facility 62.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #719 / 926
-Belmont Village Hollywood Tenant And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Crestavilla

30111 Niguel Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Crestavilla

Crestavilla provides assisted living and memory care in Laguna Niguel, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels may make Crestavilla a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. With 250 beds, Crestavilla is a larger community, with more residents, staff, and programming. Myra Aragones serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of The Pinnacles at Burton

The Pinnacles at Burton in Los Angeles offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels share one campus. For a resident whose needs may grow over time, moving to another level can happen without leaving the community, which may make this a good fit for that situation. The community has 138 beds and opened in 1976. A Walk Score of 94 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.

Robin Culver serves as administrator. Burton Way Carmel and Calson Care North operate the community.

Contact The Pinnacles at Burton

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living in Los Gatos

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.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living in Los Gatos

Cascades of Grass Valley

415 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Overview of Cascades of Grass Valley

Cascades of Grass Valley offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Grass Valley, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 65 beds. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes on foot. Haley Parker serves as the administrator.

Dining combines the elegance of fine dining with the comfort of family meals. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support.

Contact Cascades of Grass Valley

Overview of Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside

Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside is an assisted living, independent living, and memory care community situated at 3500 Lake Boulevard in Oceanside, California. Operated by Everest Oceanside Blessing Star LLC with Ferlina McBride as administrator, the three-story building provides a continuum of care within a half-mile of Tri-City Medical Center.

The campus holds 175 beds and offers apartment-style housing. Its daily services include personalized care plans, medication management, light housekeeping, and laundry. Residents have access to paved garden pathways, physical fitness classes, and scheduled local transportation.

The pet-friendly property features a dedicated memory support wing known as the Garden House. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walk score of 68, indicating a moderately walkable layout where some basic destinations are accessible on foot.

Interested individuals can reach out to the Lake Boulevard community office to arrange a tour or inquire about current apartment pricing.

Contact Truewood by Merrill, Oceanside

Overview of A Place Called Home – Calimyrna

A Place Called Home, Calimyrna offers assisted living and memory care in Clovis, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The six bed community is small, which may suit a resident who prefers a more intimate setting.

Respite care allows for a short stay when a primary caregiver needs to travel or recover. Adult day care, Alzheimer’s care and dementia care are also available as specific programs, giving families options for daytime support and specialized care related to memory loss. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. David C Murchison serves as the administrator, and occupancy is 100%, meaning all six beds are currently occupied.

Contact A Place Called Home – Calimyrna

The Ivy at Golden Gate

1601 19Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122
Overview of The Ivy at Golden Gate

The Ivy at Golden Gate offers assisted living and memory care in San Francisco, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Offering both care levels may make the community a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time, since the resident can change care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 168 beds. Housing options include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments; a studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. In the Outer Sunset neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 88 / 100, placing it in a very walkable area where most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when moving in.

Adiam Welday serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Well Oak Tenant and Oakmont Management Group.

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Overview of Loren’s Good Life Care

Loren’s Good Life Care is an idyllic retreat set in the peaceful neighborhood of Canyon View Drive, Riverside, CA, that offers personal care, dementia care, and 24-hour care. Committed to improving residents’ wellness, the community delivers top-tier care and assistance around the clock to meet their specific needs and preferences. Housekeeping is also handled by the community to ensure residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Aside from healthcare services, residents are encouraged to live actively and retain social connections through recreational activities tailored to their leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is a good choice for those who need assistance to live their retirement comfortably with its trusted care and beautifully designed amenities.

Contact Loren’s Good Life Care

Sunrise of Rocklin

6100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA 95677
Overview of Sunrise of Rocklin

Overlooking the scenic mountain views in Rocklin, CA, Sunrise of Rocklin is a cozy and welcoming senior living community that offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term Stays. With Victorian-style architecture and beautifully maintained gardens, it’s a place where seniors can enjoy the little things like fresh flowers in the dining room and the smell of warm cookies. Residents can look forward to staying active with options like a walking club and social events such as “happy half hours.” The community is pet-friendly, and residents enjoy the companionship of the community’s dog and cat.

With a dedicated team of caregivers and nurses, Sunrise of Rocklin ensures that every resident’s well-being is a top priority. Couples can stay together even if they have different care needs, thanks to the community’s versatile care options. The award-winning community offers a range of amenities and programs designed to enhance the quality of life, making it a place where seniors can thrive and feel truly cared for.

Starting Price $3,900/Month

Contact Sunrise of Rocklin

Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills

Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in the Central LA neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. With 150 beds, the community has a defined overall size without suggesting what any individual resident’s experience will be like. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care can happen within the same community. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, with the larger layouts suitable for two people moving together. Chef prepared dining, a professionally supervised fitness center, salon services for men and women, and Whole Brain Fitness and Health & Wellness programs provide meals, exercise, personal care, and structured wellness activities on site. Rehabilitation services support therapy within the community.

Free scheduled transportation is available daily for confirmed transportation needs. An 86 out of 100 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Janelle Topete serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Belmont Village Hollywood Tenant and Belmont Three.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living Hollywood Hills

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.