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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.
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.
Las Villas del Norte
MC
AL
IL
RC
Escondido (Central Escondido)
198
Facility 198
CA AVG 116
Rank #120 / 1,021
B-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
45
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 13
Rank #856 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #160 / 926
-Escondido Sh LLC And Integral Senior Lvg Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Suite
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
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+David Murchison-
Savant of Burbank East
MC
AL
Burbank
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
B+Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
97
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 13
Rank #948 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #173 / 926
-Lebleuchateau, Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove
MC
AL
IL
Elk Grove
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 116
Rank #145 / 1,021
CYes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
35
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #893 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #480 / 926
ACarlton Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Oakmont of Novato
MC
AL
Novato
118
Facility 118
CA AVG 116
Rank #429 / 1,021
CYes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
57
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #923 / 979
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #519 / 926
A+Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Novato Opco LLC And Oakmont Et AlStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Fresno
MC
AL
IL
RC
Fresno
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 116
Rank #226 / 1,021
CYes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 56
Rank #816 / 1,105
59
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #910 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #264 / 926
A+Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Fresno Ops And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed
Noble Living II, LLC
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Fletcher Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
CNo
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #787 / 1,105
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Noble Living II LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Carmel Village at Clovis
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RESC
Clovis
127
Facility 127
CA AVG 116
Rank #365 / 1,021
CYes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,105
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #239 / 926
-Genclovis LLC And Generations-Ca LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Long Beach (Los Altos)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
CNo
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #436 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Bella Palms, IncPrivate / Shared Rooms
Oakmont of Concord
MC
AL
Concord
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 116
Rank #394 / 1,021
C+Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #391 / 926
-Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Concord Opco And Oakmont Mgmt GroupStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Las Villas Del Norte

Las Villas Del Norte offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Escondido, CA. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident continues living in an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 198 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and suite layouts. Starting at $2,895 per month, the price gives families a baseline for monthly budgeting. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Jolene Farish serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Escondido Sh and Integral Senior Lvg Mgmt. In the Central Escondido neighborhood, a Walk Score of 74 means most errands are possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $2,895/Month

Contact Las Villas del Norte

Overview of A Place Called Home – Calimyrna

Have a peaceful and safe retirement with the outstanding senior living community of A Place Called Home – Calimyrna situated at 2842 Calimyrna Avenue, Clovis, CA, offering assisted living, Alzheimer’s and memory care, and Parkinson’s care. The community is a three-home complex that provides snug and sophisticated residences for seniors’ comfort and security. A team of competent and well-trained professionals takes care of seniors’ daily living activities and personal needs to ensure they enjoy a maintenance-free retirement.

Interact with your friends and cherish every moment with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs. Here, residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. A Place Called Home – Calimyrna strives to create a safe place for seniors to experience a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Savant of Burbank East

Prioritizing residents’ wellness and happiness, Savant of Burbank East is a trusted senior living community in Burbank, CA that offers premiere assisted living and memory care services. A team of dependable licensed nurses and well-trained team members are always available on-site to offer various assistance and services for the comfort and convenience of residents. Modern senior apartments are designed to provide plenty of natural light, privacy, and comfort, ensuring residents are able to rest and relax in their accommodations without worries of housekeeping and maintenance.

Apart from round the clock care, residents also enjoy an array of fun and engaging activities for their enrichment and entertainment. Several amenities, such as a salon, fitness center, library, movie theater, and music lounge are offered to improve residents’ living conditions. Sumptuous and healthy dishes are also available to save residents from the hassles of cooking while making sure they enjoy delectable meals.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove

Offering quality assisted living, Carlton Senior Living in Elk Grove is one of the trusted retirement homes in the city.  Also providing memory care and independent living options, residents can build a lifestyle on their terms. Management encourages its residents to live freely while receiving undivided attention and support. Senior living experience leads a vibrant social life with everyone creating new relationships that garner a wonderful time at home.

Life at Carlton has designed features that make everyday living hassle-free. They are a person-centered community that has provided amenities and services that would make residents feel comfortable and welcomed in a home-like environment. Their amenities include a courtyard, restaurant-style dining, and cozy apartments to have seniors enjoy their stay at their new home.

Starting Price $4,595/Month

Contact Carlton Senior Living Elk Grove

Oakmont of Novato

1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
Overview of Oakmont of Novato

Oakmont of Novato offers assisted living and memory care in Novato, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 118 beds, with studios, suites, one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Families involved in a resident’s care can also receive caregiver support. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently. Scott Davis serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Westmont of Fresno

Designed to foster a sense of belonging, independence, and overall well-being, Westmont of Fresno is an exceptional senior living community based in Fresno County, Fresno, CA. The community offers a personalized approach to independent living, assisted living and memory care, providing residents with holistic solutions to their care needs and a higher level of care. A friendly team of senior care professionals is ready to help residents any time of the day with 24/7 availability.

The community takes care of housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and transportation to give residents the freedom to do the things that they love and enjoy. Residents can choose to participate in a breadth of social activities and outings, or just sit back and relax in their comfortable accommodations. Whatever your preference is, the community always provides inviting options perfectly designed to help you make the most of your retirement life.

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Noble Living II, LLC

505 Hills Lane Dr, Fletcher Hills, CA 92020
Overview of Noble Living II

Ideally located in the peaceful neighborhood of Hills Lane Drive, Fletcher Hills, Noble Living II is a dependable community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with top-tier care and assistance tailored to their special needs with a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also provided to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Delight with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences; special diets including diabetic and vegetarian are also accommodated. Transportation services and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need additional support to live their golden years without worries.

$6,900/Month

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Overview of Carmel Village at Clovis

Carmel Village, is a vibrant senior living community nestled in Clovis, CA, offering a harmonious blend of assisted living, independent living, memory care services, and post-acute care. At Carmel Village, residents experience a lifestyle tailored to their needs, where compassionate and personalized 24-hour care is at the core of their well-being. The community’s dedicated staff ensures a helping hand is always within reach, providing support with daily tasks, from morning routines to medication reminders, granting residents and their families peace of mind. The apartments feature convenient kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves.

Carmel Village redefines senior living by offering a headache-free lifestyle, relieving residents from the burdens of housework, yard work, and cooking, unless they choose to indulge their culinary passions. Scheduled transportation, along with on-site amenities like a salon, fitness center, theater, and garden, provides opportunities for social engagement and relaxation. Culinary delights await in the dining room, where residents can enjoy three delicious meals a day, supplemented with snacks, and special dietary menus cater to individual preferences. The community’s Vitality Programming adds a meaningful touch to residents’ lives, offering a variety of activities and events that nurture their physical, social, and intellectual well-being.

Contact Carmel Village at Clovis

Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

2218 Conquista Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
Overview of Bella Palms Senior Wellness Home

Bella Palms is a dedicated assisted living community that has three distinct locations in Long Beach, CA, offering exceptional services and cozy accommodations. With its family-oriented environment, the community ensures older adults find a home away from home in their later years. 24-hour care, home-cooked meals, and housekeeping services are also offered, so residents experience maintenance-free living. The community’s comprehensive care options, including hospice care and memory care, allow residents to age without worries.

With consistent monitoring of physical, mental, and social needs, recreational activities and wellness programs are available. Modified bathrooms and spacious outdoors ensure residents’ security and safety. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Long Beach, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living community in California provides residents with a place to spend their retirement comfortably.

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Oakmont of Concord

1401 Civic Ct, Concord, CA 94520
Overview of Oakmont of Concord

Oakmont of Concord offers assisted living and memory care in Concord, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Oakmont of Concord has 121 beds, with studios, suites, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A studio provides one private space, while a suite or two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

A wellness center gives residents access to wellness services on site, while caregiver support offers a resource for families involved in a resident’s care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. The area has a Walk Score of 62, making it somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot; a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle some outings independently. Kim S Sor serves as the administrator, and Oakmont of Concord is operated by Oakmont Sr Lvng Of Concord Opco and Oakmont Mgmt Group.

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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.