Page 45 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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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.
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.
Kirkwood Orange
MC
AL
RC
Orange
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 116
Rank #701 / 1,021
C+Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #337 / 926
Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Oakdale
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 116
Rank #788 / 1,021
C+No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
14
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
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #401 / 926
Astoria At Oakdale, LLCStudio / Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
The Kensington
MC
AL
IL
Walnut Creek
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 116
Rank #107 / 1,021
C+Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
31
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #485 / 926
Kensington Tenant LLC & Kisco Senior Living, LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care
MC
AL
Fullerton
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 116
Rank #671 / 1,021
D+Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
43.1%
Facility 43.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #887 / 926
Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCPrivate / Shared Suite
Golden Haven
MC
RESC
Stockton
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
A+No-7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 12
Rank #33 / 974
26.7%
Facility 26.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #923 / 926
Tru-Health, Inc-
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage
MC
AL
HOS
RC
El Cajon
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 116
Rank #867 / 1,021
A+Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #865 / 1,105
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #799 / 926
Caring Cottage, LLC-
Manteca Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Manteca
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 116
Rank #344 / 1,021
A+Yes
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,091 / 1,105
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
62.3%
Facility 62.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #723 / 926
Manteca Community Healthcare LLC-
Murrieta Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Murrieta (California Oaks)
126
Facility 126
CA AVG 116
Rank #370 / 1,021
A+No
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 56
Rank #871 / 1,105
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
31.7%
Facility 31.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #920 / 926
Murrieta Gardens Assisted Living LLC-
Del’s Haven IV
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
5-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Del's Haven IV IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Safe Haven – Brentwood II
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Brentwood (Rose Garden)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Safe Haven Rose Garden LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms

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Kirkwood Orange

1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Overview of Kirkwood Orange

Kirkwood Orange offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Assisted living and memory care share one community. That may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs grow over time. Kirkwood Orange has 66 beds, with studios and one bedroom layouts available. A studio provides one private space, while a one bedroom layout offers a separate bedroom.

The area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet. Zehra Syed serves as the administrator, and Kirkwood Orange is operated by Kirkwood Orange Msl and Msl Community Mgmt.

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Overview of Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care

Astoria Senior Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 45 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents the chance to get to know each other, while studios, private rooms, and semi-private rooms allow someone to choose a private space or share with a companion. The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community, and respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs short-term support.

The community also offers the LifeCycles Wellness Program. A Walk Score of 62 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 get out independently for nearby needs. Katherine Martinez is the administrator, and Astoria At Oakdale operates the community.

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Overview of The Kensington

The Kensington is a senior living community in Walnut Creek, California. The community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in a friendly environment where residents and associates enjoy being served and serving others. Their philosophy and approach for safety and security, trust and transparency, and five-star service delivery have always been their top priorities. Aging in place is essential to residents and their families. The Kensington allows senior residents to find The Art of Living Well® balance that’s right for them.

Kensington’s primary goal is to preserve dignity and enable residents to be as independent as they can safely manage. The community features an open-concept dining room that is bright and airy, with abundant natural light and beautiful architectural details. The talented culinary team shares the commitment to providing residents with a one-of-a-kind dining experience while ensuring they are healthy and made to the highest of standards.

Starting Price $6,681/Month

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Overview of Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care

Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Fullerton, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident continues living in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs supervised memory care.

The community has 72 beds, with private and shared suites available. A private suite gives one resident a single living space, while a shared suite may suit a couple or someone who wants a companion. With a Walk Score of 67, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot, although a resident who no longer drives may have limited opportunities to get out independently.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Tammie Sampedro serves as administrator, and Welltower Tenant Group and Oakmont Mgmt Group operate the community.

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Overview of Golden Haven

Golden Haven provides memory care and Residential Care in Stockton, California. Its secured memory care setting includes supervision for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, making it a possible fit for someone who needs this type of supervised environment.

The community has 150 beds. A salon and spa let residents receive grooming and spa treatments on site, while the pool offers swimming and pool activities; religious services are also available for residents who wish to attend worship there. Rowena Ramirez serves as administrator, and Tru-Health operates the community.

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Overview of Lucie’s Cozy Cottage

As its name suggests, Lucie’s Cozy Cottage is a welcoming atmosphere that provides endless opportunities awaiting discovery in a tightly-knit residence. The senior living home in El Cajon specializes in assisted living services that strive to reach the holistic needs of its residents. The cozy, homey place creates an environment of compassion and love for each senior. Lucie’s well-trained staff is committed to encouraging and inspiring its residents to pursue a thriving and purposeful life.

Management and staff are dedicated to delivering a comfortable and flexible retirement experience in a close-knit setting. The community’s extensive list of services includes medication management, 24-hour caregiver availability, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness programs.

Price range $5,000 - $7,000/Month

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Overview of Manteca Assisted Living

Manteca Assisted Living provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Manteca, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Coordinated hospice care supports residents who receive hospice services, and respite care provides a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Manteca Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident who needs memory support or for a family seeking temporary care. The community has 130 beds, with Edgar Parra serving as administrator and Manteca Community Healthcare operating the community.

Restaurant style dining and an Anytime Menu give residents ongoing choices at mealtimes. A salon provides personal grooming services within the community, while daily exercise classes, fitness and wellness programming, a social events calendar, and educational opportunities offer structured ways to spend time and stay engaged.

Indoor and outdoor spaces include a billiards room, movie theater, garden room, and walking paths. Scheduled transportation is available for outings, appointments, and errands, and pets are allowed; pet therapy is also available.

Senior rehabilitation and short term rehab support residents with time limited recovery needs. Religious services are available, along with personal assistance for daily activities.

Starting Price $3,600/Month

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Overview of Murrieta Gardens

Murrieta Gardens offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Murrieta, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks and medication while a resident remains in their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or a family caregiver who needs short-term support. Located in the California Oaks neighborhood, the community has 126 beds. Brittany Kavenaugh serves as administrator, and Murrieta Gardens assisted living operates the community. Salon service and specialized activities are available on site, giving residents options for personal grooming and participation in activities without leaving the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 33. It is a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Courtesy transportation is available for medical and dental appointments, covering rides for those specific appointments.

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Del’s Haven IV

23822 Stillwater Ln, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Del’s Haven IV

Del’s Haven IV in Laguna Niguel, CA, delivers assisted living, memory care, residential care, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Assisted living supports daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medication, while secured memory care offers supervision for individuals prone to wandering. Residential care provides continuous support, hospice care focuses on end-of-life comfort, and respite stays offer temporary relief for primary caregivers.

Administrator Dianna Manalo oversees the 6-bed home, which features both private and semi-private rooms. A smaller setting allows staff to focus on a limited number of residents in a residential environment.

A walk score of 70 indicates a walkable location, enabling non-driving residents to complete most daily errands nearby on foot.

Prospective representatives evaluating small-scale residential care options can contact the administrator to inquire about room availability or set up a site visit.

Contact Del’s Haven IV

Overview of Safe Haven – Brentwood II

Safe Haven – Brentwood II operates a six-bed residential care home on Honor Way in Brentwood, California. Managed by Safe Haven Rose Garden LLC and administrator Richard Grimesey, this single-story facility features a stair-free layout to accommodate residents with physical mobility limitations. The property has been open for one year and offers a mix of private and semi-private rooms that support independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice services under one roof.

The surrounding neighborhood holds a walkability score of 57 out of 100, allowing visitors to manage a few retail errands on foot. On-site services include daily housekeeping, local transportation, beauty treatments, and structured exercise programs.

Residents also have access to an outdoor garden, a spa area, and personalized care plans tailored for cognitive decline. State regulatory reviews have focused on safety documentation and fall-prevention fixtures, with past inspection items now fully resolved.

Prospective residents can contact the administrative desk to verify open beds and request current monthly pricing.

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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.