Page 47 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Ivy Park at Claremont
MC
AL
Claremont
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 116
Rank #634 / 1,021
B+Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,014 / 1,105
8
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #505 / 926
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Mangement Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Pacifica Royale Assisted Living Community
MC
AL
Midway City
132
Facility 132
CA AVG 116
Rank #336 / 1,021
A-No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #189 / 974
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #779 / 926
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Ivy Park at Santa Monica
MC
AL
Santa Monica (Mid-City)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
B+Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
29
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 12
Rank #202 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
Al Santa Monica Sr. Hsg And Oakmont Mgmt.group LLC-
Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Carpinteria
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 116
Rank #625 / 1,021
A-No
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
7
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
59.0%
Facility 59.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #772 / 926
Rbp Carpinteria Op LLC And Mallard Senior Mgmt, LLC-
Palm Villas, Campbell
MC
Campbell
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 116
Rank #776 / 1,021
B+Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
28
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #230 / 926
Forever Young Al Campbell, Inc-
Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa St
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Glendale
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B+Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
72
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 13
Rank #940 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #489 / 926
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Felicita Vida
MC
AL
Escondido (Felicita)
123
Facility 123
CA AVG 116
Rank #387 / 1,021
B-Yes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 56
Rank #998 / 1,105
2
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
65.9%
Facility 65.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #666 / 926
930 Monticello Dr Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Aldersly
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
San Rafael (Dominican)
172
Facility 172
CA AVG 116
Rank #176 / 1,021
B-Yes
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
34
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
47.7%
Facility 47.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #859 / 926
Aldersly/Life Care Services, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Alcove
Silverado San Juan Capistrano Memory Care Community
MC
AL
San Juan Capistrano
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 116
Rank #558 / 1,021
B-Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #787 / 1,105
10
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #416 / 926
Silverado San Juan Capistrano, LLC And Silverado Sr.Private Rooms
Sunrise at Fair Oaks
MC
AL
RC
Fair Oaks
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 116
Rank #665 / 1,021
B-Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #865 / 1,105
16
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #392 / 926
Fair Oak Assisted Lvg And Sunrise Senior Living MgtStudio / Suite / 2 Bed

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Ivy Park at Claremont

2053 North Towne Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711
Overview of Ivy Park at Claremont

Ivy Park at Claremont is a charming senior living community nestled in Claremont, CA, offering assisted living and memory care services that can be tailored to every stage of retirement living. Just a few minutes away from major interstates and the iconic downtown Claremont Village, the community offers a unique blend of cultural richness and natural beauty. From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul to comprehensive care services, including concierge physician services, 24-hour personal care assistance, and the EverYou program for their memory care neighborhood, Ivy Park at Claremont ensures their residents’ holistic needs are met.

With the community’s spacious floor plans, featuring upgraded amenities and large windows, residents will feel safe and right at home. One of the highlights of living at Ivy Park is their Vine at Ivy restaurant, which offers fresh and delicious meals all day and a warm dining experience where residents can enjoy great conversation with friends. Other amenities include indoor & outdoor lounge areas, an activities studio, a library, a cafe, a full-service salon, social & educational programs, an emergency response system, scheduled transportation, and more.

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Overview of Pacifica Royale Assisted Living Community

Pacifica Royale Assisted Living Community provides assisted living and memory care in Midway City, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication dispensing and incontinence care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who could move between levels without leaving the community.

A beauty shop supports on site grooming. The game room and outdoor patios give residents places for games and time outdoors, while scheduled transportation is available for doctor’s appointments, shopping and banking. A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Ivy Park at Santa Monica

1312 15Th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Overview of Ivy Park at Santa Monica

Located in the charming neighborhoods of Santa Monica, CA, Ivy Park at Santa Monica is a thriving senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. It offers various care services, such as medication management, concierge physician services, and round-the-clock personal care support. Residents can also take advantage of the breathtaking seaside views, dining opportunities, and shopping, all within a short distance from the UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Ivy Park at Santa Monica aims to provide residents with a new and satisfying experience by combining exceptional care with a wide range of amenities. The community has a full-service salon, hydro spa, activities studio, library, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and The Vine at Ivy Restaurant, providing carefully prepared meals and a lovely dining experience. Services like weekly housekeeping and laundry, an emergency response system, on-site maintenance, scheduled transportation, and a range of social and educational programs are also provided to residents. Aside from utilities and cable hookups, other amenities include room service and meals for guests, daily housekeeping, pet care, and walking services.

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Overview of Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care

Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Carpinteria, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident remains in their apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, making the combination a potential fit for someone living with dementia whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 83 beds. Nithi Narasappa serves as the administrator, and Rbp Carpinteria Op and Mallard Senior Mgmt operate the community. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in a walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Dining includes chef-prepared meals from a culinary team that blends California’s food culture with homestyle dishes, while scheduled transportation is available for outings and appointments, allowing residents to use community transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Palm Villas, Campbell

Palm Villas, Campbell provides memory care in Campbell, CA, in a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. With 48 beds, it is smaller in scale, which suits someone who prefers a more intimate setting. The community is administered by Garry Sneper and operated by Forever Young Al Campbell.

Freshly prepared meals are designed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Overview of Glen Park at Glendale – Mariposa St

Glen Park at Glendale, Mariposa St provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Glendale, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time or for a family caregiver who needs short-term support.

The community has 120 beds and a 73% occupancy rate, so not all beds are filled. Susan Park serves as the administrator. Residents can take part in art therapy, cooking classes, daily exercise, live entertainment, pet therapy, and outings, with activities that offer both structured engagement and time outside the community.

Pets are allowed. Residents may be able to keep a pet with them in the community. A Walk Score of 88 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Felicita Vida

930 Monticello Dr #4407, Escondido, CA 92029
Overview of Felicita Vida

Conveniently settled in Escondido, CA, Felicita Vida is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short term care. The community features a wide range of floor plans, including spacious studios, companion suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A compassionate team goes the extra mile to make residents feel safe and comfortable through attentive service and friendly approach to care.

Designed with resident enjoyment in mind, the community features an array of activities and amenities, inspired by residents’ unique interests, passions, and requirements. Beautiful outdoor spaces with walking paths, provides a relaxing space for refreshing strolls. Residents are saved from the hassle of cooking or cleaning with a culinary team that carefully prepares nutritious meals daily, based on residents’ tastes and nutritional needs.

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Aldersly

326 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Overview of Aldersly

Have the finest retirement experience at Aldersly Retirement Community, an exceptional community in San Rafael, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and extended care. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans, housekeeping and linen services are also provided to ensure residents can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team providing top-notch care around the clock.

To enhance residents’ cognition and living experiences, fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options served three times daily. Amenities include an on-site salon, a library, a greenhouse, safety features, a fitness studio, and a beautifully maintained garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

$8,962/Month

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Overview of Silverado San Juan Capistrano Memory Care Community

Silverado San Juan Capistrano Memory Care Community provides assisted living and memory care in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 96 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single-person room rather than a shared room. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for typical outings.

Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to keep a pet at the community. Sheila Fike serves as administrator, and Silverado San Juan Capistrano and Silverado Sr. operate the community.

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Overview of Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Sunrise at Fair Oaks provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fair Oaks, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a primary caregiver travels or recovers. The range of care options may suit someone whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 74 beds, with studios, suites, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private living space, while a suite or two-bedroom layout can accommodate a companion or couple. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, giving residents the option to live with a pet. Lydia Gravelyn serves as the administrator, and Fair Oak Assisted Lvg and Sunrise Senior Living Mgt operates the community.

Starting Price $4,100/Month

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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.