Page 48 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.
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.
Sagebrook Senior Living
MC
AL
San Francisco (Laurel Heights)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 116
Rank #461 / 1,021
B-Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #35 / 1,105
37
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
67.6%
Facility 67.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #607 / 926
Eden Villa Prop LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLCSuite / Companion Suite
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B-Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
28
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #669 / 926
Pacifica Ca LLC, Penasquitos LP, And Penasquitos Mgr LLC-
Sunrise of Cupertino
MC
AL
Sunnyvale
134
Facility 134
CA AVG 116
Rank #334 / 1,021
B-Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #558 / 926
Sunrise Of Cupertino Opco & Sunrise Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silver Oaks Memory Care
MC
Menlo Park
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 116
Rank #793 / 1,021
B+No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
41
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #165 / 926
Fox Ops LLC And Calson Management LLCStudio / Suite
Belmont Village Senior Living Aliso Viejo
MC
AL
IL
Aliso Viejo
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 116
Rank #145 / 1,021
B-Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
28
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #505 / 926
Bmsh I Belmont Av Gp LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch
MC
AL
Chula Vista (Otay Ranch)
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 116
Rank #319 / 1,021
BYes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 56
Rank #865 / 1,105
43
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #787 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #223 / 926
Otay Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cogir of Brea
MC
AL
Brea
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
BYes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #436 / 926
Cadence At Brea LLC And Cadence Sl Brea LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Brentwood
MC
AL
IL
Brentwood
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
BYes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
29
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #426 / 926
Hsvi Gp, LLC, Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Bonita
MC
AL
Chula Vista
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 116
Rank #558 / 1,021
B+Yes
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #854 / 1,105
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #586 / 926
Transformer Opco Ll And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Lodge at Piner Road
MC
AL
Santa Rosa
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 116
Rank #585 / 1,021
B+Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
19
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #341 / 926
Piner Road Santa Rosa Inc And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Sagebrook Senior Living

Sagebrook Senior Living, a 111-bed facility located in San Francisco, CA, provides assisted living and memory care services. Located in the Laurel Heights area, which Walk Score rates as a walker’s paradise with a score of 95, making a car unnecessary for daily errands.

Assisted living maintains a resident’s personal space, while staff members provide assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication. In areas where a resident might roam, memory care provides oversight within a secured environment.

Layouts consist of suites and companion suites, with the latter being a communal area for two individuals wishing to cohabit. Residents are allowed to have a pet. Eden Villa Prop LLC and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt LLC run Sagebrook, with Peter T. Nixdorff serving as the administrator.

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Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
Overview of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care that promotes independence while receiving exceptional quality of assistance. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is a community that tailors a uniquely designed care for each individual. They boast a warm and welcoming environment where residents are able to feel comfortable and secure to do as they please and be open to a world of endless possibilities. Its ideal location in Rancho Peñasquitos offers exciting activities and interest that allows families or individuals to soak in everything that Southern California has to offer. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living strives to maintain a lifestyle that inspires residents to live a purposeful life and have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience at the senior living home.

Residents are from different states with an average age of sixty-eight to a hundred, and having about seventy-percent women over men. Whether one is from a different housing option or has different background, amenities and services are open to any resident. Anyone can have seamless access to common spaces, the library, the restaurant-style dining room, and more. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is well designed and strategically built for the convenience of you or your family member. 

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Overview of Sunrise of Cupertino

Administered by Tina Bagheri Tayebeh, Sunrise of Cupertino is an assisted living and memory care community in Sunnyvale, California, about a mile and a quarter from the city center. The community is operated by Sunrise of Cupertino Opco and Sunrise Senior Living.

The 134-bed community offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. It has been operating for 2 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of 70%, with 94 of its 134 beds occupied. Residents must be 55 or older to move in.

Day-to-day life includes weekly housekeeping and laundry service. There are also outings, activities, and specialized memory care programming for residents who need it. Meals are provided daily. Families with pets will find the community pet-friendly. Transportation services are available for residents with appointments and outings around town. On-site fitness and recreation options round out daily life for residents who want to stay active.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 70. The rating classifies it as very walkable, meaning many everyday errands can be handled on foot.

Starting Price $8,512/Month

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Overview of Silver Oaks Memory Care

Operated by Fox Ops and Calson Management under Riley Tucker’s administration, Silver Oaks Memory Care is a 43-bed memory care community in Menlo Park, California. Serving residents for seven years, the single-story community offers studio and suite housing options.

Situated at 16 Coleman Place in the heart of Menlo Park, Silver Oaks Memory Care occupies a walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 70. In turn, within a short walk are most errands and many essentials. This accessible location makes it convenient for visiting family members. The community maintains a 91 percent occupancy rate, with 39 of its 43 beds currently occupied, indicating solid resident confidence. For different preferences and needs, studio and suite configurations provide flexible housing options. Silver Oaks Memory Care focuses specifically on memory care, offering personalized environments tailored for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The single-story layout bolsters safety and navigation ease.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Aliso Viejo

Belmont Village Senior Living Aliso Viejo offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Aliso Viejo, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 180 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences; a studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom residence can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed. A pool gives residents an option for swimming or water recreation, while rehabilitation services provide therapy related to recovery or maintaining function. With a Walk Score of 61, the area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to walk for select nearby needs. Rosa Ayala serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Bmsh I Belmont Av Gp LLC and Belmont Three.

Contact Belmont Village Senior Living Aliso Viejo

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch

1290 Santa Rosa Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91913
Overview of Ivy Park at Otay Ranch

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, CA, offers assisted living alongside memory care within a single residential complex. Assisted living options support residents with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care delivers structured supervision and secured environments for residents.

Housing up to 137 residents, the community features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts suitable for single occupants or couples. On-site policies permit residents to keep pets.

Payment is handled through private funds. Situated in a car-dependent neighborhood with a walk score of 34, off-site errands and local trips require personal driving or arranged transportation.

Individuals interested in learning more about assisted living or memory care options can get in touch with the management team for inquiries or schedule a visit.

Price range $3,995 - $6,595/Month

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Overview of Cogir of Brea

Cogir of Brea provides assisted living and memory care in Brea, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents live in studio or one bedroom homes. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 110 beds. Studios provide one private living space, while one bedroom residences offer a separate bedroom. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Meals use fresh, seasonal ingredients and accommodate diverse dietary needs in a cafe style dining setting. A full service salon and barbershop lets residents arrange grooming on site, and the fitness studio and rehabilitation services support exercise and therapy without arranging care elsewhere. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet at the community.

Cogir of Brea has a Walk Score of 92, described as a walker’s paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can get out independently. Samuel Faye serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Cadence At Brea and Cadence Sl Brea.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Brentwood

Tucked away in the charming community of Brentwood, CA, Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is a warm and inviting senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a setting surrounded by a rich history of agriculture and farming. The community features spacious apartments, beautiful common areas, and numerous amenities. Seniors will love the vibrant atmosphere, participating in enriching activities curated by the Active Living Program Director, ensuring there’s always something fun and engaging to do.

Merrill Gardens at Brentwood is dedicated to providing a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle for its residents. The community aims to cater to the desires of its residents with amenities like a library, salon, courtyard, swimming pool, and a bistro and wine bar. The community also offers 24-hour support, a resident call system, transportation options, anytime dining, and on-site maintenance, ensuring all needs are met with care and attention.

Starting Price $4,350/Month

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Ivy Park at Bonita

3302 Bonita Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Overview of Ivy Park at Bonita

Ivy Park at Bonita offers premier assisted living and memory care services in Chula Vista. Through exceptional service and care, they ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home that is safe.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park at Bonita encourages its residents to stay active, which is why they have wellness programs that help fulfill holistic wellness. Its featured community accommodations include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Overview of The Lodge at Piner Road

The Lodge at Piner Road provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Rosa, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as 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.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. The community has 92 beds, with studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments available.

A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom option may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The Lodge at Piner Road may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care now or may need a higher level of support later. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach selected nearby destinations independently.

Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet at the community. Eric Perry serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Piner Road Santa Rosa and Oakmont Mgmt Group.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.