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Compare Memory Care around California
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | MC AL IL NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1644 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | MC AL IL NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1400 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | MC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | MC AL IL NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1055 / 1644 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#431 / 1497 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | MC AL NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1644 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Ridgeview Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1011 / 1644 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | MC AL IL NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1644 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1497 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| O‘Connor Woods | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1644 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1497 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | MC AL HC IL NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1644 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | MC AL IL NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1644 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1497 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | MC NH AL IL | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1644 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1497 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Town & Country | MC AL IL NH SNF | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
104
Rank
#45 / 1644 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#829 / 2087 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1400 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1235 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#22 / 1497 | 32.9% | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| GlenBrook Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
104
Rank
#808 / 1644 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#318 / 1497 | 64.2% | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Sunny View | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Cupertino (Monta Vista) | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1551 / 2087 | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
81
Rank
#825 / 1400 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#293 / 1497 | 63.2% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
Settling in the harmonious neighborhood of McLaughlin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Bentley Manor by Sch is a reliable senior living community that provides assisted living. Relax within the purposely designed and sophisticated residences of Bentley Manor by Sch. Helping with seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community doubles its efforts to deliver top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals for an active and well-versed retirement.
Ideally located near wonderful attractions and practical amenities, seniors can easily access their necessities and desires. Enjoyable activities and engaging programs are also conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. With its commitment to ensuring residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals for dietary satisfaction. Bentley Manor by Sch is a safe place to spend your golden years with its ethereal campus filled with incredible amenities and inviting spaces.
The Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located in the heart of Dixon. It offers a peaceful and nurturing environment and this community is tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of seniors seeking a comfortable and engaging retirement experience. Residents can relish in the tranquility of rural living while enjoying modern amenities, social activities, and personalized care services. The Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living provides a welcoming haven for seniors to savor their golden years surrounded by nature’s beauty, modern living, and a supportive community.
At the Farmstead, seniors can embrace a lifestyle that blends the best of both worlds – the serenity of a peaceful landscape and the convenience of well-designed facilities. They also organize social events, wellness programs and recreational activities to promote sense of belongingness. The Farmstead’s dedicated staff members prioritize the well-being and comfort of each resident, offering tailored care plans to suit individual needs.
Located in Carmichael, California, Atria El Camino Gardens is an inviting senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can get access to participate in the daily activities, and chef-prepared meals. The 24-hour staff takes care of cooking, housekeeping, maintenance, and local transportation, allowing seniors to focus on their passions and interests – whether it’s watching a movie in the theater, pampering themselves at the salon, or strolling through the gardens.
For those seeking adventure, the nearby Ancil Hoffman Park boasts a riverside golf course and nature center, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents can also indulge in treats at Estelle Bakery and Pâtisserie. At Atria El Camino Gardens, residents have everything they need for a fulfilling and vibrant lifestyle, both within the community and right outside its doors.
Tucked in the charming eastern outskirts of Los Angeles, in San Dimas, California, West Park Senior Living offers a distinctive blend of independent and assisted living services. This community radiates character, providing residents with a unique and vibrant experience. The allure of West Park lies not only in its luxurious amenities but also in its genuine sense of community. Here, residents can relish the ease of living, surrounded by breathtaking outdoor spaces, complemented by the reassurance of round-the-clock staff availability.
Within the community, residents are treated to an array of upscale features, including walk-in closets and state-of-the-art emergency alert systems, ensuring both comfort and safety. The community’s vibrant atmosphere is complemented by a wealth of services, from meticulous housekeeping and laundry services to exquisite restaurant-style dining. Engaging social activities and invigorating fitness classes are woven into the fabric of daily life, fostering a sense of belonging and fulfillment. Moreover, West Park Senior Living enjoys a strategic location, offering easy access to delightful restaurants and healthcare centers.
Situated in Northridge, California, Paradise in the Valley is an excellent senior living community that provides outstanding senior living options, such as Memory Care and Assisted Living. The community is set up to offer a loving, tranquil, and compassionate environment, guaranteeing its residents personalized care and company. Paradise in the Valley’s highly skilled and devoted caregivers are committed to giving each resident the best possible care and assistance, guaranteeing their comfort and well-being.
Paradise in the Valley takes pride in providing care focused on individualized experiences that deliver comfort and familiarity with staff members who are always available, attentive, and ready to lend help when needed most. Fresh home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision and monitoring, medication administration, holiday and family get-togethers, and lovely outdoor spaces where seniors may take in the fresh air are just a few of the amenities they provide. Paradise in the Valley creates a nurturing environment that promotes a pleasant day-to-day life for every resident.
Brookdale Sylvan Ranch is an exceptional senior living community in Citrus Heights, California, offering memory care for seniors. The community offers spacious studios designed with residents’ comfort and safety in mind, along with round-the-clock assistance provided by a highly skilled and compassionate team of professionals.
Brookdale Sylvan Ranch is committed to helping residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve who they are. Hence, the community provides a gentle daily structure of planned programming and dementia-friendly activities that encourage the use of residents’ current skills while incorporating a perfect balance of their interests. Residents also enjoy various amenities, including dementia-friendly meals, concierge services, salon services, scheduled transportation, and a personal solutions program for personal items delivery. Other amenities include a beauty/barbershop, a game room, an arts & crafts studio, a courtyard, and a garden where residents can socialize or host fun parties.
Situated in the neighborhood of San Jose, CA, Ivy Park at San Jose is an excellent senior living community, offering personalized assisted living and memory care services. The community guarantees a comfortable residence where residents enjoy the warmth and comfort of having a dedicated care team that offers various services and assistance. An array of convenient services, such as on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry, are offered to relieve residents of their daily chores, so they can focus on their well-being and enjoyment.
Committed to helping residents live a fulfilling and satisfying life, the community offers plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged and entertained through its wide range of fun and engaging activities and programs. Vibrant common spaces and community amenities are offered to provide residents spaces for continuing their passions or discovering new interests. The community ensures residents enjoy a delightful dining experience with their all-day dining, making sure their cravings and dietary needs are always satisfied.
Embrace the essence of an extraordinary senior living community where life’s joys only continue to flourish. Oakmont of East Sacramento is an exquisite luxury retirement community, offering a plethora of on-site amenities to its residents. Located in Sacramento, California, this assisted living community offers a dedicated wellness center and a full-time nurse to attend to their daily needs. Their compassionate and experienced team is available 24/7, ensuring personalized services tailored to each senior resident’s unique requirements.
Their assisted living apartment homes stand out as some of the industry’s most spacious, ranging from cozy studios to generous two-bedroom units. Conveniently located close to shopping, fine dining, and entertainment options, Oakmont of East Sacramento offers an active lifestyle that residents cherish. Within the community, friends and neighbors bond over various amenities, such as the invigorating spa, private movie theater, refreshing swimming pool, and well-maintained grounds. Should the need arise, Oakmont also offers assisted living services on the same campus, ensuring a smooth transition if additional care becomes necessary.
Oakmont of Westpark, located in Roseville, CA, is another senior living community by Oakmont offering assisted living and memory care services and amenities to its residents. This luxury senior living community provides residents with quality assisted living with memory care from management of incontinence, medication management, assistance with daily activities such as bathing and toileting, as well as escort to meals and appointments.
Additionally, as part of their memory care program, the staff are available 24/7 for supervision, and added security aside from the emergency call system and security systems already in place. Meal provisions and housekeeping services are also available, ensuring that all the residents feel relaxed and comfortable, during their stay at Oakmont.
Opened in mid-2023, Cogir of Brea is an assisted living and memory care community in Brea, California, with a 110-bed capacity. Operating at a 76% occupancy rate, the community also offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 92. Under the leadership of Executive Director Cynthia Figueroa, who brings 15 years of senior living experience, it focuses on a comfortable, home-like environment for older adults.
24-hour staffing, nursing services, a nurse practitioner, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental care, housekeeping, concierge services, and transportation are offered. Furthermore, a wide range of amenities, including fine dining, a fitness studio, salon and barbershop, pet therapy, a dog park, movie theater, art studio, and enrichment programs such as Melody & Masterpiece, Forever Fit, and Virtual Voyages, support wellness and social engagement.
State inspections have focused on staffing adequacy, emergency systems, medication management, and resident supervision. Although several substantiated complaints in 2025 involved these areas, the most recent inspection found no deficiencies, reflecting the implementation of corrective measures.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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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 1113 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.



















