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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,113 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 57/ 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: 104The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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, IncorporatedStudio
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 MgmtSuite / 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. Partner1 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 IncStudio / 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 LLCPrivate / 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 HousingStudio / 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 Services1 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 IncStudio / 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
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 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-
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Overview of Bentley Manor by Sch

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.

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Overview of Farmstead at Dixon Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Atria El Camino Gardens

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.

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West Park Senior Living

801 Cypress Way, San Dimas, CA 91773
Overview of West Park Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Paradise in the Valley

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.

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Overview of Brookdale Sylvan Ranch

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.

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Ivy Park at San Jose

4855 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
Overview of Ivy Park at San Jose

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.

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Overview of Oakmont of East Sacramento

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. 

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Oakmont of Westpark

2400 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747
Overview of Oakmont of Westpark

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.

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Overview of Cogir of Brea

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.

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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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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.