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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
La Marea Senior Living
MC
AL
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Research Center)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 116
Rank #375 / 1,021
CYes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #131 / 926
Carlsbad Operating LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care
MC
AL
Garden Grove (West Garden Grove)
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 116
Rank #671 / 1,021
C+Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
11
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #484 / 926
Welltower Tenant Group LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCPrivate / Shared Suite
Vista Harden Ranch
MC
AL
Salinas (Harden Ranch)
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 116
Rank #625 / 1,021
C+No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
22
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #203 / 926
Rbp Salinas Op LLC And Mallard Senior Living Mgt LLCPrivate Rooms
Brookdale Folsom
MC
AL
Folsom
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 116
Rank #344 / 1,021
C+Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
45
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #827 / 956
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #893 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
66.9%
Facility 66.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #616 / 926
Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Frye’s Care Home
MC
AL
Eureka
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 116
Rank #745 / 1,021
CNo
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 12
Rank #28 / 974
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #477 / 926
Pyong Sil Frye-
Lakeshore Residential Care
MC
AL
HOS
Oakland (East Lake)
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 116
Rank #812 / 1,021
CNo
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #100 / 1,105
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 12
Rank #274 / 974
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #149 / 926
Gaffar Enterprises, Inc-
Sunnyside Senior Living Inc
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RC
Turlock
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 116
Rank #748 / 1,021
B-No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 56
Rank #79 / 1,105
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #264 / 926
Sunnyside Senior Living Inc-
Monte Vista Grove Homes
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Pasadena (Lamanda Park)
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 116
Rank #701 / 1,021
D+Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
8
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #408 / 926
Monte Vista Grove HomesPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Marymount Villa
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RC
San Leandro (Old San Leandro)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
C-No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #35 / 1,105
58
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #878 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #117 / 926
Marymount Villa, LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Fremont Village
MC
AL
Fremont (Centerville)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
C-Yes
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
23
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
54.2%
Facility 54.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #809 / 926
Premier Senior Care Group Corporation1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of La Marea Senior Living

The license at La Marea Senior Living in Carlsbad, CA, is for memory care as well as assisted living care. When dementia makes wandering a real risk for someone, memory care provides a solution by providing supervision in a secure setting. In assisted living, staff take on the responsibility of helping residents bathe, dress, and take their medication, while the resident keeps their privacy and independence through the rest of the day.

A caregiver needing to take time away can arrange for the staff at La Marea to provide care for a short respite stay here as well. The community suits those with dementia needing supervision, those needing daily assistance, and families needing assistance with caregiving for short stretches.

Matthew Ryan is the administrator for the community’s 125 beds, and its operators are Carlsbad Operating LLC and Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC. Those beds are available in studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. Studios are meant for someone who just needs a single private space to themselves, while one- and two-bedroom layouts can accommodate one or two people needing more space. Keeping a pet is allowed.

Carlsbad Research Center, where La Marea is located, scores 44 out of 100 on Walk Score, meaning the area is car-dependent. Residents without a means of transportation can avail themselves of the community’s transportation service for errands outside.

On-site, the community’s amenities include a salon, a spa, a fitness center, a patio, and a movie theater. There’s BINGO, chair exercise, and a mahjong club to fill out the activity calendar, and a Military Veterans Program is also explicitly named.

Contact La Marea Senior Living

Overview of Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care

Operated by Welltower Tenant Group LLC and Oakmont Management Group LLC, Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care is a dedicated memory care community on Valley View Street in Garden Grove, California. Kyle Coleman serves as the administrator. The community is specifically for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The nearest hospital is about 5 miles away.

The single-story community has 72 beds with a combination of private and shared suites. It currently has an occupancy rate of 74%. Through its SPARK program, residents receive personalized support tailored to the challenges of memory loss rather than a traditional assisted living model. This means care is adapted to each person’s individual needs.

Residents benefit from housekeeping, transportation services, and fitness and recreation programs. There’s a variety of structured daily activities that encourage engagement and routine. Beauty services are available on-site. The community welcomes pets, so residents can remain close to a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 75 out of 100. Many nearby errands can be reached on foot, which can make regular visits more convenient for family members. State inspections conducted by the California Department of Social Services have generally focused on administrative and procedural matters, including documentation practices and emergency response protocols, rather than identifying a single recurring concern.

Contact Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care

Vista Harden Ranch

290 Regency Cir, Salinas, CA 93906
Overview of Vista Harden Ranch

Burrowed in the enticing neighborhood of Salinas, CA, the Vista Harden Ranch is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can enjoy freedom and independence based on their terms matched with the immediate care and support they need. Modern accommodations with several floor plans are available to maximize the living experience. As for memory care services, the community provides customized care plans through its trained and compassionate team. In terms of respite care, residents can receive personalized services for short-term stays.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy healthy and nutritious chef-prepared meals, regular housekeeping and laundry services, an emergency response team, a library and television room, regular physician visits, and salon services. Meet new friends and create memorable memories in their beautifully made community gathering areas and full-packed schedule of social activities. At the Vista Harden Ranch, seniors are assured of an extraordinary living.

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Overview of Brookdale Folsom

Burrowed in the heart of Folsom, California, Brookdale Folsom is a remarkable senior living community that promises its residents an exceptional senior living experience through their assisted living and memory care services. The community features various floor plans ranging from studios to one-bedroom or two-bedroom options, with ample storage, plenty of natural light, and convenient amenities.

With EngagementPlus, Brookdale allows residents to come together over shared interests to help create meaningful relationships. Brookdale Folsom’s convenient location provides residents easy access to shops, local attractions, and top-notch medical centers for residents’ healthcare needs. To ensure residents a comfortable and convenient life, the community also provides various concierge services and a personal solutions program for stocking residents’ necessities. Moreover, Brookdale Folsom also offers amenities like 24/7 assistance, salon services, transportation for various needs, and a wide range of daily activities to ensure that the residents’ holistic needs are met.

$4,215/Month

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Overview of Frye’s Care Home

Frye’s Care Home provides assisted living and memory care in Eureka, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both options may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 58 beds, the home is smaller, giving staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. The area has a Walk Score of 94, considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Delores Frye serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Lakeshore Residential Care

Lakeshore Residential Care offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Oakland, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a terminal illness. Respite care supports short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include daily-task assistance, secure supervision, end-of-life support, or a temporary stay. With 38 beds, Lakeshore Residential Care is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting with fewer residents.

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Overview of Sunnyside Senior Living

Sunnyside Senior Living offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Turlock, CA. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care addresses symptoms and treatment burdens from serious illness, and respite care supports a short-term stay.

Sunnyside Senior Living may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily assistance, memory support, or short-term care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. The community has 56 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents get to know each other. Sunnyside Senior Living opened in 1997, and Melissa Brichka serves as administrator.

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Overview of Monte Vista Grove Homes

Administered by Deborah A. Herbert, Monte Vista Grove Homes is a single-story senior living community in Pasadena, California. It offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and respite care. The community is about 4 miles from downtown Pasadena and just under 3 miles from USC Arcadia Hospital, keeping hospital care within easy reach if residents need it. It has been serving residents for 33 years.

The community is licensed for 66 beds, which offer both private and semi-private rooms. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 77%. The memory care program is designed for residents living with dementia. There are also private accommodations with private or shared bathrooms and emergency pull-cord systems for more safety. Residents receive 24-hour care and supervision, medication management, and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and toileting.

Meals are prepared to meet each resident’s dietary needs and restrictions. Scheduled activities support both cognitive engagement and physical well-being for residents living with memory loss. Housekeeping and laundry services are included. The community also welcomes pets. Transportation services are provided to help residents stay connected to their routines and families.

The area has a Walk Score of 40, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require driving. Families considering Monte Vista Grove Homes may ask how the memory care activities are planned and adjusted to meet residents’ daily needs.

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Marymount Villa

345 Davis St #2795, San Leandro, CA 94577
Overview of Marymount Villa

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in San Leandro, CA, Marymount Villa is a blissful community that offers a wide range of care options, including assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. Residents ease their worries with a respectful and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and other day-to-day activities, providing them with more time to do the things they truly enjoy.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Delight with delicious and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and coordination of medical services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community is great for those looking for different levels of care, especially with its comprehensive care and beautifully designed amenities.

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Overview of Fremont Village

Operated by Premier Senior Care Group Corporation, Fremont Village is an assisted living and memory care community in the Centerville neighborhood of Fremont, California. Gina A. Velayo serves as the administrator. The community has been serving residents for 19 years. It offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Each residence includes an in-suite laundry, a full kitchen with a stove and refrigerator, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and an emergency response system.

The 120-bed community is mid-sized and currently has an occupancy rate of about 54%. Residents receive assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, and regular health monitoring. Physicians visit the community regularly. Specialty therapy services are available for residents who need them.

Residents can join in physical, social, spiritual, and intellectual programs that encourage them to stay active and engaged. The community welcomes pets. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are available here. The area has a Walk Score of 88, which is considered very walkable. Many everyday errands and destinations are easy to reach on foot.

State inspections conducted by California’s Department of Social Services have mainly focused on environmental and safety requirements, including hazardous material storage, food handling, medication practices, and care plan documentation. One substantiated finding involved a safety device and general building upkeep. Families considering Fremont Village should ask how these areas are managed daily.

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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.