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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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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Laurel Heights
MC
AL
Moorpark
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 116
Rank #455 / 1,021
C+Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #880 / 1,105
19
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
63.4%
Facility 63.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #706 / 926
A+Oakmont Of Moorpark LLC And Wellquest Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silver Oaks
MC
AL
Menlo Park
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 116
Rank #793 / 1,021
BNo
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #132 / 1,105
39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 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
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Bayview Villa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Carlos
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 116
Rank #781 / 1,021
A+No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,021 / 1,105
5-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #917 / 926
A+--
A Place Called Home – North Willow
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Fresno
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,105
4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-David Bruce MurchisonStudio
Yannica Guest Home III
MC
AL
IL
NH
Stockton (Valley Oak)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 56
Rank #854 / 1,105
6-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
-Hermalina LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Huntington Retirement Hotel
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Torrance
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 116
Rank #226 / 1,021
ANo
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,105
30
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 12
Rank #26 / 974
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Ranch View Senior Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Encinitas (Olivenhain)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 116
Rank #797 / 1,021
A-Yes
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,025 / 1,105
20
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #834 / 926
-Rvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Oakmont of Silver Creek
MC
AL
San Jose (Evergreen)
148
Facility 148
CA AVG 116
Rank #270 / 1,021
B+Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,105
23
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
48.6%
Facility 48.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #850 / 926
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Sierra Ridge Memory Care
MC
Auburn
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 116
Rank #709 / 1,021
B+Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
36
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
63.1%
Facility 63.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #714 / 926
-Vop Sierra Ridge LP & Milestone Retirement Communi1 Bed
Meridian at Chino
MC
AL
IL
RC
Chino
156
Facility 156
CA AVG 116
Rank #224 / 1,021
B+Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
26
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #422 / 926
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Overview of Laurel Heights

Laurel Heights is a family-owned and intimate senior living community in Moorpark, CA, that provides a welcoming environment for assisted living and memory care. The community provides a robust list of care services to help residents live their lives fully and comfortably, including support with daily living activities, personal care assistance, and home maintenance services. A caring and hardworking care team and a full-time nurse is available to ensure residents are always provided with the care and support that effectively improves their overall well-being.

An abundance of dynamic and engaging activities and programs are available to provide residents plenty of opportunities for social interaction and continuing their passions. Residents are free to choose their ideal residence from an array of beautifully designed studious, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments for a comfortable living space. With no chores to worry about, residents can freely enjoy their living experience at Laurel Heights.

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Overview of Silver Oaks

Silver Oaks offers assisted living and memory care in Menlo Park, California. Assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Having both care levels means a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to memory care without leaving the community.

Silver Oaks has 43 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Studio units with a half bath provide one private living space. Meals are made from scratch, while the Aviator Care Program and memory focused activities provide programming centered on memory related needs. Customized care supports residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Silver Oaks may be a good fit for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s who needs supervised memory care while remaining in a smaller community. A Walk Score of 87 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Riley Tucker serves as administrator. Fox Ops and Calson Management operate the community.

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Overview of Bayview Villa

Bayview Villa provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in San Carlos, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily needs, while memory care offers a secure setting and supervision for someone living with dementia. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care provides a short term stay when a person's usual caregiver needs time away.

The community opened in 2000 and offers rehabilitation services, so residents can receive therapy as part of their care. Special diets are accommodated for residents with dietary needs.

Landscaped gardens and walking trails give residents places to spend time outdoors. A secure courtyard provides outdoor access within a controlled setting, which can be useful for someone receiving memory care. Bayview Villa is a good fit for someone who needs memory care in a secure setting or for a family seeking short term respite care.

Ljubica Violet Loncar serves as the administrator, and Loncar Enterprises operates Bayview Villa.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – North Willow

A Place Called Home, North Willow in Fresno offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and residential care offers daily support in a residential setting.

There are six beds, so the home may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Studio housing provides one private living space, and the community opened in 2012. Having several care types in one community can help a resident whose needs change over time avoid moving to a different provider. A spa provides personal pampering and massage, while the garden gives residents an outdoor area to use. Transportation is available, and a doctor is on staff. David Bruce Murchison serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Yannica Guest Home III

Maintain your well-being and independence with Yannica Guest Home III, a compassionate assisted living community in Stockton, CA. Residents can sit back and relax with reliable assistance for their daily living activities, including personal care, medication management, and companionship. The community also provides a maintenance-free lifestyle, making sure residents never have to worry about cooking, cleaning, and other tedious tasks.

With more free time on their hands, residents can freely engage in vibrant community events and activities tailored to their interests and mobility. A friendly care team is available 24/7 to ensure residents have peace of mind as they enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Therapy services like occupational and physical therapy are also available to help residents maintain their strength and continue doing the things they love.

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Overview of Huntington Retirement Hotel

Huntington Retirement Hotel offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Torrance, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 155 beds. Room options include a Small Alcove, Large Alcove, and One Bedroom, giving a resident the choice of an alcove style room or a layout with a separate bedroom. The combination of care settings may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since multiple levels of support are available within the same community.

A Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. The community also has a salon, chapel, and outdoor patios with furniture, gardens, barbecue areas, and a golfing green for personal grooming, religious services, outdoor sitting, barbecuing, and golf practice.

Rehabilitation services are available at the community, so a resident can receive rehabilitation without arranging separate off site services. Heather Argueta serves as the administrator, and Adf Investments operates Huntington Retirement Hotel.

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Overview of Ranch View Senior Assisted Living

Considered as one of the pioneer assisted living homes in the area, Ranch View is an assisted living facility that offers comprehensive care plans to their residents. With a 15,000 square feet home, it houses a big number of residents and allows for spacious living and enjoyment. Rooms are both private and semi-private, which are free for the residents to decorate, making it feel like their home. In addition to this, spacious outdoor patios and luscious green landscapes allow for scenic views while the residents enjoy their company with one another or with family.

Outings and joining in activities are also highly encouraged at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living. This is to ensure that the residents are engaged and build close relationships with one another. Seniors will surely enjoy their golden years at Ranch View Senior Assisted Living.

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Oakmont of Silver Creek

3544 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
Overview of Oakmont of Silver Creek

Oakmont of Silver Creek provides assisted living and memory care in San Jose, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 148 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community.

Fine dining experiences are part of the dining program, giving residents an on-site option for restaurant-style meals. Named programs include Wellness Services, Culinary, and Caregiver Support. Minnie Weber serves as the administrator, and the combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move to another care level without leaving the community.

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Overview of Sierra Ridge Memory Care

Sierra Ridge Memory Care is an innovative memory care community in Auburn, CA, that offers compassionate care for those with memory loss. Here, older adults can feel at home, accompanied by its nurturing and stress-free environment. With chef-prepared meals, 24-hour care, and housekeeping services, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs and preferences.

Mind-stimulating activities, light exercises, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and learn new hobbies. Secure rooms and cozy communal spaces ensure residents can rest and move around without worries. Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and DeWitt History Museum are located nearby, providing residents with easy access to their healthcare needs and leisure. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this memory care community strives to help older adults live to their potential.

Starting Price $5,800/Month

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Overview of Meridian at Chino

Meridian at Chino offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Chino, California. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With several care levels, Meridian at Chino may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain within the community as those needs change. The community has 156 beds. Its Walk Score of 61 places it in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

Residents can have gourmet meals in the dining room, exercise in the fitness center, use the salon, watch movies in the movie theater, and rest or visit in the enclosed courtyard. Daily activities include exercise, games, and social events, giving residents scheduled ways to take part in those activities, while wheelchair accessible areas support residents who use wheelchairs and pets are allowed. Isabel Enriquez serves as the administrator.

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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.