Page 6 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,121 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Cathy’s Cottage – Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
HOS
Corona
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A-No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #895 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+Cottage Care Homes, LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Adriana Elderly Care Homes
MC
AL
RESC
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Adriana Elderly Care Homes, IncPrivate Rooms
Coterie Cathedral Hill
MC
AL
IL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
260
Facility 260
CA AVG 116
Rank #58 / 1,021
AYes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,105
34
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #733 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
78.8%
Facility 78.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #385 / 926
-Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC And Atria Management CompanyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Rancho Bernardo)
285
Facility 285
CA AVG 116
Rank #50 / 1,021
A+No
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,105
13
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+Americare Health & Retirement, Inc-
Avocet Playa Vista
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Los Angeles (Playa Vista)
286
Facility 286
CA AVG 116
Rank #49 / 1,021
A+Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #475 / 926
-Hsh Playa Management Ca LLC And Srg Playa Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Capriana
MC
AL
Brea
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 116
Rank #107 / 1,021
A+Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 12
Rank #294 / 974
69.0%
Facility 69.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #582 / 926
-Well Oak Ccrc Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management GroupStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Summerfield Senior Living
MC
AL
Yuba City
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
A+No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #572 / 926
-Summerfield Investors LLCPrivate Rooms
Atria Del Sol
MC
AL
IL
RC
Mission Viejo
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
A+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #639 / 1,105
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #541 / 926
-Wg Del Sol Sh LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite
Ivy Park at Alta Loma
MC
AL
Rancho Cucamonga (Alta Loma)
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 116
Rank #650 / 1,021
B+Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #379 / 926
A+Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed
North Lake Villas
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Altadena
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 116
Rank #832 / 1,021
B+No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #489 / 926
A+North Lake Villas, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

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Overview of Cathy’s Cottage – Assisted Living and Memory Care

Peacefully tucked away in Corona, CA, Cathy’s Cottage – Assisted Living and Memory Care is a relaxing community that specializes in memory care. Their living spaces are beautifully designed to create a warm and safe environment tailored to residents’ unique safety needs. Residents here receive compassionate care and support with their daily activities from an excellent team of dementia specialists available 24/7.

Apart from individualized care plans, residents enjoy the convenience of having no household chores to do, such as housekeeping and meal preparation. Fun and exciting activities are also held regularly to stimulate residents’ minds and keep them active and healthy. Here, they go above and beyond in creating a calming environment that fosters, fun, peace, and comfort.

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Adriana Elderly Care Homes

25342 Adriana St, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Overview of Adriana Elderly Care Homes

Adriana Elderly Care Homes provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The home has six beds and private rooms, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other and each resident has a room of their own. Adriana Elderly Care Homes may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting with private accommodations, and Richard Mendoza serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Coterie Cathedral Hill

Cathedral Hill, a neighborhood of San Francisco, CA, has Coterie Cathedral Hill, which offers independent living, memory care, assisted living, and respite care. Community services come with independent living, but daily care doesn’t. Assisted living layers on staff help, covering dressing, bathing, and medication along with other tasks through the day.

For a dementia-related wandering risk, memory care supervises residents in a secured space. Respite covers a family caregiver’s travel or recovery with a short-term stay. Because the levels share one community, growing needs don’t force a move elsewhere.

At 260 beds, Coterie is a large-scale community, the kind of place where residents, staff, and programs all come in greater numbers than at a small home. Units run from studio to one-bedroom to two-bedroom, the largest suiting two people sharing. Pricing starts at $9,600 a month.

Van Ness Opco Tenant LLC and Atria Management Company operate the community, and Matthew Turner is its administrator. Coterie’s Walk Score comes to 99 of 100, a walker’s paradise where daily errands happen without a car. Transportation services run as well.

Exercise, music, and films are covered by the fitness center, the piano, and the movie theater. Pets can live there too.

Starting Price $13,700/Month

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Overview of Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo is a magnificent senior living community settling at Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA. The community provides various living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a locally owned and operated community, Silvergate boasts a team of well-trained and dedicated caregivers and spacious living areas. 

Proving its top-tier care, Silvergate have won several awards including the Southern California Association of Activity Professionals, San Diego Reader’s Favorite, and Zero Net Water Citation Award, among others. The community fosters a warm environment for its residents, hence, conducting social activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Amenities include a sparkling pool, a theater, a game lounge, a card room, an art studio, a fitness center, a yoga studio, and a spa.

 

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Avocet Playa Vista

12490 W Fielding Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90094
Overview of Avocet Playa Vista

Create unforgettable moments at Avocet Playa Vista, an idyllic retreat in Los Angeles, CA, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring beautifully furnished and secure one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive top-tier care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and dedicated services, the community creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Capriana

460 La Floresta Dr, Brea, CA 92823
Overview of Capriana

Get immersed in luxurious retirement experience at Capriana, an elegant senior living community in Brea, CA, offering retirement living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides bright and airy studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments, providing a haven of elegance and comfort to residents. Residents have access to various care services, including personal care assistance, medication management, medical care coordination, home maintenance, room service, and an on-site nurse.

Capriana offers their Traditions Memory Care program to help residents dealing with memory impairments live full, joyful, connected, and engaged lives. The community also provides an array of amenities designed for residents’ comfort and enjoyment, such as a heated swimming pool, beautiful garden and courtyard, cozy movie theater, and exciting bar and lounge. Executive chefs and a talented culinary team work together in preparing exquisite meals using fresh ingredients, ensuring residents experience an exceptional dining experience that nourishes their body and makes them happy.

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Overview of Summerfield Senior Living

Operated by Summerfield Investors LLC, Summerfield Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Yuba City, California. Chantel Gildea serves as the administrator. The two-story community has 99 private rooms and has been serving residents for 9 years. It currently has an occupancy rate of about 70%.

Residents have access to personal emergency alert systems, medication management, and local transportation services for their safety and independence. Chef-prepared meals are served each day. The community also has an on-site beauty shop and library.

Fitness and recreation programs, planned social activities, and walking areas throughout the grounds help residents stay active and engaged. These features support an active daily routine within the community. Summerfield Senior Living does not allow pets.

The area has a Walk Score of 72, which is very walkable. Most everyday errands can be completed on foot, with many nearby amenities within easy reach. That convenience can be valuable for residents who are active and for family members visiting from out of town.

The California Department of Social Services conducts inspections of assisted living communities such as Summerfield Senior Living. Inspection records are generally positive, but there is one isolated citation related to a pandemic-era health protocol during a holiday gathering. Several complaint investigations involving care response and staff training were also reviewed. All allegations were unsubstantiated.

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Atria Del Sol

23792 Marguerite Pkwy, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Overview of Atria Del Sol

Situated in the warm and sunny Mission Viejo area of Orange County, Atria Del Sol offers gold standard senior assisted living for elderly individuals that need that extra bit of help in their daily lives. A professionally trained team that’s friendly and dedicated to providing discrete personal care (including bathing, dressing, for example) is available 24 hours a day, along with medical management, assistance in collaboration with your physician, based on the unique needs of each resident.

With things like housekeeping, laundry, and cooking no longer a worry, seniors at this assisted living home can lead full and fulfilling lives of leisure in the scenic facilities of Atria. Explore new skills, hobbies, and socialize among fellow retirees at your own comfortable pace.

Starting Price $5,495/Month

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Ivy Park at Alta Loma

9519 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Overview of Ivy Park at Alta Loma

Nestled in the scenic neighborhood of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, Ivy Park at Alta Loma is a vibrant senior living community offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services to those who need them. Ivy Park at Alta Loma offers a range of care based on a ‘whole living’ approach, from nourishing meals and engaging activities to customized memory care; they provide care and support that addresses every well-being need of the residents.

At Ivy Park, they join hands with their residents to help them experience a fulfilling retirement experience. Apart from providing peaceful gathering spaces and great outdoor scenery, the community also provides various amenities, including an activity studio, a bistro, a library, a full-service salon, and a hydro spa. Residents also have access to services such as concierge physician services, daily housekeeping, pet care & walking, and scheduled transportation. Through their services and programs, Ivy Park successfully provides its residents with a memorable and welcoming experience.

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North Lake Villas

2851 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Overview of North Lake Villas

North Lake Villas provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care in Altadena, California. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Hospice care addresses comfort-focused needs at the end of life, while memory care provides supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Memory care programs and Alzheimer’s memory in the making sessions are also available.

The community has 30 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Private and semi-private rooms let a resident choose between living alone and sharing a room, while rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community’s available services. Staffing is provided around the clock, so assistance remains available beyond daytime hours.

Residents can spend time in formal outdoor space with roses and potted plants. A Walk Score of 63 places North Lake Villas in a somewhat walkable area, where some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make nearby trips independently. Nourit Braun serves as the administrator. The combination of several care types, memory care programming, and a smaller bed count may suit a resident whose needs require supervised memory support in a smaller community.

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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 1121 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.