Page 60 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,151 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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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Sonrisa Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Roseville (Harding)
199
Facility 199
CA AVG 116
Rank #118 / 1,021
B-Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
21
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #564 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #748 / 926
Us Alliance Holden Of Roseville Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Summer House Memory Care at Sunny View
MC
Cupertino (Monta Vista)
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 116
Rank #127 / 1,021
C+No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #189 / 974
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #710 / 926
Front Porch Communities And Services-
Villa Alamar
MC
Santa Barbara (North State)
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 116
Rank #793 / 1,021
C+No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
60.5%
Facility 60.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #750 / 926
Gl And Vl 2, LLC, Gp Of G And V 2 LP-
Laguna Palms II
MC
AL
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C-No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Res.care Services, Inc.dba Laguna PalmsPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Gardens at Park Balboa
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Van Nuys
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
C-Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #199 / 926
Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing PartnerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
MC
AL
San Francisco (Cathedral Hill)
210
Facility 210
CA AVG 116
Rank #96 / 1,021
D+Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,105
50
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #834 / 956
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #937 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #335 / 926
Coventry Subtenant LP And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Maravilla
MC
AL
IL
Santa Barbara
131
Facility 131
CA AVG 116
Rank #341 / 1,021
D+Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #787 / 1,105
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
95.4%
Facility 95.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #109 / 926
Maravilla Subtenant LLC And Srg Managment LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Jasmin Terrace at El Molino
MC
AL
Pasadena (Pasadena Playhouse District)
206
Facility 206
CA AVG 116
Rank #104 / 1,021
C-Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #87 / 1,105
76
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #902 / 956
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #923 / 979
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 12
Rank #274 / 974
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #570 / 926
V & E Management, LLCPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Sky Park Gardens
MC
AL
Sacramento (Parkway-South Sacramento)
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 116
Rank #281 / 1,021
C-No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
33
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #841 / 979
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 12
Rank #15 / 974
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #828 / 926
Skypark Manor, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-private Rooms
Brookdale Sylvan Ranch
MC
Citrus Heights
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 116
Rank #748 / 1,021
C-Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
33
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #141 / 926
Brea Citrus Heights LLC And Emeritus CorporationStudio

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Overview of Sonrisa Senior Living

Operated by Us Alliance Holden of Roseville Tenant and Watermark, Sonrisa Senior Living is a senior living community in Roseville, California. Michael Clymo serves as administrator. The community in the Harding neighborhood offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It has been open for 2 years. It’s within reach of Mercy San Juan Medical Center for residents who need nearby hospital care.

The three-story community has 199 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts ranging from about 625 to just over 1,000 square feet. Each residence has a private bathroom, living room, kitchen, walk-in closet, and in-unit laundry. These features provide residents with a complete apartment-style home rather than a single room. The community currently has an occupancy rate of 61%. There’s meaningful availability for families hoping to move in without waiting.

Staff is available around the clock to provide residents with ongoing support. Housekeeping and maintenance of the building and grounds are also handled by the community, removing these responsibilities from residents. Amenities on-site include salon and barber services. Transportation is available for appointments and errands. Fitness and recreation programs give residents regular ways to stay active. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring a companion animal when they move.

The surrounding area is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 48. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections throughout Sonrisa’s operating history have mainly focused on staff training, medication administration, and infection control practices. Records do not point to one main issue that has continued over time. Families touring Sonrisa Senior Living may want to ask about current staff training and medication management procedures.

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Overview of Summer House Memory Care at Sunny View

Summer House Memory Care at Sunny View offers memory care in the Monta Vista neighborhood of Cupertino, California, for residents living with memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The secured setting includes supervision, 24-hour staffing, medication management, and personal assistance with grooming, supporting someone who may be at risk of wandering or need help with routine care. Private rooms give each resident a single living space, while two enclosed landscaped courtyards provide outdoor areas within the community.

Memory care starts at $12,285 to $15,370 per month, giving families a defined range for budgeting. The 190-bed community has family-style dining, a salon, music therapy, art therapy, cognitive activities, gardening, and recreational outings, with daily planned social, recreational, and educational opportunities that offer recurring ways for residents to take part in structured activities. A doctor is on staff.

A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Bradley Burgoyne serves as administrator, and Front Porch Communities And Services operates the community. The setting may be a good fit for a person with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs supervised memory care.

Starting Price $12,285 - $15,370/Month

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Villa Alamar

45 E Alamar Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Overview of Villa Alamar

Villa Alamar, located in Santa Barbara, CA, is a memory care community offering quality care services for their senior residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Their highly skilled staff ensures each residents wellness by providing personalized care through a variety of services including cognitive stimulation and social activities, assistance with daily living activities as well as medication management. This unique community is the last independently owned memory care provider on Santa Barbara’s Upper East Side
Additionally, this senior living community also provides residents with eating and dietary support monitoring by ensuring that they receive balanced and nutritious meals, daily. Furthermore, incontinence support and monitoring, beauty services, and laundry and linen services are also provided, to support the residents’ need of a hygienic living environment, where they can all thrive with dignity.

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Laguna Palms II

29501 Via San Sebastian, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Laguna Palms II

Laguna Palms II is an exceptional community in Via San Sebastian, Laguna Niguel, CA, that offers assisted living. Accommodating up to six residents, the community strives to provide top-tier care and assistance 24/7 to meet their needs and preferences. Enjoy the best of your golden years with the community helping with the housekeeping, laundry, and other daily living activities.

Relax and spend your days as you prefer with a community taking care of the busy work for you. Here, healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. With its quaint and welcoming setting, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need while retaining their independence to live retirement on their terms.

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Overview of The Gardens at Park Balboa

The Gardens at Park Balboa offers assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and respite care in Van Nuys, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care provides support during the day without an overnight stay, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time.

The community has 120 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a one-bedroom or two-bedroom layout can work for a resident moving with a companion or for a couple. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Dion D Gallarza serves as administrator, and Park Balboa operates the community with Garrett Loube as managing partner.

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Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

1550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Overview of Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill offers assisted living and memory care in San Francisco, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 210 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents and staff. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available; a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together, while a studio provides one private living space. Pets are allowed.

Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill is in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood, and its Walk Score is 99 out of 100, meaning the area is a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chris Schuster serves as administrator, and Coventry Subtenant LP and Oakmont Management Group operate the community.

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Maravilla

5486 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Overview of Maravilla

Managed by Senior Resource Group, Maravilla is a senior living community in Santa Barbara, California. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is operated by Maravilla Subtenant LLC and SRG Management LLC, with Ruth E. Grande serving as the administrator.

The three-story community has 131 beds. It offers suites along with one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences. Maravilla has served residents for 11 years. Currently, it has an occupancy rate of 95%, which shows residents and families have a steady home here.

Resident services include beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, a swimming pool, fitness and recreation programs, and a variety of social activities. The community also offers the Zest Wellness fitness and wellbeing program, the Dine Your Way dining program and the broader SyneRGy wellness initiative. The Walk Score for the neighborhood is 42, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can walk to a few places nearby, but for most trips and errands, you’ll need a car.

State inspections have mainly focused on staff training, communication, building safety systems, and the timely delivery of care, including mobility assistance and family communication. Earlier inspections also identified a caregiver background check issue that was later corrected. Families touring Maravilla may want to ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

Starting Price $5,065/Month

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Overview of Jasmin Terrace at El Molino

Operated by V & E Management, LLC, Jasmin Terrace at El Molino is an assisted living and memory care community in the Pasadena Playhouse District of Pasadena, California. Virginia Garcia serves as the administrator.

The community is less than 1 mile from downtown Pasadena and about 5 miles from Garfield Medical Center. Hospital care is within easy reach if residents need it. The two-story community has 206 beds in private and semi-private rooms and has been serving residents for 17 years.

The community specializes in caring for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It also provides assisted living services. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision and security, medication management, and transportation to medical appointments.

Meals are prepared to meet individual dietary needs and restrictions, and housekeeping and laundry services are included. Residents can also participate in fitness and recreation programs. Pets are welcome here.

The area has a Walk Score of 90, which is very walkable. Most everyday errands can be completed on foot. The community currently has an occupancy rate of about 70%, which may provide more room availability than communities with higher occupancy.

State inspections have focused on resident supervision, resident safety, staffing levels, and follow-through on care plans. Inspection records show improvement in these areas over time. Families touring Jasmin Terrace at El Molino may ask about staffing and supervision practices, especially when choosing memory care for a loved one.

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Overview of Sky Park Gardens

Age comfortably with Sky Park Gardens, a distinguished community conveniently located near local amenities in Sky Parkway, Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living. Residents keep peace of mind with a kind and highly qualified team helping with their personal needs 24/7. Conveniently furnished rooms in a bright and friendly environment are available, optimizing residents’ comfort and safety.

There’s no dull moment with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Three delicious and healthy meals, alongside two satisfying snacks, are served daily to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication monitoring, escort assistance, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is equipped with a library, beautifully manicured gardens, and serene paths, ideal for those seeking a relaxing setting for retirement.

$3,023/Month

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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.

Starting Price $5,225/Month

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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 1151 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.