Page 61 of Best Memory Care in California

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
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the providers in California our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in California. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
1,187 providers
Other senior care options in California:

Video Tour: Top-rated Memory Care facilities in California.

Watch this Video to see California's Top-rated Senior Communities

Compare Memory Care around California

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Pasadena (Jefferson Park)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
DNo
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Grant Serenity Homes Of Pasadena, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Mary‘s Manor
MC
AL
Fremont (Centerville)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D+No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Mary SunderrajPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert
MC
AL
IL
NH
Palm Desert
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 116
Rank #272 / 1,021
D+Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #895 / 926
Blc Mirage Inn LPPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Serenity Gardens
MC
AL
HOS
Redding (Grant)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 116
Rank #832 / 1,021
A+Yes-11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
Matthew & Betty Cain-
MuirWoods Memory Care
MC
RC
Petaluma
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 116
Rank #636 / 1,021
B+Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #661 / 1,105
48
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #802 / 926
Muirwoods Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCPrivate Studios / Shared Suites
Living Grace Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Tracy
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 116
Rank #605 / 1,021
B+No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
12
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #408 / 926
--
Melrose Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
A-No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
52.0%
Facility 52.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #825 / 926
Danmar Villas LLC-
Orchard Park Senior Living Community
MC
AL
Clearlake
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 116
Rank #748 / 1,021
B+Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,105
24
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #869 / 926
Ep Operation Clearlake And Lakeside Vista Senior LLC-
Maple House
MC
AL
Santa Cruz (Seabright)
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 116
Rank #844 / 1,021
ANo
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
2-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #834 / 926
Divine Senior Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Golden Years Home Care
MC
HC
RC
Sacramento
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
ANo
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #9 / 1,105
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Golden Years Home Care LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,187 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Rows per page:
View all Nearby Homes
1...606162...119
Overview of Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena

Grant Serenity Home, located in Pasadena, CA, is a senior living home specializing in providing assisted living with memory care services for their residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. This senior living home offers individualized care plans aimed to meet the residents’ individual needs. Their memory care services revolve around active engagement, social activities, and residents’ safety.

Grant Serenity Home in Pasadena ensures that residents are taken care of 24/7, providing supervision as well as assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and coordination for transportation for medical appointments, as well as coordination with other healthcare providers. They also provide their residents with nutritious meals prepared with consideration to their dietary needs. Furthermore, housekeeping and laundry services ensure that the environment is well kept as well as safe for the residents.

Contact Grant Serenity Homes of Pasadena

Overview of Mary‘s Manor

Mary’s Manor provides assisted living and memory care in Fremont, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. There are six beds in all, so the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Private and semi-private rooms are available, allowing a resident to choose between a single room and shared living space. The home is in Fremont’s Centerville neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 56 out of 100 means some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to manage certain outings independently. Occupancy is currently 100 percent, with all beds occupied, and Mary Sunderraj serves as the administrator.

Contact Mary‘s Manor

Overview of ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert

ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Palm Desert, CA. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living without daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available here. ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The home has 145 beds and offers private and semi-private rooms, giving residents the option of a room to themselves or shared living. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid can help cover a long-term stay for eligible residents. Total nurse staffing is 3h 29m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community. John Spaun serves as administrator, and Blc Mirage Inn operates the community.

Contact ManorCare Health Services-Palm Desert

Overview of Serenity Gardens

Serenity Gardens provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in Redding, CA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own living space; memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering; and hospice care focuses on comfort for someone with a serious illness. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

With 30 beds, Serenity Gardens is a smaller community where residents and staff may get to know each other more closely. The community can suit someone whose needs may change over time because several care levels are available in one setting. Medicaid is accepted, giving families another way to pay when personal savings may not cover a long stay, and the starting price is $1,240.

Residents may relax on the wraparound porch, while rehabilitation services provide therapy at the community rather than requiring separate transportation. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a companion animal. Betty Cain serves as administrator, and Cain, Matthew & Betty operates the community.

Starting Price $1,240/Month

Contact Serenity Gardens

Overview of MuirWoods Memory Care

MuirWoods Memory Care is an excellent community in Petaluma, CA dedicated to residents living with the challenges of Alzheimer’s or dementia. The community ensures its residents feel safe and secure in their environment while receiving specialized memory care services. They feature a team of specially-trained caregivers to support residents with their daily activities and thoughtfully identify their preferences and interests for a better delivery of care.

To ensure residents have the opportunities and tools to maintain their overall well-being, the community offers its comprehensive TLC Program for Teaching, Learning, and Connecting. They also utilize an array of technology for promoting connections and wellness, alongside amenities such as a music room, community gardens, and restaurant-style dining. Here, families can keep their peace of mind knowing that their loved one is in great and capable hands.

Contact MuirWoods Memory Care

Overview of Living Grace Assisted Living and Memory Care

Living Grace Assisted Living and Memory Care provides assisted living and memory care in Tracy, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, because a move to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. The community opened in 2025 and has 88 beds. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences are available, with a studio providing one private living space and a two-bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together.

Dining includes three daily meals prepared fresh by professional chefs, along with alternate menu choices and snacks, giving residents options when their preferred meal changes. A salon, movie theater, arts and crafts, group games, social events, rehabilitation services, and religious services are also available, so residents can receive grooming services, participate in organized activities, watch films, access rehabilitation, or attend worship without leaving the community. Marlene Bremer serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 63 is described as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

Contact Living Grace Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Melrose Gardens

Melrose Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Los Angeles, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move and start over socially. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Memory focused offerings include Club Melrose, a Mild Cognitive Impairment Program, and The Cottages Alzheimer’s Care, giving families designated programs for cognitive support.

Melrose Gardens is in the Fairfax neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 94 falls in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community has 100 beds. Marco Villegas serves as administrator, and Danmar Villas operates the community.

Contact Melrose Gardens

Overview of Orchard Park Senior Living Community

Orchard Park Senior Living Community offers assisted living and memory care in Clearlake, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available on one campus. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that means moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. Orchard Park may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care now and may benefit from having both options in the same place.

Residents can choose among studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units, with a two bedroom layout able to suit a couple moving together and a studio providing one private living space.

Chef inspired meals accommodate special diets, so residents who need dietary adjustments can have those needs accommodated at mealtimes. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet in the community. Melissa Jones serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ep Operation Clearlake and Lakeside Vista Senior.

Contact Orchard Park Senior Living Community

Maple House

410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Overview of Maple House

Maple House is a dedicated assisted living community in Santa Cruz, CA, that offers personal care and memory care. The community also promotes a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults can feel at home during their stay. Mealtime assistance, medication management, and mobility support are among the exceptional services dedicated to enriching residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, residents receive high-quality care for their needs and preferences.

Social events, light physical activities, and various games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and make friends. With spacious living areas and accessible communal spaces, residents can rest without hassles. Residents also have easy access to beaches and public transportation with its ideal location in Santa Cruz. This assisted living community is a trusted choice for senior living in California, especially with its high-quality services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

Contact Maple House

Overview of Golden Years Home Care

Based in Sacramento, CA, Golden Years Home Care is an esteemed family-owned community that offers home care. Older adults can rest their worries with the community’s comprehensive care options, which include personal care, memory care, home helper services, hourly care, and live-in care. Delivering care for California residents for over 26 years, the community strives to provide exceptional care whenever and wherever.

Through companion care, older adults will not feel lonely with genuine companions who engage with fun conversation and encourage them to live actively. The community also works closely with older adults and their families to match them with the right caregiver for better care and comfort. There’s no need to leave the comforts of your home to receive the utmost care and attention you deserve with the community’s top-notch services.

Contact Golden Years Home Care

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
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction

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
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

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.