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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,122 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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.
Ace Care Home
MC
AL
Concord (Dana Estates)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,661 / 2,057
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
Better Living Care Home LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Gardens of Modesto
MC
RC
Modesto
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 103
Rank #974 / 1,645
No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,305 / 2,057
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
47.9%
Facility 47.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,354 / 1,452
Northstar Senior Living, IncSuite
Jazba Care
MC
HOS
Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,242 / 2,057
15
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Jazba Care LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sonrisa Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Roseville (Harding)
199
Facility 199
CA AVG 103
Rank #166 / 1,645
Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,392 / 2,057
21
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,178 / 1,452
Us Alliance Holden Of Roseville Tenant And WatermarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar of Hayward
MC
AL
IL
Hayward
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 103
Rank #255 / 1,645
Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 58
Rank #87 / 2,057
37
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
66.5%
Facility 66.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,065 / 1,452
Hayward Sr. Hsng. I Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of La Mesa
MC
AL
IL
La Mesa
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 103
Rank #278 / 1,645
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #880 / 1,452
Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Lm Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Evergreen Court
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RC
Fresno
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,370 / 2,057
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
Evergreen Life Care Homes IncPrivate Rooms
Ciela
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Pacific Palisades
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
Yes
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,960 / 2,057
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,109 / 1,452
Ciela LLC And Millennium Advisors, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mondell Pine Manor II
MC
AL
Palmdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,972 / 2,057
7
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Mondell Pine Manor IIPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Lucie’s Cozy Cottage
MC
AL
HOS
RC
El Cajon
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,312 / 1,645
Yes
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,661 / 2,057
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,251 / 1,452
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Ace Care Home

3718 Chaparral Ct, Concord, CA 94519
Overview of Ace Care Home

Ace Care Home is a compassionate residential care community in Concord, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. The community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay with its warm and nurturing environment. Recreational programs, nutritious meals, and 24-hour supervision are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Promoting independence, the community follows high standards of care.

Yoga, music, and exciting outings provide residents with more opportunities to interact with their peers and gain meaningful experiences. Cozy living rooms, a spacious activity room, and landscaped porches provide residents with places to lounge and rest. Surrounded by local amenities in Concord, the community ensures residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community is one of the best choices for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional services.

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Overview of The Gardens of Modesto

Experience a worthwhile stay with the Garden of Modesto located in Modesto, CA. This vibrant senior living community offers memory care and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from a variety of accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. Beyond the physical components of a living community, the Garden of Modesto recognizes the most the people who make up the communities. Focusing on memory care, this community provides a distinct approach that is expertly designed, technology-empowered, and person-driven.

With its commitment to putting the highest quality of services, residents can enjoy exceptional amenities and services, including 24/7 medical resources providence, delectable meals, and fun movie night. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Garden of Modesto.

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Jazba Care

8661 Glenroy Way, Sacramento, CA 95826
Overview of Jazba Care

Cherish every moment with Jazba Care, a one-of-a-kind community surrounded by leisure sites in Glenroy Way, Sacramento, CA, offering memory care. The community utilizes an evidence-based approach tailored to residents’ unique needs while integrating Ayurveda practices to ensure holistic wellness. Residents here do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities, with a kind and highly trained team helping them around the clock.

Enriching activities and stimulating programs are also conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Here, residents have delightful and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, incontinence care, and bedside care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community also offers end-of-life care to ensure a worry-free transition for those with life-limiting conditions. Spend your later years without worries amidst the community’s purposely designed amenities and dedicated services.

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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 MorningStar of Hayward

Providing top-tier for over two decades, MorningStar of Hayward located in Russell Way, Hayward, CA, is a paradisal senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Live a comfortable and safe retirement with 227 elegant and cozy suites. Taking pride in a respectful and highly-trained team, the community provides 24-hour exceptional care and assistance to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Meet people with the same interests and discover new endeavors with various fun activities and enrichment programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. The community strives to enhance residents’ well-being serving them with healthy and tasty meals for dietary requirements and tastes. With its well-lit and spacious amenities and warmhearted people, seniors enjoy a restful retirement in MorningStar of Hayward.

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Overview of Westmont of La Mesa

Enjoy various levels of care in a resort-style setting with Westmont of La Mesa, an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Featuring stunning, private apartments and a team of reliable and competent care professionals, the community ensures its residents are able to successfully age in place. Residents here are offered the right amount of care and support, including assistance with their daily living activities or compassionate memory support.

The community handles residents’ chores to give them more time for enjoyable pursuits, including the community’s vibrant activities and events. Delicious meals are served daily with accommodations for residents’ unique tastes and dietary preferences. Various amenities, such as a heated pool, fitness center, bistro, theater, and therapy services are also offered to make residents’ living experience more fun and enjoyable.

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Overview of Evergreen Court

Evergreen Court is a tight-knit community in the heart of Fresno, CA that offers compassionate assisted living services. Catering to a few residents, the community guarantees personalized care and 24/7 assistance with daily activities for utmost convenience. The community’s dedicated care team is also trained to provide memory care for those living with the challenges of memory loss, allowing them to lead fulfilling lives.

Services from a physician, physical therapist, and other skilled professionals are also available on-site for residents’ well-being and convenience. Nutritionally-balanced meals are provided to ensure everyone receives proper nourishment and nutrition. The community also coordinates with dependable hospice agencies to ensure residents are well-cared for even in the final stages of their lives.

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Ciela

17310 Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Overview of Ciela

A prestigious senior living community residing in the harmonious neighborhood of West Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA, Ciela offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Treat yourself to a vacation for a lifetime with snug and sophisticated residences of Ciela in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a compassionate and highly trained team providing top-tier care and assistance, seniors gain more time to enjoy the things they love.

Mingle with the community through engaging activities and fun programs. Moreover, the community prepares delightful and nutritious meals to cater to dietary needs and preferences. Ciela is a haven for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while receiving exceptional care for their ever-changing needs with its incredible amenities and cozy spaces.

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Overview of Mondell Pine Manor II

Mondell Pine Manor II provides nothing less than outstanding service from its professional and compassionate staff. The assisted living place is where residents are empowered to boost their confidence in fulfilling a purposeful life in a home that puts them first.

The staff promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and social events, transportation services, dining room, and spacious common areas.

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Overview of Lucie’s Cozy Cottage

As its name suggests, Lucie’s Cozy Cottage is a welcoming atmosphere that provides endless opportunities awaiting discovery in a tightly-knit residence. The senior living home in El Cajon specializes in assisted living services that strive to reach the holistic needs of its residents. The cozy, homey place creates an environment of compassion and love for each senior. Lucie’s well-trained staff is committed to encouraging and inspiring its residents to pursue a thriving and purposeful life.

Management and staff are dedicated to delivering a comfortable and flexible retirement experience in a close-knit setting. The community’s extensive list of services includes medication management, 24-hour caregiver availability, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness programs.

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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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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 1122 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.