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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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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.
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.
The Park Lane
MC
AL
IL
RC
Monterey
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
CYes
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #732 / 1,105
37
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #802 / 926
Pac Monterey Inc, Gp Of P Mont LP And Park Lane Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Paradise in the Valley
MC
AL
RESC
Lake Balboa (Northridge)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C+No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
A Paradise In The Valley IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Varenita of Simi Valley
MC
AL
Simi Valley
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
CNo
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #572 / 1,105
32
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #251 / 926
Simi Val Srlv Ctr, Svslc Deg LLC And Sunrise Sr. Lvng-
Aegis Living Ventura
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Ventura
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
C+Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
17
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
61.0%
Facility 61.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #663 / 926
Telegraph Rd Ventura LLC And Aegis Senior CommunitiesStudio / 1 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Calabasas
MC
AL
Calabasas (Calabasas (Adjacent))
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 116
Rank #192 / 1,021
C+Yes
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 56
Rank #816 / 1,105
32
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #604 / 926
Belmont Village Calabasas LLC And Belmont Three LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Wildwood Canyon Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Yucaipa
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 116
Rank #344 / 1,021
B-No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,105
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #851 / 926
Csl-Yucaipa, LLC And Compass Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Oakmont of Brookside
MC
AL
Stockton
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 116
Rank #634 / 1,021
C+Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
40
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #686 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #96 / 926
Oakmont Senior Living Of Brookside Opco, LLC AndStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Cogir of Turlock
MC
AL
Turlock
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
C+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #639 / 1,105
24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #420 / 926
Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC And Cogir Management Usa IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mission of Love
MC
AL
Hesperia
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 116
Rank #854 / 1,021
CYes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 12
Rank #274 / 974
78.6%
Facility 78.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #389 / 926
Mission Of Love II Inc-
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 116
Rank #135 / 1,021
B-Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #272 / 1,105
18
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #408 / 926
Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-

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The Park Lane

200 Glenwood Cir, Monterey, CA 93940
Overview of The Park Lane

Administered by Joy Carter, The Park Lane is a senior living community in the Glenwood Circle neighborhood of Monterey, California. The community is operated by Pac Monterey Inc., GP of P Mont LP, and Park Lane Mgr LLC. Residents have access to assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, giving them different levels of support in one community. The 13-acre property is also close to local hospitals, so medical care is conveniently accessible.

Residents can choose from one-bedroom and two-bedroom condominiums or two-bedroom chalets. Each home includes a kitchenette, private bathroom, and patio or balcony. Housekeeping and laundry services are included, making daily living more convenient.

The Park Lane has 160 beds. It has served residents for 16 years, with a current occupancy rate of 55%. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 47, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car.

State inspections by California’s Department of Social Services have reviewed documentation practices, including personal rights postings and care plans, along with facility maintenance items such as water temperature and how resident and family concerns are addressed. Families touring The Park Lane may want to ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Overview of Paradise in the Valley

Paradise in the Valley provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Lake Balboa, California. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can help a resident remain in the same community if their needs change instead of moving elsewhere.

The six bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms provide single person accommodations, while semi private rooms offer shared living arrangements.

Paradise in the Valley is in the Northridge neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 67, described as somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

Outdoor areas give residents a place to spend time outside. Group activities, books, games, and television or movies provide leisure options within the community. Arsen Der-Aprahamian serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by A Paradise in the Valley.

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Varenita of Simi Valley

3921 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93063
Overview of Varenita of Simi Valley

Memory care and assisted living make up the care at Varenita of Simi Valley in Simi Valley, CA. The assisted living covers bathing, getting dressed, and medication, while memory care supervises someone prone to wandering in secured surroundings.

Respite care gives a family short stays whenever its regular caregiver has to travel or needs to recover. Short-Term Rehab exists for recovery after an illness or injury. Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy are all on the program list, so no one has to arrange each discipline separately.

There are 110 beds, and 84.5% occupancy means most of them are filled. Pricing begins at $5,232 a month.

Daily programs and Enriching Activities give the week its structure, and Technology Integration is part of the programming too. Staffing is continuous, day and night.

Helen Lee is Varenita’s administrator, and Simi Val Srlv Ctr, SVslc Deg LLC, and Sunrise Sr Lvng operate it. The area’s Walk Score is 58, somewhat walkable, which leaves some nearby errands possible without a car while other trips still need one.

Starting Price $5,232/Month

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Overview of Aegis Living Ventura

Aegis Living Ventura is an esteemed community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here receive the highest quality of care and support from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. With cozy and specially designed accommodations in a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents keep peace of mind and make the most of their later years.

There’s no dull moment with a carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care, medication management, physical therapy, and respite care are also provided to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community is ideal for those seeking a place to reside in their golden years surrounded by its beautifully designed amenities.

Starting Price $4,560/Month

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Calabasas

Resting in the scenic lands of Ventura Boulevard, Calabasas, CA, Belmont Village Calabasas is a venerable senior living community offering memory care and assisted living. Experience a snug and spacious accommodation with various studio and one-bedroom floor plans, meticulously crafted for optimum comfort and safety. Maintain an active lifestyle with a compassionate and highly skilled team providing the highest quality of care and support for seniors’ special needs and preferences.

The community empowers seniors to thrive and meet people with diverse perspectives through fun events and wellness programs. Going above and beyond in enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community strives to meet their dietary needs and preferences with delicious and healthy meals. Belmont Villages Calabasas values the importance of companions, enabling seniors to live with their partners and bring their pets to enjoy the fabulous amenities surrounding the community. Proving its exceptional quality, the community was recognized as US News and World Reports’ Best Memory Care in 2024.

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Overview of Wildwood Canyon Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care

Cherish every moment with Wildwood Canyon Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care, a dedicated community in the peaceful neighborhood of Yucaipa, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Catering to residents’ needs and financial capabilities, the community features cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom accommodations that aim to optimize comfort and safety. A responsible and well-trained team also attends to residents’ specific needs 24/7, providing top-tier care and assistance for a worry-free retirement.

Utilizing its exclusive True North Programs, a variety of fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Healthy meals are important for residents’ wellness, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. The community goes above and beyond to maintain residents’ dignity, as they care for their day-to-day activities, ensuring they age gracefully.

Starting Price $5,295/Month

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Oakmont of Brookside

3318 Brookside Rd, Stockton, CA 95219
Overview of Oakmont of Brookside

Oakmont of Brookside provides assisted living and memory care in Stockton, CA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 81 beds and offers studios, suites, and one-bedroom apartments. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a companion animal with them. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Tracy Burke serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Cogir of Turlock

Cogir of Turlock offers assisted living and memory care in Turlock, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care is also available for short stays. That can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the resident can move between care levels without leaving the community.

Cogir of Turlock has 100 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio suits someone seeking a single living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Residents may bring pets, and the community has a salon and spa for on site grooming services. Restaurant style dining includes a menu that caters to diverse dietary needs, while activities include arts and crafts, game nights, live entertainment, and programs such as Forever Fit and Memories in Motion. Jackie Hernandez serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Mission of Love

Mission of Love operates a 14-bed assisted living home in Hesperia, California, located at 11991 Seventh Ave. Managed by Mission of Love II Inc., the single-story facility has been active for 17 years and currently houses 11 residents. The community provides residential daily support alongside specialized rehabilitation services within a small-scale setting.

The surrounding area carries a walkability score of 56 out of 100, indicating a neighborhood where some local errands are accessible on foot, while most transit requires a vehicle. Daily programming incorporates an active volunteer network and social interactions, and the facility maintains a pet-friendly policy for personal companion animals. State inspection records indicate regulatory compliance across physical plant maintenance, clinical care, food safety standards, and medical record-keeping.

Prospective representatives can arrange an in-person tour of the single-story building to evaluate the daily environment and check current room availability.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Sacramento

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento is young for this kind of facility, just three years old, but it’s not small. The 185-bed community sits in Sacramento’s Arden-Arcade neighborhood at 1075 Fulton Ave, operated by Carlton Plaza Forever/Sac LP and Carlton Sr Lvg LLC and administered by Kasie Wimmer. Right now, 143 of those 185 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 77%. The Walk Score here is 76, genuinely very walkable, most errands can be done on foot without needing a car.

Monthly pricing starts at $4,995. Four care types live under one roof: assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care, backed by rehabilitation services, respite care, nursing services, and staff around the clock. The programming has some specificity to it too: fitness classes, live music, educational seminars.

On the amenities side, there’s convenient transportation, an Emergency Call System, restaurant-style dining, and on-site physical therapy. Pets are welcome.

On inspections, three themes have come up consistently: staffing and staff credentials, resident rights and protections, and fall and injury prevention.

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento reads as a newer, well-occupied community built around real breadth, four care types, specific programming, on-site therapy, in a location residents can actually get around without relying entirely on a car.

Starting Price $4,995/Month

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.