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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Menifee Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Menifee (Sun City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,645
Yes
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,042 / 2,057
35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #886 / 1,452
-Hsre Pacifica Menifee Valley Opco LP And Menifee Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale San Jose
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
San Jose (South San Jose)
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 103
Rank #328 / 1,645
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 58
Rank #701 / 2,057
46
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,236 / 1,387
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,244 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,155 / 1,452
-Blc-Atrium At San Jose LP1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at San Ramon
MC
AL
San Ramon
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 103
Rank #283 / 1,645
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
44
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,157 / 1,387
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,287 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #165 / 1,452
-Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #203 / 1,645
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,733 / 2,057
69
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,248 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #540 / 1,507
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #641 / 1,452
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Varenita of Simi Valley
MC
AL
Simi Valley
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1,645
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,126 / 2,057
32
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #478 / 1,452
A+Simi Val Srlv Ctr, Svslc Deg LLC And Sunrise Sr. Lvng-
AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tarzana
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #287 / 1,645
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
77
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,365 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1,507
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #776 / 1,452
-Avantgarde Senior LivingStudio
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland
MC
AL
Highland
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 103
Rank #614 / 1,645
No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,603 / 2,057
31
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #605 / 1,507
79.1%
Facility 79.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #693 / 1,452
A+Highland Al-Mc Gp LLC As Gp Of Highland Al-Mc Grou-
A Place Called Home – Quail Lake
MC
AL
IL
NH
Clovis (Loma Vista)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
Yes
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,001 / 2,057
6-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Emosewa IncPrivate Rooms
Foothill Retirement
MC
AL
IL
Tujunga
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #976 / 1,645
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 58
Rank #562 / 2,057
16
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #706 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-Foothill Retirement Operator LLC And Paradise Of N Vly-
Gardens at Northridge
MC
AL
IL
RC
Northridge
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 103
Rank #460 / 1,645
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 58
Rank #980 / 2,057
27
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,115 / 1,452
-Pacifica Devonshire LLC' Devonshire Mgr LLC-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,122 on this page.

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Menifee Senior Living

28333 Valley Blvd, Menifee, CA 92586
Overview of Menifee Senior Living

Menifee Senior Living, located in the welcoming community of Menifee, California, is a senior living haven where residents are encouraged to savor each day to the fullest. With a dedicated staff available 24 hours a day, they provide a reassuring presence for residents and their families, ensuring peace of mind.

Explore the community and discover the exceptional care and lifestyle it offers. Menifee Senior Living takes pride in providing an ideal equilibrium between support and independence, catering to a spectrum of needs with independent living, assisted living, and respite care options. Here, seniors can relish resort-style amenities, indulge in chef-prepared dining, and unwind in their well-appointed, full-service apartments.

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Overview of Brookdale San Jose

Located on Blossom River Way in the vibrant city of San Jose, CA, Brookdale San Jose offers an exceptional senior living experience with a blend of independence, support, and specialized care. This community is conveniently positioned across the street from Westfield Oakridge Mall, providing easy access to shopping and dining. Brookdale San Jose is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents by offering three levels of care: independent living assisted living, and memory care.

Residents enjoy an array of amenities, including a well-equipped fitness center, a serene library, and a vibrant art studio. The community also offers concierge services and surface parking for convenience. Most utilities and maintenance are included, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their daily activities and social events. For those in need of additional support, Brookdale San Jose provides compassionate assistance with daily living activities such as medication management and personal grooming. The community’s dedication to quality care and enriching experiences makes it the top choice for senior living in San Jose.

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Ivy Park at San Ramon

9199 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA 94583
Overview of Ivy Park at San Ramon

Ivy Park at San Ramon is a remarkable senior living community located at Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA that provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features spacious and well-designed floor plans including private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Ensuring the comfort and safety of its residents, Ivy Park at San Ramon delivers 24-hour care and assistance tailored to their needs and desires.

The community promotes a vibrant community, providing seniors with social and educational programs to keep them connected and entertained. With its exclusive EverYou program, residents enjoy a fulfilling life with guidance from a team of kind and dedicated professionals. Catering to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and delicious meals all day. Ivy Park at San Ramon is equipped with fabulous amenities including a fitness center, an activities studio, a bistro, a library, a game room, a full-service salon, a hydro spa, ethereal gardens, and elegant indoor and scenic outdoor lounge areas to keep the residents active and connected.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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Varenita of Simi Valley

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

Varenita of Simi Valley, located in Simi Valley, CA is a modern senior living community specializing in forward-thinking assisted living and memory care services in a boutique-style setting. This luxurious community boasts an innovative approach to senior care that strives to balance professionalism and make one feel at home. Residents are thrilled to be guided by compassionate caregivers to help them navigate first-class senior living in California. Varenita’s lifestyle is met with world-class hospitality and resort-style accommodations. Seniors maintain an active and comfortable lifestyle through wellness activities at the fitness center and indoor pool, stay creative at the arts and crafts studio, get together with friends and families at outdoor common areas, relax in fully furnished assisted living and memory care apartments, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through specialized, enriching programs.

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Overview of AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana

Reach your full potential with the venerable senior living community of AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana set in the peaceful neighborhood of Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring newly refurbished residences with various floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement. The community takes pride in a team of respectful and specially trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance

AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, utilizing innovative and holistic approaches seniors are taken care of in every aspect. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with social and cultural activities conducted all year round. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its incredible amenities and well-lit grounds, AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana is great for seniors looking to live an independent lifestyle without worries.

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Overview of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

Nestled in Highland, California, Brightwater Senior Living of Highland offers a unique retirement living experience designed to enhance wellness, comfort, and independence. Residents enjoy stunning landscaping, elegant decor, and a broad range of amenities, all complemented by 24/7 healthcare support from licensed nurses and assistants. Brightwater goes beyond traditional senior living by offering flexible living options without buy-in fees or long-term leases. This vibrant community fosters a fulfilling lifestyle. Residents can explore their creativity with new skills, join the choir, or stay active in the fitness center. Relaxation comes easy at the spa, library, or Orange Blossom Theater. Brightwater’s beautiful courtyards and patios with walking paths provide opportunities to connect with nature, while the surrounding area boasts historical charm, cultural attractions, and easy access to top-rated medical facilities.

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Overview of A Place Called Home – Quail Lake

A Place Called Home – Quail Lake, conveniently situated in 2238 Montana Ave, Clovis, CA, is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living, dementia and memory care, alzheimer’s assisted living, parkinson’s care services. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and support that they deserve throughout their stay.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can avail of homemade meals, medication management, and general assistance with daily activities. Explore its beautiful gardens, formal dining area, and swimming pool, and meet new companions along the way. With a jam-packed schedule of activities and programs, residents can enjoy opportunities to socialize and build friendships. A Place Called Home – Quail Lake is an ideal place where seniors can truly thrive and enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of Foothill Retirement

Located on the picturesque landscapes of Esteban Street, Tujunga, CA, Foothill Retirement is an astounding senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Prioritizing seniors’ comfort and wellness, the community features purposely crafted and spacious accommodations. Spend your golden years doing what you love with exceptional care and support from a kind and compassionate team.

Foothill Retirement goes above and beyond to ensure residents have the finest experience, conducting stimulating activities and engaging programs for enjoyment and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary requirements and preferences. Foothill Retirement is great for seniors looking to live a well-rounded lifestyle with its serene spaces and scenic views.

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Gardens at Northridge

17650 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325
Overview of Gardens at Northridge

Gardens at Northridge occupies 135 beds in Northridge at 17650 Devonshire St.; part of the Aura Collection. It’s a nursing home offering assisted living and memory care. Operated by Pacifica Devonshire LLC (Devonshire Mgr LLC), administered by Lisa Villasenor. Licensed as a continuing care retirement community; operating for three years.

Occupancy: 64% (86 of 135 beds). Average stay: 31 days. Medicare, Medicaid, private pay accepted.

Respite care and 24-hour staffing available. Nursing coverage runs 3 hours 55 minutes per resident daily. Weekend nursing aide hours: 5 hours 1 minute (23% above California average).

Amenities: rooftop deck, activities rooms, sitting areas, library, game room, outdoor patio, pet-friendly apartments. There are chef-prepared meals, religious services, and financial planning assistance.

On citations: 3 total versus California’s average of 10 (70% below average). Zero serious citations, placing the facility ranked #1 in California on this metric.

Citations per inspection: 0.1 versus the state’s 3.3; that’s 97% below average. The inspection score is 82 out of 100 (B-), marginally above California’s average of 81. Recent inspections consistently found the facility clean, safe, properly furnished, with no citations.

Total visits: 27 versus California’s average of 16 (69% above). Complaint visits: 19 versus state’s 13 (46% above). Complaint investigations: 14 versus average of 10 (40% above). This is a facility under more scrutiny and investigation relative to peers, though the scrutiny hasn’t yielded major violations.

February 2025 substantiated two billing deficiencies: charging a resident for unreceived services and failing to itemize statements accurately. The facility was required to reimburse the resident. October 2025 found no deficiencies and no financial abuse or safeguarding failures.
Gardens at Northridge holds an unusual profile: exceptional citation performance (ranked #1 in California for zero serious violations) paired with elevated complaint and investigation activity. The February billing issue suggests operational controls failed on a financial transaction. The facility corrected it, which is positive.

The inspection metric excellence is genuine; the complaint volume signals families or residents had concerns more frequently than peers. For families evaluating this facility, the distinction between regulatory findings and resident complaints matters.

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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.