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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.
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.
Oceanside Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Oceanside (Guajome)
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 103
Rank #274 / 1,645
Yes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,894 / 2,057
37
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,248 / 1,452
A+Hrse Pacficia Senior Living Oceanside Trs LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Burlingame Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Burlingame
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 103
Rank #843 / 1,645
Yes
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 58
Rank #2,026 / 2,057
39
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #992 / 1,387
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,417 / 1,433
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #143 / 1,507
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,173 / 1,452
A+Pacifica Burlingame LP And Burlingame Mgr LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Santa Barbara Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Santa Barbara (Oak Park)
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,228 / 1,645
Yes
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 58
Rank #529 / 2,057
43
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,416 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #518 / 1,507
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,386 / 1,452
A+Pac Coast Inc., Pacifica Coast LP, And Santa Barbara Mgr1 Bed / 2 Bed
Westmont of Santa Barbara
MC
AL
IL
Goleta
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,796 / 2,057
43
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #864 / 1,452
AMariposa Mgr Gp Of Mariposa Oper And Westmont LivingStudio / 1 Bed
Vacaville Memory Care
MC
RC
Vacaville
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 103
Rank #951 / 1,645
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
94
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,359 / 1,387
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,409 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,260 / 1,452
A+Pacifica Sr. Lvg Vacaville And Northstar Sr. Lvg Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sage Mountain Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Newbury Park
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #386 / 1,645
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,910 / 2,057
85
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,350 / 1,387
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,427 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
70.3%
Facility 70.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #920 / 1,452
A+Sage Mountain Sr. Housing Partners And Agemark MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Paradise in the Valley
MC
AL
RESC
Lake Balboa (Northridge)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 58
Rank #829 / 2,057
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #998 / 1,452
-A Paradise In The Valley IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Wildwood Canyon Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Yucaipa
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 103
Rank #484 / 1,645
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,972 / 2,057
11
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
48.5%
Facility 48.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,345 / 1,452
-Csl-Yucaipa, LLC And Compass Senior Living, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Milan Villa Senior Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
Livermore
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,272 / 1,645
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
-La Jolla Cove Holdings, LLCStudio / Semi-Private Rooms
Westwind Memory Care
MC
Santa Cruz
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,085 / 1,645
No
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,215 / 2,057
33
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,387
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,010 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #265 / 1,452
-Seasons Mgt, Sm Santa Cruz Memory, And Amv Capital GrpStudio

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Oceanside Senior Living

5508 Avenida Pacifica Wy, Oceanside, CA 92057
Overview of Oceanside Senior Living

Oceanside Senior Living, in Oceanside, California, treats its residents like family. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Oceanside Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.

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Burlingame Senior Living

250 Myrtle Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
Overview of Burlingame Senior Living

Burlingame Senior Living is a senior living community located in the serene enclave of Burlingame, California. This distinguished retirement community specializes in offering Assisted Living and Memory Care options, ensuring a well-rounded approach to senior resident care tailored to individual needs.

Each day presents a fresh opportunity for residents to engage in diverse and exciting life enrichment programs, connect with friends, and make the most of their time on campus. Residents at Burlingame Senior Living enjoy access to an array of amenities, including housekeeping services and chef-prepared dining, aimed at fostering an environment where they can lead fulfilling lives in comfort and tranquility. This community is designed to elevate the quality of life for each cherished resident.

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Overview of Santa Barbara Memory Care

Santa Barbara Memory Care is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care home with an exquisite environment guaranteed to make residents feel welcome in their friendly atmosphere. The senior living community provides a life of amenities and services that create a comfortable and secure environment for residents. Whatever you seek, the community is ready to help and offer it. Santa Barbara Memory Care is an elegant community that ensures the trust and dedication of the staff to provide quality care and service – which families have recognized time and time again.

Santa Barbara Memory Care’s lifestyle is centered on the comfort and flexibility of its residents through residential assisted living amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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Overview of Westmont of Santa Barbara

Have a blissful retirement with the distinguished senior living community of Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA, which provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, the community features purposely built and sophisticated amenities, alongside top-tier care and assistance. Residents have more time to do the things they love with a compassionate and highly trained team caring for their personal needs and household responsibilities.

Here, residents always have something new to learn with a full calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging events that encourage them to maintain an active lifestyle. Delightful and healthy meals are also available throughout the day, ensuring residents have a satisfactory dining experience. Westmont of Santa Barbara doubles its efforts to create a haven where residents thrive and reach their full potential with its state-of-the-art amenities and a trusted community.

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Vacaville Memory Care

431 Nut Tree Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687
Overview of Vacaville Memory Care

A 75-bed memory care community serving residents in Vacaville, California, is Vacaville Memory Care. It’s designed around the specific needs of adults living with memory loss and dementia, providing a structured, supportive environment prioritizing safety and life quality. Daily engagement and meaningful activity are community highlights. Occupants join arts and crafts, board games, live entertainment, and organized group outings, with a dining room that operates all day to accommodate varied schedules and preferences. Central to the memory care approach is the focus on structured activity and familiar routines.

Vacaville Memory Care offers rehabilitation services alongside respite care. It’s then suitable for permanent residents and families seeking short-term care support during transitions or caregiver breaks. The home maintains 24-hour staffing to constantly support residents’ memory care needs, and offers access to a rotating team of visiting healthcare professionals for ongoing medical oversight. Daily support includes assistance with living activities, transportation as needed, housekeeping and maintenance, and linen services. A dedicated team handles 24-hour emergency maintenance, ensuring that residents’ immediate needs are met on time. The community sits in a moderately walkable area, with a Walk Score of 60, so visiting family members will find some nearby errands accessible on foot, though most trips necessitate a short drive. The home’s financial planning program guides families on managing the costs and logistics of long-term memory care, which can help lessen some administrative burden during a demanding time.

The facility fits permanent residents and families needing short-term care support during transitions or caregiver breaks.

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Overview of Sage Mountain Senior Living

Sage Mountain, located in Thousand Oaks, CA, is a community offering a variety of care options where remarkable moments are created daily, fostering a familial atmosphere based on top-of-the-line assisted living and memory care services. The community celebrates the good times and offers support in challenging moments, aiming to positively impact its residents’ lives and uphold the values of family, compassion, and celebration. They seek to extend these qualities to teammates, residents, resident families, and the community.

Sage Mountain provides Assisted Living and Memory Care options, promoting independent living with a caring support system. Assisted living apartments are designed for various needs, offering social opportunities, comfort, and relief from home upkeep responsibilities, featuring amenities like in-apartment kitchenettes, walk-in showers, and 24-hour emergency alert systems. Memory Care at Sage Mountain focuses on individualized care for those with dementia, ensuring safety, dignity, and personalized support with spacious closets, walk-in showers, and 24-hour emergency alert systems. Sage Mountain is committed to creating personalized, enriching experiences for its residents of assisted living and memory care.

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Overview of Paradise in the Valley

Situated in Northridge, California, Paradise in the Valley is an excellent senior living community that provides outstanding senior living options, such as Memory Care and Assisted Living. The community is set up to offer a loving, tranquil, and compassionate environment, guaranteeing its residents personalized care and company. Paradise in the Valley’s highly skilled and devoted caregivers are committed to giving each resident the best possible care and assistance, guaranteeing their comfort and well-being.

Paradise in the Valley takes pride in providing care focused on individualized experiences that deliver comfort and familiarity with staff members who are always available, attentive, and ready to lend help when needed most. Fresh home-cooked meals, round-the-clock supervision and monitoring, medication administration, holiday and family get-togethers, and lovely outdoor spaces where seniors may take in the fresh air are just a few of the amenities they provide. Paradise in the Valley creates a nurturing environment that promotes a pleasant day-to-day life for every resident.

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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.

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Overview of Milan Villa Senior Living

Live a fulfilling retirement lifestyle in Milan Villa Senior Living, a warm and welcoming community in Livermore, CA dedicated to offering various levels of care. They provide residents the convenience of having independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care for their ever-changing needs. The community ensures residents feel safe and cared for by offering them 24-hour care and assistance with their daily routines, personal care, and medication management.

Milan Villa consistently makes an effort to help residents live a vibrant and enriched lifestyle through its wide array of fun activities and events. Residents can savor family-style meals and snacks that are prepared to be healthy and accommodating to special dietary needs. With the convenience of transportation, housekeeping, and maintenance services, residents can freely enjoy their passions and focus on living their best lives amidst the community’s nurturing setting.

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Overview of Westwind Memory Care

Westwind Memory Care in Santa Cruz offers luxury memory care support driven by a personalized and heartfelt approach to senior care. Everyday living at Westmind is about creating connections and providing engaging experiences among community members. With the staff’s unwavering support and commitment to Alzheimer’s and dementia, residents are guaranteed to feel respected, engaged, and secure in professional hands. Seniors will embrace premier memory care living within a nurturing atmosphere guided by family-like treatment.

At Westwind, residents will navigate a new chapter of dealing with memory loss while maintaining purposeful living. Their exclusive programs, curated for each individual’s holistic wellness, take a compassionate and dignified approach. Residents will immerse themselves in recreational activities, social engagements, ADLs, memory care training, and ADLs that foster a stimulating atmosphere vital for growth.

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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.