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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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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. 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.
Golden Living Point Loma
MC
AL
HOS
San Diego (Point Loma Heights)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 116
Rank #452 / 1,021
CNo
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
95
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #936 / 956
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #893 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #699 / 926
Golden Living Health Management, Inc-
The Gardens of Modesto
MC
RC
Modesto
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 116
Rank #670 / 1,021
C+No
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 56
Rank #673 / 1,105
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
47.9%
Facility 47.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #857 / 926
Northstar Senior Living, IncSuite
The Lodge at Glen Cove
MC
AL
Vallejo
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 116
Rank #226 / 1,021
C+Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
45
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #321 / 926
Glen Cove, Vallejo Ca, Inc. And Oakmont Mgmt Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Orchard Park Senior Living
MC
AL
Clovis
148
Facility 148
CA AVG 116
Rank #270 / 1,021
C+Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
64
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 13
Rank #910 / 956
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #893 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #599 / 926
Mg Clovis Subtenant LLC And Calson Care Clovis, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Camarillo
MC
AL
Camarillo
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
CYes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
57
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #868 / 956
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #912 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #730 / 926
Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Camarillo Opco, LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Havens at Antelope Valley
MC
AL
Lancaster
115
Facility 115
CA AVG 116
Rank #442 / 1,021
C+Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #939 / 1,105
50
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #882 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #338 / 926
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Park Visalia Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Visalia
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
C+Yes
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #639 / 1,105
42
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #611 / 926
Sh 3 Visalia Opco LLC And Crfld Management, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Commons at Union Ranch
MC
AL
RC
Manteca
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 116
Rank #327 / 1,021
C+Yes
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,012 / 1,105
49
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 956
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #923 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #442 / 926
Union Ranch Msl LLC And Msl Community Management LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Del’s Haven III
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C+No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
6-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Del's Haven III, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Foothill Retirement
MC
AL
IL
Tujunga
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 116
Rank #671 / 1,021
CNo
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
16
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Foothill Retirement Operator LLC And Paradise Of N Vly-

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Overview of Golden Living Point Loma

Golden Living Point Loma offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in San Diego, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, medication assistance, and reminders or escorts. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care supports residents who need end of life care.

Assisted living and memory care are available in the same community, so Golden Living Point Loma may suit a resident whose care needs grow over time. The community is in the Point Loma Heights neighborhood and has 113 beds. Rocio Granda administers the community, which is operated by Golden Living Health Management.

A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently, and scheduled local transportation is also available. Rehabilitation services, private rooms, balconies or patios, and special diet accommodations round out the available support and living options.

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Overview of The Gardens of Modesto

The Gardens of Modesto offers memory care and respite care in Modesto, CA. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs supervised care, or for a family seeking temporary support.

There are 73 beds, with 48% occupied, so the community is not filled to capacity. The single-story building has suite housing. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Lindsay Beckett serves as administrator, and Northstar Senior Living operates the community.

Starting Price $3,800/Month

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Overview of The Lodge at Glen Cove

The Lodge at Glen Cove is a 155-bed assisted living community that Glen Cove, Vallejo Ca, Inc, operates at 140 Glen Cove Marina Road in Vallejo, California. Operating for five years, it’s housed in a three-story building, serving occupants needing help with daily activities while staying as independent as possible. Indicating an 83 percent occupancy rate, the home currently houses 128 residents.

The facility offers residents housing layouts to suit different needs and preferences: studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. This diversity in unit sizes lets residents and families select an option that matches the level of space and privacy vital to them. The community sits in a car-dependent area of Vallejo. This means most errands and services need a car, so visiting family members and residents planning outings must arrange transportation accordingly. With 128 residents in a 155-bed facility, The Lodge at Glen Cove maintains a relatively full census, which can reflect stable operations and a sense of community among occupants. For families seeking assisted living options, the five-year operating history shows it has established itself as an ongoing presence in the region.

State inspections have tracked themes around medication management, supervision, and administrative documentation as the facility’s focus areas. The home continues to operate while such regulatory matters are managed via the inspection and oversight process.

Families touring The Lodge at Glen Cove can inquire directly about how medication safety and resident supervision are handled every day.

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Overview of Orchard Park Senior Living

Orchard Park Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Clovis, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

Orchard Park Senior Living has 148 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing options. A studio provides a single private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

The area has a Walk Score of 60 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving into the community.

Ayala-Montelongo Brandon serves as the administrator. Orchard Park Senior Living is operated by Mg Clovis Subtenant LLC and Calson Care Clovis.

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Oakmont of Camarillo

305 Davenport St, Camarillo, CA 93012
Overview of Oakmont of Camarillo

Oakmont of Camarillo provides assisted living and memory care in Camarillo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Both care levels are available in one community, which may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time.

Oakmont of Camarillo has 150 beds and offers studios, suites, one-bedroom residences and two-bedroom residences. The layouts include single private spaces, while a two-bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Wellness Services, Culinary programming and Caregiver Support are available within the community, giving residents access to those programs where they live.

The area has a walk score of 44, making it car-dependent. Most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Mark Cortes serves as administrator, and Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Camarillo Opco operates the community.

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Overview of The Havens at Antelope Valley

Tucked away in Kern County, Lancaster, CA, The Havens at Antelope Valley is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Personalized care services and 24-hour care and assistance are provided for residents to confidently and comfortably enjoy their lives. Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry, and three delicious meals daily are provided to ensure residents live worry-free and have more time for their well-being and enjoyment.

Residents stay social and engaged with a jam-packed calendar of activities, such as morning strolls to chair yoga, Mexican train dominoes, poker, afternoon walks, and shopping trips. Dining is an exquisite experience with chef-prepared seasonal meals made year-round with local ingredients. With licensed support, access to various therapy, and other specialized services, residents are guaranteed to live well cared for and comfortably.

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Overview of Park Visalia Assisted Living & Memory Care

Park Visalia, located in Visalia, CA, is a senior living community offering quality assisted living and memory care services to its residents. Their studio and one-to-two bedroom accommodation features spacious bathrooms with walk-in shower, kitchenette, and living area. Park Visalia’s assisted living services provide residents with top quality care and conveniences from medication management, to assistance with daily living activities.

Committed to ensuring the residents comfort and care needs are met, Park Visalia provides 24hr staffing for assistance, meals and snacks provisions, and a full calendar of social, cultural, fitness, and recreational programs. This pet friendly community also opens its doors to furbaby visitors, providing residents opportunities to bond with beloved pets.

Starting Price $3,950/Month

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The Commons at Union Ranch

2241 N Union Rd, Manteca, CA 95336
Overview of The Commons at Union Ranch

Overlooking the peaceful neighborhood of San Joaquin County, North Manteca, CA The Commons at Union Ranch is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care options. Residents are provided with a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to choose the ideal living space that matches their lifestyle needs. A team of trained and compassionate caregivers is available to support residents with daily living activities, memory care, and other things they may need assistance with.

Here, residents are celebrated with a lively array of activities, including daily exercise programs and outings to local attractions. The community also offers a wide array of interesting amenities, including a library, computer lounge, salon, and outdoor lounge areas. Additionally, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining featuring carefully prepared meals to ensure they always have the energy they need to live vibrantly and actively.

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Overview of Del’s Haven III

Dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, Del’s Haven III in Andrea Way, Laguna Niguel, CA, is a one-of-a-kind community that offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. The community featurestop-tier care and assistance 24/7 tailored to residents’ needs, alongside cozy private and spacious semi-private rooms for the utmost comfort and safety. Medication management , daily housekeeping, and laundry are also cared for by the team to give them more time to do the things they love.

Meet new people and have fun with a full calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs for an active and well-connected lifestyle. Here, residents are served with three delicious and healthy meals throughout the day, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live their retirement without worries with its top-notch and highly qualified team.

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Overview of Foothill Retirement

Foothill Retirement offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tujunga, 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. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since the resident can move between levels without leaving the community. Foothill Retirement has 72 beds. The area has a Walk Score of 75, placing it in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Maria Cabrera serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Foothill Retirement Operator and Paradise Of N Vly.

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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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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.