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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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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-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. 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.
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.
The Terraces at Park Marino
MC
AL
RC
Pasadena
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 116
Rank #455 / 1,021
CYes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 56
Rank #685 / 1,105
31
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 979
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Park Marino Health Center, Inc-
Marbella Marysville
MC
AL
Marysville
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 116
Rank #671 / 1,021
C+Yes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #87 / 1,105
30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
59.7%
Facility 59.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #761 / 926
-Marysville Ventures LLC And Integral Senior Liv Mgmt-
Elder Ashram
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Oakland (Foothill)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 116
Rank #591 / 1,021
B-Yes
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #132 / 1,105
35
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #537 / 926
-Elder Ashram Inc-
Foremost Retirement Resort
MC
AL
HOS
Hesperia
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 116
Rank #558 / 1,021
B-Yes
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 56
Rank #920 / 1,105
18
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #104 / 926
-Foremost Retirement Resort Inc-
Merced Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Merced
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 116
Rank #580 / 1,021
DYes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
64
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #896 / 956
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #912 / 979
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 12
Rank #159 / 974
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #359 / 926
A+Northstar Senior Living Inc And Northstar Snr Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmare Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Oakdale
114
Facility 114
CA AVG 116
Rank #447 / 1,021
C-Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
52
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 3
Rank #952 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #575 / 926
A-Belmare Senior Living LLC And Onelife Senior Lvng. LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar of Hayward
MC
AL
IL
Hayward
170
Facility 170
CA AVG 116
Rank #179 / 1,021
D+Yes
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
37
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
66.5%
Facility 66.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #654 / 926
-Hayward Sr. Hsng. I Opco LLC And Oakmont Mgmt Grp LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills
MC
AL
RC
Agoura Hills (Agoura)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 116
Rank #135 / 1,021
D+No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
49
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #861 / 956
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 3
Rank #967 / 979
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 12
Rank #159 / 974
75.7%
Facility 75.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #449 / 926
-Arhc Mbaghca01 Trs And Slh Agoura Hills Manager, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
TreVista Senior Living at Concord
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Concord
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
C-Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
54
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #861 / 956
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #841 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #125 / 926
-Treg Concord Op Dir, LLC And Bullards Bar, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at San Ramon
MC
AL
San Ramon
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 116
Rank #199 / 1,021
C-Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 56
Rank #787 / 1,105
44
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #86 / 926
-Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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The Terraces at Park Marino

2587 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
Overview of The Terraces at Park Marino

The Terraces at Park Marino offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Pasadena, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for families seeking temporary support or care that can adapt as needs change. With 112 beds, it has room for a sizable resident community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 51 means some errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to handle certain nearby errands independently. Maria Teresita Quizon serves as the administrator, and Park Marino Health Center operates the community.

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Overview of Marbella Marysville

Marbella Marysville is an assisted living and memory care community in Marysville, CA. Assisted living provides 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 in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because a move can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Its Walk Score of 90, places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Professional salon and barber services let residents arrange hair care within the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Tracy Freudendahl serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Marysville Ventures and Integral Senior Liv Mgmt.

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Overview of Elder Ashram

Elder Ashram is an assisted living community in Oakland, CA, that offers personal care and mental health services. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in their later years. Weekly housekeeping, medication management, and incontinence care are also available to improve residents’ quality of life. Prioritizing age-inclusivity, the community ensures residents receive the utmost care tailored to their needs.

Workshops, local performances, and events allow residents to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Residents can also rest and move around, as cozy living spaces and accessible gathering areas are also available. Ideally situated in the quiet residential area of Oakland, near bus stops, restaurants, and MacArthur Fwy, the community is easily accessible for families and visitors. This assisted living community has exceptional standards of care, making it an ideal option for senior living in California.

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Overview of Foremost Retirement Resort

Located a few miles from downtown Hesperia, California, and about 4.35 miles from Desert Valley Hospital, Foremost Retirement Resort is an assisted living community offering assisted living, hospice care, and memory care on a 15-acre campus with mountain views. The community is operated by Foremost Retirement Resort Inc., with Jennifer Uriza serving as the administrator. Its location keeps hospital care within easy reach if residents need it.

The single-story community has 96 beds. It currently houses 92 residents, giving it an occupancy rate of about 96%. It has been serving residents for 1 year. Care includes assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Residents are supported by caregivers available 24 hours a day, and personalized care plans are based on each resident’s needs. Housekeeping and transportation services are included, and meals are served in a spacious dining room.

Residents can take part in light exercise, social events, and a variety of recreational activities throughout the week. Cozy living rooms and shared gathering areas provide comfortable places to relax and spend time with others outside of scheduled programs. The community also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

The area has a Walk Score of 27, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections have focused on areas such as building maintenance, safety checks, staff records, and incident reporting. Families considering Foremost Retirement Resort should ask how staffing levels are managed and how care plans are reviewed and updated over time.

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Overview of Merced Senior Living

Merced Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Merced, CA. Assisted living helps 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, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level does not require leaving the community. The community has 93 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom housing. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, while a studio is a single private space.

Pets are allowed. A resident can bring a pet when moving in. Residents can use the pool, garden, salon, barber, movie theater, and craft room for swimming, outdoor time, grooming, films, and hands on activities. Exercise and art classes provide structured activities, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy.

The area has a Walk Score of 40 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Lisa Baricevic serves as the administrator. Northstar Senior Living and Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt operate the community.

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Overview of Belmare Senior Living

Spend your golden years surrounded by kind and genuine people in Belmare Senior Living, a warm and inviting community in Oakdale, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They ensure residents are given personalized care that best aligns with their needs and preferences, allowing them to receive the proper amount of care to maintain their independence. Those needing extra love and care have access to a 24/7 care team trained to assist them with their daily living activities, personal hygiene, medication reminders and more.

Their memory care unit is always ready to welcome residents with memory conditions in a safe and secure environment with specialized care and programming. A full calendar of activities provides residents with plenty of opportunities to make enriching experiences and social connections. Whether you’re seeking comfort, independence, or convenience, Belmare Senior Living is committed to delivering everything you need for a fulfilling living experience.

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Overview of MorningStar of Hayward

MorningStar of Hayward offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Hayward, CA. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community may suit someone whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 170 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and on-site rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Pets are allowed, which can suit a resident who wants to keep a pet after moving.

A Walk Score of 94 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Joseph Villanueva serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Hayward Sr. Hsng. I Opco and Oakmont Mgmt Grp.

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Overview of Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills

Located in Agoura Hills, CA, Meadowbrook at Agoura Hills is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term care. The community features an array of floor plans, including a studio, friendship suite, and one-bedroom apartments. Residents are guaranteed to receive the care and support they need with a team of compassionate care professionals available to provide support 24/7.

The community provides diverse opportunities for enjoyment, with its convenient location close to various attractions and plenty of engaging on-site activities and events. Residents can take advantage of various amenities, such as a beauty salon, game room, cozy lounges, movie theater, and beautiful courtyards and patios. With most of the chores handled, residents are guaranteed to enjoy more time for themselves and their families.

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Overview of TreVista Senior Living at Concord

TreVista Senior Living at Concord offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Concord, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents with terminal illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident who needs daily support, memory supervision, end of life comfort care, or a temporary stay. Apartment choices include studios and one bedroom layouts. A studio keeps living in one space, while a one bedroom apartment separates the sleeping and living areas.

TreVista Senior Living at Concord has 160 beds, so more residents and staff are part of daily operations. Its 94% occupancy means most beds are occupied, and availability can change. Pets are allowed, which lets residents continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car dependent category, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; residents who no longer drive will generally need transportation. David J Clawson serves as administrator, and Treg Concord Op Dir and Bullards Bar operates the community.

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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 offers assisted living and memory care in San Ramon, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the 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 from assisted living to memory care without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 162 beds, so residents live among more people and staff than they would in a smaller setting. Most beds are filled, with occupancy at 98%. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments, giving a resident or couple options for living alone or sharing a home. Pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride; anyone who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. Oreisha Morgan serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Well Ivy 6 Tenant LLC and Oakmont Management Group.

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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.