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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Alondra Home Care
MC
HC
RC
Oakland (Iveywood)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 58
Rank #509 / 2,057
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Asian Angel LLC-
Evergreen Haven Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Torrance (Bridgedale)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 58
Rank #887 / 2,057
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1 / 1,452
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Beverly Hills Loving Care
MC
AL
HOS
-
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #229 / 1,645
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 58
Rank #66 / 2,057
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #320 / 1,507
-Iranian Jewish Senior Center-
Gettysburg Christian Home
MC
AL
Fresno
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,282 / 1,645
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,156 / 2,057
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,416 / 1,507
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,173 / 1,452
Gettysburg Mercy Care LLCSemi-Private Rooms
Greenridge Senior Living
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Richmond
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,218 / 1,645
Yes
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,691 / 2,057
11
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #589 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
55.3%
Facility 55.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,254 / 1,452
Arpd, LLC-
Astoria Park Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Pasadena (Catalina Villas)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 103
Rank #117 / 1,645
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 58
Rank #290 / 2,057
75
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,350 / 1,387
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,367 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #975 / 1,452
Astoria Park Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Elk Grove Park
MC
AL
Elk Grove (Laguna)
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 103
Rank #665 / 1,645
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,011 / 2,057
46
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,201 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #683 / 1,452
S-H Opco Laguna Creek, LLC And Oakmont Mgmt. Grp. LLCStudio / 1 bed
Almond Heights
MC
AL
RC
Orangevale
145
Facility 145
CA AVG 103
Rank #386 / 1,645
Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 58
Rank #804 / 2,057
64
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,274 / 1,387
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,309 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #945 / 1,452
Almond Heights Msl LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oaks at Nipomo
MC
AL
IL
Nipomo
122
Facility 122
CA AVG 103
Rank #548 / 1,645
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,504 / 2,057
46
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,281 / 1,387
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,264 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #707 / 1,452
Nipomo Oaks, Gp Of Nipomo Oaks Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rolling Hills Estates
MC
AL
IL
Rolling Hills Estates
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #341 / 1,645
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 58
Rank #597 / 2,057
21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #919 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
66.0%
Facility 66.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,074 / 1,452
Gp Rolling Hills And Merrill Gardens Shi-III Mg DevStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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Overview of Alondra Home Care

Alondra Home Care is a dependable community based in the thriving neighborhood of Oakland, CA, that offers home care. The community strives to accommodate a wide range of conditions, including those with dementia, Parkinson’s, and cancer, ensuring the highest quality of life. From 24-hour care to live-in care, older adults receive the care that best matches their needs and preferences.

For those who need supplementary care after surgery, the community provides post-surgery and rehabilitation to ensure a smooth transition back into their lives. Through its veterans program, Veterans do not have to leave the safety of their homes to receive the utmost care they deserve. With top-notch care and support delivered at your doorsteps, the community ensures comfort and convenience like no other.

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Overview of Evergreen Haven Assisted Living

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Torrance, CA, Evergreen Haven Assisted Living is a quaint and intimate senior living community, offering assisted living and memory care options, as well as hospice care for residents’ end of life needs. With a capacity for 6 residents, the community allows for one on one and truly personal care and attention that ensures all of residents’ needs are met. Residents are free to choose from a private room to a semi-private room and indulge in the convenience of services like assistance with daily living activities and medication management.

Thanks to the community’s premiere location, residents have easy access to several parks, restaurants, and hospitals, fostering convenience and encouraging them to go out more and explore their neighborhood. Three delicious meals are made fresh daily, along with nourishing snacks to ensure residents get the nourishment they need to stay healthy. Here, residents are guaranteed a fulfilling and comfortable retirement life surrounded with compassionate care and a tight-knit atmosphere.

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Overview of Beverly Hills Loving Care

Operated by the Iranian Jewish Senior Center, Beverly Hills Loving Care is an assisted living and memory care community under administrator Lida Zarafshan. Found in Beverly Hills, California, the 176-bed community has served residents for 23 years, making it an established presence in the area. It’s in a walker’s paradise location with a Walk Score of 95, making neighborhood errands and nearby services easily accessible on foot.

As part of its residential care approach, the community supplies daily fresh, tailored meals. Residents benefit from support by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, letting them maintain independence with professional care available. Specialized programs, including a Living Experience program and advanced health care planning services, help personalize care to individual needs. Beverly Hills Loving Care’s long tenure in the community mirrors a stable operation with continuity in leadership and service delivery. The two care types, assisted living and memory care, allow the facility to cater to occupants at different stages of care needs. For families exploring memory care, its dedicated memory care program provides a structured environment.

Visiting families may want to inquire about how daily activities and programs are tailored to support cognitive and physical wellness for memory care residents and people receiving assisted living services.

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Overview of Gettysburg Christian Home

Create meaningful moments with Gettysburg Christian Home, a distinguished community in Fresno, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs 24/7. Residents keep peace of mind with the community helping with their daily living activities and household responsibilities.

A variety of fun activities and engaging programs are also conducted, encouraging residents to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those with memory-related needs, especially with its specially designed accommodations and stress-free setting.

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Overview of Greenridge Senior Living

Located in Contra Costa County, Greenridge Senior Living is a 38-bed skilled nursing and assisted living community operated by ARPD, LLC in Richmond, California, under administrator Patrick M Blanc. Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The facility serves a mix of short-stay rehabilitation and longer-term care needs.

CMS rates Greenridge Senior Living at 5 stars overall, with 5-star sub-ratings across health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Nurse hours run 4h 32m per resident day, about 4 percent above California’s average, a figure that holds alongside a 90.7 percent facility occupancy, well above the 84.7 percent statewide norm. No federal fines existed in the past three years, and the state inspection record since 2022 shows 3 total citations against a California average of 10, with no serious or critical findings in any inspection.

The community holds an active Resident Council. It provides respite care and memory care services. Private-pay admissions make up 80 percent of the facility’s intake, with a 47-day average stay duration reflecting a largely post-acute caseload.

Situated in a small setting with high occupancy and a strong regulatory record, Greenridge Senior Living fits Contra Costa County residents who need short-term rehabilitation or transitional skilled nursing care.

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Overview of The Grove Assisted Living
Groves Assisted Living is a senior living community in Tucson. It offers a wide range of excellent senior living and retirement communities and senior care options, including assisted living facilities. The trained, caring staff assists residents in enjoying their golden years in comfort and safety.

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Overview of Astoria Park Senior Living

Astoria Park Senior Living is a nurturing community, boasting gorgeous interior and exterior spaces adorned with premier details. With over 50 years of dedicated service, this privately-owned company sets a high standard for personalized care. They offer a range of services including assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, comprehensive care planning, and thoughtfully designed floor plans that prioritize comfort.

Strategically located just minutes away from Old Town Pasadena, residents enjoy convenient access to local conveniences and attractions, from vintage shops to five-star restaurants and luxury stores, embodying an elevated and elegant living experience. Adhering to strict safety standards, Astoria Park Senior Living ensures a sanitized community and promotes an active lifestyle. Embracing the California vibe, the community provides independent living services featuring villas and stylish dining and top-notch services. Transportation services, regularly scheduled entertainment, a pet-friendly environment, and planned activities all contribute to a vibrant atmosphere where each day is better than the last.

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Overview of Elk Grove Park

Elk Grove Park boasts an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. They offer assisted living and memory care options; residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to enjoy seamless access to the beautiful community features. Elk Grove has built its trusted reputation on terrific customer service, earning it the respect of a reliable senior living community.

As a Pegasus senior living community, residents receive convenient services and amenities to help residents; their essential services include personalized care plans, stimulating assisted living activities, specialized memory care services,  housekeeping and laundry, transportation, medication management, other health services, and a concierge. Accommodations include dining, walk-in showers with grab bars, and private outdoor spaces.

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Overview of Almond Heights

Peacefully nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Orangevale, CA, Almond Heights is a distinguished community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans in a nurturing and welcoming environment for the utmost comfort and convenience. A kind and well-trained team also provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs and preferences 24/7.

With a variety of fun activities and engaging programs, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services, 24-hour emergency maintenance, and emergency alert systems are also available for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is equipped with a movie theater, a well-stocked library, serene outdoor courtyards, and beautifully landscaped gardens, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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The Oaks at Nipomo

177 Mary Ave, Nipomo, CA 93444
Overview of The Oaks at Nipomo

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Nipomo, CA, is the idyllic senior living community of The Oaks at Nipomo that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. The community goes above and beyond to provide top-tier care and assistance with a kind and specially trained team attending to their needs and preferences. Residents have a relaxing and safe retirement surrounded by the scenic views and vineyards of Nipomo.

With a meticulously curated calendar of fun recreation and exciting events, residents have more opportunities to learn and do the things they love. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy their nutritional needs and tastes. The Oaks at Nipomo is ideal for those seeking solace in their golden years living in a stress-free environment.

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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.