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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. 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.
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.
Crescent Oaks Memory Care
MC
AL
Sunnyvale
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 116
Rank #790 / 1,021
C-No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #219 / 926
-Arkham Operations LLC And Calson Management LLCStudio / Suite
The Woodlake Senior Living
MC
AL
Sacramento (North Sacramento)
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 116
Rank #281 / 1,021
C-Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
42
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #154 / 926
-Woodlake Care Group LLC And Onelife Senior Lvng LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Graceful Living at Modesto
MC
AL
RESC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D+No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
10
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
-Graceful Living Inc-
Park Regency Retirement Center
MC
AL
IL
La Habra
168
Facility 168
CA AVG 116
Rank #188 / 1,021
CNo
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 56
Rank #180 / 1,105
36
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #54 / 974
62.5%
Facility 62.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #722 / 926
-Johnson, Frank D. & Bauman, Irving-
Regency Park Oak Knoll
MC
AL
RC
-
206
Facility 206
CA AVG 116
Rank #104 / 1,021
CNo
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
17
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 12
Rank #23 / 974
--South Oak Knoll Regency Park-
Villa Bernardo
MC
AL
RC
Escondido (Felicita)
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 116
Rank #864 / 1,021
D-Yes
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,039 / 1,105
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
A+Villa Bernardo Opco LLC1 Bed
Silverado The Huntington Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Alhambra
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 116
Rank #721 / 1,021
DYes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
33
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #787 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #133 / 926
-Subtenant 1118 N Stoneman And Silverado Sr. Lvg MgtPrivate Rooms
Mission Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Riverside (Ramona)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 116
Rank #803 / 1,021
A+Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
4--
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #115 / 926
--Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Concord
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
A-No
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #26 / 1,105
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26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #159 / 974
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #266 / 926
A+-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Hills Post Acute
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Ana (Meredith Parkwood)
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 116
Rank #172 / 1,021
CNo
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
21--
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 12
Rank #2 / 974
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #95 / 926
A+--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,187 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Crescent Oaks Memory Care

With its thoughtfully designed memory care apartments, Crescent Oaks Memory Care creates a haven where individuals can find comfort and familiarity. These apartments are tailored to meet the specific needs of those with memory-related conditions, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated staff undergoes rigorous memory care training to ensure they possess the knowledge and expertise to provide specialized support.

By combining the highest standards of care with a focus on continuous education and training, Crescent Oaks Memory Care strives to be at the forefront of memory care services. The community’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of its residents is evident in its commitment to ongoing learning and development. This dedication ensures that residents receive the highest level of care, tailored to their individual needs.

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Overview of The Woodlake Senior Living

Tucked away in the vibrant neighborhood of Sacramento, CA, The Woodlake Senior Living provides a relaxing setting for assisted living and memory care. They welcome residents in a comforting environment with 24/7 supervision and daily living assistance from a team of compassionate and reliable caregivers. Conveniences like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services are also available to make residents’ living experience as comfortable as possible.

Their team also curates an array of fun and enriching activities based on residents’ interests and abilities to make sure they find genuine enjoyment and enrichment. Dining moments are something to look forward to with fresh and nutritious meals served daily. Here, residents enjoy the comfort and care they deserve in an upscale environment that fosters vibrant experiences.

Starting Price $5,490/Month

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Overview of Graceful Living at Modesto

Burrowed in a tranquil area in Stanislaus County, Modesto, CA, Graceful Living at Modesto is an exceptional senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services, memory care, and residential care. Residents find comfort in knowing that a dedicated and highly-trained care team is available 24 hours a day to offer compassionate care and assistance. As a family-owned and operated community, Graceful Living at Modesto warrants individualized and focused care and attention with a 2:6 ratio caregiver to resident ratio.

The community actively handles meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation to save residents from the tedious tasks while allowing them more time to spend on more meaningful activities. Residents enjoy participating in various social and recreational activities that foster meaningful experiences and connections. The community closely collaborates with residents and their families in creating care plans that effectively satisfy their care requirements and lifestyle preferences.

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Overview of Park Regency Retirement Center

Park Regency Retirement Center offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in La Habra, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, giving residents with dementia an environment designed to reduce wandering risks.

Several care levels are available under one roof. For a resident whose needs may grow over time, that can mean continuing at the same community rather than moving elsewhere. Transportation is also available for outings or errands, so residents do not have to arrange every ride independently.

The area has a Walk Score of 83, which means it is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot. Shops, pharmacies, and cafes may be within a short walk for a resident who no longer drives. The community’s administrator is Miles Mouradian, and it is operated by Johnson, Frank D. & Bauman, Irving. Park Regency Retirement Center may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

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Overview of Regency Park Oak Knoll

Regency Park Oak Knoll offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Pasadena, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or memory loss.

Respite care and the community’s Short-Term Stays program provide temporary care when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 206 beds. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation support.

Anabelle Argenal administers the community, which is operated by Regency Park, South Oak Knoll. A Walk Score of 93 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The combination of assisted living, memory care, and respite care may be a good fit for a family seeking both ongoing support and a short-term care option within the same community.

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Overview of Villa Bernardo

Villa Bernardo, located in Escondido, CA, is a senior living community that specializes in providing top-quality assisted living services and amenities to its residents. As part of their services, they provide residents with assistance with day-to-day activities and personal care such as bathing, eating, toileting, transferring, and other mobility assistance. The staff also provides assistance in medication management, to ensure that the resident’s medications are taken or administered properly; at the right time, and with the right amount.

Additionally, the staff not only provides care to its residents, they also take care of their meals, preparing them carefully according to their dietary needs and preferences. Housekeeping services on the other hand focus on creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for everyone, including visiting families. Furthermore, their rich array of activities ensures that the residents live an active life, further promoting physical activity and cognitive stimulation for their overall well-being.

As a part of Zeal Senior Living, it is the goal of Villa Bernardo to assist elders in continuing the amazing story that is their life. At Villa Bernardo, your story continues.

$7,500/Month

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Overview of Silverado the Huntington Memory Care Community

Silverado the Huntington Memory Care Community is a compassionate memory care community in Alhambra, CA, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here, older adults can ease their worries, especially with its supportive and home-like setting. 24-hour care, gourmet meals, and recreational programs are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care through an evidence-based approach that aims to meet their needs at every stage. 

Gardening, group outings, and sensory-stimulating activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and enhance their cognition. With naturally-lit spaces, spacious courtyards, and serene walking paths, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Restaurants, a bank, shops, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in California, this memory care community continuously provides excellent quality of care for older adults’ welfare. 

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Overview of Mission Care Center

Mission Care Center is a compassionate community in Riverside, CA dedicated to supporting residents’ well-being through skilled nursing care and rehabilitation. They feature a highly skilled team of clinicians, therapists, and medical consultants to help residents in their recovery process or maintain their functionality. Residents here enjoy the comfort of their healing environment with easy access to care services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Apart from comprehensive care services, the community assists residents and their families throughout their journey by offering compassionate social services. The community also organizes an array of fun and engaging activities to help residents stay stimulated and active. By meeting residents’ social and medical needs, Mission Care Center guarantees a smooth and comfortable healing journey.

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Overview of Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center

Receive exceptional care from Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center, a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that offers a wide range of care options. These include long-term restorative care, short-term rehabilitation, dementia care, respite care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, wound care, stroke recovery care, and therapy. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs 24/7 for comfort and convenience.

Aside from their healthcare needs, a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is also conducted so residents can live actively and remain socially engaged. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Here, mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to enhance residents’ conditions, allowing them to jump back into their lives without worries.

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Overview of The Hills Post Acute

Recognized as Santa Ana’s foremost location for short-term rehabilitation, The Hills Post Acute is a senior community committed to service excellence, ensuring a stay that is both comfortable and conducive to therapeutic healing. Staying at the forefront of their field through ongoing education, physical and occupational therapists leverage the latest research to enhance balance and mitigate fall risks. They employ a broad spectrum of therapeutic modalities and a comprehensive therapy program encompassing strengthening, balance training, pain management, wound care, urinary incontinence solutions, and expanding patients’ range of motion.

The rehabilitation journey at The Hills Post Acute is characterized by dedication, innovation, and a focus on each individual’s overall health and recovery. Their dedicated and skilled team collaborates closely with each resident, their families, and their healthcare providers. This collaborative effort results in the creation of comprehensive and highly effective care and treatment plans individually tailored to the specific needs of each senior patient.

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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.