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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Delzen’s Place
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
A+No
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 56
Rank #803 / 1,105
3-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #907 / 926
Delzen's Place, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Eskaton Granite Bay
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Granite Bay
118
Facility 118
CA AVG 116
Rank #429 / 1,021
ANo
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,105
20
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #678 / 926
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pleasant Valley Memory Care
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Modesto
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 116
Rank #591 / 1,021
AYes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
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Valley View Retirement Center
MC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Panorama City
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 116
Rank #436 / 1,021
B+No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #436 / 1,105
25
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #686 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
-Woodman Ave Corporation-
Aegis Living Dana Point
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Dana Point (Capistrano Beach)
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 116
Rank #651 / 1,021
A-Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
10
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
-Camino De Estrella Dana Point LLC & Aegis Senior-
Safe Haven – Oakdale
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
RC
Oakdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
B-No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,039 / 1,105
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Safe Haven Oakdale LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 116
Rank #627 / 1,021
B-Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #863 / 926
West Valley Mc, LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Townsend House
MC
AL
HOS
Chico
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 116
Rank #812 / 1,021
B-Yes
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 56
Rank #764 / 1,105
13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #442 / 926
Rcfe Management LLC-
Country Crest Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Oroville
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 116
Rank #564 / 1,021
B+Yes-29
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
66.3%
Facility 66.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #659 / 926
Pacifica Concordia LP And Northstar Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed
Discovery Commons Raincross
MC
AL
Riverside
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B+No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,096 / 1,105
15
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #788 / 926
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Overview of Delzen’s Place

Delzen’s Place provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

There are six beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate setting. Private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of a room for one person or a shared room. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and Jonathan San Diego serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Eskaton Granite Bay

Eskaton Granite Bay is a well-regarded retirement community in Granite Bay, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to respite care. Focusing on older adults’ comfort and familiarity, the community fosters a sense of belonging with its vibrant and supportive environment. Here, residents also receive high-quality services, including weekly housekeeping, transportation services, and restaurant-style dining. Through a holistic approach, the community ensures residents can live their retirement to the fullest.

A variety of classes, group outings, and educational presentations provide residents with opportunities to explore new interests and have fun. Residents can also relax and interact with friends at some of the community’s beautiful communal spaces, including the game lounge, garden, and courtyard. The area is nestled in the peaceful residential area of Granite Bay, ensuring residents have a stress-free retirement. This independent living community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has a wide range of care options and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Pleasant Valley Memory Care

Pleasant Valley Memory Care offers nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Modesto, California. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite care is a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family needing temporary support or for a resident who needs supervised memory care. The home has 90 beds. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

A salon and spa provide grooming services within the community, while the covered outdoor patio and private courtyard offer outdoor areas to use. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them, and registered dietitians prepare meals for residents with specific dietary needs. Rehabilitation services are also available as part of the community’s care, and Jennifer Whiteley serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Valley View Retirement Center

Valley View Retirement Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Panorama City, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Hospice care supports end-of-life care, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The combination of care levels may make Valley View Retirement Center a good fit for someone whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between services without leaving the community. The center has 116 beds. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are available for residents who need a defined course of therapy rather than long-term care.

Named programs include Therapeutic Recreation, Russell Rehab Short Term Therapy, and Sunrise Terrace Dementia Care. Families can discuss these programs in relation to a resident’s interests, rehabilitation plan, or memory care needs. Judith Montoya serves as the administrator, and the center operates on Woodman Ave.

A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Families can use the available care types and named programs to determine whether the setting matches the resident’s current needs.

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Overview of Aegis Living Dana Point

Aegis Living Dana Point provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Dana Point, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care offers a supervised, secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end-of-life needs, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family arranging temporary support. The community has 76 beds in the Capistrano Beach neighborhood, with Sheila Nazareth serving as administrator. A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select nearby errands independently. Transportation is available for trips beyond walking range.

Meals are chef-prepared and tailored to residents’ tastes and needs throughout the day, allowing someone to eat outside a single scheduled meal period. Private dining provides a designated space for meals, while the spa and hair salon offer on-site grooming. Rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Oakdale

Safe Haven, Oakdale provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Oakdale, CA. Assisted living and residential care provide daily support in a residential setting, while memory care offers specialized supervision for residents with memory loss. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary relief, so the range of services can accommodate changing care needs.

Safe Haven, Oakdale has six beds. Its small size allows staff and residents to get to know one another, while private rooms give one person a room and shared rooms provide companionship for someone who prefers not to be alone. Residents can use a barber and spa, as well as a garden, patio, fully fenced backyard, and walking trails.

Residents have structured ways to spend time through art classes, exercise programs, group games, movie nights, and outings. Dining can accommodate low sodium, diabetic, vegetarian, and gluten free diets, and rehabilitation services support people who need therapy or help maintaining physical function. Aileen Poquiz Grimesey serves as the administrator, and Safe Haven Oakdale operates the community.

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Overview of MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

A distinguished senior living community situated on Williams Road, San Jose, CA, MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas specializes in memory care. With a peaceful environment, the community offers spacious and well-designed private and companion suites to optimize comfort and safety. With its exclusive memory care approach, Lavender Sky, the community ensures the highest quality of care and support for their unique needs. Cherish every moment and thrive with dignity supported by a kind and dedicated team.

The community aims to provide seniors with carefully curated activities for seniors’ cognition and enjoyment. Ease your worries and live a wonderful retirement surrounded by welcoming people. Satisfying seniors’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves healthy and delicious meals. MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas is a safe place for seniors living with dementia to maximize their independence and live a wonderful retirement.

Contact MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas

Overview of Townsend House

Operated by Rcfe Management LLC, Townsend House is an assisted living community in Chico, California. It offers assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in one location. Chablis Pasquale serves as the administrator. The community is located at 10 Ilahee Lane in Butte County, a few miles from downtown Chico.

The 38-bed community has been serving residents for 7 years. There’s a mix of private and semi-private rooms, with a current occupancy rate of about 76%. This combination of community size and room options can suit residents who want more privacy while still having easy access to shared spaces and staff support.

Staff is available 24 hours a day. The community combines memory care and hospice care with assisted living, allowing many residents to remain in the same community if their care needs change. Daily support includes housekeeping, meal service, transportation assistance, and on-site security systems. Townsend House also welcomes pets. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities are part of everyday life.

The area has a Walk Score of 44, which is considered somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

State inspections conducted by the California Department of Social Services have generally found that the community meets staff training and safety equipment requirements. Earlier inspections also identified concerns involving resident supervision and personal privacy, which led to corrective action and staff retraining. Families considering Townsend House may ask how resident supervision and privacy practices are currently being managed.

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Country Crest Senior Living

55 Concordia Ln, Oroville, CA 95966
Overview of Country Crest Senior Living

Located in Oroville, California, Country Crest Senior Living provides senior residents with an unrivaled experience, boasting pet-friendly Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care apartments and suites, granting access to a diverse array of remarkable amenities. This community offers a chance to come home to luxury senior living, set in the backdrop of the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains, ensuring an enriched and fulfilling life for its cherished residents.

Country Crest Senior Living introduces an exceptional, maintenance-free lifestyle. Here, a helping hand is available whenever it’s needed. Residents can enjoy good food and access a rich calendar of daily activities. Country Crest Senior Living is the place to discover it no matter what lifestyle residents seek.

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Overview of Discovery Commons Raincross

Discovery Commons Raincross offers assisted living and memory care in Riverside, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 120 beds. Chef-prepared, restaurant-style dining features fresh, seasonal ingredients and menu options, giving residents meals served in a dining setting without needing to prepare them themselves. A salon and spa provide on-site access to personal grooming services.

Mary Mcclure serves as the administrator. The community is operated by Riverside Ca Sr.hsng and Integral Snr Lvg Mgt.

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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 1158 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.