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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,119 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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
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.
Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages
MC
AL
RESC
San Jose (West Valley)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
C+7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #834 / 926
Debra & Patrick Hall-
Garden Abode
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
San Diego (Del Sur)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,105
C4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 12
Rank #294 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Garden Abode, LLC-
Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Lvng.
MC
AL
Lynwood
178
Facility 178
CA AVG 116
Rank #154 / 1,021
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
B18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
-Generations Of Los Angeles Assisted Living Facilit-
Solvang Friendship House
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Solvang
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 116
Rank #803 / 1,021
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,025 / 1,105
B6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
-Solvang Friendship House-
Evergreen Haven Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Torrance (Bridgedale)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
C+6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Vacaville Memory Care
MC
RC
Vacaville
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 116
Rank #656 / 1,021
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
D+94
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 13
Rank #934 / 956
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #960 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #805 / 926
Pacifica Sr. Lvg Vacaville And Northstar Sr. Lvg Inc1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oaks at Nipomo
MC
AL
IL
Nipomo
122
Facility 122
CA AVG 116
Rank #391 / 1,021
Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
C-46
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #878 / 956
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #841 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #388 / 926
Nipomo Oaks, Gp Of Nipomo Oaks Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Astoria Park Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Pasadena (Catalina Villas)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 116
Rank #85 / 1,021
Yes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
D+75
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 956
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #923 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #599 / 926
Astoria Park Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care
MC
AL
RESC
Pleasanton
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 116
Rank #627 / 1,021
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #572 / 1,105
D+16
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #759 / 926
Sh 10 Pleasanton Opco, LLC And Crfld Management, LLCStudio
Cogir of San Rafael
MC
San Rafael (Cerro)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 116
Rank #680 / 1,021
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
D+47
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #931 / 979
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 12
Rank #189 / 974
77.1%
Facility 77.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #416 / 926
Well Ca Wa Tenant LLC And Cogir Mgmt Usa IncStudio / 1 Bed

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Overview of Summerfield Memory Care of Roseville

Settled in the heart of Roseville, CA, the Summerfield Memory Care of Roseville is a trusted senior living community focusing on memory care and respite care services. This community offers luxurious and purposely built accommodations with 56 memory care living suites. With its amiable, trained, and dedicated team, residents can receive 24-hour personalized memory care services and short-term stays for respite care. This community is also accessible to nearby places for dining, shopping, entertainment, churches, and other local attractions.

The community is committed to providing above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can experience restaurant-style dining with delightful and healthy meals prepared, in-house salon services, scheduled transportation, and diverse social activities like exercise classes. Have fun with its game/movie nights and pet therapy services. At the Summerfield Memory Care of Roseville, seniors are guaranteed an extraordinary retirement.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

Enjoy a cozy retirement experience at Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, a classic senior living community at Gilroy, California with options for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents can enjoy cozy living areas, private apartments, and an elegant dining room, along with plenty of sunshine and peaceful views. With nearby art and food festivals, dining, golf, and shopping, seniors have plenty to explore and enjoy, while gardening enthusiasts can take advantage of raised beds in the courtyard.

Merrill Gardens aims to enhance the lives of its residents through a busy calendar of enriching activities tailored to their desires. Led by an Active Living Director, the community offers a variety of programs and social outings. The community welcomes small pets and features garage parking for family visits. The Anytime Dining program allows residents to enjoy made-to-order meals at their convenience, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable living experience.

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Garden Abode

17067 Coyote Bush Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of Garden Abode

Nestled in San Diego, Garden Abode is a trusted residential senior living community that offers quality assisted living care driven by compassion and dignity. Offering a range of services from assisted living to memory care, management ensures that individuals from all housing options receive the proper care they deserve. Providing family-like treatment for its residents is the heart of its mission.

Garden Abode is committed to delivering world-class hospitality in a cozy home-like setting that offers premier accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents. Community amenities and services include recreational activities, enriching programs, hospice care, a formal dining room, and an outdoor common space– to name a few.

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Overview of Cloisters of the Valley

Cloisters of the Valley offers memory care and respite care in San Diego, California. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Together, these services may suit someone needing supervised dementia support or a family arranging a temporary caregiving period.

The community has 70 beds. Tia Suuronen-Goodwin serves as administrator, and Del Rio Care and Bayshire operate the community. Residents have access to a calming spa and therapy garden, with an outdoor setting for therapy and time outside. A salon and rehabilitation services are also available within the community, so personal care and therapy services do not require leaving the home. In the Mission Valley neighborhood, a Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Mission Villa Senior Living

995 E Market St, Daly City, CA 94014
Overview of Mission Villa Senior Living

Six years old in the Hillside neighborhood of Daly City, Mission Villa Senior Living is a 60-bed memory care and respite community at 995 East Market Street, run by administrator Shayan Gheisar. The two-story building sits less than a mile from Daly City’s center, and a of Walk Score 62 means a meaningful portion of nearby errands are manageable on foot. AHMC Seton Medical Center is 1.32 miles out.

The care model is built around memory care, with respite stays available alongside longer-term placements. Staffing runs 24 hours. Religious services are available, and a Financial Planning program is listed.

On the amenity side, the profile confirms a solid lineup: restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, art classes, live entertainment, scenic drives, devotional services, and salon and spa services. Transportation and housekeeping are included. Pets are allowed.

Mission Villa holds a California Residential Care Elderly license through the Department of Social Services. It is not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid don’t apply; the facility operates on private terms under state licensing, separate from the federal skilled nursing regulatory framework. State inspections have tended to focus on medication management, care planning and documentation, and fall and injury prevention.

A well-amenitized memory care community in a walkable Daly City corridor, Mission Villa is positioned for families seeking dedicated memory care with a broad activity program and private-pay terms.

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Overview of Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages

Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in San Jose‘s West Valley neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while residential care supports daily living in a residential setting.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs could change over time, including someone who may need a more supervised setting later. With 6 beds, Kimberly‘s Kare Kottages is a small community where residents and staff can get to know one another directly. A 59 / 100 Walk Score means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Kendall Hall serves as the administrator, and Hall, Debra & Patrick operates the community.

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Overview of Mainplace Senior Living

Mainplace Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Orange, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 153 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without suggesting a particular level of daily interaction. Gardens and courtyards with walking paths provide outdoor space, while an onsite salon offers hair and personal grooming services without requiring an outside appointment.

Chef prepared meals are provided, and transportation for appointments is available. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

Medicaid is accepted, which can help a family consider public coverage when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Rhonwinn Hipolito serves as administrator, Orange Senior Living operates the community, and pets are allowed.

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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 Solvang Friendship House

Solvang Friendship House provides assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and respite care in Solvang, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks while living in a cottage unit. Memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Adult day care covers care during the day, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers a more intimate community. Assisted living and memory care are available in the same community, which can suit a resident whose care needs may increase over time and who may need access to different care levels without changing communities. Solvang Friendship House opened in 1987 and is administered by Tammy Westwood.

Residents live in cottage style homes and can spend time in landscaped gardens with walking paths and sitting areas. A beauty salon and barber shop are available on site for grooming, and family style meals can be adjusted through special diet plans to address individual dietary needs. Programs include the Eden Alternative, Our Care Neighborhood, Alzheimer’s and dementia support, and events. Nurse oversight adds clinical attention to the wellness program. The specialized memory care services may be a good fit for someone who needs supervision in a setting designed for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

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Overview of Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Lvng

Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Lynwood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 178 beds and staff are present around the clock, including during the night. Jennifer Rivas serves as the administrator, and Generations Of Los Angeles Assisted Living Facilit operates the community. A Walk Score of 94 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.

Restaurant-style meals are nutritionally balanced and reviewed by a licensed dietitian. A fully stocked snack bar is available throughout the day. Residents can join planned social, recreational, educational and cultural activities, giving the program several forms of organized engagement, and health and wellness assessments are available as part of the wellness program.

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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 1119 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.