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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,158 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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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. 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.
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.
Maple House II
MC
AL
Santa Cruz (Yacht Harbor Manor)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 116
Rank #803 / 1,021
A-No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
5-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
57.5%
Facility 57.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #780 / 926
Divine Senior Care IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Emerald Oaks Inc
MC
AL
HC
HOS
RESC
RC
Yuba City
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 116
Rank #436 / 1,021
A-No-30
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #872 / 926
Emerald Oaks Care, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Carlton Senior Living Sacramento
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Sacramento
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
A-Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
-Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP And Carlton Sr. Lvg LLC-
Rose Arbor Village
MC
AL
IL
Sacramento
108
Facility 108
CA AVG 116
Rank #481 / 1,021
A+Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,085 / 1,105
21
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Station III, LLC And Alta Senior Living, Inc-
Senior Care Villa of Loomis
MC
Loomis
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 116
Rank #822 / 1,021
BNo
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,105
23
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #716 / 926
Bpg Loomis LLC, Northstarsnr Lvg Mgt LLCPrivate / Companion Rooms
Aqua Ridge of Montclair
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Montclair
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
B-No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #572 / 1,105
25
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #775 / 926
Alta Vista Health Care Inc And Chendu Holding, LLC-
Santianna
MC
AL
Carlsbad (Carlsbad Research Center)
226
Facility 226
CA AVG 116
Rank #79 / 1,021
BYes
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 56
Rank #989 / 1,105
39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
-Oakmont Of Carlsbad LLC And Oakmont Management GroupPrivate Rooms
Seaside Terrace
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
-
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 116
Rank #63 / 1,021
B+No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
21
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #645 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
-Seaside Terrace Holdings Corp-
Oakmont of Fair Oaks
MC
AL
Fair Oaks
128
Facility 128
CA AVG 116
Rank #361 / 1,021
CYes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
45
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #841 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #674 / 926
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Fair Oaks Opco And Oakmont MgmtStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Lodi
MC
AL
Lodi
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 116
Rank #322 / 1,021
CYes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #796 / 1,105
44
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #733 / 956
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #902 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
66.9%
Facility 66.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #616 / 926
Oakmont Senior Living Of Lodi Opco LLC And Oakmont MgmStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Maple House II

Perfectly set near convenient local amenities in Brommer Street, Santa Cruz, CA, Maple House II is a dedicated community that provides assisted living. Residents are well cared for with 24-hour care and support from a highly-trained team that is committed to meeting their needs and preferences. The community works closely with the residents to provide personalized care to retain their independence.

For those with dementia, the community provides specialized care to enhance their cognition and ease their stresses. Grocery runs, medication reminders, and daily living activities are not problems with the community helping residents as they require. Here, delectable and healthy meals are served to satisfy dietary needs and tastes. The community strives to provide a comfortable and safe environment where residents thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of Emerald Oaks

Covering assisted living, memory care, home care, hospice care, residential care, and respite care, Emerald Oaks operates in Yuba City, CA. Assisted living means staff help with dressing, bathing, and medication. For someone whose wandering has become risky, memory care means supervision within a secured setting.

Home care is delivered wherever the person lives, while hospice care is about comfort at the end of life. Residential care gives ongoing support in a residential setting, and respite care steps in for a brief stay whenever a usual caregiver can’t be the one to handle things. A family hoping to find ongoing support and short-term respite with one provider will find both here.

The 116 beds come as either private or semi-private rooms, one person per private room and a shared room for anyone comfortable with a roommate. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy make up the rehabilitation services, and a beauty salon handles grooming on the premises.

Gurprit Bains has charge of administration, and Emerald Oaks Care, Inc. is the operating company. Transportation assistance is available and meals are served family-style.

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Overview of Carlton Senior Living Sacramento

Carlton Senior Living Sacramento offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in Sacramento, CA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and the range of care types may suit a resident whose support needs change over time without leaving the community. There are 99 beds here, with a starting price of $4,995 that gives families an initial cost figure when considering the available care options.

Kasie Wimmer serves as the administrator, and Carlton Crown Plaza/Sac LP and Carlton Sr Lvg operates the community. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. A Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby services independently. Transportation is available for appointments and outings, while restaurant-style dining provides meals in a restaurant-style setting; fitness classes, live music, educational seminars, and rehabilitation services add structured activities and support within the community.

Starting Price $4,995/Month

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Overview of Rose Arbor Village

Rose Arbor Village offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Sacramento, CA. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having all three care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to a different care level may not require leaving Rose Arbor Village.

The community has 108 beds. Its cottages, studios, and one and two bedroom apartments include options for single residents, couples, or someone who wants a larger living space.

Chef prepared, restaurant style dining gives residents meals served in a social dining setting, while the fitness center and wellness center support on site exercise and wellness activities. Walking paths and private patios provide outdoor areas, and the beauty and barber shop allows residents to receive grooming services within the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet. Respite care offers a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

Greg Klick serves as the administrator. Rose Arbor Village is operated by Station III and Alta Senior Living.

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Overview of Senior Care Villa of Loomis

Operating for two years, Senior Care Villa of Loomis is a residential care community in Loomis, California, that specializes in memory care. Managed by BPG Loomis LLC and Northstarsnr Lvg Mgt LLC under the administration of Shreetika Chand, the community has a 35-bed capacity in a variety of private and companion suites in a single-story setting. It currently has 22 occupied beds, reflecting a 63% occupancy rate.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 26, meaning some destinations are accessible on foot, although most errands require transportation. As a newer community, it provides another memory care option for families in the area.

State inspections and complaint investigations have also reviewed environmental maintenance and resident safety practices. While concerns related to food quality and pest control were not substantiated, inspectors identified environmental maintenance issues and reviewed staff conduct involving resident safety.

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Overview of Aqua Ridge of Montclair

Aqua Ridge of Montclair offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Montclair, CA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management while a resident lives in an apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort, while respite care provides a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may suit a family whose needs could change over time or whose primary caregiver needs temporary support. Aqua Ridge of Montclair has 150 beds. Assisted living offers studios, studio deluxe apartments, and one bedroom apartments, while memory care has studio apartments, giving residents different layouts within those care areas.

Chef prepared meals follow menus approved by a dietician and are served in an intimate dining room with a full bistro and coffee bar. Some specialty diets are available for residents with specific dietary needs. Beauty and barber services, along with a salon and spa, allow residents to take care of personal grooming on site.

A Walk Score of 58 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 manage some nearby errands independently. Monique Del Junco serves as the administrator, and Alta Vista Health Care and Chendu Holding operate the community.

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Overview of Santianna

In Carlsbad, CA, Santianna is set up for memory care and assisted living. Wandering is the risk memory care is meant to prevent, so that side is purposely kept secure and constantly supervised. With assisted living, staff handle the work of a resident’s bathing, dressing, and medication management.

With 226 beds, Santianna is a high-capacity community, which brings more staff and more programming to its residents. Rooms here are private, and each one is a resident’s own space. Residents’ pets can come along too. The address is situated in the Carlsbad Research Center neighborhood. Tammie Sampedro administers the home, and the operators are Oakmont of Carlsbad LLC and Oakmont Management Group.

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Overview of Seaside Terrace

Seaside Terrace is an assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care community in Fountain Valley, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort, and residential care provides ongoing support in a residential setting. This combination may suit a resident who needs daily task assistance, memory support, or comfort focused hospice services.

With 250 beds, Seaside Terrace has shared and private rooms, so residents can live with a companion or have a room to themselves. A salon, restaurant, sunny courtyard, and private garden give residents places to receive salon services, dine, and spend time outdoors. Daily activities include bingo, casino nights, movie nights, and coffee socials, while memory supportive activities are tailored to residents with memory related needs.

Transportation is provided at no charge to and from two preauthorized medical appointments per resident each month within a five mile radius. Rehabilitation services and the assisted living Waiver Program are also available. An 88 out of 100 Walk Score places Seaside Terrace in a very walkable area, where most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Tricia Pedroza serves as the administrator, and Seaside Terrace Holdings operates the community.

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Oakmont of Fair Oaks

8484 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Overview of Oakmont of Fair Oaks

Oakmont of Fair Oaks in Fair Oaks, CA, features assisted living and memory care services. Assisted living supports daily tasks like dressing, bathing, and managing medications in private living spaces. Secured memory care offers specialized supervision for individuals prone to wandering, allowing care levels to increase over time without requiring a move.

Housing across the 128-bed property includes studios, suites, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts suitable for individuals or couples. Administrator Pouya Ansari leads the community under Oakmont Senior Living. Pets are permitted, and family caregiver support resources are available.

Off-site errands usually require a car, as shown by a Walk Score of 48. Non-driving residents depend on arranged transportation for trips around town.

Families comparing regional care facilities can reach out to Oakmont of Fair Oaks to gather further details or request an in-person tour.

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Oakmont of Lodi

2905 Reynolds Ranch Pkwy, Lodi, CA 95240
Overview of Oakmont of Lodi

Located in the charming city of Lodi, Oakmont of Lodi offers a luxurious senior living community that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, blending exceptional care with the charm of the local community. The community offers a range of care options, including assisted living and memory care, delivered by a dedicated team of professionals.

Residents can enjoy exquisite dining experiences, thoughtfully designed floor plans, and engaging activities that contribute to a comfortable and enriching lifestyle. Oakmont of Lodi is committed to providing the perfect blend of comfort, care, and community, where residents can find a place where they truly belong.

The community renowned dining options and abundant amenities, offering an unparalleled luxury retirement living experience. The Oakmont team takes great pride in engaging and connecting with residents on a daily basis, ensuring that every aspect of the community is designed with their needs and preferences in mind.

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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.