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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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. 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.
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy
MC
AL
IL
Gilroy
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 103
Rank #129 / 1,645
Yes
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,582 / 2,057
52
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,406 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
65.4%
Facility 65.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,090 / 1,452
Mg At Gilroy, LP, Shi-IV Merrill Gp, LLC, And MerrilStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas
MC
AL
IL
San Jose (West Valley)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 103
Rank #897 / 1,645
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,086 / 2,057
30
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,360 / 1,452
West Valley Mc, LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Shared Studio
Oakmont of Valencia
MC
AL
Santa Clarita (Valencia)
144
Facility 144
CA AVG 103
Rank #399 / 1,645
Yes
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,370 / 2,057
64
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,327 / 1,387
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,409 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #927 / 1,452
Oakmont Sr. Lvng. Of Valencia Opco, LLC: OakmontStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
El Rio Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Modesto
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #976 / 1,645
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,943 / 2,057
59
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,286 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #411 / 1,452
Modesto Memory Care And Koelsch Senior CommunitiesSuite
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill
MC
AL
Novato
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 103
Rank #808 / 1,645
Yes
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,526 / 2,057
47
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #605 / 1,452
Hamilton Hill I, LLC: Msl Community Management LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Lodi
MC
AL
Lodi
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 103
Rank #451 / 1,645
Yes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,542 / 2,057
44
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,106 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,322 / 1,507
66.9%
Facility 66.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #995 / 1,452
Oakmont Senior Living Of Lodi Opco LLC And Oakmont MgmStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mirabel Lodge
MC
AL
Forestville (Mirabel Park)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,237 / 1,645
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,242 / 2,057
31
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,384 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
73.5%
Facility 73.5%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #839 / 1,452
Sonoma Model XPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Oakmont of San Jose
MC
AL
San Jose (Willow Glen)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #835 / 1,645
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,323 / 2,057
44
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,262 / 1,387
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,377 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #833 / 1,452
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of San Jose Opco, LLC And Oakmont MgmStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Preserve at Woodland Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Woodland Hills
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,064 / 1,645
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
54
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,274 / 1,387
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,423 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #758 / 1,452
Welbrook Woodland Hills Opco LLC And Woodland Hills McPrivate Rooms
Foothill Village
MC
AL
IL
Angels Camp (Angels)
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 103
Rank #934 / 1,645
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,910 / 2,057
32
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,056 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,507
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,107 / 1,452
Auerbach-Prado Sr. Lvg/Foothill And Red Bench Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Summerfield of Fresno

Six years old and running at 81% occupancy, Summerfield of Fresno is a 64-bed memory care and respite community on North Marks Avenue in Fresno, California. Northstar Snr Lvg Mgt LLC operates the facility; Robert Huntley is the administrator. The single-story building houses residents in private and shared rooms, with 52 of 64 beds currently filled.

The focus is memory care, with short-term respite stays available alongside longer-term placements. Amenities on the ground include beauty services, housekeeping, recreational activities, and exercise programming.

Summerfield is state-licensed through California’s residential care framework, not CMS-certified. That means Medicare and Medicaid don’t apply here; the facility operates under California Department of Social Services oversight, which runs on a separate regulatory track from the federal system governing skilled nursing facilities. State inspections have covered areas such as medication management, fire-safety systems, and care planning and documentation.

Walk Score 52 puts the North Marks Avenue location in moderately walkable territory. Some errands are manageable on foot; most will still need a car.

Summerfield of Fresno is a compact, single-story memory care option in Fresno’s northwest corridor, privately operated and state-licensed, suited to families seeking dedicated memory or respite care outside the CMS-certified system.

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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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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.

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Oakmont of Valencia

24070 Copper Hill Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91354
Overview of Oakmont of Valencia

Oakmont of Valencia understands the importance of providing a perfect place for residents to call home. The community’s dedicated team is committed to delivering unparalleled care and support in a warm, inviting environment. With luxurious amenities, engaging activities, and a compassionate staff, Oakmont of Valencia offers a premier assisted living experience that promotes independence, wellness, and fulfillment. Residents can discover a place where they are cherished, relationships are fostered, and memories are made. The community takes pride in engaging and connecting with residents on a daily basis, designing everything with their needs in mind.

Residents look forward to every meal, excursion, and activity, and can experience the pinnacle of comfort and care at Oakmont of Valencia, the trusted destination for assisted living in Santa Clarita. The community boasts beautiful scenic gardens with winding paths, bocce ball courts, and a courtyard for outdoor events. Residents can also enjoy an intimate movie theater for joyful matinees and a spacious private dining room for hosting small gatherings with family and friends.

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Overview of El Rio Memory Care Community

Equipped to serve the specific needs of those experiencing Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and other forms of memory loss, El Rio is a vibrant memory care community based in Modesto, CA. The community takes on a personalized approach to memory care provision, ensuring residents are given the support and care that best fits their care goals and needs. Residents find comfort in knowing they are staying in secure living spaces with advanced safety features and on-site nurses available to care for them 24/7.

Committed to giving residents a great and fulfilling living experience, the community conducts an array of activities focused on the seven pillars of living well. Whether it’s strengthening the body or nurturing the mind and spirit, residents have everything they need. From connecting with nature, enhancing creativity with various arts classes or participating in religious services and fitness classes, residents have plenty of opportunities to nurture their overall well-being.

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The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

1 Hamilton Hill Dr, Novato, CA 94949
Overview of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill

Discover the attentive care and warmth of The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill, situated in Novato, CA, where supportive services and a vibrant and compassionate environment come together for a truly enriching lifestyle. This community offers a wide range of services, including assisted living and memory care, with personalized support tailored to each resident’s unique needs. The devoted team is passionate about delivering quality care and fostering a joyful and uplifting atmosphere. Residents can also select from comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments thoughtfully designed to suit individual tastes.

Offering top-tier amenities like a spacious courtyard and creative art classes, The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill promotes social connections and nurtures residents’ emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Each day is carefully planned to bring joy and purpose, making this a wonderful place to call home.

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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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Overview of Mirabel Lodge

Seek exceptional care in Mirable Lodge Senior Living Community, a distinct community in Forestville, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care. With comprehensive care options, residents can rest assured of receiving personalized care tailored to their unique needs from a kind and highly trained team 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community strives to help residents thrive in their golden years.

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Oakmont of San Jose

917 Thornton Way, San Jose, CA 95128
Overview of Oakmont of San Jose

A grandiose senior living community located at the peaceful Thornton Way, San Jose, CA, Oakmont of San Jose offers assisted living and memory care. The community provides various floor plans for independent living and assisted living residents including studio suites, studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, companion suites, and open one-bedroom apartments. Oakmont of San Jose ensures a comfortable and safe residence within its grounds. 

Oakmont of San Jose features a team of highly skilled, compassionate professionals who deliver personalized care to its residents 24/7. Here, residents enjoy nutritious and delicious meals tailored to their doctor-recommended diets and restrictions every day. Central to meaningful connections, dining unites the community. Oakmont of San Jose includes an elegant dining room, a cozy movie theater, and ethereal gardens.

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Overview of The Preserve at Woodland Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care

Providing top-tier care across Los Angeles, CA, the Preserve at Woodland Hills is a paradisal senior living community that focuses on assisted living and memory care. The community features an award-winning Spark research-based program, that ensures the residents feel needed and stay productive. Furthermore, the program highlights four fundamental needs such as social, skills-focused, procedural memory, and progression and goal setting. A beautiful and serene residence where seniors may spend their meaningful time.

The Preserve at Woodland Hills offers pleasing and spacious apartments with a range of floor plans including private rooms with private baths and private bedrooms with shared baths. The community serves special delicacies and gourmet dining that satisfy residents’ cravings. With the residents’ enjoyment and wellness in mind, the Preserve at Woodland Hills amenities include activity rooms, outdoor patios, relaxing walkways, a movie theater, and a grand piano.

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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.