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Compare Memory Care around California
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.
| Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens | MC AL IL NH SNF | Pomona | 520
Facility
520
CA AVG
104
Rank
#16 / 1644 | No |
45
Facility
45
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1470 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 12 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#442 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 84.0% | - | Congregational Homes, Incorporated | Studio |
| Vi at La Jolla Village | MC AL IL NH SNF | San Diego (University City) | 783
Facility
783
CA AVG
104
Rank
#5 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
81
Rank
#731 / 1400 | 29 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 69.3% | - | Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res Mgmt | Suite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vi at Palo Alto | MC AL IL NH SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 20 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 73.1% | - | Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Reutlinger Community | MC AL IL NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| OakView Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1055 / 1644 | No |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1841 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 7 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#431 / 1497 | 79.4% | A+ | Oakview Hc LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Covenant Living at the Samarkand | MC AL NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 379
Facility
379
CA AVG
104
Rank
#31 / 1644 | No |
50
Facility
50
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1343 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 6 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 85.2% | A+ | Covenant Living West | - |
| Ridgeview Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | San Diego (Scripps Ranch) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1011 / 1644 | No |
11
Facility
11
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1941 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 17 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1111 / 1497 | 85.3% | - | Crestview Hc LLC | - |
| The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC | MC AL IL NH SNF | Fresno | 652
Facility
652
CA AVG
104
Rank
#9 / 1644 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 4 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1497 | 57.2% | A+ | Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno | - |
| O‘Connor Woods | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Stockton (Sherwood Manor) | 499
Facility
499
CA AVG
104
Rank
#23 / 1644 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1821 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 34
Facility
34
CA AVG
13
Rank
#82 / 1497 | 0 | - | O'connor Woods Housing | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| University Retirement Community | MC AL HC IL NH SNF | Davis (West Davis) | 500
Facility
500
CA AVG
104
Rank
#22 / 1644 | No |
54
Facility
54
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1240 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 12 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#159 / 1497 | 0 | - | Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| The Vineyards – California Armenian Home | MC AL IL NH RESC SNF | Fresno (Roosevelt) | 412
Facility
412
CA AVG
104
Rank
#27 / 1644 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 14 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#38 / 1497 | 54.1% | - | California Home For The Aged Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Spring Lake Village | MC NH AL IL | Santa Rosa (Melita) | 679
Facility
679
CA AVG
104
Rank
#8 / 1644 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1921 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 13 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#45 / 1497 | 0 | A+ | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Town & Country | MC AL IL NH SNF | Santa Ana (East Memory Lane) | 328
Facility
328
CA AVG
104
Rank
#45 / 1644 | Yes |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#829 / 2087 | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1247 / 1400 | 23 | 28
Facility
28
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1235 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
13
Rank
#22 / 1497 | 32.9% | A+ | Christian And Missionary Alliance | - |
| GlenBrook Health Center | MC AL NH SNF | Carlsbad | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
104
Rank
#808 / 1644 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1400 | 11 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#318 / 1497 | 64.2% | - | Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC | - |
| Sunny View | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Cupertino (Monta Vista) | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1551 / 2087 | 81
Facility
81
CA AVG
81
Rank
#825 / 1400 | 13 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#293 / 1497 | 63.2% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | - |
Situated in the neighborhood of Davis, CA, Carlton Senior Living Davis is an exceptional senior living community that offers three levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Committed to making residents’ as convenient and comfortable as possible, the community offers round the clock care and supervision, combined with emergency call systems and comprehensive support with daily living activities. Residents are free to choose their ideal accommodation, giving them a cozy living space that matches their preference and needs.
The community also handles the cleaning, laundry, maintenance, and utilities to give residents a maintenance-free retirement experience. Free from common tedious chores, residents can freely engage in the community’s vibrant activities and invigorating fitness programs for all abilities. In addition to its excellent amenities, residents are also offered an exquisite dining experience featuring delectable meals that are both tasty and healthy.
Conveniently nestled in Santa Cruz, CA, Alexandria Victoria II is a peaceful retreat for those who require assisted living. Residents here are encouraged to retain their lifestyle and independence with the added benefit of daily living support. The community helps with activities like grooming, bathing, and medication management to make sure residents can focus on living their best lives.
Alexandria Victoria II is also a place for relaxation and recreation with its wide range of fun and stimulating activities. Convenient features like a hair salon, library, spa, and fitness center are available to make residents’ living experience as enjoyable as possible. Here, residents’ wishes and preferences are respected in every aspect of their care plans to keep them motivated and in control of their lives.
Located in the tranquil neighborhood of West Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA, Atria Park of Pacific Palisades is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. Meticulously-designed floor plans welcome seniors including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments inclusive of individual thermostat controls and emergency alert systems. The community ensures comfort and safety with a team of friendly and dedicated professionals available around the clock.
Atria Park of Pacific Palisades promotes a secure and comfortable community, offering its exclusive Life Guidance memory care that encourages its residents to live a fulfilled and inspiring life. Moreover, the community provides the utmost assistance with the seniors’ medication, ensuring they are well taken care of. With the residents’ satisfaction in mind, the community serves three chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals daily. The community features a salon and a rooftop terrace overlooking with ocean and mountain scenery.
Located in the beautiful setting of New Jersey Street, Redlands, CA, Blossom Grove Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is a distinct community that focuses on memory care. Featuring cozy and specially designed accommodations in variations of private, semi-private, and shared floor plans, residents can rest assured of living their golden years comfortably. The community also utilizes specialized programs tailored to residents’ memory-related needs to enhance their cognition.
Do the things you love with fun and engaging activities dedicated to your enjoyment and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers extensive amenities including a library, a barber shop, a bistro, outdoor spaces, and transportation services to give residents the utmost comfort and convenience they deserve.
The Gardens at Springfield is a senior living community in Springfield, MO. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. The community is committed to providing a comfortable and enriching lifestyle for seniors.
The Covington is a nursing home in Aliso Viejo, California, operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors under Donald Cash Benton’s administration. The home has 343 beds and has been in operation for 22 years, making it an established presence in the region. It welcomes Medicare and private pay, providing families flexible coverage options for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
The community’s average stay duration is 23 days, which reflects its role in providing skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation. The neighborhood scores 36 on the Walk Score scale, meaning a few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips and visits require transportation. The dining program spotlights locally sourced ingredients and offers a wide menu of options, including snacks, shareable plates, mains, and desserts. This approach to food implies an attention to quality and variety in residents’ daily experience.
Families considering The Covington may want to tour it to see the accommodations, connect with the care team, and learn more about certain clinical programs and services for residents.
Brethren Hillcrest Homes is among Southern California’s largest nursing homes in La Verne on Mountain View Drive in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 86. The facility offers a care continuum centered on rehabilitation and longer-term nursing, which includes short-term post-acute rehabilitation for patients recuperating from surgery or hospital stays, along with 24/7 staffing to assist with ongoing residential care needs. Operating for nearly half a century, the community maintains a large, diverse residence across its 574 beds.
The facility’s clinical focus is rehabilitation services, so it’s a practical option for families who need post-acute recovery options or longer-term skilled nursing care. Services support daily life, and residents can count on 24-hour staffing for scheduled care and emergencies. Brethren Hillcrest Homes is tailored to help with care and community living. The Village Center serves as a social hub, anchored by a meeting house and a welcome room with a grand piano. The Aquatic and Fitness Center gives space for active residents and therapeutic water-based activities. Multiple dining venues cater to different preferences, spanning private and fine dining to casual fare and carry-out, with a village café and coffee bar for informal gatherings. The community is pet-friendly, which often attracts residents and families who cherish maintaining close bonds with companion animals.
The home being on Mountain View Drive makes it a highly walkable neighborhood, so visiting family members can park and navigate on foot. La Verne itself is a residential community in San Gabriel Valley with decent connections to nearby hospitals and medical centers, supporting resident care continuity and family visiting.
Prairie City Landing is a 200-bed senior living community located on Willard Drive in Folsom, California. Operated by Shi-iii Prairie City Landing Owner, LLC, and led by administrator Cheryl K. Martin, the seven-year-old campus accommodates multiple stages of aging under one roof. The facility integrates distinct neighborhoods for independent living, assisted living, and structured memory care, and employs a team of licensed vocational nurses and certified nursing assistants to manage daily personal care and provide medical supervision.
The community features three localized dining venues that serve seasonal, scratch-made menus. Daily programming includes scheduled fitness routines and social events managed by an activities director. The surrounding Sacramento County area carries a walkability score of 68 out of 100, showing a moderately walkable neighborhood where a portion of grocery shopping and light errands can be managed on foot. State data from the California Department of Social Services reveal a solid compliance record, with minimal complaint investigations and lower overall citation rates than the state average for large residential facilities.
Prospective residents can coordinate a walkthrough of the campus to examine the rotating menus and meet the clinical care team. Visiting the property is a direct way to view the multi-venue dining setup, ask about current apartment availability, and evaluate the security layout of the specialized memory care wing.
Oakwood Village, Inc., is a 124-bed assisted living and memory care community licensed since 1995, under administrator Patty Uclaray, at 3388 Bell Road in Auburn, California. Privately owned and operated by Oakwood Village, Inc., the community serves adults 55 and older in Placer County with rehabilitation services and respite care.
The inspection record is above California’s average for citations. Since 2021, Oakwood Village, Inc., logged 3 total citations, 70 percent below California’s average of 10, with citations per inspection at 0.1 against a 3.3 state average. Complaint visits at 17 run somewhat above the state average of 13, and total complaints of 17 are modestly above California’s average of 14. No serious citations recorded. The latest inspection was April 2026. Nurse hours run 3h 34m per resident day, 18 percent below California’s 4h 23m average. Occupancy sits at 93.5 percent, above California’s 84.7 percent average, reflecting consistent local demand and limited availability. An average stay duration of 78 days points toward a primarily short-to-mid-term census.
Programs include Life Enrichment, Spiritual Care, Culinary Services, and a Volunteer program.
Oakwood Village, Inc., is best for adults 55 and older seeking assisted living, memory care, or short-term rehabilitation in Auburn. It’s where high occupancy and a low citation record define a community in Placer County with steady local demand.
Peacefully situated in the charming residential streets of North Gardner in Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. VI is a distinct community that provides residential care. Committed to providing top-tier experiences for up to five residents, the community features cozy and purposely designed residences for better comfort and familiarity. Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the community to ensure residents have more time to do the things they love.
The community orchestrates enriching and stimulating programs to keep residents active and well-engaged with their surroundings. Delightful and healthy meals are also provided to meet dietary needs and tastes. Moreover, WanderGuard is available for residents with dementia to keep them safe and protected. With incontinence care and diabetic and hypertension care, residents can keep their peace of mind and live without worries.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 1113 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.



















