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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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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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
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.
Oakland Heights Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Oakland (East Lake)
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 116
Rank #122 / 1,021
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
C93
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 13
Rank #943 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
51.3%
Facility 51.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #830 / 926
Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP And Oakland Mgr LLC-
Safe Haven – Oakdale
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
RC
Oakdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,039 / 1,105
B-5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Safe Haven Oakdale LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Vaca Valley Living
MC
AL
RESC
Vacaville
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
No
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 56
Rank #956 / 1,105
C27
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Memory Care Vacaville And J & J Senior Care MgtPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Real Care
MC
AL
HOS
IL
RC
Bakersfield
300
Facility 300
CA AVG 116
Rank #44 / 1,021
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 56
Rank #436 / 1,105
C+15
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Ljn Capital LLC Dba Real Care1 Bed / Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
Melrose Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Los Angeles (Fairfax)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
A-27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
52.0%
Facility 52.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #825 / 926
Danmar Villas LLC-
Del’s Haven II
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
D-5-
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Del's Haven II, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
River Bluffs Memory Care
MC
Fresno
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 116
Rank #818 / 1,021
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #756 / 1,105
C+27
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #154 / 926
Sierra Meadows Senior Care, Inc-
Desert Cottages III
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Indio
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
B+11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
-Desert Cottages, LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private
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-
Vivante Newport Mesa
MC
AL
HOS
Costa Mesa (Westside Costa Mesa)
430
Facility 430
CA AVG 116
Rank #22 / 1,021
Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
B+29
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
-Vivante Westside LLC And Integral Senior Living Mgt-

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Overview of Oakland Heights Senior Living

Oakland Heights Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Oakland, California. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community is in the East Lake neighborhood and has 197 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community.

Housing includes studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom, and four bedroom residences. A studio offers one private space, while the larger layouts provide additional rooms for residents who need more living space or separate bedrooms. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

A garden and outdoor deck provide places to spend time outside, while the dining hall has an executive chef preparing meals. Daily activities include walking clubs, scenic drives, and happy hour, giving residents scheduled options for group activities and outings. With a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, the area is somewhat walkable, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Anthony Garcia serves as administrator, and Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP operates the community.

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Overview of Magnolia and Primrose

Magnolia and Primrose is a sanctuary of comfort and attentive care, dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. They feature well-appointed accommodations designed to promote both independence and a sense of community, fostering social engagement and a fulfilling lifestyle. With a team of compassionate professionals, they provide round-the-clock assistance while ensuring a warm and nurturing environment where residents feel cherished and empowered.

Magnolia and Primrose caters to the unique needs of its residents with unwavering dedication. The care home prides itself on offering personalized care plans, fostering a sense of autonomy while ensuring assistance with daily activities.

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Overview of Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in Ca

Senior Living Community for the Eastern Star in California provides assisted living and memory care in Yorba Linda. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination could be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may grow from daily assistance to secured memory care.

The community has 76 beds. Eastern Star Homes of California operates the community, and Kat Farris serves as administrator.

The dining room offers flavorful dishes while remaining mindful of dietary restrictions, so meals can be prepared with those needs in mind. Pets are allowed, which may help a resident who is moving 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 Vaca Valley Living

Vaca Valley Living is a premier residential assisted living community located in the serene city of Vacaville, California, dedicated to providing a picturesque and comfortable environment for seniors with age-related cognitive impairment. Specializing in memory care, this exceptional home offers personalized assistance and support, ensuring residents feel truly at ease in their residential setting. The immaculate facility is meticulously maintained, offering a clean and inviting space for residents to thrive. The highly trained and compassionate staff members are always available, providing around-the-clock care and personalized attention.

In addition to comprehensive care, the home offers an array of amenities to enhance the living experience. Residents have access to an on-site salon, staffed by licensed beauticians, where they can indulge in self-care and grooming. Assistance with daily living activities is readily provided, ensuring that residents can maintain their independence while receiving the support they need. One notable feature of Vaca Valley Living is its commitment to creating an engaging and enriching environment. The community is designed to stimulate the senses and promote cognitive well-being. From interactive walls to engaging activities, residents are encouraged to participate and thrive.

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Overview of Desert Cottages III

Peacefully set in the quiet neighborhood of Pettirosso St, Indio, CA, Desert Cottages III, is an idyllic retreat that focuses on dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The community strives to provide a safe place for up to six residents with its cozy and quaint setting. A compassionate and highly skilled team attends to residents’ special needs 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. With over 30 years of experience, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care they deserve.

Promoting belongingness and an active lifestyle, the community conducts enriching activities and stimulating programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Handicap accessible amenities are also provided for residents’ safety. The community is ideal for those seeking to enhance their cognition with its specialized care and purposely designed amenities.

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Del’s Haven II

29251 Via San Sebastian, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Overview of Del’s Haven II

Providing care over 20 years, Del’s Haven II in Via San Sebastian, Laguna Niguel, CA, is an outstanding community that offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care. With cozy and purposely designed private and semi-private rooms, accompanied by top-tier care and assistance 24/7, residents have the finest comfort and convenience. The community also handles housekeeping , laundry, and medication management to ensure a worry-free lifesyle.

The community promotes a socially engaged and active environment, conducting a variety of fun activities and enriching programs for residents’ leisure and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals served daily, catering to dietary needs and tastes. Experience the utmost care and assistance you deserve with a trusted community by your side.

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Overview of River Bluffs Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your best years with River Bluffs Memory Care, an astounding community in Fresno, CA, that specializes in memory care. Prioritizing the needs of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, a compassionate and specially trained team provides top-tier care 24/7. The community also actively communicates with the residents and their families to update their condition and adapt care plans accordingly.

With a jam-packed calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs, residents are empowered to live actively and remain socially connected. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Residents enjoy the community’s stress-free setting and tight-knit community, ensuring the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Melrose Gardens

Melrose Gardens offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Los Angeles, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move and start over socially. Respite care is available for a short stay, which can help when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Memory focused offerings include Club Melrose, a Mild Cognitive Impairment Program, and The Cottages Alzheimer’s Care, giving families designated programs for cognitive support.

Melrose Gardens is in the Fairfax neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 94 falls in the walker’s paradise band. Daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community has 100 beds. Marco Villegas serves as administrator, and Danmar Villas operates the community.

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Overview of Real Care

Real Care Living is a nurturing assisted living and memory care community in Bakersfield, CA, that offers compassionate support for older adults’ daily living activities and those with memory loss. Here, residents are treated like family amidst the community’s safe and nurturing environment. Medication management, 24-hour care, and emergency call systems are also offered to help residents live comfortably in retirement. The community strives to meet residents’ personal and healthcare needs, creating personalized care plans to help them live to their potential.

Music and art therapy, mind-stimulating activities, and social gatherings are among the recreational programs that residents can participate in to ensure their holistic wellness. The community also features spacious outdoors, serene communal spaces, and thoughtfully furnished rooms, ensuring residents can rest and interact with their friends with ease. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other local amenities, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the best options for senior living in California, this assisted living and memory care community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.

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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.