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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,187 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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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.
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.
Serra Highlands Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Daly City (Serramonte)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
CYes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
34
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
46.7%
Facility 46.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #864 / 926
Pacifica Cl Ca LLC, Pacifica Daly 2 LP, And Daly City-
Pacific Grove Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Pacific Grove (Pacific Grove Acres)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 116
Rank #238 / 1,021
CYes
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 56
Rank #87 / 1,105
56
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
57.3%
Facility 57.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #782 / 926
Pacific Grove Senior Living LLC And Ca Snr Lvg Mgt LLC-
Valley Silvertown
MC
AL
-
183
Facility 183
CA AVG 116
Rank #141 / 1,021
C+No
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 56
Rank #242 / 1,105
18
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
-Valley Silvertown Inc And Valley Silvertown LLC-
Glen Park at Long Beach
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Long Beach
208
Facility 208
CA AVG 116
Rank #102 / 1,021
C+Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
124
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 13
Rank #952 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
-Glen Park At Long Beach Inc-
Adelya Senior Home III
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Anaheim Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D-No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Laricel, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Sonnet Hill Senior Living
MC
AL
San Jose (Fruitdale)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 116
Rank #636 / 1,021
DYes
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 56
Rank #154 / 1,105
39
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #739 / 926
Stella Snr Housing Holdings LLC And Ally Snr Lvg, LLCStudio / 1 Bed / Neighbor Suite
Riverstone Terrace Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Bakersfield
55
Facility 55
CA AVG 116
Rank #756 / 1,021
DYes
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 56
Rank #796 / 1,105
23
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
38.2%
Facility 38.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #902 / 926
Pacifica Bakersfieldlp And Calson Care Bakersfield LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Citrus Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Hemet
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 116
Rank #713 / 1,021
D+No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
56
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #896 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #188 / 926
Citrus Gardens Leasing LLC-
Safe Haven – Oakley
MC
AL
HOS
PC
RESC
RC
Oakley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D+No-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Safe Haven Oakley LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Summer House at Ladera Heights
MC
Los Angeles
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 116
Rank #1,020 / 1,021
D-No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 56
Rank #222 / 1,105
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #841 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Loo Venture Group, LLC-

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Overview of Serra Highlands Senior Living

Serra Highlands Senior Living in Daly City, California, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Independent living centers on private apartment living with community perks, while assisted living supports daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secured memory care provides supervision for individuals prone to wandering, and respite care delivers short-term stays for family caregivers.

Administrator Joshua Lambengco leads the 120-bed property in the Serramonte neighborhood. Offering multiple care levels in one location enables residents to receive additional support over time without moving to a new community.

Amenities include gardens, an outdoor patio, a salon and spa, group exercise classes, art programs, and on-site therapy services. Community transportation is provided, and pets are permitted. A walk score of 56 allows non-driving residents to manage select nearby errands on foot.

Families considering care options can connect with the office to discuss availability or schedule a visit.

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Pacific Grove Senior Living

551 Gibson Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Overview of Pacific Grove Senior Living

Pacific Grove Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Pacific Grove, California. Located in the Pacific Grove Acres neighborhood, the community has 150 beds and brings several levels of support together in one setting.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having these care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. A salon and spa provide on-site grooming services, while transportation services can support trips outside the community. The area has a Walk Score of 90, described as a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Jessica Sanchez serves as the administrator, and Pacific Grove Senior Living and Ca Snr Lvg Mgt operate the community.

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Overview of Valley Silvertown

Valley Silvertown provides assisted living and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 183 beds, a size best stated plainly without implying a particular living experience, and Mohammad Alqam serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy or cafes independently. Restaurant-style dining includes home-cooked meals and accommodates special dietary needs, while transportation is provided for activities, outings and appointments.

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Overview of Glen Park at Long Beach

Glen Park at Long Beach provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Long Beach. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; Hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

The community has 208 beds, and Ace Huynh serves as administrator. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet with them, and rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery support as part of their care. With a Walk Score of 93, classified as a walker’s paradise, daily errands do not require a car, allowing a resident who no longer drives to still get out independently; Glen Park at Long Beach may be a good fit for someone whose needs could change among assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and short term respite care.

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Overview of Adelya Senior Home III

Catering to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Adelya Senior Home III is a reliable community in Anaheim Hills, CA that offers memory care services. The community helps its residents enjoy life despite their afflictions with the support of a 24/7 care team. From daily living assistance to programs designed for cognitive stimulation, residents have all the support and tools they need to retire comfortably.

The community also takes pride in forging close relationships with residents and their families, allowing for a smooth delivery of care and communication. There’s a wide array of activities to enjoy for residents, helping them live actively while enhancing their cognitive skills. Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the love, care, and compassion they need to live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of Sonnet Hill Senior Living

Operated by Stella Snr Housing Holdings and Ally Snr Lvg, Sonnet Hill Senior Living is a five-year-old assisted living community on Meridian Avenue in San Jose. The community under Jasmine Latu’s administration offers assisted living and memory care services in a three-story building catering to 80 occupants across studio, one-bedroom, and Neighbor Suite floor plans. With a 61 percent occupancy rate, the facility maintains an open, accessible ambiance while serving those needing daily support with living activities.

The location scores 85 on the walkability scale, putting the home in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. This setting suits visiting family members and residents who value access to local amenities without relying entirely on transportation. Sonnet Hill Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care programming, so it can serve residents whose needs span from help with medication management and personal care to specialized memory support. Speaking to a focused operation in San Jose’s market is the home’s five-year track record.

State inspections have underscored medication management and recordkeeping practices. Sonnet Hill Senior Living has engaged with regulators around the accuracy of medication documentation and personnel training in medication administration.

With an 80-bed capacity, the home presents a mid-sized option in the assisted living and memory care space. Its relatively recent opening and established place in San Jose’s landscape make it a newer entrant with a specific care focus. Families considering this facility must discuss medication protocols and staff training approaches during a tour.

Starting Price $4,975/Month

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Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

3209 Brookside Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311
Overview of Riverstone Terrace Senior Living

Located in Bakersfield, California, Riverstone Terrace Senior Living is a senior living community offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care options. This community is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life of every senior resident they serve. This all-inclusive environment is carefully crafted to enable residents to lead the active, engaged lifestyle they’ve always imagined.

Riverstone Terrace Senior Living assesses the specific needs of each incoming resident, striving to create a personalized and well-balanced blend of support and independence. Within the various senior living options at Riverstone Terrace Senior Living, residents enjoy access to chef-prepared dining, engaging life enrichment programs, housekeeping services, and many other amenities.

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Overview of Citrus Gardens

Citrus Gardens offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Hemet, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care is available for short stays when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

Several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Citrus Gardens has 64 beds and an 89% occupancy rate. With an 88 Walk Score, most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Heated pools, a clubhouse, and a fitness center give residents places for recreation, exercise, and gathering, while religious services provide an opportunity for worship. Tracy Langendoen serves as administrator, and Citrus Gardens Leasing operates the community.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Oakley

Safe Haven, Oakley provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, residential care, and respite care in Oakley, California. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports a resident at the end of life, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Residential care offers a home setting with supervision and assistance. Respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who may later need hospice or palliative care.

With six beds, Safe Haven, Oakley is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Private and shared rooms are available: a private room gives one resident their own space, while a shared room can suit someone who wants a companion.

Ryan Q Alejo serves as administrator, and Safe Haven Oakley operates the community. An on site spa gives residents access to that amenity within the community.

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Overview of Summer House at Ladera Heights

Summerhouse at Ladera Heights sits gracefully in the nation’s film and TV industry on Damask Avenue in Los Angeles. Nestled in a wooded acreage, the facility offers a serene and peaceful setting for memory care. They foster a strong sense of community, creating a place that feels like a cozy cocoon, brimming with character and charm.

Summerhouse offers a range of amenities and services to ensure that residents are happy and well-cared for. They have housekeeping and laundry services to keep the living quarters clean and fresh. The concierge service on-site is available to assist residents with any needs they may have as well, making life easier and more convenient. Moreover, they are a pet-friendly facility, with outside patio gardens that are open and airy, providing a peaceful oasis for residents and their furry friends. 

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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 1187 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.