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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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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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Bethany Home Senior Living, LLC
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Livermore
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 116
Rank #745 / 1,021
No
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #9 / 1,105
D+32
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #686 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #853 / 926
Bethany Homes Senior Living, LLC-
Sun City Gardens
MC
AL
IL
RC
Menifee (Sun City)
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 116
Rank #665 / 1,021
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
C30
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #828 / 926
Bradley Road Holdings LLC And Ca Sr. Lvng. Mgmt. LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Oxnard (Owl Mobile Manor)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 56
Rank #661 / 1,105
D-114
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 956
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 3
Rank #978 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
42.0%
Facility 42.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #891 / 926
Pacifica L 32 LLC And Oxnard Vista Senior Living LLCPrivate / Companion Suites / Studio Apartments
Foothill Village
MC
AL
IL
Angels Camp (Angels)
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 116
Rank #646 / 1,021
Yes
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,014 / 1,105
C+32
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #691 / 926
Auerbach-Prado Sr. Lvg/Foothill And Red Bench Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sequoia Springs Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Fortuna (Rohnerville)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 116
Rank #585 / 1,021
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
D+71
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 13
Rank #922 / 956
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #759 / 926
Ep Operation Fortuna And Sequoia Fortuna LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Rancho Solano
MC
AL
RC
Fairfield
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 116
Rank #63 / 1,021
Yes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,064 / 1,105
D+145
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 13
Rank #953 / 956
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 3
Rank #978 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #741 / 926
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sun and Sea Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
-
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 116
Rank #826 / 1,021
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #699 / 1,105
B-13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 12
Rank #259 / 974
-Sun And Sea Assisted Living, LLC-
Solvang Friendship House
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Solvang
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 116
Rank #803 / 1,021
No
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,025 / 1,105
B6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
-Solvang Friendship House-
Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI
MC
AL
HOS
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 116
Rank #858 / 1,021
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
A-17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #806 / 926
-Private Rooms / Shared Rooms
Marbella Anaheim
MC
AL
Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 116
Rank #296 / 1,021
Yes
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
A+3
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #436 / 926
Vop Anaheim LP And Integral Senior Living Mgmt. LLC-

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Overview of Solvang Friendship House

Solvang Friendship House provides assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and respite care in Solvang, CA. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks while living in a cottage unit. Memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Adult day care covers care during the day, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers a more intimate community. Assisted living and memory care are available in the same community, which can suit a resident whose care needs may increase over time and who may need access to different care levels without changing communities. Solvang Friendship House opened in 1987 and is administered by Tammy Westwood.

Residents live in cottage style homes and can spend time in landscaped gardens with walking paths and sitting areas. A beauty salon and barber shop are available on site for grooming, and family style meals can be adjusted through special diet plans to address individual dietary needs. Programs include the Eden Alternative, Our Care Neighborhood, Alzheimer’s and dementia support, and events. Nurse oversight adds clinical attention to the wellness program. The specialized memory care services may be a good fit for someone who needs supervision in a setting designed for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

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Overview of Sun and Sea Assisted Living

Sun and Sea Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Imperial Beach, California. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own apartment, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 32 beds, making it a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate community. Sun and Sea Assisted Living is administered by Mhel J Agustin. Its activities program runs seven days a week, giving residents scheduled activities throughout the week.

Gated courtyards, garden areas, and open walking paths give residents places to spend time outdoors within the community grounds. Live music and weekly entertainers add scheduled performances to the activity calendar. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need them.

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

849-851 North Gardner Street, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

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.

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Overview of Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Lvng

Generations of Los Angeles Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Lynwood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 178 beds and staff are present around the clock, including during the night. Jennifer Rivas serves as the administrator, and Generations Of Los Angeles Assisted Living Facilit operates the community. A Walk Score of 94 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently.

Restaurant-style meals are nutritionally balanced and reviewed by a licensed dietitian. A fully stocked snack bar is available throughout the day. Residents can join planned social, recreational, educational and cultural activities, giving the program several forms of organized engagement, and health and wellness assessments are available as part of the wellness program.

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Overview of Vivante Newport Mesa

Vivante Newport Mesa is a luxury assisted living and memory care support community. The vibrant retirement home aims to provide safe, inclusive, and beautiful surroundings so residents feel comfortable and secure in their new homes. The expansive community offers world-class hospitality in a resort-style setting, inspiring seniors to live life fully and reach their full potential.

The environment at Vivante Newport is built on comfort and convenience, allowing residents to thrive and live fully. Committed to being the best senior living experience for seniors in Newport Beach, its community accommodations include elegant restaurant-style dining, well-lit lounge areas, a bowling alley.

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Overview of Marbella Anaheim

Marbella Anaheim offers assisted living and memory care in Anaheim, California, in Northwest Anaheim. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of assisted living and memory care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because the available care levels can support a move without leaving the community. Marbella Anaheim has 140 beds, and pets are allowed, so residents can bring their pets with them.

A Walk Score of 62 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still handle some errands independently. The community has a patio and fire pit, giving residents outdoor spaces for sitting or gathering.

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Overview of Bethany Home Senior Living

Bethany Home Senior Living offers nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Livermore, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing care has licensed nursing on site around the clock, and the combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

Opened in 1920, Bethany Home Senior Living has 58 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where residents and staff can get to know one another. Private rooms are available for every resident, so each person has a room rather than shared accommodation. Rachell Paniagua serves as administrator, and Bethany Homes Senior Living operates the community.

A Walk Score of 98 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Transportation is available for trips beyond walking distance, and the beauty and barber shop on site supports personal grooming without leaving the community. Rehabilitation services are available, along with Wednesday worship services and on site chaplain services.

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Overview of Sequoia Springs Senior Living

Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, Sequoia Springs Senior Living in Redwood Way, Fortuna, CA, is a trusted senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Seniors can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and assistance that best matches their needs and preferences with personalized care plans. Moreover, the community features a beautifully manicured campus and a serene environment to ensure seniors’ relaxation.

Alongside incredible amenities, the community conducts a lot of engaging activities and fun programs to keep residents happy and moving. With delightful and healthy meals served daily, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to their nutritional needs and tastes. Sequoia Springs Senior Living strives to create a haven for seniors to live a worry-free retirement in its tranquil grounds.

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Overview of The Village at Rancho Solano

Nestled in the blissful area of Fairfield, CA, The Village at Rancho Solano is a welcoming senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care options. Residents here enjoy individualized support provided by a well-trained team of care professionals. The community features an array of modern apartments that comes with convenient features, such as grab bars, individually controlled A/C, and private patios for a comfortable living environment.

Residents here can let go of life’s hassles with housekeeping and laundry services offered, giving them more free time to spend on their hobbies or with their families. A wide array of activities are also offered to give residents plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow residents or try new interests. With delectable and comforting meals served daily, residents here stay nourished and healthy.

Contact The Village at Rancho Solano

Foothill Village

1400 Foothill Village Drive, Angels Camp, CA 95222
Overview of Foothill Village

Enveloped by a blanket of lush nature and mature trees in Foothill Village Drive, Angels Camp, CA, Foothill Village is an idyllic senior living community that features assisted living, memory care, and transitions neighborhood. The community strives to provide a haven for relaxation and convenience with a variety of cozy and elegant floor plans ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. Foothill Village proudly presents a team of compassionate and highly qualified professionals dedicated to helping seniors enjoy their golden years without worries.

Meet new friends and lead a meaningful life with enriching activities and fun programs. With its commitment to residents’ well-being, the community serves freshly prepared meals for a delightful dining experience. Foothill Village is ideal for seniors aiming to make the most of their best years with its picturesque landscapes and serene setting.

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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.