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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. 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. 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.
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.
New Bethany
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Los Banos
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 103
Rank #946 / 1,645
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 58
Rank #195 / 2,057
22
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #950 / 1,387
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,309 / 1,433
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,507
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,306 / 1,452
Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters Of The I.c-
Alexandria Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Los Angeles (East Hollywood)
177
Facility 177
CA AVG 103
Rank #227 / 1,645
No
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 58
Rank #137 / 2,057
21--
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #88 / 1,507
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #284 / 1,452
--
Bayview Villa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
San Carlos
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,645
No
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,923 / 2,057
5-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #247 / 1,507
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,440 / 1,452
--
Santa Maria Terrace
MC
AL
RC
Santa Maria
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 103
Rank #417 / 1,645
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,796 / 2,057
44
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,270 / 1,387
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,340 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #960 / 1,452
Oceano Senior Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed
Sun City Gardens
MC
AL
IL
RC
Menifee (Sun City)
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 103
Rank #963 / 1,645
Yes
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,180 / 2,057
30
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,294 / 1,452
Bradley Road Holdings LLC And Ca Sr. Lvng. Mgmt. LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sequoia Springs Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Fortuna (Rohnerville)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #835 / 1,645
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,048 / 2,057
71
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,344 / 1,387
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,391 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #927 / 1,507
59.8%
Facility 59.8%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,197 / 1,452
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 103
Rank #85 / 1,645
Yes
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,987 / 2,057
145
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,383 / 1,387
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,432 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 1,507
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,171 / 1,452
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Oxnard (Owl Mobile Manor)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #697 / 1,645
Yes
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,279 / 2,057
114
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,379 / 1,387
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,432 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #776 / 1,507
42.0%
Facility 42.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #1,400 / 1,452
Pacifica L 32 LLC And Oxnard Vista Senior Living LLCPrivate / Companion Suites / Studio Apartments
Citrus Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Hemet
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,045 / 1,645
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 58
Rank #218 / 2,057
56
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,304 / 1,387
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,287 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1,507
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #370 / 1,452
Citrus Gardens Leasing LLC-
Yannica Guest Home II
MC
AL
IL
NH
Stockton (Valley Oak)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,318 / 1,645
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,582 / 2,057
5-
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #504 / 1,452
Hermalina, LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

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Overview of Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center

Receive exceptional care from Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center, a distinguished community in Concord, CA, that offers a wide range of care options. These include long-term restorative care, short-term rehabilitation, dementia care, respite care, cardiac care, orthopedic care, wound care, stroke recovery care, and therapy. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to meet residents’ unique needs 24/7 for comfort and convenience.

Aside from their healthcare needs, a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is also conducted so residents can live actively and remain socially engaged. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Here, mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also promote social interactions with delightful and well-balanced meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to enhance residents’ conditions, allowing them to jump back into their lives without worries.

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New Bethany

1441 Berkeley Drive, Los Banos, CA 93635
Overview of New Bethany

New Bethany is a 76-bed skilled nursing facility in Los Banos, California, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care. The community is operated by the Franciscan Hospitaller Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, a nonprofit, church-based organization serving Merced County. It has been operating since 1999 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The CMS rates New Bethany with 4 stars overall. Its Health Inspection sub-rating is 27% above the California average. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident per day, about 2% above the state mean. Quality Measures are 53.1% below the state average, the main factor pulling the overall rating back from five stars.

Across 5 official health inspections, the facility received 28 citations, averaging 5.6 deficiencies per inspection compared with California’s average of 4.65. The severity profile is more favorable: none of those citations were critical or serious. All 28 were moderate, compared with California’s averages of 0.4 critical and 1.0 serious per facility. No fines or enforcement actions appear in the record. The most common citation areas involved Resident Rights and Quality of Life and Care.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 77%, slightly above California’s average of 72.8%. The broader Franciscan Hospitaller organization operates transitional housing and community support services from the same campus.

New Bethany is best suited for residents seeking skilled nursing or memory care in a faith-based, nonprofit setting in Merced County. It is oriented toward longer-term placements where staffing consistency and a clean severity record are primary considerations.

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Overview of Alexandria Care Center

The Alexandria Care Center in Los Angeles is renowned for providing exceptional care to its residents with meticulous attention to detail and dedication. Their team of licensed nursing staff, psychosocial support, exceptional therapists, and a recreation specialist are only some of the excellent services they offer. In addition, the center takes great pride in serving authentic and mouth-watering dishes.

The facility has been serving the Armenian and Korean residents for over 15 years, focusing on their specific needs. They provide various amenities like lounge areas, garden and courtyard, housekeeping and laundry services, salon and barber services, pharmaceutical service, and much more. Its atmosphere is calm and refreshing, providing a welcoming environment that feels like home. This serene ambiance allows residents and visitors to create memories with newfound friends in a comfortable and relaxed haven.

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Overview of Bayview Villa
Bayview Villa is an assisted living facility located in San Carlos, California. It offers personalized support, engaging activities, and a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on memory care and hospice services. The community is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through tailored care and a nurturing environment.

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Overview of Santa Maria Terrace

Operated by Oceano Senior Living, Inc. , Santa Maria Terrace is an assisted living, memory care, and respite care community on East Main Street in Santa Maria, California. Sanjuana Enriquez serves as the administrator. The community is about 1.5 miles from downtown Santa Maria in Santa Barbara County. It has been operating for 6 years.

The mid-rise community has 140 beds with studio and one-bedroom apartments. It currently operates at about 69% occupancy. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 24, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle.

Residents receive support with activities of daily living, along with dining, housekeeping, and transportation services. Fitness classes, recreational activities, scheduled outings, entertainment, and specialised programs are all part of daily life. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can move in with a companion animal.

State inspections have shown mixed results over time. A recent review found the community in full compliance with operational, safety, staffing, medical, and emergency preparedness requirements. Earlier complaint investigations identified concerns involving medication management, staffing, personal care, and cleanliness, which the community has since addressed. Families touring Santa Maria Terrace can ask how these areas are monitored as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Sun City Gardens

28500 Bradley Rd, Menifee, CA 92586
Overview of Sun City Gardens

Nestled amidst the breathtaking Sierra Nevada mountains, Sun City Gardens offers not just a residence, but an exquisite lifestyle experience. What truly sets it apart is its ability to balance vibrancy with tranquility, making it an ideal haven for both lively activities and serene relaxation. It goes above and beyond in providing unparalleled living options, underscored by a wealth of amenities designed to elevate daily life.

With round-the-clock staff, dedicated volunteer programs, and a full-time Activity Director, residents are enveloped in a supportive environment where their needs and desires are met with utmost care. The community also boasts a full-service salon and spa, outdoor grill, and dining spaces, creating an ambiance of everyday luxury. Additionally, the presence of a library, Wi-Fi connectivity, and common areas further enrich the living experience, making Sun City Gardens a place where every day is marked by comfort, convenience, and contentment.

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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.

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Overview of The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living

Retire in a beautiful and maintenance-free environment in The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living, an excellent community in Oxnard, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Their kind and capable team of care experts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure residents’ emergencies, concerns, and issues are addressed immediately. With daily living assistance, personal care, and housekeeping services, residents can say goodbye to tedious chores and focus on living their best lives.

They also have an array of fun social activities, fitness initiatives, and wellness programs to ensure residents have plenty of opportunities to maintain their overall well-being. Healthy and nourishing meals are also available to help residents maintain their energy levels throughout the day. The Vistas at Oxnard Senior Living continuously go above and beyond in creating a vibrant and nurturing environment that fosters comfort and exceptional care.

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Overview of Citrus Gardens

With Tracy Langendoen serving as administrator, Citrus Gardens is a 64-bed nursing home in Hemet, California, catering to the community for the past 10 years. The community is operated by Citrus Gardens Leasing LLC, situated at 25911 Stanford Street. The location has an 88 Walk Score signifying high walkability, so most daily errands can be done on foot. This accessible neighborhood setting benefits residents and their families in regularly visiting and keeping independence for errands and activities.

Residents have access to an array of on-site amenities tailored to support an active lifestyle. The facility features heated pools for therapeutic and recreational use, a clubhouse for socializing and activities, a fitness center for exercise and wellness programs, and a dog park for pet owners. These offerings built opportunities for residents to stay engaged and healthy and enjoy leisure time.

Families are recommended to contact the facility directly to schedule a tour or ask for more information.

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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.