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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. 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. 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.
Bonita Springs Senior Living
MC
AL
Santa Clara
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 116
Rank #826 / 1,021
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
A+5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-Bonita Springs Senior Living LLC-
Pine Creek Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Cirby Side)
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
No
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
A6--
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 12
Rank #294 / 974
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #102 / 926
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A Place Called Home – North Willow
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Fresno
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 56
Rank #926 / 1,105
A+4-
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
David Bruce MurchisonStudio
Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Paso Robles
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 116
Rank #344 / 1,021
Yes
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 56
Rank #969 / 1,105
D+40
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #861 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #341 / 926
Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC And Psl Associates LLC-
A Loving Senior Care Home
MC
AL
RESC
Lincoln (Lincoln Crossing)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,105
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Moss Senior Living LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Carson Senior Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Carson
230
Facility 230
CA AVG 116
Rank #78 / 1,021
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
C-60
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 13
Rank #918 / 956
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #912 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
73.9%
Facility 73.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #480 / 926
Secrom, Inc-
Five Acres at Leisure Town North
MC
AL
RC
Vacaville
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 116
Rank #858 / 1,021
Yes-A-14
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #162 / 926
Trinicare Inc-
Aegis Assisted Living of Napa
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Napa
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 116
Rank #748 / 1,021
Yes
98
Facility 98
CA AVG 56
Rank #9 / 1,105
B+22
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 12
Rank #274 / 974
-Aegis Senior Communities, LLC-
St. Paul’s Plaza
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Chula Vista
180
Facility 180
CA AVG 116
Rank #145 / 1,021
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 56
Rank #880 / 1,105
?1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
--1420 Palomar, LLC And Integral Senior Living Mgmt LLCSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Veneman Care Home I
MC
AL
RC
Modesto
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
D-23
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #436 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Bonaire YepezPrivate / Shared Rooms

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Overview of Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Paso Robles, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for a family seeking temporary support or for someone who needs supervised memory care.

The community has 130 beds. Paved walking paths provide an outdoor area for walks, and an on-site salon gives residents access to grooming services within the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. Seasonal meals made with local ingredients are served year round in a restaurant-style dining room, and private event space is available for gatherings. Daily social activities are also available.

Adam Bramwell serves as the administrator. Creston Village Assisted Living and Memory Care is operated by Welltower Pegasus Tenant LLC and Psl Associates.

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Overview of Serra Highlands Senior Living

Sierra Highlands has built its trusted reputation on outstanding customer service that has earned the respect of being a reliable independent living and assisted living home just a few minutes away from San Francisco. They stand strong as one of the quality senior living communities in Daly City that guarantees residents feel at home and like family. Sierra Highlands aims to promote a community that can enhance the quality of life for each resident.
Sierra Highlands services exceptional dining experiences, innovative programs, and educational activities. The staff is committed to enhancing the lives of the residents, so they provide the necessary additional support needed.

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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 a distinct blend of independent and assisted living services, located in the vibrant California. What sets them apart is their dedication to providing personalized care, enriching every resident’s experience within a home-like environment while bringing a modern touch to senior living. The community boasts stunning outdoor spaces that echo tranquility and style, offering residents a serene backdrop for their daily lives.
Its residents can benefit from seamless personal assistance services and engaging activities tailored to promote cognitive, creative, motor, and sensory health. Scheduled transportation and abundant common areas also facilitate socializing, enhancing the sense of community this home can provide. Additionally, the community provides meticulous medication management, ensuring residents’ well-being. With 24-hour care punctuated by the soothing play of sunlight through the trees in its outdoor areas, Pacific Grove Senior Living offers an ideal setting for residents to enjoy their golden years in comfort and peace.

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Overview of Hospitality House

Hospitality House offers assisted living and memory care in Salida, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since care can continue within the same community.

Hospitality House has 80 beds. Lorraine Padilla serves as the administrator, and Sipnk Admin operates the community.

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Overview of Safe Haven – Manteca II

Experience an elevated quality of life with Safe Haven – Manteca II, a warm and inviting community in Manteca, CA designed for various care services. Residents here enjoy a comfortable transition between care levels with independent living, assisted living, and memory care provided. From daily living assistance to medication management and regular wellness checks, residents here always feel comfortable and well-cared for.

They promote mental stimulation and physical activity through a wide array of fun and interesting activities, including exercise classes, music therapy, and more. There are no chores to worry about with meals, housekeeping, and laundry handled by the community. Residents’ safety and welfare are guaranteed with their thoroughly followed safety and prevention programs.

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Glen Park at Valley Village

5527 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
Overview of Glen Park at Valley Village

Operating for 25 years, Glen Park at Valley Village is a 100-bed assisted living community on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Valley Village, a neighborhood with solid walkability (Walk Score 84). The facility, administered by Virginia Sumulong, currently operates at roughly 48 percent occupancy.

The community’s location in Valley Village places it in an area where most errands are walkable, making it convenient for residents and visiting family members. The facility’s long operational history reflects its proven presence in the local senior care landscape.

Over the past several years, state inspections have shown a complex compliance record. While some inspections have seen adherence to regulations spanning infection control and emergency preparedness, the facility has also faced substantiated findings regarding supervision procedures and notification requirements. Compliance issues documented in investigations have included specific areas of personal rights, medication management, and incident reporting protocols, though some allegations have been found unsubstantiated.

To understand the facility’s current operational standards and address any concerns about past findings, families considering Glen Park at Valley Village must conduct a thorough tour and review current compliance documentation.

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Overview of St. Paul’s Plaza

Beautifully nestled near Heritage Park in Chula Vista, CA, St. Paul’s Plaza is an outstanding community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their special needs around the clock. The community also promotes a warm and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A full calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its extensive amenities and dedicated services, residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Bonita Springs Senior Living

Bonita Springs Senior Living provides assisted living and memory care in Santa Clara, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With 32 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting. Respite care offers short-term stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, while home health and palliative care are also among the facility’s specific programs.

Transportation can help residents reach destinations outside the community. An 81 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still handle nearby errands independently. Staff are available 24 hours a day, so support is accessible at any hour.

Dulce Cera serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Aegis Assisted Living of Napa

Aegis Assisted Living of Napa provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Napa, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care offers a short term stay. The combination of ongoing care, memory support, hospice care, and short term care may be a good fit for families whose needs may change or whose usual caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 56 beds, with studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and companion layouts. The starting price is $6,840, giving families an initial figure for cost planning. Paul Oseso serves as the administrator, and Aegis Senior Communities operates the community.

Chef prepared meals, all day dining, private dining, and homemade treats give residents several dining formats within the community. Outdoor patios, walking gardens, courtyard seating, and a spa and hair salon provide places for outdoor time and personal care. More than 200 monthly programs include a walking club, flower arranging, music and art therapy, and outings with transportation available, while rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. A Walk Score of 98 means the area is a walker’s paradise, with daily errands that do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still handle routine outings independently. Pets are allowed, enabling residents to keep a pet with them when moving into the community.

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Overview of Five Acres at Leisure Town North

Five Acres at Leisure Town North provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Vacaville, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery.

There are 11 beds here. The smaller setting may suit someone who prefers a home where staff and residents can get to know each other. Full service dining includes customizable options, allowing residents to select from the available meal choices. A salon and spa offer grooming services on site.

Holistic wellness offerings and organized engagement activities give residents ways to take part in planned programming. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. Those details may matter to someone who wants familiar companionship and regular opportunities to participate.

Trinicare operates Five Acres at Leisure Town North, and James Sirokman administers it. Transportation is available for residents who use the community’s transportation service.

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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.