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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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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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Cogir of Cedar Creek
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Madera
162
Facility 162
CA AVG 116
Rank #199 / 1,021
DYes
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,051 / 1,105
45
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #750 / 956
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 3
Rank #957 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #757 / 926
Gahc4 Madera Ca Trs Sub And Cogir Sl Cedar Creek LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Del’s Haven II
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D-No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
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
Siebenthal Elder Care Home
MC
AL
RESC
Sacramento (Glen Ivy)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
D-No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 56
Rank #976 / 1,105
31
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #564 / 956
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 3
Rank #878 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
Robert & Ermelinda Siebenthal-
Laguna Palms I
MC
AL
Laguna Niguel
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C+No
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 56
Rank #931 / 1,105
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 12
Rank #65 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Residential Care Services, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Victoria Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Ventura
188
Facility 188
CA AVG 116
Rank #131 / 1,021
A+No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
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96.1%
Facility 96.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #100 / 926
-Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Piedmont Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Oakland
321
Facility 321
CA AVG 116
Rank #40 / 1,021
?Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,105
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #408 / 926
Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Paul’s Towers
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Oakland (Adams Point)
320
Facility 320
CA AVG 116
Rank #41 / 1,021
?Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #26 / 1,105
18
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 12
Rank #16 / 974
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #471 / 926
Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Sequoias San Francisco
MC
AL
CCRC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
San Francisco (Japantown)
400
Facility 400
CA AVG 116
Rank #24 / 1,021
?No
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 56
Rank #1 / 1,105
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 12
Rank #7 / 974
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #203 / 926
Sequoia Living, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Courtyard Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Davis (Davis Manor)
112
Facility 112
CA AVG 116
Rank #455 / 1,021
C+No
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 56
Rank #370 / 1,105
22--
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #54 / 974
97.3%
Facility 97.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #87 / 926
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Kensington Place Redwood City
MC
-
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 116
Rank #698 / 1,021
A-Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
15
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
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Overview of Cogir of Cedar Creek

Settling in the quiet neighborhood of North Westberry Boulevard, Madera, CA, Cogir of Cedar Creek is an outstanding senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Choose from a wide range of well-built and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom cottages. With a dedicated and highly skilled team attending to unique needs and aspirations, seniors optimize their independence and gain more time to explore their interests.

The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for residents to interact with their surroundings and enjoy various learning opportunities. Indulge in delicious and nutritious meals catering to seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its homely spaces and serene community, Cogir of Cedar Creek doubles its efforts to provide seniors with a safe place to age gracefully.

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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 Siebenthal Elder Care Home

Siebenthal Elder Care Home in the Glen Ivy neighborhood of Sacramento, California, provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care services. Assisted living helps residents with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and managing medication, while secured memory care offers oversight for individuals prone to wandering.

Robert and Ermelinda Siebenthal operate the six-bed home under the direction of administrator Ermelinda Siebenthal. The small capacity creates a close-knit environment for residents and staff, with all six beds currently occupied at 100 percent capacity.

Interested families researching residential care options in Sacramento can contact Siebenthal Elder Care Home to inquire about room availability or request a tour.

Contact Siebenthal Elder Care Home

Overview of Laguna Palms I

Conveniently situated near different churches in Kings Road, Laguna Niguel, CA, Laguna Palms I is a quaint community that offers assisted living. Committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community delivers the utmost care and attention 24/7 for up to six residents. Spend your later years without worries with the community handling the housekeeping and other household responsibilities.

With its cozy setting, residents are encouraged to interact with their neighbors and do the things they love for leisure and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to satisfy cravings and dietary needs. The community is great for those looking for assistance in living their day-to-day activities while still having the independence to spend their day as they please.

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Overview of Victoria Care Center

Victoria Care Center provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, and memory care in Ventura, CA. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Having both services in one community may suit someone whose care needs could change over time without requiring a move.

The center has 188 beds, and 96% are occupied, so nearly all resident rooms are in use. Private rooms offer single occupancy, while semi-private rooms provide shared living arrangements; total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

In-house therapy and rehabilitation let a resident receive therapy at the center rather than arranging transportation elsewhere, while activities and excursions offer organized opportunities for participation and church services are available for residents who want religious services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and a Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

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Overview of Piedmont Gardens

Piedmont Gardens offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Oakland, California. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen within the community. Piedmont Gardens has 321 beds, with studio, alcove, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of nurse time allocated to each resident daily. Short-stay rehabilitation provides a temporary setting for recovery, while respite care suits a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Medicare and private pay are accepted, pets are allowed, Daniel Wittman serves as the administrator, and Humangood & Humangood Norcal operates the community; with a Walk Score of 99, the area is a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of St. Paul’s Towers

St. Paul’s Towers provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Oakland, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, hospice care focuses on comfort and end of life needs, and independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

With multiple care levels, St. Paul’s Towers can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 320 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, giving a resident the choice of a single room layout or a larger arrangement that can accommodate a companion.

The area has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, placing it in a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can complete routine errands on foot. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Connie Yuen serves as administrator, Front Porch Communities And Services operates the community, and pets are allowed.

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Overview of The Sequoias San Francisco

The Sequoias San Francisco is a continuing care retirement community in San Francisco, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can follow changing needs. A resident may be able to receive a higher level of care over time without moving to a different community. With 400 beds, the community is among the larger communities, with more residents and staff.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units, with the larger layouts able to suit a resident moving with a partner. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. In the Japantown neighborhood, the community has a Walk Score of 99 out of 100, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. Terence Tumbale is the administrator, and Sequoia Living operates the community.

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Overview of Courtyard Healthcare Center

Courtyard Healthcare Center offers nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Davis, California. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering and may be a good fit for a resident living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of oversight.

The community has 112 beds in the Davis Manor neighborhood. A Walk Score of 70 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows a family to pay directly. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Kensington Place Redwood City

Kensington Place Redwood City is a memory care community in Redwood City, with a secured setting and supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. It may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs that level of support.

The community has 67 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available residential capacity without implying a particular community size. Respite care allows for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover, while temporary rehabilitation provides a setting for short-term rehabilitation needs.

A Walk Score of 86 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, pharmacies or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to continue living with a pet at the community.

Kensington Place Redwood City opened in 2015 and is administered by April Vargas. State inspections have reviewed the community’s routine care and safety standards.

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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.