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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,113 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: 57/ 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: 104The 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.

Harrison Villa of Mt. San Antonio Gardens
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pomona
520
Facility 520
CA AVG 104
Rank #16 / 1644
No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 57
Rank #1470 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
12
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
Vi at La Jolla Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 104
Rank #5 / 1644
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2087
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1400
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1055 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
69.3% -Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at Palo Alto
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Palo Alto
876
Facility 876
CA AVG 104
Rank #1 / 1644
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #416 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
20
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #845 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #337 / 1497
73.1% -Cc Palo Alto LLC And Classic Res. Mgmt. Ltd. Partner1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Reutlinger Community
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1644
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 57
Rank #1715 / 2087
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #631 / 1400
22
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #884 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #217 / 1497
65.0% A+Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
OakView Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village)
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 104
Rank #1055 / 1644
No
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 57
Rank #1841 / 2087
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1400
7
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #431 / 1497
79.4% A+Oakview Hc LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 104
Rank #31 / 1644
No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 57
Rank #1343 / 2087
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1400
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #92 / 1497
85.2% A+Covenant Living West-
Ridgeview Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 104
Rank #1011 / 1644
No
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 57
Rank #1941 / 2087
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1400
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1111 / 1497
85.3% -Crestview Hc LLC-
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 104
Rank #9 / 1644
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
4
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #108 / 1497
57.2% A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
O‘Connor Woods
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Stockton (Sherwood Manor)
499
Facility 499
CA AVG 104
Rank #23 / 1644
Yes
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 57
Rank #1821 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 13
Rank #82 / 1497
0-O'connor Woods HousingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
University Retirement Community
MC
AL
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 104
Rank #22 / 1644
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1240 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1386
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1159
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #159 / 1497
0-Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
MC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 104
Rank #27 / 1644
Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
14
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #38 / 1497
54.1% -California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Spring Lake Village
MC
NH
AL
IL
Santa Rosa (Melita)
679
Facility 679
CA AVG 104
Rank #8 / 1644
Yes
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 57
Rank #1921 / 2087
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1400
13
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1386
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1159
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #45 / 1497
0A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Town & Country
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Santa Ana (East Memory Lane)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 104
Rank #45 / 1644
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #829 / 2087
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 81
Rank #1247 / 1400
23
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #1235 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 13
Rank #22 / 1497
32.9% A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-
GlenBrook Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 104
Rank #808 / 1644
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1155 / 2087
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1400
11
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1159
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #318 / 1497
64.2% -Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
Sunny View
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Cupertino (Monta Vista)
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1644
Yes
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 57
Rank #1551 / 2087
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 81
Rank #825 / 1400
13
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1386
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #829 / 1159
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #293 / 1497
63.2% -Front Porch Communities And Services-
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Overview of Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care

Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care is an 83-bed assisted living and memory care community in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara County, California. It’s operated by RBP Carpinteria Op LLC and Mallard Senior Mgmt, LLC under administrator Nithi Narasappa. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly in July 2023, the community serves residents who need assisted living and dedicated memory care support.

As a California RCFE, the facility is inspected by the Department of Social Services, not CMS, so no federal star rating applies. Since licensing, the facility has accumulated 1 citation across 2 official inspections, 90 percent below California’s average of 10, with 1 complaint filed against a statewide norm of 14. No fines or serious findings are recorded through the latest inspection in February 2026, which puts the overall inspection score at 83 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

For families who require short-term coverage, respite stays are offered. The community provides its core assisted living and memory care programs, chef-prepared meals, and outdoor spaces.

With a clean regulatory record since opening, Granvida Senior Living and Memory Care fits older adults in Santa Barbara County wanting assisted living or memory care in a newer community.

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Overview of Marbella Chico

A 79-bed assisted living and memory care community, Marbella Chico is situated at 1351 E. Lassen Avenue in Chico, California. It’s operated by Chico Ventures LLC and Integral Senior Living Management. Licensed by California’s Department of Social Services since September 1998, the facility’s license status is currently listed as Closed.

California DSS inspection data spanning five years shows 17 citations, 70 percent above the state average, across 35 oversight visits, 26 of which were complaint-driven. The community logged 23 complaints over the period, 64 percent above California’s average. Composite inspection performance scored below the state benchmark of 70. When formally inspected, however, citations per inspection ran 85 percent below California’s average, suggesting that routine inspections produced few findings while complaint activity drove the elevated totals.

Pricing started at $5,150 monthly. 24-hour staffing, memory care, respite care, a craft room, concierge services, salon and barber services, and transportation were among the services.

Marbella Chico is geared toward assisted living and memory care residents in the Chico area of Butte County.

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Overview of Crescendo Senior Living

Operated by Tharon Crescendo Llc and administered by Laurel Galal, Crescendo Senior Living is a nursing home on East Palm Drive in Placentia, California. The facility houses 210 beds and has been operating for 7 years. The community offers 24-hour staffing and respite care, making it available for longer-term residents and those requiring short-term rehabilitative stays. The Placentia location is moderately walkable, allowing some family members and visitors to do nearby errands on foot, but most trips will need driving.

For families thinking of Crescendo Senior Living as a choice for a loved one, an in-person tour is one useful way to understand the community’s daily rhythm, meet the care team, and see up close the residential spaces and dining facilities.

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Overview of Valley Royale Care III

Lead a peaceful retirement in a stress-free environment with Valley Royale Care III, a welcoming community in Modesto, CA that offers assisted living. Dedicated to supporting residents in every stage of their journey, the community also provides memory care and hospice care. Residents here receive just the right amount of support to maintain their independence, from personal care assistance to medication management and companionship.

The community works hard to make its residents’ lives easy with their compassionate team of caregivers and excellent assistance with daily living activities. Dedicated to creating a stress-free environment, the community offers meals, housekeeping, and laundry services to save residents from tiring chores. Here, residents are encouraged to lead the lifestyle they want surrounded by meaningful experiences and the warmth of new friendships.

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Sea Bluffs

25411 Sea Bluffs Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629
Overview of Sea Bluffs

Overlooking the scenic coasts of Sea Bluffs Drive, Dana Point, CA, Sea Bluffs Ivy Signature Living is an elegant senior living community that provides assisted living, memory care, and retirement living. With a wide array of floor plans for assisted living including private studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom condominiums, cozy companion suites, and private studio for memory care residents, the community ensures comfortable and safe residences. Sea Bluffs delivers round-the-clock care and assistance with a kind and compassionate team.

Experience an elegant and graceful lifestyle with the community’s signature EverYou program and Whole Living approach that enhances the seniors’ quality of life. The community encourages its residents to stay connected and remain active with fun group activities and solemn individual programs. Residents enjoy delicious and healthy meals while taking in the beautiful picturesque view at the community’s coastal or al fresco dining. Sea Bluffs include a creative arts studio, a movie theater, a computer and technology center, a heated swimming pool and spa, a sauna and steam room, a full-service salon and spa, a wellness and fitness center, a wet bar and personal cellarette, a library, a game room, a putting green, and tranquil indoor and outdoor lounges for its residents’ welfare.

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Overview of Brookdale Tracy

Welcoming residents and guests warmly, Brookdale Tracy located at West Grant Line Road, Tracy, CA, is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community offers a variety of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Brookdale Tracy nurtures the individuality and growth of seniors, providing them with a care plan that best suits their specific needs and preferences. Brookdale Tracy promotes meaningful connections, encouraging residents to stay active and interact with others. The community orchestrates fun and exciting activities to keep its residents learning and hone their interests.

With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents experience hands-on care and assistance from activities to dining. Delightful dining awaits the seniors and their peers at the community dining room; memory care residents are provided with scheduled meal times to avoid confusion. The community includes a cafe, a game room, a fireside living room, a community kitchen, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, and peaceful walking paths.

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Overview of Savant of Burbank East

Prioritizing residents’ wellness and happiness, Savant of Burbank East is a trusted senior living community in Burbank, CA that offers premiere assisted living and memory care services. A team of dependable licensed nurses and well-trained team members are always available on-site to offer various assistance and services for the comfort and convenience of residents. Modern senior apartments are designed to provide plenty of natural light, privacy, and comfort, ensuring residents are able to rest and relax in their accommodations without worries of housekeeping and maintenance.

Apart from round the clock care, residents also enjoy an array of fun and engaging activities for their enrichment and entertainment. Several amenities, such as a salon, fitness center, library, movie theater, and music lounge are offered to improve residents’ living conditions. Sumptuous and healthy dishes are also available to save residents from the hassles of cooking while making sure they enjoy delectable meals.

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Oakmont of Redwood City

1 E Selby Ln, Redwood City, CA 94063
Overview of Oakmont of Redwood City

Oakmont of Redwood City offers residents the opportunity to step into a new home where the community they’ve envisioned and the lifestyle they’ve dreamed of come to life. Set on a lush campus with lovely views, renowned dining experiences, and endless amenities, this community is a place of connection and belonging.

The Oakmont team takes great pride in engaging and connecting with residents on a daily basis, designing every aspect of the community around their needs. From delightful meals and exciting excursions to a variety of activities, the residents at Oakmont of Redwood City eagerly anticipate each opportunity to come together and enjoy the company of their neighbors.

Residents can immerse themselves in the community’s intimate movie theater, where they can enjoy joyful movie matinees with new friends while snacking on complimentary popcorn. The community’s dedication to providing a vibrant and engaging environment ensures that residents can embark on a journey of active and fulfilling living, exploring new worlds where anything seems possible.

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Home Instead – Los Angeles

3660 Wilshire Blvd Suite 311, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Overview of Home Instead – Los Angeles

Home Instead – Los Angeles provides non-medical personal assistance and companion care for seniors throughout the region. Based out of an administrative office in the Koreatown neighborhood, the agency dispatches caregivers directly to clients’ homes to help with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, toileting, and physical mobility.

The coordination office is situated in an exceptionally pedestrian-friendly area that carries a walkability score of 96 out of 100, placing administrative staff within a short distance of PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital. Field staff assist with basic medication tracking, which includes overnight monitoring to ensure schedules are followed at all hours.

Caregivers also follow structured routines for clients with Alzheimer’s and dementia to support cognitive stability. These home-based services allow individuals to avoid moving into a residential facility by managing their daily routines in familiar surroundings.

Interested families can contact the Koreatown branch to ask about hourly rates and schedule availability.

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Overview of Angels on Tracy in Simi Valley

Angels on Tracy is an affordable Simi Valley assisted living and memory care home. The senior living community practices compassion and kindness for its residents– ready to attend to individual holistic needs in a home-like atmosphere. Management and staff are committed to maintaining residents’ independence and individuality in a nurturing environment.
Angels on lifestyle revolves around the comfort and stability of its residents through personalized care available 24/7, including bathing, grooming, assistance with mobility, housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and stimulating activities and programs.

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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 1113 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.