Page 9 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,158 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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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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Bruceville Point
MC
AL
IL
Elk Grove
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 116
Rank #107 / 1,021
A+Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
13
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #343 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #439 / 974
67.0%
Facility 67.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #615 / 926
-Shi-III Bruceville Point Owner LLC And Tenfold Et AlStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Atria Grass Valley
MC
AL
IL
RC
Grass Valley
116
Facility 116
CA AVG 116
Rank #436 / 1,021
A+Yes
43
Facility 43
CA AVG 56
Rank #774 / 1,105
9
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #354 / 974
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #459 / 926
-Wg Quail Ridge LP And Atria Management Co LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Studio City
MC
AL
Studio City
121
Facility 121
CA AVG 116
Rank #394 / 1,021
A+Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
4
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #523 / 926
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vineyard Ranch at Temecula
MC
AL
Temecula (Fountainglen)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 116
Rank #316 / 1,021
A+Yes
61
Facility 61
CA AVG 56
Rank #509 / 1,105
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
71.0%
Facility 71.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #538 / 926
-Triton Temecula, LLC And Northstar Senior Living1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Mission Viejo
MC
AL
RC
Mission Viejo
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
A+Yes
48
Facility 48
CA AVG 56
Rank #721 / 1,105
11
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #453 / 926
-Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg And Sunrise Senior Lvg MgtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Hacienda Senior Living
MC
AL
HC
RC
Hemet
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 116
Rank #701 / 1,021
ANo
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
2
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
-A+Hacienda Hemet, LLCPrivate Rooms
MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo
MC
AL
IL
RC
Mission Viejo
198
Facility 198
CA AVG 116
Rank #120 / 1,021
A+Yes
46
Facility 46
CA AVG 56
Rank #743 / 1,105
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #527 / 926
-Cd-Tt Mission Viejo LLC And Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLCPrivate Rooms
Cypress Place
MC
AL
IL
RC
Ventura
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 116
Rank #601 / 1,021
A+Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
4
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
76.4%
Facility 76.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #436 / 926
-Msla Cypress Operating, LLC And Meridian Senior LivingStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Elim Place
MC
AL
Sanger
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 116
Rank #790 / 1,021
B+No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 12
Rank #35 / 974
70.5%
Facility 70.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #552 / 926
A+5Th Street 1808 LLCSemi-Private Rooms
The Lakes at Banning
MC
AL
RC
Banning
276
Facility 276
CA AVG 116
Rank #52 / 1,021
A-Yes
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 56
Rank #964 / 1,105
14
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #512 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
47.8%
Facility 47.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #858 / 926
A+Lakes Senior Living, LLC, TheStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Overview of Bruceville Point

Bruceville Point offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Elk Grove, CA. Independent living means apartment living with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 200 beds in apartment style housing, with one bedroom and two bedroom options. Starting monthly rates are $5,100 for independent living, $8,750 for assisted living, and $11,000 for memory care, giving families a separate starting figure for each level of care. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Dining includes fine dining and casual meals, while the Events & Adventures and Fitness & Wellness programs offer organized options for outings and exercise. Rehabilitation services, short term rehab, and respite care are available for temporary recovery or a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover; pets are allowed, and Marianne Richardson serves as the administrator.

$8,750/Month

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Overview of Atria Grass Valley

Nestled amid the serene Sierra Nevada Mountains in Grass Valley, CA, Atria Grass Valley provides exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care options for seniors in Northeast California. The community features spacious studio, 1 and 2-bedroom senior apartment homes, or a two-bedroom cottage equipped with modern conveniences designed for residents’ comfort. Each living option includes an emergency alert system, housekeeping, and linen services so residents can spend their time enjoying the things they love to do.

Atria Grass Valley is dedicated to fostering an active and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents., providing residents plenty of opportunities for engagement and socialization, including planned transportation for local activities, a full-service hairdresser, and a media room. With amenities like resident gardens, fitness centers, and private dining, the community ensures its residents maintain an enriching lifestyle. Atria Grass Valley strives to offer a warm and encouraging community where members can thrive physically, emotionally, and socially.

Contact Atria Grass Valley

Ivy Park at Studio City

4610 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Studio City, CA 91604
Overview of Ivy Park at Studio City

Situated in the vibrant city of Studio City, California, Ivy Park at Studio City is a large assisted living community providing a comprehensive array of healthcare services. This community provides Assisted Living and Memory Care services to people in need, ensuring each resident gets the care and assistance they need. The community also provides assistance with everyday activities, care coordination with medical specialists, and specialized memory care services, all with an emphasis on holistic care.

Encouraging and empowering every resident to live their best life every day is the goal of Ivy Park at Studio City. The community’s carefully prepared meals, individualized care plans, and packed social schedule all demonstrate this dedication. Pet-friendly regulations, exercise programs, religious activities, a library, and lovely outdoor scenery are just a few of the amenities that residents enjoy. Through the EverYou program, the memory care community Evergreen at Ivy provides a dynamic and encouraging atmosphere, guaranteeing meaningful and gratifying daily experiences for residents requiring special attention and care.

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Overview of Vineyard Ranch at Temecula

Offering assisted living and memory care under one roof, Vineyard Ranch at Temecula is a senior living community on Nicolas Road, a few miles from downtown Temecula, California. The community is operated by Triton Temecula, LLC and Northstar Senior Living. Kelley Lara serves as the administrator, and Curt Kinower is the Executive Director. With both assisted living and memory care in one community, residents can receive more support as their needs change without relocating.

The two-story community has 138 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. It has been serving residents for 10 years, with an occupancy rate of about 71%. This level of occupancy may provide more flexibility with move-in dates and apartment choices than communities with fewer openings.

Residents can enjoy a grand dining room with a fireplace, along with a movie theater, fitness room, library, and club room for socializing and activities. Outdoor amenities include a gazebo, private balconies, and private patios. Reserved parking is available for visiting family. Vineyard Ranch at Temecula also offers transportation services and fitness and recreation programs. Pets are welcome here.

The area has a Walk Score of 61, which is moderately walkable. Some everyday errands can be completed on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

State inspections have reviewed staffing levels, medication management, infection control, food service, and resident rights. Recent inspection reports show that the community has generally met state requirements in these areas.

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Overview of Sunrise of Mission Viejo

Sunrise of Mission Viejo offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Mission Viejo, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having assisted living and memory care in one community suits a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can continue without moving to a different community. Sunrise of Mission Viejo has 110 beds and offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet with them. The community has a Walk Score of 48, placing it in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips.

Maria T. Domingo serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by Szr Mission Viejo Asst Lvg and Sunrise Senior Lvg Mgt.

Starting Price $3,982/Month

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Overview of Hacienda Senior Living

Discover a community where you are loved and welcomed at Hacienda Senior Living, a blissful senior living community in Hemet, California, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents relish in comfort and security in their carefully built accommodations, complemented with 24-hour care and assistance by a well-trained and friendly team. The community ensures all of residents’ needs are met with individualized care plans that could include services like, medication management, respite care, home health and hospice services.

Residents feel the warm home-like environment with scenic scenic grounds, cozy common spaces, beautiful courtyard, and welcoming residents and personnel within the community. Senior living is made more vibrant with a variety of stimulating and engaging social and leisure activities. Services like weekly housekeeping, apartment maintenance, scheduled transportation, beautician services, and doctor visits to the community, helps residents live in comfort and convenience. At Hacienda Senior Living, residents are served with love, compassion, and kindness that fosters a joyful and peaceful living experience.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

At a single address in Mission Viejo, CA, MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo provides independent living, assisted living, respite care, and memory care. Independent living includes no daily care, but a resident can avail themselves of the community’s services. Assisted living means the resident keeps a private apartment, with staff coming in to help with dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care is supervision provided in a secure setting for residents with dementia. Respite is a stay planned in advance for when the usual caregiver has to be away. Moving from one care level to another can happen without leaving the community.

Independent living starts at $6,450 a month. Memory care starts higher, at $9,900. The 198 beds here are divided among studio units and one- and two-bedroom apartments. There’s a salon, a fitness center, a theater, and a swimming pool. Meals come under the Dining Experience program, and there are rehabilitation services for residents in need of therapy.

Residents can keep pets. The administrator is Melinda Mandviwal. Cd Tt Mission Viejo LLC and Morningstar Snr Mgmt, LLC are the two operating companies. At 46, the area’s Walk Score means it’s car-dependent.

$6,450/Month

Contact MorningStar Senior Living of Mission Viejo

Cypress Place

1200 Cypress Point Ln, Ventura, CA 93003
Overview of Cypress Place

An esteemed senior living community residing in the serene neighborhood of Cypress Point Lane, Ventura, CA, Cypress Place offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience relaxation and security like no other with the snug and well-designed residences of Cypress Place in a wide selection of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a dedicated and highly equipped team, seniors let go of their worries and live their lives to the fullest.

Meet new friends and create lasting memories through fun programs and exciting events. Dedicated to enhancing residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Cypress Place is a safe place for seniors to spend a glorious retirement with its beautiful setting.

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Overview of Elim Place

Nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of Sanger, CA, Elim Place is a distinct community that focuses on memory care. For those with memory-related needs, the community provides top-tier care with a compassionate and dementia-trained team available around the clock. Residents here also enjoy the community’s cozy and nurturing environment with its specially designed and sophisticated accommodations.

Residents live actively with a full calendar of fun activities and enriching programs that aim to enhance their cognition while keeping them happy and socially engaged. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to create meaningful moments in their later years while maintaining their dignity, accompanied by its dedicated care and purposely built amenities.

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Overview of The Lakes at Banning

Residing in the quiet neighborhood of Sun Lakes Boulevard, Banning, CA is the distinct senior living community of The Lakes at Banning that offers assisted living and memory care. A team of kind and highly skilled professionals assists seniors with their medication and daily living activities for their comfort and safety. The Lakes at Banning works hard to craft a care plan tailored to each resident’s needs and aspirations.

Remain active and well-engaged with the community through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and exciting events. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available to ensure residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Brimming with incredible amenities such as a library, a swimming pool, a computer room, and a fitness center, The Lakes at Banning makes a good place for seniors to spend their golden years gaining meaningful experiences.

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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 1158 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.