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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.
High Desert Haven
MC
AL
RESC
Ridgecrest
154
Facility 154
CA AVG 116
Rank #231 / 1,021
D+No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #939 / 1,105
24
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
-High Desert Haven, LLCPrivate Rooms
Silverado Calabasas Memory Care Community
MC
Calabasas
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
D+Yes-41
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #762 / 956
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 3
Rank #912 / 979
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #869 / 926
Subtenant 25100 Calabasas Rd And Silverado Sr. Lvg MgtPrivate Rooms
California Mission Inn
MC
AL
IL
RC
-
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 116
Rank #617 / 1,021
D+Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
20
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
-San Gabriel Senior Living, Inc-
Buena Vista Manor House
MC
AL
San Francisco
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 116
Rank #611 / 1,021
A-Yes
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 56
Rank #169 / 1,105
18
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 12
Rank #35 / 974
-Buena Vista Associates(A Limited Partnership)-
Castilla Lane Villa
MC
AL
Mission Viejo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
C+No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 56
Rank #895 / 1,105
6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
Joyful Home CorporationStudio / 1 Bed Room
University Post-Acute Rehab
MC
NH
SNF
Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 116
Rank #741 / 1,021
ANo
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 56
Rank #386 / 1,105
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92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #141 / 926
-Private / Semi-private Rooms
Vi at La Jolla Village
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 116
Rank #4 / 1,021
?No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
34
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #696 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #575 / 926
Ccw La Jolla LLC, Cc La Jolla LLC, And Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
NH
SNF
A Sacramento (Arden-Arcade)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
B+No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
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88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #199 / 926
-Private Rooms
Hollenbeck Palms
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (Central La)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 116
Rank #135 / 1,021
?No
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 56
Rank #494 / 1,105
14
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #230 / 926
Hollenbeck PalmsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Evergreen Life Care Homes
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
B+Yes
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,105
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29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #75 / 974
94.5%
Facility 94.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #123 / 926
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High Desert Haven

1240 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven is a highly regarded residential care community in Ridgecrest, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Three nutritious meals daily, 24-hour care, and household services are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also creates personalized care plans to meet residents’ unique needs and help them thrive in retirement.

A variety of games, exciting events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to interact with peers and gain meaningful experiences. A beauty shop, a warm dining room, and spacious communal spaces ensure residents’ holistic wellness. Residents experience a worry-free retirement, especially with the community’s peaceful setting in Ridgecrest’s residential neighborhood. This residential care community is a good choice for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Silverado Calabasas Memory Care Community

Silverado Calabasas Memory Care Community provides memory care in Calabasas, CA. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a possible fit for someone who needs that level of support.

There are 110 beds and private rooms, giving each resident a single private living space. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to continue living with a pet. Patrice O’Grady serves as the administrator.

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Overview of California Mission Inn

California Mission Inn offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Rosemead, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can happen without leaving the community. The starting price is $2,900, but that figure is not assigned to a specific care level. California Mission Inn has 85 beds.

A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chef-prepared meals, an occupational therapy gym, outdoor areas and gardens, an on-site salon, and transportation for appointments are available, with the therapy gym allowing residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in; Jared Green serves as administrator, and San Gabriel Senior Living operates the community.

Starting Price $2,900/Month

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Overview of Buena Vista Manor House

Buena Vista Manor House offers assisted living and memory care in San Francisco, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may make Buena Vista Manor House a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the resident can move between care levels without leaving the community.

Buena Vista Manor House opened in 1984 and has 87 beds. Studio, one bedroom and shared units are available. A studio is one private space, while a shared unit can suit someone who wants a companion. Staff are present around the clock, and Angelina Guzman serves as administrator.

Manicured grounds, gardens and greenery create outdoor walking areas for residents. Chef prepared, nutritionally balanced meals are served in a dining room. The activity schedule includes Tuesday tea, Thursday Bingo, Friday entertainment, cocktail hour and two outings each month. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need help recovering or maintaining physical function. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet at the community.

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Castilla Lane Villa

24272 Castilla Lane, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Overview of Castilla Lane Villa

Enjoy a well-cared-for retirement life with Castilla Lane Villa, an outstanding community in Mission Viejo, CA that provides an intimate setting for assisted living. With its bright and spacious accommodations, the community provides residents with a clean and relaxing environment for enjoying their golden years. The community features an excellent team of caregivers to offer 24/7 daily living assistance, personal care, and medication management.

Residents’ well-being is properly maintained through personalized care plans and regular monitoring of their vital signs. The community also handles residents’ meal preparation and serves them an array of fresh, healthy, and delicious meals daily. At Castilla Lane Villa, they strive to maintain a carefree living environment where residents are empowered to enjoy the lifestyle they deserve.

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Overview of University Post-Acute Rehab

University Post-Acute Rehab provides nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Sacramento, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The combination is a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow while remaining in the same community. There are 59 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Private rooms accommodate one resident, while semi-private rooms provide shared accommodation. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. The community has a Walk Score of 69 / 100, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage limited outings independently. Total nurse staffing is 4h 14m per resident per day, representing that amount of nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

VI at La Jolla Village in San Diego offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with continuing care retirement community living. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. As a resident’s needs grow, they may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. With 783 beds, VI at La Jolla Village is a large community, with more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller setting.

Housing includes suites, penthouses, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. The range of layouts can suit someone seeking a single residence or a larger home, including a two bedroom option for a couple moving together. The area has a Walk Score of 88, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, although Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated per resident. Stephanie Boudreau serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Ccw La Jolla, Cc La Jolla, and Classic Res Mgmt. The combination of multiple care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

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Overview of Gramercy Court Assisted Living and Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Gramercy Court Assisted Living & Memory Care, an astounding community set near Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, offering assisted living and memory care. The community is committed to improving residents’ welfare, providing top-notch care for their special needs around the clock. Residents also enjoy a worry-free retirement, with the community helping with their day-to-day activities and household chores.

Engaging activities and exciting events are conducted to enhance the cognition of those with memory-related needs. Accommodating residents’ nutritional requirements and preferences, delicious and healthy meals are provided for a satisfactory dining experience. Here, residents are prioritized with every service and amenity, ensuring comfort and safety.

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Overview of Hollenbeck Palms

Independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing make up the campus at Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, CA. The skilled nursing and nursing home levels are staffed by licensed nurses for clinical needs. An assisted living apartment remains the resident’s own, while the staff manages dressing, bathing, and medication.

Anyone whose dementia could lead to wandering has memory care, with supervision in a secure space. Independent living brings community services along with a private home, though daily care isn’t part of it. Moving from one level to another happens within the same campus, so growing needs don’t mean relocating.

Across 185 beds, the housing has one-bed and two-bed layouts. One bed suits a person on their own, and two beds work for a married pair or a companion arrangement. Nursing time comes to 4 hours and 55 minutes for each resident daily.

Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds can pay for care. Walk Score puts Hollenbeck Palms at 62, somewhat walkable, and nearby errands stay manageable on foot without driving. Diana Medina serves as administrator.

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Overview of Evergreen Life Care Homes

Evergreen Life Care Homes provides nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Fresno, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports a resident receiving care at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 49 beds. Its combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, or a family that needs short term care while a primary caregiver is away or recovering.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 25 minutes per resident per day, representing the amount of daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare generally applies to skilled care for a limited period after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help cover a longer stay when savings are limited. A Walk Score of 37 places the area where most errands require a car or a ride rather than being practical on foot. Pets are allowed, so residents can live with pets.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.