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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.
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.
Creekview Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Pleasanton
136
Facility 136
CA AVG 116
Rank #322 / 1,021
?No
47
Facility 47
CA AVG 56
Rank #732 / 1,105
9
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #243 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #822 / 926
A+--
The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Fresno
652
Facility 652
CA AVG 116
Rank #8 / 1,021
?Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 12
Rank #54 / 974
57.2%
Facility 57.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #784 / 926
A+Humangood & Humangood Norcal & Humangood Fresno-
Oak Ridge Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Roseville (Sierra Gardens)
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 116
Rank #698 / 1,021
A-No
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 56
Rank #263 / 1,105
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96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #96 / 926
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Claremont Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Pomona
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 116
Rank #527 / 1,021
B+No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
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88.8%
Facility 88.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #194 / 926
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The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 116
Rank #23 / 1,021
?Yes
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 56
Rank #939 / 1,105
18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 12
Rank #16 / 974
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #811 / 926
-California Home For The Aged IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Covenant Living at the Samarkand
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Santa Barbara (Samarkand)
379
Facility 379
CA AVG 116
Rank #27 / 1,021
?No
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 56
Rank #699 / 1,105
8
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 12
Rank #42 / 974
85.2%
Facility 85.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #238 / 926
-Covenant Living West-
Acacia Creek – Union City
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Union City
376
Facility 376
CA AVG 116
Rank #28 / 1,021
?Yes
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
46.5%
Facility 46.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #867 / 926
A+Masonic Sen Liv Masonic Homes Cal & Acacia Creek-
Capistrano Senior Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
San Juan Capistrano
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 116
Rank #375 / 1,021
?Yes
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Asrv LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. John Of God Retirement
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Los Angeles (South Los Angeles)
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 116
Rank #803 / 1,021
?No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 56
Rank #205 / 1,105
9
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 12
Rank #28 / 974
--St. John Of God Retirement And Care CenterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Southland Living
MC
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Norwalk
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 116
Rank #656 / 1,021
B-No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #305 / 1,105
33
25
Facility 25
CA AVG 13
Rank #813 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
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Overview of Creekview Assisted Living

Creekview Assisted Living in Pleasanton, CA, provides assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management while residents remain in their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to more intensive support can happen within the same community. Respite care is also available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services provide structured therapy during recovery or ongoing support, which may help a loved one who needs more than routine assistance.

The community has 136 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 23 minutes per resident each day, meaning that amount of nursing staff time is allocated to each resident daily. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Patrick D. Mcelroy administers the community, and Creekview Hc operates it. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens a CCRC

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens has been a pioneer in making residents feel welcomed and comfortable for its independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. Seniors live a vibrant lifestyle where they can pursue individual goals and needs with additional support. The Terraces is a safe and secure continuing retirement community that ensures seniors and their families the best senior care.

The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens maintain an active lifestyle for its residents to take advantage of– a dining experience that provides delicious meals created by an executive chef, wellness programs planned for those who want to stay active with social, intellectual, and cultural opportunities found in their yoga and dance classes. 

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Overview of Oak Ridge Healthcare Center

Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, located in Roseville, CA, is a healthcare facility offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and wound care. Their beds are all Medicaid and Medicare certified, which means that residents may be able to receive their wide array of skilled nursing services. This include getting individualized care plan treatment, laboratory testing, psychological services, and transportation services.

Senior residents may also take advantage of Oak Ridge’s geriatric care, dementia care, medication management, diabetes management, catheter and colostomy care, and bowel and bladder programs. Aside from their healthcare services, residents are also provided nutrition and hydration throughout the day.

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Overview of Claremont Care Center

Claremont Care Center, Pomona, California’s premier location for nursing care, is committed to providing a welcoming environment where residents can regain strength, mobility, and a sense of home. The dedicated staff collaborates with individuals, families, and healthcare providers to develop personalized care and treatment plans. The facility prioritizes the art of caring, offering skilled nursing services with a focus on comfort, safety, and therapeutic support. Claremont Care Center’s vision is to be a center of excellence in the field of nursing homes. 

The state-of-the-art in-house therapy at Claremont Care Center utilizes modern techniques and hands-on approaches for tailored short and long-term rehabilitation. With a commitment to ensuring guests feel valued and cared for, the facility provides a range of activities and excursions to keep residents active and engaged. The monthly activity calendar offers diverse options, fostering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for all individuals at Claremont Care Center.

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Overview of The Vineyards – California Armenian Home

Offering a continuum of care, the blissful senior living community of The Vineyards – California Armenian Home in Fresno County, Fresno, CA, empowers seniors to successfully age in place with access to care needs even as their needs change. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, designed to accommodate various lifestyle needs and provide excellent care. Choose from an array of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and move into a residence that perfectly matches your lifestyle needs.

The community features a hardworking team, available 24/7 to provide compassionate, efficient, and professional care and support to every resident. Residents are empowered to continue learning, growing and living life to its fullest with a plethora of activities, including gardening, Tai Chi lessons, cooking classes, and exercise sessions. Another highlight of living in the community is their exceptional dining with meals inspired by the freshest locally sourced ingredients, grown right within the community.

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Overview of Covenant Living at the Samarkand

Covenant Living at the Samarkand is a senior living community that mainly provides services for residential living, assisted living, and skilled nursing seniors. The senior living community is dedicated to empowering all residents to live on their terms. The resort-like community boasts a relaxing and calming experience for its residents because it allows them to choose a lifestyle that matches their needs independently.
The Covenant Senior Living lifestyle is all about convenience and individuality. Many of their amenities and services are designed to ensure that a resident’s needs are met and satisfied. These include a library, wellness center, courtyard, and garden, and an arts and crafts studio, while services include housekeeping, laundry, and transportation.

Contact Covenant Living at the Samarkand

Overview of Acacia Creek – Union City

Acacia Creek in Union City, California, accommodates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. Independent apartments suit seniors seeking a private residence without routine personal assistance, whereas assisted living programs aid with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Memory care operates within secure quarters designed for individuals facing cognitive decline, and respite admissions provide temporary stays while a family caregiver takes time off.

Leadership rests with administrator Chuck Major, alongside operators Masonic Homes California and Acacia Creek Masonic Senior Living. Records indicate a capacity of 376 beds with a 47% occupancy rate. Residents have access to specialized programs including Successful Aging, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Facilities feature a fitness center, an indoor pool and spa, a garden area, and a hair and nail salon.

Dining choices encompass restaurant-style service with custom breakfast options, private dining, and dietary accommodations such as heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-sugar, and vegetarian meals. Pets are welcomed on campus. Surrounding neighborhoods carry a 58 walk score, permitting some errands to be managed without driving. Financial options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Interested individuals exploring continuous care options can contact Acacia Creek to inquire about active waitlists, verify coverage choices, or arrange a campus tour.

Contact Acacia Creek – Union City

Capistrano Senior Living

31741 Rancho Viejo Rd A, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Capistrano Senior Living

Capistrano Senior Living in San Juan Capistrano, CA, has seven care types on its list. Skilled nursing, nursing home care, and hospice care are three, and independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care make up the rest.

An independent living resident has a private residence and access to community services but no daily care. For assisted living residents, staff take on bathing, dressing, medication, and the rest of a day’s tasks. Memory care puts supervision around wandering risk in a secured area. Skilled nursing brings licensed nurses who stay on through the night.

Hospice is the end-of-life level. A short-term respite stay is available for the time a caregiver at home must be elsewhere. With the levels all here, a change in need happens inside the community, which is what someone wanting several options in one place is after.

All 125 beds are occupied, so an opening is not something to count on. Housing starts at a studio, which is a single private room, and runs to layouts of one and two bedrooms. Two bedrooms make sense for a couple or for someone wanting a companion. A resident’s pet may live there too.

Each resident averages 3h 42m of nursing daily. Rehabilitation services and Short-Term Rehab cover recovery during a temporary stay. The community features a fitness center, a library, a spa, a courtyard, a patio, and transportation services.

Medicare covers skilled care for a limited period once someone leaves the hospital, not a long residence, and everything else is private pay, with the family paying its own way. Walk Score’s 68 means somewhat walkable, which leaves some nearby errands within reach for a resident without a car. Bryan Hadley administers the community, and Asrv LLC operates it.

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Overview of St. John of God Retirement

St. John of God Retirement Center operates a 40-bed community in Los Angeles, California, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and skilled nursing. Licensed nurses remain on site to oversee clinical needs, with an average of 5 hours and 6 minutes of hands-on nursing time per resident each day. Living spaces range from semi-private rooms and studios to one- and two-bedroom layouts, accommodating individuals as well as couples.

Administrator Mary Arjene Aguirre oversees daily operations. Residents have convenient access to local amenities without needing a car, supported by a walk score of 81. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Older adults seeking long-term care stability in a walkable neighborhood can contact St. John of God Retirement to learn more about living arrangements and schedule a tour.

Contact St. John Of God Retirement

Overview of Southland Living

Southland Living is a nursing home in Norwalk, California, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks while a resident remains in their own living space, 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. Respite care and short term rehabilitation offer temporary stays for a family caregiver who needs time away or for a resident recovering after an illness or hospital stay.

With 75 beds, Southland Living has a defined community size without the profile of a very small residence. Several care levels are available, which can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Victoria Tran serves as the administrator. The range of care may make this a good fit for someone who could need assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing as circumstances change.

A beauty and barber salon gives residents access to grooming services on site, while patios and gardens provide outdoor space. In house therapy supports rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, and transportation to appointments helps residents attend scheduled medical visits. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicare is accepted for eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, not for long term residence.

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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.