Page 97 of Best Memory Care in California

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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative 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.
Rowntree Gardens
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Stanton (Koreatown)
280
Facility 280
CA AVG 116
Rank #51 / 1,021
?Yes
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 56
Rank #468 / 1,105
21
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #716 / 926
A+California Friends Homes, IncPrivate / Companion Suites
Bayshire Rancho Mirage
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Rancho Mirage
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 116
Rank #327 / 1,021
?Yes
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 56
Rank #947 / 1,105
30
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 12
Rank #619 / 974
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #268 / 926
A+Mirage Care LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rosewood
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bakersfield (Kern City)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 116
Rank #85 / 1,021
?Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,105
21
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #471 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
52
Facility 52
CA AVG 12
Rank #4 / 974
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #561 / 926
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Palomar Vista Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Escondido
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 116
Rank #665 / 1,021
B-No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
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95.1%
Facility 95.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #114 / 926
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Chino Valley Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Pomona
102
Facility 102
CA AVG 116
Rank #502 / 1,021
C-No
45
Facility 45
CA AVG 56
Rank #756 / 1,105
12---
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #547 / 926
A+--
Ventura Grand Chateau
MC
-
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
D-No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
44
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #834 / 956
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 3
Rank #943 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
--Ventura Grand Chateau LLC-
Emerald Valley
MC
AL
Dublin
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 116
Rank #636 / 1,021
CNo
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
28
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #686 / 956
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #717 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #173 / 926
-Amador Valley 1, LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLC-
Adagio San Juan
MC
AL
San Juan Capistrano
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
?No
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 56
Rank #833 / 1,105
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
-California Shores, IncPrivate Rooms
La Paloma Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Oceanside (Tri-City)
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 116
Rank #580 / 1,021
A-No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
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90.8%
Facility 90.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #163 / 926
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Town & Country
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Santa Ana
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 116
Rank #36 / 1,021
?Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #421 / 1,105
39
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #843 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 12
Rank #8 / 974
32.9%
Facility 32.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #916 / 926
A+Christian And Missionary Alliance-

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Overview of Rowntree Gardens

Find all the care you need with the distinguished life plan community of Rowntree Gardens in Dale Street, Stanton, CA offers a wide array of living options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and therapy services. The community takes pride in a team of reliable and highly trained professionals helping seniors with their personal needs and daily living activities around the clock. With specialized programs, Rowntree Gardens works hard to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

As a faith-based community, Rowntree Gardens conducts enriching activities and engaging programs to strengthen seniors’ faith and keep them happy. Anticipate mealtimes with healthy and delicious meals provided to satisfy cravings and nutritional requirements. Rowntree Gardens is a good place for seniors to spend their golden years receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.

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Bayshire Rancho Mirage

72201 Country Club Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Overview of Bayshire Rancho Mirage

Discover the inviting atmosphere of Bayshire Rancho Mirage in Rancho Mirage, CA, a premier community where vibrant living and outstanding care come together. Offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services, this community provides personalized support to meet each resident’s unique needs. Residents can enjoy stylish and comfortable studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Ideally located near shopping and recreational areas, the community strikes the perfect balance between tranquility and convenience.

This vibrant community offers a range of enriching amenities, including a heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi. Residents can participate in various activities that match their interests and foster a strong sense of community. At Bayshire Rancho Mirage, every day is filled with joy, comfort, and a commitment to exceptional living.

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Rosewood

1301 New Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Overview of Rosewood

Rosewood offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Bakersfield’s Kern City neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels share one campus. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain at Rosewood rather than move to another community. The home has 220 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts, with a studio offering one private space and a two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident per day. That represents the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Residents may have pets; Rochelle Balaban serves as administrator, and Humangood & Humangood Norcal operates the community.

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Overview of Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care community in Escondido, CA. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that structure.

There are 74 beds, and 95% occupancy means most are currently in use. Availability is therefore an important consideration when exploring the home. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can apply to covered skilled care for a limited period after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

A Walk Score of 88 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Chino Valley Healthcare Center

Chino Valley Healthcare Center, located in Pomona, CA, is a healthcare facility that offers quality skilled nursing services and rehabilitative services. As part of those services, they provide 24/7 skilled nursing care, diabetic care management, wound care, and assistance with daily activities. They also have specialized programs for psychological care and Alzheimer’s.

Chino Valley Healthcare Center also offers Complex Care which includes a variety of services that helps improve the residents’ overall well being such as physical, respiratory, and speech therapy. Additionally, fall management and IV therapy are also offered. 

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Overview of Ventura Grand Chateau

Ventura Grand Chateau provides memory care in Ventura, California’s Mound neighborhood. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents who may be at risk of wandering, and can suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that structure.

The community has 49 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a smaller, more intimate community. The area has a Walk Score of 65, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently for certain trips. Activities include arts, crafts, live entertainment, and seasonal and holiday parties, giving residents opportunities for those pursuits. Ventura Grand Chateau opened in 1957 and is administered by Sean Beharry.

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Emerald Valley

7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
Overview of Emerald Valley

Emerald Valley offers assisted living and memory care in Dublin, California. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering.

The combination can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Emerald Valley has 80 beds and is 90% occupied. Most available beds are currently filled. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be completed on foot while others may require a car or ride. Marissa K. Espinoza serves as administrator, and Amador Valley 1 and MSL Community Mgmt operate the community.

Starting Price $6,965/Month

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Adagio San Juan

31822 San Juan Creek Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Overview of Adagio San Juan

Adagio San Juan provides assisted living and memory care in San Juan Capistrano, California, in a six bed setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private room, and memory care offers supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Private rooms give each resident a single living space.

Respite care provides short term stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, while the combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time. Medicare is accepted as a payment option for families using that coverage. Residents can use the salon station, patio, backyard and elevated garden bed for personal care and outdoor time.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation services are available, with activities including planting, senior yoga, music therapy, arts and crafts, group exercises and animal therapy. Herminia H Zuehl serves as administrator, and California Shores operates the community. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of La Paloma Healthcare Center

La Paloma Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Oceanside, CA, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life. Palliative care addresses symptoms and comfort during serious illness, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 93 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. The combination of memory care and respite care may make La Paloma Healthcare Center a good fit for someone who needs supervised dementia support or for a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay. Private pay means the family pays directly. In the Tri City neighborhood, a Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some destinations independently.

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Overview of Town & Country

Town & Country offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Santa Ana, CA. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because Town & Country offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 328 beds, and total nurse staffing is 5h 22m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Sara Modugno is the administrator, and Christian And Missionary Alliance operates the community.

A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

Starting Price $4,620/Month

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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.