Page 97 of Best Memory Care in California

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,119 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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.
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.
La Paloma Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Oceanside (Tri-City)
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 116
Rank #580 / 1,021
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
A-----
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-
Arbol Residences in Santa Rosa
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Rosa
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 116
Rank #463 / 1,021
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 56
Rank #819 / 1,105
?12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 12
Rank #914 / 974
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #173 / 926
ABrightwater Senior Living Group LLC-
University Retirement Community
MC
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
NH
SNF
Davis (West Davis)
500
Facility 500
CA AVG 116
Rank #19 / 1,021
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 56
Rank #639 / 1,105
?15
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 12
Rank #81 / 974
--Univer Retire Com At Davis/Pacific Retire Services1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
GlenBrook Health Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Carlsbad
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 116
Rank #564 / 1,021
No
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
?12
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 12
Rank #202 / 974
64.2%
Facility 64.2%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #690 / 926
-Glenbrook Hc LLC/Life Services LLC-
Hillcrest Care
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Arrowhead Farms
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,105
?5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 12
Rank #245 / 974
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #1 / 926
-Angelita Perez-
Mercy Retirement and Care Center
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Oakland (Saint Elizabeth)
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
No
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 56
Rank #68 / 1,105
?26
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #612 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #126 / 974
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #917 / 926
-Mercy Ret & Care Ctr And Elder Care Alliance-
Ventura Grand Chateau
MC
-
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 116
Rank #764 / 1,021
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 56
Rank #449 / 1,105
D-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
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
C28
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

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Rosewood

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

Spend your golden years at Rosewood, an esteemed life plan community nestled near Sundale Country Club in Bakersfield, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. As part of a non-profit organization, the community prioritizes residents’ safety and well-being.

Residents will not feel lonely with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. The community ensures residents live a blissful retirement with its extensive amenities and a wide range of care options.

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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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Overview of Palomar Vista Healthcare Center

Palomar Vista Healthcare Center is a highly regarded nursing home in Escondido, CA, offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and cardiac care. The community ensures older adults are treated well in its compassionate and welcoming setting. 24-hour care, recreational activities, and therapies are also provided to help residents recover and live comfortably. Through a holistic approach to care, the community ensures residents receive the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.

Trips to the mall, arts and crafts, and lecture series provide residents with more opportunities to explore and have fun. With state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment, lively gathering areas, and spacious outdoors, residents can focus on their wellness and rest comfortably. Situated near health service providers, bus stops, restaurants, and shops in Escondido, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. Providing exceptional services and top-notch amenities, this nursing home is one of the finest options for senior living in California.

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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.

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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 is a trusted assisted living place in San Juan Capistrano that provides exceptional care. The community offers an inviting community with exemplary hospitality. With a focus on individual-focused senior care, the team of dedicated staff who are compassionately ready to attend to any need one may have. Residents are encouraged and motivated to live fully in a nurturing, home-like setting.

Adagio San Juan’s residential living is simple. Seniors are given a range of essential services– 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities and programs

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Overview of La Paloma Healthcare Center

Pacific Villas Post Acute in Oceanside, CA, is a nursing home that offers a wide range of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. With its warm and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind in retirement. 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and social services are also offered, so residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. Alongside plenty of specialized care, personalized care plans are also provided to help residents return to their routines and live to their potential.

Musical performances, stretching, special events, and field trips are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and make friends. Cozy communal areas and thoughtfully furnished rooms are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also have quick access to healthcare and other necessities, with Tri-City Medical Park, Med-Care Plarmacy, restaurants, shops, and bus stops located in the area. Providing high standards of care and well-maintained amenities, this nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California.

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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.

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Arbol Residences in Santa Rosa

300 Fountaingrove Pkwy, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Overview of Arbol Residences in Santa Rosa

When your loved ones enter the late chapter of life that needs more than just the occasional help with daily living, Arbol Residences offers more than two decades of reputable and compassionate skilled nursing care, in the Santa Rosa area. Your near and dear will be in the well-trained hands of a licensed and Medicare-certified team that caters to daily living activities in a nursing home facility with medical-grade equipment, so rest assured that residents receive the best possible care.

The newly renovated Arbol boasts living arrangements that provide comfort and security for residents, with transitioning into your loved one’s new nursing home, a process as smooth as butter. Family visits are not only welcome but encouraged, fostering a welcoming community that feels like home, with a touch of luxury thanks to chef-curated meals, various wellness program events, and lush garden areas for peaceful strolls, to stimulate and excite seniors.

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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 1119 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.