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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,122 memory care communities 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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Avg Walk Score: 58/ 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: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in California. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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.
University Post-Acute Rehab
MC
NH
SNF
Sacramento (Southeastern Sacramento)
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,085 / 1,645
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 58
Rank #767 / 2,057
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92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #271 / 1,452
--Private / Semi-private Rooms
Westchester Villa
MC
AL
IL
Inglewood
174
Facility 174
CA AVG 103
Rank #247 / 1,645
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,950 / 2,057
10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #424 / 1,507
--Americare Group, Inc-
Emerald Valley
MC
AL
Dublin
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #912 / 1,645
No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 58
Rank #804 / 2,057
28
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,044 / 1,387
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,094 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,129 / 1,507
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #342 / 1,452
-Amador Valley 1, LLC And Msl Community Mgmt LLC-
Savant of Alhambra
MC
AL
Alhambra
176
Facility 176
CA AVG 103
Rank #229 / 1,645
No
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 58
Rank #854 / 2,057
30
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,124 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #660 / 1,452
-Alhambra Senior Villa LLC-
Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center
MC
NH
SNF
Laguna Hills
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 103
Rank #724 / 1,645
No
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,796 / 2,057
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93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #267 / 1,452
--Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Westwood Post-Acute
MC
NH
RC
SNF
San Jose
258
Facility 258
CA AVG 103
Rank #80 / 1,645
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 58
Rank #829 / 2,057
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96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #185 / 1,452
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Alameda Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Burbank
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 103
Rank #857 / 1,645
No
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 58
Rank #356 / 2,057
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95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CA AVG 75.9%
Rank #215 / 1,452
--Private / Semi-Private Rooms
The Carlotta
MC
NH
SNF
Palm Desert
250
Facility 250
CA AVG 103
Rank #85 / 1,645
No
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,910 / 2,057
13
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #758 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,237 / 1,507
-A+--
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon
MC
AL
San Diego (Clairemont)
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 103
Rank #822 / 1,645
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 58
Rank #1,180 / 2,057
--
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
---Mt. Acadia Senior Operations LLC And Mosaic Mgmt IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Livermore Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
Livermore
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,280 / 1,645
No
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 58
Rank #319 / 2,057
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13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #565 / 1,507
-A+-Studio / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,122 on this page.

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Overview of Arrowhead Springs Healthcare Center

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Arrowhead Springs Healthcare Center, a distinct community in San Bernardino, CA, that offers long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Here, residents experience the highest quality of care and support based on their needs and preferences with a compassionate and highly trained team available around the clock. The community also accepts Medicare and Medicaid to help ease residents’ financial challenges.

Aside from their healthcare needs, the community also strives to keep residents happy and socially engaged with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. With innovative and state-of-the-art approaches, residents can keep peace of mind and live comfortably in their golden years. The community is ideal for those who need supplementary care, especially with its dedicated services and nurturing environment.

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Overview of Evergreen Life Care Homes

Evergreen Life Care Homes is a highly reliable senior care provider boasting three exceptional residential homes: Northwest Villa, Château Jesadean, and Evergreen Court. Offering a range of services, including assisted living, memory care, palliative care, short-term stays, hospice care, diabetes care, and more, their commitment is to ensure seniors receive top-notch care and attention.

Located in Fresno, California, their residential homes provide not only comprehensive services but also modern amenities, creating a comfortable and vibrant environment. With a hands-on management approach, Evergreen Life Care Homes stands out for its professional team that treats residents like family. The homes offer a smooth transition for residents and their families, fostering a sense of community, warmth, and an ideal and cherished residence to spend the golden years in.

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Overview of Golden Years Residential Care Home
Golden Years Residential Care is a memory care facility located in Las Vegas, NV. It provides expert support for Alzheimer's and various forms of dementia, ensuring personalized care and dignity for residents. The facility is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of Palms Retirement Center

Palms Retirement Center is a 144-bed assisted living and memory care community offering respite care, a dedicated dementia unit, transportation assistance, and social service support at 312 N Roosevelt Avenue in Fullerton, California. operated by Palms Retirement Center Inc under administrator Khatera Bahadory, the community serves Orange County residents. The community has been licensed since 2022.

The inspection record falls below California average. Since licensing, the facility has logged 21 complaints against a California average of 14, 4.2 per year versus a state average of 2.8, generating 28 complaint visits compared to a state average of 13. Total citations stand at 13 against a California average of 10, with citations per routine inspection at 0.3 versus a 3.3 state average. No serious citations appear on record. The latest inspection was April 2026.

Special dietary preparation is accommodated. The dementia unit serves residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions within the larger assisted living campus.

Palms Retirement Center fits older adults in Fullerton seeking assisted living or dementia care in a large, newer community where a dedicated dementia unit and a walkable central Orange County location serve residents across the care spectrum.

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Overview of University Post-Acute Rehab

Receive the utmost care for your needs from University Post-Acute, a distinguished community located near UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA, providing memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With exceptional care tailored to residents’ special needs, residents enjoy comfort and convenience like no other. The community is 5-star Medicare certified, striving to accommodate up to 59 residents with its cozy and nurturing environment.

Promoting an active and well-engaged lifestyle, enriching activities, and engaging programs are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. The community also provides social services to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free discharge and jump back into their lives. Residents maintain their dignity and live up to their potential with the community’s top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Westchester Villa

220 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
Overview of Westchester Villa

Westchester Villa is a 174-bed retirement community located on West Manchester Boulevard in Inglewood, California. Managed by Americare Group, Inc., under the direction of Evangeline Agatep, the facility has provided independent living, assisted living, and memory care services for 18 years. The on-site team includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who handle routine medications and daily personal care. Short-term respite care stays are available for family caregivers seeking temporary coverage.

The home operates a restaurant-style dining area and structured social activity spaces, but it maintains a strict no-pets policy. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, meaning visitors and residents will generally need a vehicle for local shopping trips, off-site appointments, and general errands.

To assist residents who do not drive, the facility offers its own scheduled local transit services. Centinela Hospital Medical Center sits less than a mile away, providing quick access to emergency medical services.

Prospective residents and family members can arrange a walkthrough of the campus to examine the room options and meet the clinical staff. Visiting in person provides a clear view of the secure memory care wing, the communal lounges, and the daily activity schedule.

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Emerald Valley

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

Serving residents in the Tri-Valley area of the East Bay, Emerald Valley is an 80-bed assisted living community in Dublin, California. It’s operated by Amador Valley 1, LLC and MSL Community Mgmt LLC under administrator Marissa K Espinoza. The facility has been licensed in Alameda County since August 2022 as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

As a California RCFE, inspections are, instead of by CMS, conducted by the Department of Social Services. The facility since 2022 has recorded 13 total citations versus a California average of 10, while complaints have run below average at 6 compared to a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the latest May 2026 inspection, placing the overall score at 71 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.

The community is best for older adults in Alameda County who need assisted living in Dublin.

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Overview of Savant of Alhambra

Licensed in June 2023, Savant of Alhambra is a 176-bed assisted living and memory care community at 1 E Commonwealth Avenue in Alhambra, California. 24-hour staffing exists. The community is operated by Alhambra Senior Villa LLC under administrator Madeleine Sievert. It serves residents in Los Angeles County with respite care and chef-prepared dining with special diet accommodations.

The inspection record sits at California average. Since licensing, the facility totaled 9 citations against a California average of 10, with citations per routine inspection at 0.3 versus a 3.3 state average. Complaints total 15, aligned with California’s 14 average, though complaint visits at 20 run somewhat above the 13 state average. No serious citations recorded. The latest inspection was May 2026.

Amenities include a movie theater, music lounge, fitness center, and gardening spaces. The community’s programming reflects the cultural heritage of the Alhambra area. Activities and events gear toward Asian cultural traditions, a meaningful differentiator in one of San Gabriel Valley’s most ethnically diverse communities.

Savant of Alhambra suits older adults seeking assisted living or memory care in a large, newer community in San Gabriel Valley, especially residents and families prioritizing culturally familiar programming.

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Overview of Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center

Palm Terrace Healthcare & Rehab Center is a well-regarded nursing home in Laguna Hills, CA, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Committed to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a supportive and welcoming environment. With 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and recreational activities, residents receive high-quality services that aim to help them focus on recovery. The community also works closely with residents, their families, and healthcare providers to provide the best possible care based on their needs and preferences.

Local trips, lecture series, and ice cream socials encourage residents to continue learning and make friends. Specially designed living spaces and top-notch rehabilitation equipment are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Laguna Hills, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is one of the best options for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Overview of Westwood Post-Acute

Westwood Post-Acute is a highly recognized nursing home in San Jose, CA, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Here, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort, especially with its warm and home-like setting. With 24-hour care, social services, and therapy, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live to their potential. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their needs and habits.

Stretching exercises, musical performances, and volunteer programs are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious common areas and cozy rooms also ensure residents can rest and connect with their surroundings comfortably. Situated near restaurants, shops, a school, and the Lawrence Expressway in San Jose, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted options for senior living in California, this nursing home ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

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Weighting overview

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    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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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 1122 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.