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Best Memory Care in Los Angeles County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 memory care communities in Los Angeles County, CA using California Department 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: 71/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Los Angeles County, CA. 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Los Angeles County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

The Kensington Sierra Madre
MC
AL
Sierra Madre
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 103
Rank #675 / 1657
No
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 57
Rank #267 / 2092
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 81
Rank #973 / 1401
13
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #1015 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #407 / 1368
Kensington Sm Gp,LLC &Kensington Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Foothill Retirement
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tujunga
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 103
Rank #981 / 1657
No
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 81
Rank #973 / 1401
11
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #850 / 1397
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #828 / 1164
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #662 / 1487
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #423 / 1368
Foothill Retirement Operator LLC And Paradise Of N Vly-
AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tarzana
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 103
Rank #288 / 1657
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1050 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
60
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 13
Rank #1375 / 1397
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1115 / 1164
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1487
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #694 / 1368
Avantgarde Senior LivingStudio
Nikkei Senior Gardens
MC
AL
Arleta
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 103
Rank #675 / 1657
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1180 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #458 / 1487
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #407 / 1368
Nikkei Senior Gardens And Cadence Sl Nikkei LLCStudio / 1 Bed
The Gardens at Park Balboa
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Van Nuys
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #702 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
24
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1162 / 1397
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1058 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #316 / 1368
Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing PartnerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ciela
MC
AL
IL
RC
Pacific Palisades
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
No
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 57
Rank #1963 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1023 / 1368
Ciela LLC And Millennium Advisors, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Crescent Oaks Memory Care
MC
AL
Sunnyvale
44
Facility 44
CA AVG 103
Rank #1186 / 1657
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #830 / 2092
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 81
Rank #1237 / 1401
3
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #895 / 1164
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #355 / 1368
Arkham Operations LLC And Calson Management LLCStudio / Suite
Welbrook Santa Monica
MC
AL
Santa Monica
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 103
Rank #1133 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 81
Rank #793 / 1401
13
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #407 / 1368
Welbrook Sr. Lvng Snta Monica LLC And Alta Sr. Lvng, IncPrivate Studio
Raya’s Paradise, Inc II
MC
AL
HC
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1314 / 1657
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 57
Rank #111 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
14
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #886 / 1487
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1031 / 1368
Raya's Paradise IncShared Rooms
Bentley Manor by SCH
MC
AL
IL
RC
Los Angeles (Westdale)
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 103
Rank #1278 / 1657
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1128 / 2092
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #630 / 1401
15
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #922 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1210 / 1487
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #228 / 1368
Specialized Community Healthcare CompanyStudio
North Lake Villas
MC
AL
HC
RC
Altadena
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #1267 / 1657
No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 57
Rank #951 / 2092
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #242 / 1401
5
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #289 / 1487
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #763 / 1368
North Lake Villas, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV
MC
HC
West Hollywood (Central La)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1314 / 1657
No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 57
Rank #111 / 2092
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1401
15
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 13
Rank #69 / 1487
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1176 / 1368
Raya's Paradise, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI
MC
AL
HC
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 103
Rank #1314 / 1657
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2092
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1401
5
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
-
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1176 / 1368
-Private Rooms / Shared Rooms
Overview of Foothill Retirement

Located on the picturesque landscapes of Esteban Street, Tujunga, CA, Foothill Retirement is an astounding senior living community that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Prioritizing seniors’ comfort and wellness, the community features purposely crafted and spacious accommodations. Spend your golden years doing what you love with exceptional care and support from a kind and compassionate team.

Foothill Retirement goes above and beyond to ensure residents have the finest experience, conducting stimulating activities and engaging programs for enjoyment and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary requirements and preferences. Foothill Retirement is great for seniors looking to live a well-rounded lifestyle with its serene spaces and scenic views.

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Overview of The Kensington Sierra Madre

Achieve your greatest potential with the prestigious senior living community of The Kensington Sierra Madre in the stunning lands of West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA, that provides assisted living and memory care. Featuring purposely built and sophisticated accommodations, the community strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience unmatched comfort and safety. The Kensington Sierra Madre goes above and beyond to provide top-notch care and support with a competent and highly qualified team available around the clock for seniors to flourish and enjoy every moment of their best years.

Explore with friends and discover amazing attractions in the local neighborhood with The Kensington Sierra Madre conveniently placed at the core of the town. With engaging activities and fun events, seniors enjoy interactions with their surroundings. Revel in carefully prepared meals that cater to dietary needs. The Kensington Sierra Madre is ideal for seniors aiming to spend their retirement without worries with its picturesque views and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Avantgarde Senior Living | Tarzana

Reach your full potential with the venerable senior living community of AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana set in the peaceful neighborhood of Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring newly refurbished residences with various floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement. The community takes pride in a team of respectful and specially trained professionals delivering top-notch care and assistance

AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana promotes a vibrant and inviting environment, utilizing innovative and holistic approaches seniors are taken care of in every aspect. Maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle with social and cultural activities conducted all year round. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. With its incredible amenities and well-lit grounds, AvantGarde Senior Living Tarzana is great for seniors looking to live an independent lifestyle without worries.

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Overview of Nikkei Senior Gardens

Enjoy a wondrous retirement with the one-of-a-kind senior living community of Nikkei Senior Gardens situated in the harmonious lands of Arleta Avenue, Arleta, CA, which offers assisted living. The community features cozy and sophisticated studio and one-bedroom apartments, ensuring seniors have a safe place for their personal moments. Nikkei Senior Gardens was regarded as US News and World Reports’ Best Assisted Living from 2023 to 2024 for its unrivaled care and support.

Create lasting moments with friends and enjoy fun activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Serving various dining options, residents indulge in healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a friendly neighborhood, Nikkei Senior Gardens is great for seniors wanting to optimize their freedom with extra support from a trusted community.

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Overview of The Gardens at Park Balboa

A unique senior living community settled on the serene grounds of Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA, The Gardens at Park Balboa offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day programs. Live in comfort and elegance within the beautifully designed and spacious accommodations in diverse floor plans including studio and one-bedroom apartments. The community exceeds expectations in lending extra hands for seniors to receive top-tier care and assistance tailored to their ever-changing needs and desires.

The Gardens at Park Balboa encourage residents to maintain an active and socially engaged lifestyle for leisure and wellness. Live an active and well-engaged lifestyle with incredible amenities and luxurious spaces. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The Gardens at Park Balboa are ideal for seniors aiming to live independently while receiving the utmost guidance from the community.

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Ciela

17310 Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Overview of Ciela

A prestigious senior living community residing in the harmonious neighborhood of West Vereda De La Montura, Pacific Palisades, CA, Ciela offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Treat yourself to a vacation for a lifetime with snug and sophisticated residences of Ciela in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. With a compassionate and highly trained team providing top-tier care and assistance, seniors gain more time to enjoy the things they love.

Mingle with the community through engaging activities and fun programs. Moreover, the community prepares delightful and nutritious meals to cater to dietary needs and preferences. Ciela is a haven for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom while receiving exceptional care for their ever-changing needs with its incredible amenities and cozy spaces.

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Overview of Crescent Oaks Memory Care

With its thoughtfully designed memory care apartments, Crescent Oaks Memory Care creates a haven where individuals can find comfort and familiarity. These apartments are tailored to meet the specific needs of those with memory-related conditions, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The dedicated staff undergoes rigorous memory care training to ensure they possess the knowledge and expertise to provide specialized support.

By combining the highest standards of care with a focus on continuous education and training, Crescent Oaks Memory Care strives to be at the forefront of memory care services. The community’s unwavering dedication to improving the lives of its residents is evident in its commitment to ongoing learning and development. This dedication ensures that residents receive the highest level of care, tailored to their individual needs.

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Overview of Welbrook Santa Monica

Experience unrivaled care with Welbrook Santa Monica, a trusted senior living community settled in the peaceful lands of 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA, specializing in memory care. The community features cozy and warm private residences for seniors to live their best years in comfort and safety. With seniors’ well-being in mind, the community strives to deliver top-tier care and support from a team of compassionate and qualified professionals available around the clock.

Welbrook Santa Monica paves the way for residents to enjoy an active and blissful lifestyle within its beautiful campus by providing a wide array of signature programs that highlight their wellness. Feel good with delicious and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. With its serene grounds and incredible amenities, Welbrook Santa Monica is a haven for seniors to enjoy a wondrous retirement.

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc II

852 North Sierra Bonita Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc II

Enjoy a serene lifestyle in the idyllic community of Raya’s Paradise Inc. II in the beautiful residential area of North Sierra Bonita Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, that provides residential care. Featuring cozy and welcoming accommodations, the community strives to provide the utmost care for up to six residents. With residents’ comfort and convenience in mind, the community handles the busy work to allow them to fully enjoy their golden years.

With enriching programs and stimulating activities, residents are encouraged to participate for better social connection. Residents also delight in healthy home-cooked meals with special diets accommodated to meet dietary needs and tastes. The community also offers incontinence care, medication supervision, and diabetic and hypertension care to ensure residents are well cared for. Live blissfully and make every moment of your best years count surrounded by tranquil spaces and a friendly community.

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Overview of Bentley Manor by Sch

Settling in the harmonious neighborhood of McLaughlin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, Bentley Manor by Sch is a reliable senior living community that provides assisted living. Relax within the purposely designed and sophisticated residences of Bentley Manor by Sch. Helping with seniors’ needs and aspirations, the community doubles its efforts to deliver top-notch care and support from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals for an active and well-versed retirement.

Ideally located near wonderful attractions and practical amenities, seniors can easily access their necessities and desires. Enjoyable activities and engaging programs are also conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. With its commitment to ensuring residents’ well-being, the community serves healthy and delicious meals for dietary satisfaction. Bentley Manor by Sch is a safe place to spend your golden years with its ethereal campus filled with incredible amenities and inviting spaces.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Los Angeles County, CA

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 14 memory care communities in Los Angeles County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Los Angeles County, CA?

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 Los Angeles County, CA, 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 Los Angeles County, CA?

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.