Best Memory Care in Los Angeles County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 memory care providers in Los Angeles County, 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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV
MC
HOS
West Hollywood (Central La)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 116
Rank #858 / 1,021
A-No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 12
Rank #35 / 974
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #806 / 926
A+Raya's Paradise, IncPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Nikkei Senior Gardens
MC
AL
Arleta
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 116
Rank #488 / 1,021
A+No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 56
Rank #602 / 1,105
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 12
Rank #274 / 974
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #259 / 926
-Nikkei Senior Gardens And Cadence Sl Nikkei LLCStudio / 1 Bed
North Lake Villas
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Altadena
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 116
Rank #832 / 1,021
B+No
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 56
Rank #480 / 1,105
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 12
Rank #175 / 974
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #489 / 926
A+North Lake Villas, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
The Kensington Sierra Madre
MC
AL
Sierra Madre
106
Facility 106
CA AVG 116
Rank #488 / 1,021
B+Yes
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 56
Rank #141 / 1,105
17
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 3
Rank #827 / 979
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 12
Rank #383 / 974
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #259 / 926
-Kensington Sm Gp, LLC &Kensington Senior Living LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Raya’s Paradise, Inc II
MC
AL
HC
HOS
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 116
Rank #858 / 1,021
B+No
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #52 / 1,105
18
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 12
Rank #507 / 974
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #701 / 926
-Raya's Paradise IncShared Rooms
Bentley Manor by SCH
MC
AL
IL
RC
Los Angeles (Westdale)
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 116
Rank #840 / 1,021
B+No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #572 / 1,105
21
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #585 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #145 / 926
-Specialized Community Healthcare CompanyStudio
Welbrook Santa Monica
MC
AL
Santa Monica
50
Facility 50
CA AVG 116
Rank #760 / 1,021
CNo
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 56
Rank #113 / 1,105
15
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #564 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 12
Rank #468 / 974
84.0%
Facility 84.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #259 / 926
-Welbrook Sr. Lvng Snta Monica LLC And Alta Sr. Lvng, IncPrivate Studio
Ciela
MC
AL
IL
RESC
Pacific Palisades
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 116
Rank #507 / 1,021
B+Yes
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,045 / 1,105
8
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #693 / 926
-Ciela LLC And Millennium Advisors, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana
MC
AL
IL
RC
Tarzana
160
Facility 160
CA AVG 116
Rank #203 / 1,021
C+No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
77
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 13
Rank #939 / 956
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #923 / 979
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 12
Rank #294 / 974
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #442 / 926
-Avantgarde Senior LivingStudio
The Gardens at Park Balboa
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Van Nuys
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
C-Yes
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
31
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #774 / 956
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #858 / 979
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 12
Rank #145 / 974
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #199 / 926
-Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing PartnerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV

1156 North Gardner Street, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV

Raya’s Paradise IV in West Hollywood’s Central LA neighborhood provides memory care and hospice services. Memory care delivers a secure setting with supervision for individuals prone to wandering, while hospice programs focus on end-of-life comfort for those with serious illnesses. Offering both services on site allows residents to receive continuous dementia support alongside specialized palliative care.

Administrator Moti Gamburd oversees the 11-bed property operated by Raya’s Paradise. Accommodation options include private rooms for single occupancy and semi-private layouts for individuals open to sharing a living space.

Located in an area with a walk score of 93, the setting functions as a walker’s paradise. Non-driving residents can easily accomplish daily errands on foot in the immediate area.

Older adults or family members considering specialized memory support in West Hollywood can reach out to the management team to inquire about availability or plan a tour.

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Overview of Nikkei Senior Gardens

Nikkei Senior Gardens offers assisted living and memory care in Arleta, California. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to live in a private apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 106 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without implying a particular staffing or care experience.

Housing options include studios and one bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private living space, while a one bedroom layout offers separate sleeping and living areas. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain errands independently. Dining includes Japanese and Western cuisine, giving residents meals from both culinary traditions, and Shin Ito serves as the administrator.

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North Lake Villas

2851 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Overview of North Lake Villas

North Lake Villas provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and residential care in Altadena, California. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Hospice care addresses comfort-focused needs at the end of life, while memory care provides supervision for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Memory care programs and Alzheimer’s memory in the making sessions are also available.

The community has 30 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Private and semi-private rooms let a resident choose between living alone and sharing a room, while rehabilitation services provide access to therapy through the community’s available services. Staffing is provided around the clock, so assistance remains available beyond daytime hours.

Residents can spend time in formal outdoor space with roses and potted plants. A Walk Score of 63 places North Lake Villas in a somewhat walkable area, where some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to make nearby trips independently. Nourit Braun serves as the administrator. The combination of several care types, memory care programming, and a smaller bed count may suit a resident whose needs require supervised memory support in a smaller community.

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Overview of The Kensington Sierra Madre

The Kensington Sierra Madre provides assisted living and memory care in Sierra Madre, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 106 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom residence separates the sleeping and living areas. The Kensington Sierra Madre opened in 2015, and Cecilia Degraff serves as the administrator.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Rehabilitation services are available, along with The Kensington Club, Alzheimer’s Care, Dementia Care, and Couples Care. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently.

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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

Raya’s Paradise, Inc. II takes on five care types in West Hollywood, CA. Assisted living and memory care are the two main services, with hospice care, home care, and respite care as supporting services.

Assisted living is help with daily tasks. Memory care keeps a person who might wander supervised in secure surroundings. Home care travels to wherever the person already lives.

Respite is the one arrangement here expected to end on a known date, since the resident’s return home afterward is planned. Hospice care is support in life’s final stages. With just 11 beds, it is a small home, and the people who live and work here come to recognize one another. Rooms are shared, so a resident’s sleeping space has to have another person in it.

Someone who’d rather live somewhere small is a good match, as is someone who needs company or memory care with supervision. At 93 on Walk Score, the area is a walker’s paradise. Daily necessities are close enough to reach on foot for anyone whose driving days are over. Moti Gamburd is the administrator, and Raya’s Paradise Inc. operates the community.

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Overview of Bentley Manor by Sch

Bentley Manor by Sch offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Los Angeles, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With 27 beds, Bentley Manor by Sch is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Studio housing provides one private living space. Having several care levels on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The area has a Walk Score of 58, making it somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

Mona M Alcaraz serves as the administrator, and Specialized Community Healthcare Company operates the community.

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Overview of Welbrook Santa Monica

Focused on memory care and assisted living, Welbrook Santa Monica serves residents in Santa Monica, CA. The operators, Welbrook Sr Lvng Snta Monica LLC and Alta Sr Lvng, Inc., have Catalina Cole as administrator.

Assisted living covers a resident’s dressing, bathing, and memory care. Residents who may wander are cared for in memory care, where supervision comes inside a secured space.

Fifty beds put it in the smaller range, where staff get acquainted with each resident. Everyone living there has a private studio.

The neighborhood earns an 88 on Walk Score, which is very walkable. A good share of errands can be walked from here.

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Ciela

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

Ciela offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential care in Pacific Palisades, California. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having several care types in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 100 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a one bedroom or two bedroom layout may work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in.

Ciela has a beauty salon for on site grooming, a library for reading, and a movie theater for watching films. Broad outdoor spaces offer views in every direction. Programs include a Wellness Center, Parkinson’s Program, Culinary Program, and excursions, giving residents access to wellness activities, Parkinson’s focused programming, culinary activities, and planned outings.

Rony Shram serves as the administrator, and Ciela and Millennium Advisors operate the community.

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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 The Gardens at Park Balboa

The Gardens at Park Balboa offers assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and respite care in Van Nuys, CA. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care provides support during the day without an overnight stay, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time.

The community has 120 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is one private space, while a one-bedroom or two-bedroom layout can work for a resident moving with a companion or for a couple. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

A Walk Score of 71 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Dion D Gallarza serves as administrator, and Park Balboa operates the community with Garrett Loube as managing partner.

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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 Los Angeles County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 70/ 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: 67The 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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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 13 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.