Compare Memory Care around Los Angeles County
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.
| Nikkei Senior Gardens | MC AL | Arleta | 106
Facility
106
CA AVG
104
Rank
#674 / 1644 | No |
56
Facility
56
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1178 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1400 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1497 | 84.0% | Nikkei Senior Gardens And Cadence Sl Nikkei LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| North Lake Villas | MC AL HOS RESC | Altadena | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1255 / 1644 | No |
63
Facility
63
CA AVG
57
Rank
#949 / 2087 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1400 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
13
Rank
#293 / 1497 | 73.3% | North Lake Villas, Inc | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Raya’s Paradise, Inc II | MC AL HC HOS RC | West Hollywood (Fairfax) | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1301 / 1644 | No |
93
Facility
93
CA AVG
57
Rank
#111 / 2087 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 14 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#815 / 1497 | 63.6% | Raya's Paradise Inc | Shared Rooms |
| The Kensington Sierra Madre | MC AL | Sierra Madre | 106
Facility
106
CA AVG
104
Rank
#674 / 1644 | Yes |
86
Facility
86
CA AVG
57
Rank
#267 / 2087 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#973 / 1400 | 13 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1011 / 1159 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#615 / 1497 | 84.0% | Kensington Sm Gp, LLC &Kensington Senior Living LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Welbrook Santa Monica | MC AL | Santa Monica | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1124 / 1644 | No |
88
Facility
88
CA AVG
57
Rank
#218 / 2087 | 82
Facility
82
CA AVG
81
Rank
#793 / 1400 | 13 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#747 / 1497 | 84.0% | Welbrook Sr. Lvng Snta Monica LLC And Alta Sr. Lvng, Inc | Private Studio |
| The Gardens at Park Balboa | MC ADC AL RC | Van Nuys | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#560 / 1644 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
57
Rank
#701 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1400 | 24 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1156 / 1386 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1054 / 1159 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1497 | 88.3% | Park Balboa, LP, Garrett Loube, Managing Partner | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Foothill Retirement | MC AL IL RC | Tujunga | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
104
Rank
#975 / 1644 | No |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#562 / 2087 | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
81
Rank
#973 / 1400 | 11 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#845 / 1386 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
3
Rank
#829 / 1159 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#669 / 1497 | 83.3% | Foothill Retirement Operator LLC And Paradise Of N Vly | - |
| Bentley Manor by SCH | MC AL IL RC | Los Angeles (Westdale) | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1266 / 1644 | No |
58
Facility
58
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1126 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#631 / 1400 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#918 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1219 / 1497 | 92.6% | Specialized Community Healthcare Company | Studio |
| Ciela | MC AL IL RESC | Pacific Palisades | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
104
Rank
#697 / 1644 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1958 / 2087 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1400 | 8 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1306 / 1497 | 64.0% | Ciela LLC And Millennium Advisors, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Crescent Oaks Memory Care | MC AL | Sunnyvale | 44
Facility
44
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1175 / 1644 | No |
67
Facility
67
CA AVG
57
Rank
#829 / 2087 | 65
Facility
65
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1237 / 1400 | 3 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1055 / 1386 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1159 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#815 / 1497 | 86.4% | Arkham Operations LLC And Calson Management LLC | Studio / Suite |
| AvantGarde Senior Living | Tarzana | MC AL IL RC | Tarzana | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
104
Rank
#288 / 1644 | No |
60
Facility
60
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1048 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1400 | 60 | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1364 / 1386 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1110 / 1159 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#493 / 1497 | 76.3% | Avantgarde Senior Living | Studio |
| Raya’s Paradise, Inc IV | MC HOS | West Hollywood (Central La) | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1301 / 1644 | No |
93
Facility
93
CA AVG
57
Rank
#111 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 15 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 35
Facility
35
CA AVG
13
Rank
#70 / 1497 | 54.5% | Raya's Paradise, Inc | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI | MC AL HOS RC | West Hollywood (Fairfax) | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1301 / 1644 | No |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
57
Rank
#87 / 2087 | 92
Facility
92
CA AVG
81
Rank
#308 / 1400 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | - | 54.5% | - | Private Rooms / Shared Rooms |
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.
Nestled in the harmonious neighborhood of North Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. IV is a one-of-a-kind community that provides residential care. With a variety of specially designed and cozy residences, the community strives to meet the needs of up to 11 residents. Thrive and live life to the fullest with the community’s top-tier care and support, ensuring the finest retirement experience.
A robust slate of life-enriching activities that focuses on their interests and strengths, fostering social connection and belongingness. Here, residents have a delectable dining experience with healthy and delightful home-cooked meals satisfying their dietary needs and tastes. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ideal for those looking to enjoy their best years without hassles.
Peacefully situated in the charming residential streets of North Gardner in Los Angeles, CA, Raya’s Paradise Inc. VI is a distinct community that provides residential care. Committed to providing top-tier experiences for up to five residents, the community features cozy and purposely designed residences for better comfort and familiarity. Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the community to ensure residents have more time to do the things they love.
The community orchestrates enriching and stimulating programs to keep residents active and well-engaged with their surroundings. Delightful and healthy meals are also provided to meet dietary needs and tastes. Moreover, WanderGuard is available for residents with dementia to keep them safe and protected. With incontinence care and diabetic and hypertension care, residents can keep their peace of mind and live without worries.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 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.
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