Page 2 of 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
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 VI
MC
AL
HOS
RC
West Hollywood (Fairfax)
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 116
Rank #858 / 1,021
A-No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #44 / 1,105
17
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #172 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
-
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #806 / 926
-Private Rooms / Shared Rooms
Foothill Retirement
MC
AL
IL
Tujunga
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 116
Rank #671 / 1,021
CNo
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #291 / 1,105
16
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #535 / 956
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #658 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #274 / 926
Foothill Retirement Operator LLC And Paradise Of N Vly-
Kalnel Living
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Culver City (Del Rey)
--No
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 56
Rank #403 / 1,105
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other CA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Los Angeles County. See how we rank facilities

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Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

849-851 North Gardner Street, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Overview of Raya’s Paradise, Inc VI

Raya’s Paradise VI offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in West Hollywood, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residents can have either a private or shared room. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, hospice care supports residents with end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 11 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. Private rooms give one resident a room of their own, while shared rooms suit someone who wants a companion. Located in the Fairfax neighborhood, Raya’s Paradise VI has a Walk Score of 94, meaning the area is a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Moti Gamburd serves as the administrator, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secured setting and prefers a smaller community.

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Overview of Foothill Retirement

Foothill Retirement offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tujunga, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since the resident can move between levels without leaving the community. Foothill Retirement has 72 beds. The area has a Walk Score of 75, placing it in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Maria Cabrera serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Foothill Retirement Operator and Paradise Of N Vly.

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Kalnel Living

11237 Lucerne Ave, Culver City, CA 90230
Overview of Kalnel Living

Set in the stunning neighborhood of Culver City, CA, Kalnel Living is an eminent senior living community that provides assisted living. With its vibrant and well-designed accommodations, seniors experience relaxation and convenience at its finest. The community doubles its efforts to deliver top-notch care and support around the clock for residents to thrive and have the finest retirement within its serene premises.

Meet people with different perspectives and lead a life well lived through nourishing activities and fun events. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that satisfy cravings and meet dietary restrictions. Kalnel Living is a great place for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement with its vibrant and friendly environment.

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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.