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Best Memory Care in Orange County, CA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 14 homes in Orange County, CA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and California Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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Silverado Brea Memory Care Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Brea (Downtown Brea)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 105
Rank #1003 / 1665
Yes
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 63
Rank #831 / 2096
484
6
Facility 6
CA AVG
Rank #653 / 1209
64.3% -Silverado Brea LLC; Silverado Senior Living MgtPrivate Rooms
Silverado Newport Mesa
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Costa Mesa (East Side Costa Mesa)
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 105
Rank #905 / 1665
Yes
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 63
Rank #451 / 2096
451
5
Facility 5
CA AVG
Rank #739 / 1209
68.3% -Silverado Newport Mesa LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng MgmtPrivate Rooms
Silverado The Huntington Memory Care Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Alhambra
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 105
Rank #1068 / 1665
Yes
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 63
Rank #675 / 2096
5237
14
Facility 14
CA AVG
Rank #337 / 1209
93.5% -Subtenant 1118 N Stoneman; Silverado Sr. Lvg MgtPrivate Rooms
Kirkwood Orange
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Orange (East Taft Avenue)
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 105
Rank #1038 / 1665
Yes
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 63
Rank #384 / 2096
452
5
Facility 5
CA AVG
Rank #739 / 1209
81.8% -Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC; Msl Community Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Watermark Laguna Niguel
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Laguna Niguel
135
Facility 135
CA AVG 105
Rank #462 / 1665
No
53
Facility 53
CA AVG 63
Rank #1280 / 2096
23-
2
Facility 2
CA AVG
Rank #1034 / 1209
45.2% -Us Alliance Holden Of Forbes Tenant LLC; Watermark-
Walnut Village in Anaheim
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Anaheim (Southwest Anaheim)
334
Facility 334
CA AVG 105
Rank #43 / 1665
Yes
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 63
Rank #1129 / 2096
54-
26
Facility 26
CA AVG
Rank #106 / 1209
61.7% -Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Anaheim
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Anaheim (Northwest Anaheim)
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 105
Rank #419 / 1665
Yes
66
Facility 66
CA AVG 63
Rank #856 / 2096
4273
20
Facility 20
CA AVG
Rank #216 / 1209
77.1% -Summerville At Fairwood Manor LLC; Emeritus CorpStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed
Newport Beach Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Newport Beach (Superior Heights)
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 105
Rank #1202 / 1665
Yes
77
Facility 77
CA AVG 63
Rank #510 / 2096
4183
10
Facility 10
CA AVG
Rank #470 / 1209
59.5% -Corktree Holdings, LLCPrivate Rooms
Forever Young Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Santa Ana
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 105
Rank #1337 / 1665
No
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 63
Rank #1586 / 2096
4--
10
Facility 10
CA AVG
Rank #470 / 1209
83.3% A+Forever Young Senior LivingPrivate Rooms
Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Orange
-
Facility -
CA AVG 105
Yes
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 63
Rank #1324 / 2096
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Facility -
CA AVG
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The Preserve at Woodland Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Woodland Hills
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 105
Rank #1074 / 1665
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 63
Rank #1051 / 2096
43328
4
Facility 4
CA AVG
Rank #835 / 1209
76.7% -Welbrook Woodland Hills Opco LLC;Woodland Hills McPrivate Rooms
Brookdale Sunwest
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hemet
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 105
Rank #1074 / 1665
Yes
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 63
Rank #2023 / 2096
461
11
Facility 11
CA AVG
Rank #419 / 1209
66.7% -Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Villa
Brookdale Folsom
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Folsom
130
Facility 130
CA AVG 105
Rank #485 / 1665
No
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 63
Rank #769 / 2096
52612
11
Facility 11
CA AVG
Rank #419 / 1209
66.9% -Emeritus CorporationStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carmel Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Fountain Valley (Colonia Juarez)
220
Facility 220
CA AVG 105
Rank #118 / 1665
Yes
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 63
Rank #741 / 2096
4342
7
Facility 7
CA AVG
Rank #12 / 1209
100.0% -Wellquest 625 Fountain Valley LLC-
Overview of Silverado Brea Memory Care Community

Silverado Brea Memory Care Community is a highly rated memory care community in Brea, CA, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Fostering comfort and familiarity, the community features thoughtfully furnished and secure apartments in a nurturing setting. Nutritious meals, 24-hour care, daily housekeeping, and laundry are also offered, so residents can focus on their wellness. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care. 

Sensory-stimulating games, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and encourage them to interact with friends. Beautiful gardens and walking paths also ensure residents can move around comfortably. The community is also easily accessible, as it is conveniently located near bus stops, restaurants, and shops in the quiet neighborhood of Brea. Providing exclusive memory care programs and exceptional standards of care, Silverado Brea is a trusted choice for senior living in California. 

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Overview of Silverado Newport Mesa

Silverado Newport Mesa is a highly rated memory care community in Costa Mesa, CA, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing and home-like environment. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and household services. Through an evidence-based brain health program, the community strives to enhance residents’ cognition. 

Sensor-stimulating activities, light exercises, and social events help residents maintain holistic well-being and have fun. Specially designed rooms and accessible amenities also ensure residents’ relaxation and safety. Situated near major highways in the lively neighborhood of Costa Mesa, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This memory care community is a great choice for senior living in California, as it has high standards of care and top-notch amenities. 

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Overview of Silverado the Huntington Memory Care Community

Silverado the Huntington Memory Care Community is a compassionate memory care community in Alhambra, CA, offering specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Here, older adults can ease their worries, especially with its supportive and home-like setting. 24-hour care, gourmet meals, and recreational programs are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care through an evidence-based approach that aims to meet their needs at every stage. 

Gardening, group outings, and sensory-stimulating activities provide residents with more opportunities to interact with friends and enhance their cognition. With naturally-lit spaces, spacious courtyards, and serene walking paths, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Restaurants, a bank, shops, and bus stops are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in California, this memory care community continuously provides excellent quality of care for older adults’ welfare. 

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Kirkwood Orange

1525 E Taft Ave, Orange, CA 92865
Overview of Kirkwood Orange

Discover the power of connection at Kirkwood Orange, a senior living community in Orange, California. With a devoted team of compassionate professionals, they prioritize relationship-based care.

Kirkwood Orange invites its residents and their loved ones to say hello to a brighter tomorrow. This senior living community takes the time to truly understand every senior’s needs, ensuring a home and support network tailored to individual preferences, ideals of comfort, and a future filled with richness and opportunities. 

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Overview of Watermark Laguna Niguel

Watermark Laguna Niguel is a highly regarded retirement community in Laguna Niguel, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The community’s resort-style setting ensures older adults can experience the best of their retirement. With concierge services, 24/7 support, housekeeping, and healthy meals, residents experience maintenance-free living. The community also works closely with residents to develop care plans tailored to their ever-changing needs and preferences. 

Music activities, wellness programs, and fitness classes encourage residents to make friends and live actively. Residents can also focus on their wellness, as top-notch amenities, including a fitness studio, a movie theater, and an outdoor courtyard, are also available. Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, shops, and bus stops are also located in the area, providing quick access to their necessities. This retirement community has exceptional standards of care, making it one of the finest options for senior living in California. 

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Overview of Brookdale Anaheim

Located in Anaheim, California, Brookdale Anaheim is an exceptional senior living community that provides memory care and assisted living. The community ensures round-the-clock care and assistance from a skilled and compassionate team. Brookdale Anaheim offers elegant and spacious apartments, including a studio, alcove, and one-bedroom apartment. With their B-Fit exercise program, residents enjoy a fun social exercise experience curated based on the latest research on senior fitness.

Brookdale Anaheim emphasizes the well-being of its residents, delivering the utmost care and assistance to its residents. Encouraging a warm and welcoming environment, the seniors enjoy activities and programs with other residents. The community offers personalized care plans and serves delicious and healthy meals to satisfy the resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a game room, a salon, a community room, a serene garden, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

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Walnut Village in Anaheim

891 S Walnut St, Anaheim, CA 92802
Overview of Walnut Village in Anaheim

Situated in the charming neighborhood of South Walnut Street, Anaheim, CA, Walnut Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features specially designed and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to enjoy comfort and security like no other. With its commitment to easing seniors’ worries, Walnut Village takes pride in a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals handling maintenance, housekeeping, and other household responsibilities.

Make the most out of your day with fun activities and enjoyable programs highlighting your interests and strengths. The community utilizes innovative technologies and holistic approaches to ensure individuals with dementia receive the right care and assistance. Walnut Village promotes a bright and friendly environment for seniors to spend their golden years happily.

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Overview of Newport Beach Memory Care

Newport Memory Care is a community that enjoys a convenient location in California. They are close to the 55 freeway and within walking distance of Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. This specialized Memory Care Community is carefully designed to provide gentle daily structure, aimed at preserving residents’ abilities and nurturing a sense of security. While Newport Memory Care operates as a private pay community, they also accept Long Term Care Insurance and Veterans Aid for added financial flexibility.

For those in need of respite care, Newport Memory Care offers a program that delivers both security and supervision for durations ranging from two days to two weeks. Accommodations include single occupancy and companion rooms, ensuring a comfortable stay. Rooms are equipped with personal climate control, in-room WiFi, flat screen TVs, essential safety features, and a nurse call speaker for direct communication.

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Overview of Forever Young Memory Care

Living with Alzheimer’s and dementia is a unique set of challenges to daily living, but, with Forever Young, memory care services espouse purposeful living and compassionate care. To provide the best experience, a warm and professional staff gets to know each resident, their unique personalities, history, to personalize the ideal care plan.

At Forever Young, residents receive the full range of assistance daily, including three nutritious meals, grooming, and physician visits. Stimulating activities are also conducted to make your new life at this memory care home a comfortable experience such as gardening, bird feeding at Forever Young’s custom aviary, ice cream socials, music therapy and more.

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Overview of Oakmont of Orange Assisted Living & Memory Care

Step into a warm and welcoming memory care and assisted living community at Oakmont of Orange, where they understand that living with Alzheimer’s and dementia require personalized care plans, and a compassionate environment. Their dedicated team of well-trained professionals offer round the clock assistance with daily living and medical needs specific to each resident. Housekeeping is taken care of, while your dining becomes an elevated event with chef-curated meals.

Amenities are not only top-class, but are conducive to a peaceful and relaxing stay at Oakmont. With lush gardens and a serene courtyard for leisurely strolls and socialization, you can connect with nature in the safety of your memory care home.

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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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange 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.