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Compare Memory Care around Orange County
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 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
—
Rank
#653 / 1209 | 64.3% | - | Silverado Brea LLC; Silverado Senior Living Mgt | Private 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 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
—
Rank
#739 / 1209 | 68.3% | - | Silverado Newport Mesa LLC;Silverado Sr. Lvng Mgmt | Private 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 | 5 | 23 | 7 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
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Rank
#337 / 1209 | 93.5% | - | Subtenant 1118 N Stoneman; Silverado Sr. Lvg Mgt | Private 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 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
—
Rank
#739 / 1209 | 81.8% | - | Kirkwood Orange Msl LLC; Msl Community Mgmt LLC | Studio / 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 | 2 | 3 | - | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
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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 | 5 | 4 | - | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
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Rank
#106 / 1209 | 61.7% | - | Front Porch Communities And Services | 1 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 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
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Rank
#216 / 1209 | 77.1% | - | Summerville At Fairwood Manor LLC; Emeritus Corp | Studio / 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 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
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Rank
#470 / 1209 | 59.5% | - | Corktree Holdings, LLC | Private 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
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Rank
#470 / 1209 | 83.3% | A+ | Forever Young Senior Living | Private 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 | - | - | - | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
— | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| 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 | 4 | 33 | 28 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
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Rank
#835 / 1209 | 76.7% | - | Welbrook Woodland Hills Opco LLC;Woodland Hills Mc | Private 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 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
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Rank
#419 / 1209 | 66.7% | - | Summerville At Cobbco Inc; Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 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 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
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Rank
#419 / 1209 | 66.9% | - | Emeritus Corporation | Studio / 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 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
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Rank
#12 / 1209 | 100.0% | - | Wellquest 625 Fountain Valley LLC | - |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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.
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