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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 memory care communities in San Diego, CA using California Department of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 55/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Diego, 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: 190The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Diego, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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

Villa Lorena Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #884 / 1657
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1693 / 2092
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 81
Rank #1022 / 1401
14
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1129 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #703 / 1487
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #778 / 1368
-Santaluz Senior Partners,LP;Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
The Oakmont of Pacific Beach
MC
AL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 103
Rank #840 / 1657
Yes
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 57
Rank #137 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
22
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #814 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #988 / 1487
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #610 / 1368
-Welltower Pacific Beach Tenant LLC;Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego (Rancho Peñasquitos)
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 103
Rank #561 / 1657
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #1088 / 2092
79
Facility 79
CA AVG 81
Rank #881 / 1401
16
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #992 / 1368
A+Pacifica Ca LLC;Penasquitos LP;Penasquitos Mgr LLC-
Bayshire Torrey Pines
MC
AL
IL
NH
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
125
Facility 125
CA AVG 103
Rank #526 / 1657
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #384 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
5
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #441 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1300 / 1487
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #386 / 1368
A+Hartfield Care LLC-
Golden Living Point Loma
MC
NH
AL
HC
San Diego (Point Loma Heights)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 103
Rank #628 / 1657
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #674 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
50
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #1372 / 1397
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1087 / 1164
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #353 / 1487
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1029 / 1368
C+Golden Living Health Management, Inc-
The Glen at Scripps Ranch
MC
AL
IL
NH
San Diego (Scripps Ranch)
684
Facility 684
CA AVG 103
Rank #7 / 1657
No
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 57
Rank #1975 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
4
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 13
Rank #569 / 1487
81.3%
Facility 81.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #567 / 1368
A+Glen At Scripps Ranch Ccrc LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Wesley Palms Retirement Community
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1657
Yes
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1857 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #129 / 1487
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1008 / 1368
A+Front Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vi at La Jolla Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
San Diego (University City)
783
Facility 783
CA AVG 103
Rank #5 / 1657
No
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 57
Rank #218 / 2092
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 81
Rank #731 / 1401
29
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #1061 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 13
Rank #183 / 1487
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #865 / 1368
-Ccw La Jolla LLC; Cc La Jolla LLC;Classic Res MgmtSuite / Penthouse / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
NH
La Jolla
299
Facility 299
CA AVG 103
Rank #58 / 1657
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 13
Rank #18 / 1487
61.2%
Facility 61.2%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1081 / 1368
-Humangood & Humangood SocalStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
La Vida Real
MC
AL
IL
El Cajon
177
Facility 177
CA AVG 103
Rank #228 / 1657
Yes
69
Facility 69
CA AVG 57
Rank #768 / 2092
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 81
Rank #1142 / 1401
28
31
Facility 31
CA AVG 13
Rank #1270 / 1397
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #600 / 1164
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #610 / 1487
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #845 / 1368
-Lvr Subtenant LLC; Srg Managment LLCAlcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #204 / 1657
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1735 / 2092
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1301 / 1401
65
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1256 / 1397
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #988 / 1164
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #531 / 1487
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #562 / 1368
-Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP; Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Wesley Palms
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
511
Facility 511
CA AVG 103
Rank #20 / 1657
No
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 57
Rank #1857 / 2092
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1401
13
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #529 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #205 / 1487
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #786 / 1368
-Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
HarborView Senior Assisted Living
MC
AL
HC
RC
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 103
Rank #1267 / 1657
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 57
Rank #195 / 2092
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 81
Rank #398 / 1401
11
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #814 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #703 / 1487
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #423 / 1368
-Hvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
St. Paul‘s Villa
MC
AL
RC
San Diego (Bankers Hill)
200
Facility 200
CA AVG 103
Rank #151 / 1657
Yes
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 57
Rank #155 / 2092
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 81
Rank #461 / 1401
12
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #719 / 1397
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #413 / 1164
-
56.0%
Facility 56.0%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #1160 / 1368
A+St. Paul's Episcopal Home, IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
BayView Senior Assisted Living
MC
AL
HC
RC
San Diego (Point Loma)
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 103
Rank #1295 / 1657
No
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 57
Rank #290 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1397
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1164
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #492 / 1487
76.5%
Facility 76.5%
CA AVG 74.8%
Rank #686 / 1368
A+Bvsal, LLCPrivate Rooms
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Overview of Villa Lorena Senior Living

A boutique-style community in North San Diego is the Villa Lorena Senior Living which offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The elegant community in San Diego gives off a homelike atmosphere for residents to feel a sense of belonging. Villa Lorena Senior Living offers endless opportunities for seniors to discover. The staff at Villa Lorena is committed to providing the highest quality of senior living care. Villa Lorena is a vibrant community that provides exceptional service while maintaining a safe and secure environment that residents can call home. 
Independent living encourages an active lifestyle providing activities that include outings and programs while experiencing state-of-the-art amenities. Assisted living prioritizes that residents can still be free while receiving assistance from day-to-day activities. Memory care strives to provide a well-trained nurse staff that is guaranteed to help the resident’s wellness, safety, and security. Regardless of what background the resident comes from or where they used to live, residents are treated like family– which is why many families choose to entrust their loved ones at Villa Lorena Senior Living and hurry because there’s only a ten-percent vacancy rate! 

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Overview of The Oakmont of Pacific Beach

Located in the center of Pacific Beach, Oakmont Senior Living is a welcoming community, targeted at seniors who seek assisted living services. Encouraging an enriching lifestyle that celebrates individuality and fosters a deep sense of belonging, the dedicated team is more than just caregivers; they are companions to the seniors living their golden years. With personalized wellness plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs, every day is an opportunity for growth.

At Oakmont Senior Living in Pacific Beach, they redefine assisted living, where residents are treated like family members. Focusing on a holistic approach on wellness, the compassionate team is committed to nurturing both body and spirit. From fitness classes to spa treatments, the array of wellness services is designed to promote well-being at every stage of life. Residents savor the freedom to live life on their terms, supported by a caring team that goes above and beyond to make each day better.

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Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

12979 Rancho Peñasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129
Overview of Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living

Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care that promotes independence while receiving exceptional quality of assistance. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is a community that tailors a uniquely designed care for each individual. They boast a warm and welcoming environment where residents are able to feel comfortable and secure to do as they please and be open to a world of endless possibilities. Its ideal location in Rancho Peñasquitos offers exciting activities and interest that allows families or individuals to soak in everything that Southern California has to offer. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living strives to maintain a lifestyle that inspires residents to live a purposeful life and have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience at the senior living home.

Residents are from different states with an average age of sixty-eight to a hundred, and having about seventy-percent women over men. Whether one is from a different housing option or has different background, amenities and services are open to any resident. Anyone can have seamless access to common spaces, the library, the restaurant-style dining room, and more. Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living is well designed and strategically built for the convenience of you or your family member. 

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ActivCare 4S Ranch

10603 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of Activcare 4s Ranch

Activcare 4s Ranch shines as a sanctuary of exceptional memory care in San Diego. This distinguished residential facility offers an array of specialized services, catering to varying levels of memory impairment while prioritizing top-notch medical care. The dedicated team members, armed with extensive training in memory care, utilize personalized approaches to engage residents in meaningful moments. 
Specially trained caregivers stand as guardians of comfort, providing unwavering support and companionship to those entrusted in their care. The tranquil courtyard, meticulously manicured and secure, offers a haven where nature’s embrace merges with the soothing melody of resident footsteps. Akin to a breath of fresh air, the atmosphere at Activcare 4s Ranch exudes warmth and serenity. Bathed in natural light, the spaces are designed to inspire connection and renewal. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated, from the open layouts that invite the conversation to the uplifting ambiance that permeates each corner. 

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Overview of Activcare Mission Bay

Activcare Mission Bay redefines the very essence of residential memory care, transcending expectations and forging a new path of excellence. Since its doors opened in 2014, this vibrant community has blossomed into a haven of fulfillment, breathing life into the streets of San Diego, California. More than a mere residential memory care facility, Activcare Mission Bay is a vibrant tapestry of community, where residents are enveloped in an embrace of support. 
A dedicated team of licensed nurses stands vigilant, available at all hours to provide professional care and support. Specially trained caregivers, also create an atmosphere of safety and security. Strolling through nature’s embrace or embarking on excursions through the cityscape, residents discover a world of wonder, fostering a spirit of curiosity that knows no bounds.

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Overview of Ridgeview Health Center

Ridgeview Health Center is a peaceful sanctuary where residents can receive personalized care, including assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The center is dedicated to providing unfaltering attention to the wellness of its elderly residents, through their distinctive floor plans and emergency response available 24/7. They boast full-time wellness nurses and highly trained caregivers, equipped with advanced medication technologies. They place a great deal of importance on the residents’ independence and personal choices, ensuring that each individual has the freedom to live their life the way they choose.
This home also offers a salon and barber, scenic drives, shopping trips, and spiritual wellness options such as bible studies and church services. Residents can enjoy their meals while maintaining their health goals as the center offers options to satisfy their palate while being healthy. They provide a myriad of avenues for residents to enjoy various activities as well, such as Wheel of Fortune, bingo and card games, themed and holiday events, live music performances, craft and ceramics classes, painting workshops, museum visits, and so much more.

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Overview of Torrey Pines Assisted and Senior Living

Torrey Pines Assisted and Senior Living is a remarkable community that caters to all levels of care. Whether it’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, or skilled nursing, this community has everything covered. Their top priority is to provide a safe environment that allows residents to enjoy the freedom they deserve. The apartments are incredibly spacious and offer a taste of the luxurious life. The floor plans are thoughtfully designed, giving residents plenty of room to move around and live comfortably. Residents may opt for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartment. Each boasts high quality kitchenettes, individually controlled heating and air conditioning, and secure bathrooms.

Dining at Torrey Pines is also an extraordinary experience that residents look forward to every day. With chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style setting, residents can enjoy their meals in style. For a quick snack or coffee, the bistro is the perfect place to go. The community has a lively social calendar with weekly excursions, a salon and barber, private transportation, library, gym, exercise classes, and an urban backyard patio. The staff is available 24 hours a day, ensuring that residents’ needs are met immediately.

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Overview of Golden Living Point Loma

Cherish every moment of your best years with the renowned senior living community of Golden Living of Point Loma residing in the tranquil residential grounds of Duke Street, San Diego, CA which offers memory care, respite care, temporary stays, and hospice care. The community ensures seniors’ safety and comfort by providing emergency call systems, balconies, patios in each room, and security cameras all over the campus. A responsible and highly qualified team lends extra hands around the clock for seniors to flourish and live to their potential.

Participate in enriching activities and exciting programs to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle. With dining handled by the community, residents enjoy mealtimes without hassles. Golden Living Point Loma is great for seniors seeking the finest care and assistance for their ever-changing needs.

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Overview of Bayshire Torrey Pines

A top continuing care community in San Diego, Bayshire Torrey Pines is a senior living community that offers all levels of care. Bayshire Torrey Pines consists of professional staff who are committed to providing a safe and comfortable environment for all seniors. They pride themselves on their integrity by ensuring that everyone is confident to speak up and be truthful with their communication– growing a trusting bond between residents and staff. The senior living community does its best to guarantee everyone can thrive in a home that is bustling with big and inspiring spaces to help live a purposeful life. Torrey Pines puts value on the trust that families place in them; they are dedicated to earning and proving their worth. 

A certified quality care provision in San Diego, Bayshire Torrey Pines has a welcoming community housing independent living in resort-like hospitality. The charming community provides indoor and outdoor restaurant-style dining; a movie theater, a fitness center, library, and salon and day spa– among a few of their amenities and facilities offered. A few of their services are poetry classes, art classes, volunteering activities, maintenance and housekeeping, and concierge services. Bayshire Torrey Pines houses residents of ages averaging between seventy to ninety. Many families have come back to Bayshire Torrey Pines and with its rapid vacancy rate lowering, it’s a testament to the demand of the community– a community where families are confident their loved ones will be in good hands. 

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La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
Overview of La Vida Real

Experience the beauty of a Spanish village with La Vida Real located in Rancho, San Diego, CA. An astounding senior living community that provides a spectrum of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Integrated Health Care, and The Club. With a spacious and ethereal setting, La Vida Real offers various accommodations such as studio to two-bedroom deluxe for independent living residents, and studio to one-bedroom apartments for residents in assisted living. 

Integrating the community’s very own Zest wellness program that combines the mind, the body, and the spiritual, La Vida Real ensures the wellness of the seniors. The community also fosters meaningful and powerful connections among its residents to further ignite their passion. Here, top-notch meals are served to satisfy the cravings and dietary needs of the seniors. Amenities include spa and beauty services, live music, an onsite cinema, an art studio, and many more entertainment and enrichment-related activities.

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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 San Diego, CA

What is the average cost of memory care in San Diego, CA?

The average monthly cost of memory care in San Diego, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in San Diego, CA?

Memory care in San Diego, CA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in San Diego, CA?

Memory care communities in San Diego, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in San Diego, CA?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 5+ (Belmont Village, Atria La Jolla) licensed memory care communities in San Diego, 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.