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Best Memory Care in San Diego, CA

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 White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living

Sitting as the only beachfront retirement community in Olivetas Avenue, La Jolla, CA, White Sands La Jolla – Luxury Senior Living is a blissful senior living community that offers a variety of living options including assisted living, memory support, residential living, and skilled nursing. Boasting a wonderful community from the team to its residents, White Sands La Jolla ensures a joyful and worry-free residency within its grounds. Featuring a variety of floor plans including a studio suite, one-bedroom apartment, and two-bedroom apartments, that seniors may choose from.

White Sands La Jolla is a luxury senior living that promotes an unforgettable connection among its residents, providing fitness programs, scheduled outings, weekly lectures and discussions. The community serves different chef-prepared meals daily ensuring that its residents have contributed and satisfy their cravings and allergies. With beach access, White Sands La Jolla provides water’s edge dining, a Sand bistro, and a full-service beauty salon and barber Shop.

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Overview of The Glen at Scripps Ranch

Embrace a luxurious lifestyle in the hotel-style senior living community of The Glen at Scripps Ranch in San Diego, CA. The community strives to provide residents with a vacation-style living experience through its elegant accommodations, attractive amenities, and all-encompassing assisted living, memory care, and long-term care services. Residents can choose from an array of well-designed one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts with convenient access to mainservices, such as telehealth services, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and a vaccine clinic.

The community also takes care of residents’ apartment maintenance and other chores so they can enjoy more of the things they love to do. With a dedication to maintaining residents’ wellness and overall well-being, the community provides residents with plenty of fulfilling activities, fitness classes, and health lectures. Residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are always met with satisfaction with fresh, made-to-order meals, making their living experience more enjoyable and convenient.

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Overview of Wesley Palms Retirement Community

Situated with the breathtaking view of Mission Bay in San Diego, CA, Wesley Palms Retirement Community is a remarkable senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Featuring a wide array of floor plans from a studio apartment to 2-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a comfortable and safe residence for seniors. Bathe in the aesthetic view of the San Diego coasts and enjoy a relaxing retirement.

Wesley Palms Retirement Community highlights the quality of life of its residents and ensures that their needs are met. Amenities include an art gallery and studio, a library, a club room, a Bocce court, a shuffleboard court, a wellness center, walking paths, a heated saltwater pool, a therapy pool, a gym, and a lot of indoor and outdoor areas. The community also value pets and provides a dog park. 

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Overview of VI at La Jolla Village

Situated in Costa Verde Blvd., San Diego, CA, VI at La Jolla Village is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing services. To ensure the quality of life of its residents, the community provides a round-the-clock concierge and on-site care and rehabilitation. The VI at La Jolla Village features a wide range of floor plans including one bedroom with a den, two bedrooms with a den, and a penthouse and suites.

The community promotes meaningful connections among its residents and orchestrates social activities. Here, the culinary team serves healthy and hearty meals that suit the palette and satiate the cravings of its residents. The VI at La Jolla Village offers luxurious amenities including private gardens, aesthetic walkways, a movie theater, a salt-filtered pool, a salon and spa, a library, an art studio, and many more areas for the seniors’ enjoyment.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs

Overlooking the beautiful views of the valleys and foothills of North County, Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs is a blissful senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. Here, residents enjoy inviting living spaces with a variety of floor plans to choose from, including studios and one-bedroom floor plans. A licensed nurse and well-trained team on-site 24/7 helps residents keep their peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available whenever they need it.

Dedicated to providing its residents everything they need to thrive holistically, the community offers a professionally managed fitness center with on-site therapy services, researched-backed memory care program, and a vibrant social activity calendar. Residents stay nourished with chef-prepared meals based on their dietary preferences and needs. Amenities include a swimming pool, putting green, walking paths, a bistro, salon services, and Wi-Fi access, ensuring residents will never run out of things to do.

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Wesley Palms

Wesley Palms Retirement Community, 2404 Loring St, San Diego, CA 92109
Overview of Wesley Palms

Nestled in the heart of San Diego, California, Wesley Palms is an award-winning, modern, multi-level retirement community that offers captivating views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Tailored to meet its residents’ unique needs and desires, Wesley Palms provides a lifestyle where the freedom to relax and enjoy life to the fullest is complemented by the assurance that everything is meticulously taken care of. With independent senior living, assisted living, and memory care offerings, Wesley Palms exudes elegance, creating a setting where residents can truly thrive.

The landscaped grounds surrounding Wesley Palms evoke the warmth and tranquility of an established neighborhood park, providing a breathtaking backdrop for residents to explore, bask in the San Diego sunshine, and connect with friends. These lush surroundings become integral to a life filled with fun, relaxation, and endless possibilities. Whether one seeks an active lifestyle, engaging social opportunities, or simply a place to savor life’s moments, Wesley Palms extends a warm invitation to make a move. Within this exceptional senior living community, residents can discover the warmth, inspiration, and fulfillment that await them, creating a haven where every day is an opportunity to embrace the best of life.

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Overview of Harborview Senior Assisted Living

Harborview Community is a premier facility for seniors seeking a vibrant haven. Here, residents are encouraged to form close bonds with one another. With beautiful gardens and cozy reading nooks, it’s a home away from home for the residents. The dedicated team of this community serves the residents with compassion, ensuring each member of the community feels supported.

With personalized care tailored to individual needs, residents thrive in an environment that encourages independence and freedom. Here, with the scenic views of the sea, Harborview Community welcomes seniors as their residents to their amazing community.

 

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Overview of St. Paul‘s Villa

Nestled in the heart of Bankers Hill, St. Paul’s Villa provides a home-like atmosphere through our individualized approach to care and living. They have been providing care to San Diego seniors since the year it was founded as a non-profit in 1960. With 24/7 licensed nursing staff, they provide a higher level of care than many communities. Their staff truly loves caring for our seniors and it shows.

Residents of independent living and assisted living both are given their own private rooms for them to feel safe and secure. Community features such as amenities and services are given seamless access to all residents: transportation, all-day dining, and housekeeping. Assisted living residents, though, gain extra service when it comes to assistance with bathing, grooming, medication management, and more. Memory care residents get to receive specialized life enrichment programs and family engagement activities. As for independent living residents who are encouraged to live an active lifestyle are highly encouraged to take advantage of the community’s own fitness studio, sparkling salt-water pool, and full-service pub– to maintain an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe is a luxurious retirement community in San Diego, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community’s innovative and welcoming environment features thoughtfully designed studio to two-bedroom apartments, dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing. With 24/7 care, gourmet dining, and household services, residents experience high-quality services for their convenience. The community also ensures holistic wellness through an immersive and evidence-based program that aims to enhance residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Arts and crafts, yoga, and a variety of educational opportunities provide residents with options to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Residents also have plenty of places to rest and interact with their peers, like the bistro, sports lounge, and spacious outdoor areas. With local amenities and leisure sites nearby, residents have convenient access to their needs. This retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in California, as showcased by its high-quality services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Alpine View Lodge

Located in Alpine, California, Alpine View Lodge is a family-owned senior living community with a rich legacy of over 40 years, specializing in memory care and assisted living services in the San Diego area. The facility is renowned for its comprehensive care for seniors with degenerative neurocognitive disorders, including all forms of dementia. The community creates an environment where seniors can thrive, irrespective of age or ability, including a secured perimeter that allows unrestricted access to the fresh air outside. In addition to memory care, Alpine View Lodge offers hospice care services in collaboration with hospice agencies. This service ensures that residents in their final stages of life are treated with dignity and compassion.

At Alpine View Lodge, the staff is deeply committed to seniors’ well-being, approaching each resident with the same care and consideration they would offer their family members. Senior caregivers in the San Diego County area deliver personalized services tailored to each individual’s unique challenges. Proudly presenting various options based on a comprehensive assessment of resident needs and preferences, the community is dedicated to ensuring a comfortable and enriching environment.  With accommodations for 38 seniors, this community offers residences with stunning views of the nearby hills, making it the ideal choice for seniors seeking the finest senior living experience.

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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.