Page 2 of Best Memory Care in San Diego, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 32 memory care providers in San Diego, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
ActivCare 4S Ranch
MC
AL
San Diego
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 116
Rank #724 / 1,021
No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #272 / 1,105
A- 11
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #109 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 12
Rank #416 / 974
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #393 / 926
- Income Property Grp And Activcare Living Rac Dove Cnyn -
Westmont of Carmel Valley
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Carmel Valley)
138
Facility 138
CA AVG 116
Rank #316 / 1,021
Yes
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 56
Rank #998 / 1,105
B+ 12
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #385 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 12
Rank #837 / 974
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #89 / 926
- Westmont Lving Inc. Wm Carmel Valley Mgr Gp LLC Ca Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Alpine View Lodge
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Alpine (Glen Oaks)
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 116
Rank #812 / 1,021
No
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,096 / 1,105
A+ 6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 979
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 12
Rank #779 / 974
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #442 / 926
- Alpine View Lodge LLC -
Rancho Penasquitos Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 116
Rank #401 / 1,021
Yes
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #551 / 1,105
B- 28
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #294 / 956
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #461 / 979
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 12
Rank #710 / 974
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #669 / 926
A+ Pacifica Ca LLC, Penasquitos LP, And Penasquitos Mgr LLC -
Mylda Senior Care
MC
AL
San Diego (Point Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 56
Rank #528 / 1,105
A- 5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 12
Rank #325 / 974
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #907 / 926
- Miriam Mehzun Hadgu -
Westmont of La Mesa
MC
AL
IL
La Mesa
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 116
Rank #195 / 1,021
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 56
Rank #585 / 1,105
B- 39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #794 / 956
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #580 / 979
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 12
Rank #553 / 974
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #519 / 926
- Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Lm Ops LP And Westmont Lvng Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 116
Rank #140 / 1,021
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 56
Rank #903 / 1,105
C+ 69
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #854 / 956
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #799 / 979
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 12
Rank #308 / 974
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #341 / 926
- Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP And Belmont Three Studio / 1 Bed
Golden Living Point Loma
MC
AL
HOS
San Diego (Point Loma Heights)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 116
Rank #452 / 1,021
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 56
Rank #341 / 1,105
C 95
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #936 / 956
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #893 / 979
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 12
Rank #230 / 974
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #699 / 926
C+ Golden Living Health Management, Inc -
Garden Abode
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
San Diego (Del Sur)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 116
Rank #870 / 1,021
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 56
Rank #912 / 1,105
C 4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 956
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #297 / 979
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 12
Rank #294 / 974
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #619 / 926
- Garden Abode, LLC -
Cloisters of the Valley, LLC
MC
RC
San Diego (Mission Valley)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 116
Rank #680 / 1,021
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 56
Rank #353 / 1,105
C 54
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #889 / 956
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #763 / 979
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 12
Rank #213 / 974
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 74.2%
Rank #173 / 926
- Del Rio Care, LLC And Bayshire, LLC -

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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 Westmont of Carmel Valley

Designed to encourage a vibrant living experience, Westmont of Carmel Valley is a distinct senior living community in San Diego, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides its residents with a luxurious setting with stunning accommodations and top-notch amenities designed to make residents feel like they are on vacation. Friendly and competent care experts are always on standby to offer compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities or specialized memory care should residents need it.

Helping its residents live a vibrant and meaningful life, the community organizes a wide array of activities and events with something for everyone to enjoy. A diverse selection of delicious meals are carefully prepared and served daily to make sure residents always eat healthy and right on time. Amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness center, bistro, theater, community garden, and walking trails are also offered to further enhance residents’ comfort and convenience.

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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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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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Overview of Mylda Senior Care

Located within the idyllic Point Loma neighborhood, Mylda Senior Care is a place where tranquility reigns and a sense of family fills the air. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Mylda Senior Care ensures that every individual receives round-the-clock care, their needs are met with utmost dedication. When it comes to dementia care, their dedicated team excels, implementing innovative approaches tailored to each individual’s unique journey.
Inside, their thoughtfully designed interiors blend timeless elegance with modern comforts, creating an ambiance that envelops residents in a sense of peace and tranquility. Their commitment to excellence has earned them a place among San Diego’s finest homes, a testament to their unwavering dedication to the well-being and happiness of those they care for. From assisting with daily activities to administering medications with the utmost care, they provide a nurturing environment where their residents can flourish. Home-cooked meals, crafted with love and attention to nutritional needs, not only nourish the body but also foster a sense of community and togetherness in the community.

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Overview of Westmont of La Mesa

Enjoy various levels of care in a resort-style setting with Westmont of La Mesa, an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Featuring stunning, private apartments and a team of reliable and competent care professionals, the community ensures its residents are able to successfully age in place. Residents here are offered the right amount of care and support, including assistance with their daily living activities or compassionate memory support.

The community handles residents’ chores to give them more time for enjoyable pursuits, including the community’s vibrant activities and events. Delicious meals are served daily with accommodations for residents’ unique tastes and dietary preferences. Various amenities, such as a heated pool, fitness center, bistro, theater, and therapy services are also offered to make residents’ living experience more fun and enjoyable.

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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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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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Garden Abode

17067 Coyote Bush Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
Overview of Garden Abode

Nestled in San Diego, Garden Abode is a trusted residential senior living community that offers quality assisted living care driven by compassion and dignity. Offering a range of services from assisted living to memory care, management ensures that individuals from all housing options receive the proper care they deserve. Providing family-like treatment for its residents is the heart of its mission.

Garden Abode is committed to delivering world-class hospitality in a cozy home-like setting that offers premier accommodations tailored to the needs of its residents. Community amenities and services include recreational activities, enriching programs, hospice care, a formal dining room, and an outdoor common space– to name a few.

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Overview of Cloisters of the Valley

Cloisters of the Valley offers memory care and respite care in San Diego, California. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Together, these services may suit someone needing supervised dementia support or a family arranging a temporary caregiving period.

The community has 70 beds. Tia Suuronen-Goodwin serves as administrator, and Del Rio Care and Bayshire operate the community. Residents have access to a calming spa and therapy garden, with an outdoor setting for therapy and time outside. A salon and rehabilitation services are also available within the community, so personal care and therapy services do not require leaving the home. In the Mission Valley neighborhood, a Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in San Diego at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 52/ 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: 178The 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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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.

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 32 memory care communities in San Diego, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.