Page 3 of Best Memory Care in San Diego, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 35 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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Avg Walk Score: 54/ 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: 180The 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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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 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. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
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.
Westmont of La Mesa
MC
AL
IL
La Mesa
164
Facility 164
CA AVG 103
Rank #255 / 1,492
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,037 / 1,887
B-81 / 100 — 2 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)39
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,181 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #879 / 1,452
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #751 / 1,313
Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Lm Ops LP And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mylda Senior Care
MC
AL
San Diego (Point Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #940 / 1,887
A-90 / 100 — 7 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1,452
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,288 / 1,313
Miriam Mehzun Hadgu-
Garden Abode
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
San Diego (Del Sur)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
Yes
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,586 / 1,887
C75 / 100 — 8 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #479 / 1,452
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #867 / 1,313
Garden Abode, LLC-
Belmont Village Senior Living Sabre Springs
MC
AL
IL
RC
San Diego (Sabre Springs)
184
Facility 184
CA AVG 103
Rank #189 / 1,492
Yes
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,572 / 1,887
C+78 / 100 — 5 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)69
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,248 / 1,387
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,203 / 1,433
14
Facility 14
CA AVG 13
Rank #501 / 1,452
81.5%
Facility 81.5%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #525 / 1,313
Belmont Village Sabre Spr Tnnt & LP And Belmont ThreeStudio / 1 Bed
Cloisters of the Valley, LLC
MC
RC
San Diego (Mission Valley)
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 103
Rank #876 / 1,492
No
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 57
Rank #637 / 1,887
C75 / 100 — 8 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)54
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,296 / 1,387
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,156 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #265 / 1,313
Del Rio Care, LLC And Bayshire, LLC-
Golden Living Point Loma
MC
AL
HOS
San Diego (Point Loma Heights)
113
Facility 113
CA AVG 103
Rank #569 / 1,492
No
72
Facility 72
CA AVG 57
Rank #611 / 1,887
C75 / 100 — 8 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)95
62
Facility 62
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,362 / 1,387
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,327 / 1,433
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #358 / 1,452
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #984 / 1,313
Golden Living Health Management, Inc-
Villa Lorena Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
San Diego (Black Mountain Ranch Village)
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 103
Rank #775 / 1,492
No
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,533 / 1,887
C75 / 100 — 8 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)30
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,124 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #698 / 1,452
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #731 / 1,313
Santaluz Senior Partners, LP And Vlgp Inc(Gen. Partner)-
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon
MC
AL
San Diego (Clairemont)
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 103
Rank #725 / 1,492
No
56
Facility 56
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,059 / 1,887
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
--Mt. Acadia Senior Operations LLC And Mosaic Mgmt IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sungarden Terrace
MC
AL
RC
Lemon Grove
-No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,116 / 1,887
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3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
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TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)
MC
HC
HOS
RC
La Jolla
-No
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 57
Rank #29 / 1,887
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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 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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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 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 Cloisters of the Valley

A 70-bed nursing home with 21 years of operating experience, Cloisters of the Valley in San Diego, California, is located at 4171 Camino Del Rio South in a really walkable neighborhood. The facility offers rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term respite care with 24/7 staffing.

Residents eat three meals daily in a restaurant-style setting, complemented by weekly housekeeping and linen service. The facility keeps comprehensive support systems, including regularly scheduled assessments and medication reviews, along with various social, educational, religious, and recreational activities. On-site amenities feature a beauty salon, spa, and therapy garden. All utilities, including Direct TV, Wi-Fi, and local telephone service, are provided. Beds made daily, with trash removal.

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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 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 Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon

As a recently opened luxury senior living community in San Diego, The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon offers exceptional personal care for assisted living and memory care residents. As a Frontier Management Community, seniors can expect nothing but elegance and luxury planned around an opulent setting. The vibrant assisted and memory care home offers nothing less than exceptional service, offered by its professional and compassionate staff, who are committed to empowering its seniors to thrive.

Life at The Pavilion is about satisfying each senior’s wellness; their personalized care includes daily health checks and medication management, scheduled local transportation is available upon request, and a calendar of activities is given to each resident, with a planned list of classes and outings. Their exclusive Spark™ program focuses on individual care plans that help reach holistic wellness.

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Overview of Sungarden Terrace

A community that offers assisted living and memory care, Sungarden Terrace is one of the communities in San Diego that provides exceptional care. Sungarden Terrace’s mission is to inspire and empower seniors, families, and staff to live their best lives. Residents are encouraged to live freely and find a lifestyle that suits them to promote individuality while receiving the best possible care. Sungarden Terrace is a charming upscale senior living community that many have praised for their open environment that gives a peaceful ambiance that many seek in a facility. Sungarden Terrace is an ideal place to live and entrust you or your loved ones at, because with their endless opportunities and possibilities, seniors are ensured to live a delightful retirement during their golden years. 
Sungarden Terrace encourages a warm and welcoming community, contributing to its title as one of the premier communities many have entrusted because of their amenities such as their hair salon, outdoor common areas, patio, walking outdoor paths, and gardens– among others. The community encourages residents to make connections with staff and other residents to promote a social life built on trust and care; through their engaging activities and programs like playing cards at the activity room, catching a movie their own theater lounge, or having a conversation while sipping some iced tea at their garden– whatever it is, the community has created programs to ensure they enrich the lives of seniors during their stay. 

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Overview of TheKey (formerly Home Care Assistance)

The Key is a premier assisted living community that offers compassionate care and support for seniors. Originating in Silicon Valley, They have expanded from their humble beginnings to provide services across North America. This growth empowers seniors to lead a life on their own terms within the comforts of their cherished homes. With a commitment to enhancing the lives of their residents, they offer a versatile spectrum of services, ranging from respite care to facilitating independent living with a gentle hand and even providing round-the-clock care.
Ensuring the highest quality of care, The Key’s caregivers are expertly trained and supported by a dedicated Care Team of in-house experts. This unwavering commitment to excellence ensures that senior residents receive the care they require and the support they deserve while remaining well-informed and in control of their lives. They have individualized Care Plans carefully designed to cater to every senior’s unique needs and financial considerations. With The Key, seniors and their families discover a nurturing and supportive environment where the essence of each individual is cherished and respected.

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  • 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
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.

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