Best Memory Care in San Diego County, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 memory care providers in San Diego County, 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: 65/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in San Diego County, 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: 49The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in San Diego County, 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. 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 score. 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 A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.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.
Noble Living II, LLC
MC
AL
HOS
RESC
Fletcher Hills
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
42
Facility 42
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,378 / 1,887
C10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #442 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #665 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Noble Living II LLC1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
Sunset Cliffs Elder Care
MC
AL
HOS
San Diego (Sunset Cliffs)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #827 / 1,887
B+12
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,081 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Xentec Investments, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Ivy Park at La Jolla
MC
AL
San Diego (Pacific Beach)
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 103
Rank #833 / 1,492
Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 57
Rank #325 / 1,887
A-6
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
67.1%
Facility 67.1%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #861 / 1,313
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Point Loma Elder Care
MC
AL
HOS
San Diego (Point Loma)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,116 / 1,887
B+25
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #885 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #797 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Vas Investment IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Stellar Care
MC
AL
RC
San Diego (College West)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #312 / 1,492
No
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #352 / 1,887
A-36
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,172 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #611 / 1,452
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #735 / 1,313
Stellar Care, Inc-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for San Diego County. See how we rank facilities

Noble Living II, LLC

505 Hills Lane Dr, Fletcher Hills, CA 92020
Overview of Noble Living II

Ideally located in the peaceful neighborhood of Hills Lane Drive, Fletcher Hills, Noble Living II is a dependable community that offers assisted living and memory care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with top-tier care and assistance tailored to their special needs with a kind and well-trained team available 24/7. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are also provided to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted to promote belongingness and an active lifestyle. Delight with healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences; special diets including diabetic and vegetarian are also accommodated. Transportation services and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need additional support to live their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Sunset Cliffs Elder Care

Fostering a vibrant and accommodating environment, Sunset Cliffs Elder Care in Santa Barbara Street, San Diego, CA, is dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare with assisted living services. The community welcomes six residents in its cozy and intimate setting, ensuring they receive the utmost attention for their needs. With a team of kind and reliable professionals attending to daily living activities, housekeeping, and personal needs, seniors can rest assured of enjoying a maintenance-free retirement.

To ease seniors’ worries in their end-of-life journey, the community also provides hospice services. Moreover, memory care, incontinence care, and various therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies are provided for residents to live their days without worries. Special diet options await seniors every meal time for the finest dining experience. Sunset Cliffs Elder Care strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with its excellent services.

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Ivy Park at La Jolla

810 Turquoise Street, San Diego, CA 92109
Overview of Ivy Park at La Jolla

An outstanding senior living community located in the captivating neighborhood of San Diego, CA, Ivy Park at La Jolla offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. With a focus on delivering customized care to its residents, Ivy Park at Jolla offers a range of care services, including round-the-clock personal care assistance, concierge physician services, and medication management. The community also boasts its excellent EverYou program that aims to help and support residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Conveniently located near Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, VA San Diego Healthcare Center, chic boutiques, art galleries, and upscale restaurants, Ivy Park provides its residents with easy access to healthcare services and joyful outdoor getaways. Residents also enjoy several amenities and services, including all-day dining at Vine at Ivy restaurant, lounging at the community’s peaceful indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and participating in vibrant social & educational programs.

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Overview of Point Loma Elder Care

Point Loma Elder Care is a premier provider of assisted Living in San Diego, California. They are a six-resident community that offers exceptional care and support. Their mission is to provide personalized, upscale, and resident-centered care centered on their resident’s needs. They have a variety of extraordinary services that promote a relaxing experience for their residents, including music therapy, recreational activities, massages, and movie nights.

Additionally, this family-like atmosphere gives residents a home away from home, prioritizing their well-being. Other amenities include delicious and home-cooked meals, dressing, bathing, grooming assistance, and housekeeping and linen services. At Point Loma, two dedicated, loving, and compassionate caregivers ensure residents feel safe and nurtured. These caregivers provide 24-hour supervision, adding to the peace of mind of families in the area.

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Overview of Stellar Care

Stellar Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in San Diego, CA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own living space, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels, Stellar Care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 150 beds and is in the College West neighborhood. Its Walk Score is 81, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Brandon Cho serves as the administrator.

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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 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 5 memory care communities in San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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.