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Memory Care in California

Overview of Memory Care in California

From old-growth Redwood forests to white sandy beaches, California has earned its nickname as The Golden State for good reason. California is home to great weather, year-round sunshine, and unmatched beauty. When it comes to memory care, California has many great options.

A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can help you find a memory care provider in California that meets your family’s needs. The median monthly cost of memory care in California is about $5,000.

Top-rated Memory Care facilities in California

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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128
10
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27 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Carl Kruse - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Friendly staff at ALL locations and functions! Excellent food and service. Superb entertainment always! Silvergate is by far the best in the business. We have enjoyed every function and activity we have...

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Cogir of Brentwood

150 Cortona Way, Brentwood, CA 94513
10
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46 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Very pleased. My mom isn't very social, so all I can say is that the advertised activities warrant a 5 rating but she tends to hibernate in her room. She did say she enjoyed the few she actually attended. As...

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Atria Rocklin

3201 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, CA 95765
10
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72 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Kerri H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My mom needed respite care after a fall and surgery which landed her in a wheelchair for about 6 weeks. Her home isn’t wheelchair accessible. [name removed] was extremely helpful at helping us to get mom...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Beverly Hills

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The Terraces at Park Marino

2587 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
8.8
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94 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I'd highly recommend that others explore The Terraces for their loved ones or themselves. It's warm, friendly and down to earth.

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The Gardens at Park Balboa

7046 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405
9.0
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153 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The staff is always so nice. I think my mom's only complaint is that she wishes the activities were more varied.

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Pacifica Senior Living Northridge

8700 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325
9.8
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247 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My loved one was previously a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Northridge for almost a year and the experience was great for her. This place is a great facility. Based on our experience, I would recommend...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Los Angeles

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The Gardens at Park Balboa

7046 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91405
9.0
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153 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The staff is always so nice. I think my mom's only complaint is that she wishes the activities were more varied.

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Pacifica Senior Living Northridge

8700 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325
9.8
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247 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My loved one was previously a resident at Pacifica Senior Living Northridge for almost a year and the experience was great for her. This place is a great facility. Based on our experience, I would recommend...

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Atria Tarzana

5325 Etiwanda Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
9.8
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76 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I live or lived in this community

We are getting slowly and surely adjusted to the new system and the new environment The people are nice, helpful and friendly. It has almost been [date removed] now that we are here at Atria Tarzana. This...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in San Diego

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Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115
9.7
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102 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Lillian R - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Our family is so happy we found this very special place for Mama in the heart of San Diego at Atria, Collwood. We would have to say the greatest treasure at Atria is their loving and supportive staff, from...

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Pacifica Senior Living Escondido

1351 East Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
9.3
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162 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Leila - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The office staff was great. The rooms are very nice. My dad had a room overlooking the inside courtyard we enjoyed the birds. Getting meds arranged was a bit challenging because they were moving to a new...

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Oakmont of Escondido Hills

3012 Bear Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025
9.5
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56 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Their garden area for Memory Care is very nice. The aides are wonderful and in my opinion underpaid for the work they do. My sister is very happy there and a high functioning Alzheimer's patient who...

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Top-rated Memory Care facilities in Sacramento

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Greenhaven Place

6350 Riverside Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95831
10
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79 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Barbara - I'm a current/former resident or client

I came from my own home three years ago I didn't want to leave my home, but I wish I would have left sooner as Greenhaven Place has made a huge difference in my social life. I don't see Greenhaven Place as a...

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The Woodlake

1445 Expo Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95815
9.4
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28 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
adair D kanter - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My main contact at The Woodlake was a tremendous help and support even before I was truly interested in this property. When I contacted her a 2nd time to pursue this choice she bent over backwards to...

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Regency Place Senior Living

8190 Arroyo Vista Dr, Sacramento, CA 95823
9.8
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31 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

5 stars for all of them! Regency Place Senior Living really was a top notch place. The staff were so friendly and really great to work with during our experience.

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California laws and regulations for memory care facilities

Memory care communities in California are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and are referred to as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE).[01]

Each memory care community must provide the following to remain licensed in California:[02]

  • Safe and healthful living accommodations
  • Personal assistance and care
  • Observation and supervision
  • Food service
  • Planned activities involving social, leisure, and daily living skills
  • Individual resident privacy in each bathroom
  • Clean and accessible common areas for residents
  • Accessible bedrooms for residents with disabilities

Resident and staff requirements for memory care facilities

All memory care communities in California must follow the following resident and staffing practices:[02,03]

  • Perform resident assessments prior to moving in, which may include a review of health history and an interview with the family and resident.
  • Have adequate staffing at all times to supervise and care for residents.
  • Have at least one staff member awake and on duty at night, regardless of the number of residents.
  • Have another staff member on-call overnight for facilities with more than 16 residents.
  • Provide each staff member at least 6 hours of orientation and 8 hours of dementia-specific training annually.

California Department of Public Health contact information

California Department of Public Health
1616 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377

Phone: 916-558-1784

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How to find California memory care facility inspection reports

In California, the CDSS inspects each memory care facility once a year and no later than 10 days after a complaint has been filed.[02] To search for inspection reports, you can use the Care Facility Search on the CDSS website using the following instructions:

  • Scroll to “Search By Facility Group.”
  • Choose “Elderly Assisted Living.”
  • Choose the appropriate “Facility Type” and your county.
  • Click on the search button.

If you would like to access a specific memory care facility’s inspection report, you can also search by facility name or address, if you have that information. Each inspection report includes the following information:

  • Number of inspection and complaint visits
  • Most recent date of inspection
  • Number of citations and complaints
  • Detailed evaluation reports

References

  1. California Department of Social Services. (2023). Laws and regulationsCA.gov.

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