#1
Care Placement
“Mike Ortman’s guidance, expertise, and compassion provided me with the clarity and direction I needed to situate my elderly father. I highly recommend him and Care Placement.” — Google review
Best Memory Care Facilities in National City, CA
The 10 best-rated memory care facilities in National City, CA average 4.7★ on Google across 893 reviews. Care Placement has the top rating (5.0★), and Paradise Valley Health Care Center has the most reviews (285). Updated October 26, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (893 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
#2
Paradise Valley Health Care Center
“I am a resident here and I am very happy with the care from the nurses to therapist and even the fun activities program. Ellie, Johanna, Andrea, Maira are a great activity team!” — Google review
#3
Bonita Villa Senior Living
“My 100+ mother-in-law has lived at Villa Bonita for over 3 years now. What a wonderful place! Her experience, and mine and my wife's, brings forth nothing but praise for the well trained and positive staff. They are…” — Google review
#4
The Montera
“My experience was great.. met with my friend for lunch and a visit. The staff is friendly and helpful with their patients!” — Google review
#5
La Vida Real
“Jerry Godinez and his staff were wonderful. We moved my stepdad over to La Vida Real after having a tour of the memory care unit. They were very accommodating to my mom, who wanted to spend a lot of time with her…” — Google review
#6
HarborView Senior Assisted Living
“My father has lived in this home for a year. I call it a home, not a facility, because the people here are cared for with love and devotion. The caregivers work tirelessly to address every individual’s needs. My…” — Google review
#7
Merrill Gardens at Bankers Hill
“A friend of mine just moved here. It has been a pleasant experience all around, no complaints at all. Best turkey burger I’ve ever had!” — Google review
#8
Cloisters Of The Valley
“My stepmom has been living here for over 7 years. I can’t say enough good things about Cloisters. It’s the people who make a place excellent. The people here go above and beyond to take care of her. It is very well…” — Google review
#9
ActivCare Rolling Hills Ranch
“This is a Beautiful and well-thought-out community and I very much enjoyed touring it. The staff all are very professional, happy, and helpful. I had the pleasure of conversing with Bee-Bee who was very upbeat and…” — Google review
#10
Paradise Village a Generations Community
“Parkview Memory Care has taken care of my wife for the past 5+years. They have done a wonderful job of caring for her safety and comfort. I do not believe I could have found any better place for her. The staff is…” — Google review
How we pick memory care facilities in National City
We scan Google Maps for memory care facility listings in and around National City, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the highest-rated memory care facility in National City?
Care Placement has the highest Google rating on our National City list: 5.0 out of 5 from 53 reviews (as of October 26, 2026).
Which memory care facility in National City has the most reviews?
Paradise Valley Health Care Center has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 285, with a 4.7★ average.
How are these memory care facilities chosen?
Only open National City-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.