Hospitals & Memory Care Units Serving Los Angeles

Families in Los Angeles often need a clear list of local hospitals when a loved one with memory or thinking changes is admitted, transferred, or ready to go home. This page names CMS-listed acute care hospitals in the city, explains how to ask about memory-related support (CMS does not publish that detail), and points to official directories for Alzheimer's research centers. Listing a hospital or support organization here does not mean that organization endorses any private home-care provider.

For a wider view of local care options, start with the Los Angeles dementia care guide.

What dementia means during a hospital stay

Dementia is a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, including memory, thinking, and everyday tasks. The CDC overview of dementia describes how dementia can affect memory, thinking, and daily function.

Those changes can make a hospital stay confusing. A person may have trouble following instructions, recognizing staff, or managing bathing, dressing, or meals they still handled at home. Ask the care team to document how the person communicates, what calms them, and who should be called about discharge.

Hospitals serving Los Angeles

The hospitals below are CMS-listed acute care hospitals in Los Angeles, with the name, address, phone number, ownership type, and overall CMS star rating that CMS publishes. CMS does not say whether any of these hospitals has a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit. Confirm that directly with the hospital.

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - 8700 BEVERLY BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048. Phone: (310) 423-5000. Acute care hospital, voluntary non-profit - other ownership, emergency services. CMS overall rating 5 out of 5.
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles - 4867 SUNSET BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027. Phone: (323) 783-4011. Acute care hospital, voluntary non-profit - other ownership. CMS overall rating 5 out of 5.
• Keck Hospital of USC - 1500 SAN PABLO STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033. Phone: (323) 442-8656. Acute care hospital, voluntary non-profit - other ownership. CMS overall rating 5 out of 5.
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital - 1680 EAST 120TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90059. Phone: (424) 835-6808. Acute care hospital, voluntary non-profit - private ownership, emergency services. CMS overall rating 4 out of 5.
• Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - 757 WESTWOOD PLAZA, LOS ANGELES, CA 90095. Phone: (310) 825-6301. Acute care hospital, government - state ownership, emergency services. CMS overall rating 4 out of 5.
• Adventist Health White Memorial - 1720 CESAR E CHAVEZ AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90033. Phone: (323) 268-5000. Acute care hospital, voluntary non-profit - church ownership. CMS overall rating 3 out of 5.
• Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center - 1300 N VERMONT AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90027. Phone: (213) 413-3000. Acute care hospital, proprietary ownership, emergency services. CMS overall rating 3 out of 5.
• Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West LA - 6041 CADILLAC AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034. Phone: (213) 857-2201. Acute care hospital, voluntary non-profit - private ownership. CMS overall rating 3 out of 5.

Use the phone number above for the hospital you are considering, and ask to speak with admitting, case management, or the unit caring for your family member. If you need a different kind of clinic or specialist than these hospitals, look for a geriatrician, neurologist, or hospital-based case manager and confirm dementia-related experience with that office directly.

How to ask a Los Angeles hospital about memory-related support

CMS does not publish whether a Los Angeles hospital has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit, so families should ask each hospital before or during a stay. Call the hospital and ask whether there is a geriatric, memory, or behavioral health team, how staff are trained to support patients with dementia, and how discharge planning works when the patient will need help at home.

Useful questions include: Will the same staff see the patient when possible? Can a family member stay at the bedside? How will pain, sleep, and wandering be handled? Who writes the discharge plan, and when can we review it? Ask for the plan in writing, including medications, follow-up appointments, and who to call if confusion or safety problems increase after the patient leaves.

NIA Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

The National Institute on Aging funds Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers at institutions around the country, and families can look up current locations in NIA's public directories rather than assuming a specific Los Angeles hospital hosts one. NIA's list of funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers explains the national center program.

To search for a center and then ask about hospital affiliations, clinical trials, or diagnostic clinics, use NIA's finder for Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. If a center appears for Southern California, contact that center through the information NIA publishes and ask how it works with local hospitals. Do not treat a research center as a substitute for emergency care.

Care after a Los Angeles hospital discharge

After a hospital stay in Los Angeles, many families combine follow-up medical care with in-home help so the person can return to a familiar setting. Medicare's home health services page explains covered home health services, including who may qualify and what Medicare can include.

Medicare home health is not the same as round-the-clock companion or personal help. Families often add non-medical support such as hospital discharge care for the first days at home, personal care for bathing and dressing, or memory care at home when supervision and familiar routines matter most. If nights are the hardest stretch, some households look at 24-hour live-in care. Relatives who have been at the hospital for days may also need respite care so they can sleep and handle follow-up appointments.

Family support in Los Angeles

The Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter offers free educational programs, support services, and care consultations across Los Angeles County. The chapter office is at 3415 S Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Families can call 323-309-8821 to ask about programs and care consultations.

A hospital social worker or case manager can also connect you with community supports. If you need help coordinating doctors, benefits paperwork, or a move home, ask the discharge team for a social work referral and keep notes from every call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does any Los Angeles hospital on this list have a dedicated memory care unit?

CMS does not publish whether these hospitals have a dedicated memory, dementia, or geriatric unit. Call the hospital you are using and ask about geriatric or memory-related teams, staff training, and how they plan discharge for a patient with dementia. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center can be reached at (310) 423-5000, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center at (310) 825-6301, and Keck Hospital of USC at (323) 442-8656.

Which Los Angeles hospitals have a CMS rating of 5 out of 5?

On this page, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles, and Keck Hospital of USC each have a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital are listed at 4 out of 5. Adventist Health White Memorial, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, and Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West LA are listed at 3 out of 5. A star rating is not the same as having a memory unit.

How do I find an NIA Alzheimer's Disease Research Center near Los Angeles?

Use the National Institute on Aging directories linked above to see current Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. After you find a center, contact it through the details NIA provides and ask whether it has a hospital affiliation, a memory clinic, or trials that might fit your family member. This page does not name a specific Los Angeles research center beyond those official listings.

Who can Los Angeles families call for Alzheimer's education and support?

The Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter provides free educational programs, support services, and care consultations across Los Angeles County. The office is at 3415 S Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 500, Los Angeles, CA 90034, and the phone number is 323-309-8821. Hospital case managers can also point you to local supports at discharge.

Does Medicare pay for home care after a hospital stay in Los Angeles?

Medicare explains covered home health services on its home health services page, including eligibility rules and what services can be included. Home health is usually part-time and skilled. It does not automatically replace daily personal help, companionship, or overnight supervision. Ask the hospital discharge planner what has been ordered and what you will need to arrange separately at home.

What should I ask before my family member with dementia leaves a Los Angeles hospital?

Ask who is in charge of the discharge plan, which medications changed, when follow-up visits are scheduled, and how to reach someone after hours if confusion or safety problems increase. Confirm whether home health was ordered. Review how the person will get home, who will stay the first night, and whether you need extra help such as hospital discharge care or memory care at home. Write down names and callback numbers before you leave the building.