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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Long Beach, CA for 2024

In the California community of Long Beach, Alzheimer's continues to be an ongoing concern among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 11% of deaths in the region in 2020 were attributed to Alzheimer's. This is consistent with the percentage of deaths related to this disease in 2016. During this four-year reporting period, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths increased by 29%. Alzheimer's is primarily diagnosed in those aged 65 and older, an age group that makes up 12% of the city's 470,000 residents.

The Long Beach region supports seniors who need dementia care through several residential memory care facilities. In these long-term care communities, residents get access to individualized care plans, assistance with eating and mobility and 24-hour monitoring. The facilities are secured to prevent wandering, and they use evidence-based recreational programs and therapies to promote residents' engagement.

This guide for memory care in Long Beach outlines local monthly residential care costs and compares them to rates in other California cities, and it highlights options seniors and families may have for paying for care.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Long Beach

The Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division is responsible for long-term care facilities, such as memory care facilities, in the state of California, including Long Beach. It provides licensing and regulation for facilities and investigates complaints or concerns about quality of care. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Long Beach

  • On the BestPlaces Comfort Index, Long Beach scores a 9.3/10 overall for its climate, making it one of the most pleasant places to retire. Summers earn a 9.8 on the index, while winters receive an 8.7. The area sees an average of 287 days of sunshine per year, with average July highs of 79 degrees and January lows of 46.4. 
  • Crime in Long Beach is slightly higher than the U.S. average. On a scale of 1 to 100, Long Beach scores 33.4 for violent crime and 41.2 for property crime. Comparatively, the U.S. averages are 22.7 and 35.4. However, because memory care homes tend to be quite secure, crime in these communities is minimal. 
  • The number of physicians per capita in Long Beach is on par with the U.S. average of 210 per 100,000 people. In Long Beach, there are 211. Its BestPlaces Health Cost Index is 85.2 on a scale where 100 is the national average, indicating healthcare is more affordable here than average.
  • Long Beach Medical Center has been recognized as a major regional provider with numerous awards. Some of the top-performing fields include orthopedics, neurosurgery, hip replacement, treatment of stroke and joint replacement.
  • Both Long Beach and Los Angeles County are members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This means that the town and county are both dedicated to creating a more welcoming community for seniors that improves health and quality of life. Goals include establishing more elder civic participation and employment, considering dementia-friendliness when implementing new programs and improving access to housing. 
  • Long Beach has a very high sales tax rate at 10.25%. This is much higher than the average 5% to 7% seen across the nation. In addition, California has relatively high state income taxes depending on income level and marital status, and most retirement income will be taxed at that level. However, Social Security benefits are exempt from state income taxes.

Paying for Memory Care in Long Beach

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

In Long Beach, seniors can expect to pay around $6,563 per month on average for memory care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care in Long Beach costs the same as the state average per month at $6,563, nearly $1,000 more than the national average, but is also mostly on par with surrounding areas. In San Diego, costs are slightly more expensive, averaging $6,844 per month. Prices rise slightly in Oxnard, where a month of memory care averages $7,188. In Riverside and Bakersfield, prices decrease to $5,000 and $4,688 per month.

Long Beach

$6,563

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

San Diego

$6,844

Oxnard

$7,188

Bakersfield

$4,688

Riverside

$5,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

On average, only nursing home facilities are more expensive than memory care, with a monthly median cost of $9,125 for a semiprivate room. Both in-home care and home health care offer seniors assistance in their place of residence for the same average monthly cost of $5,911 despite home health care including additional medical services. More affordable care can be found in assisted living facilities for seniors who don’t require higher levels of care at $5,250 per month. The most affordable option is adult day health care, averaging $1,652 per month.

Memory Care

$6,563

In-Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living Facility

$5,250

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Long Beach was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Long Beach

In Long Beach there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in California page.

More ways to pay for memory care in CA

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Long Beach

There is more to aging than just paying for care. Often, other needs arise, such as navigating through state and federal programs or seeking legal assistance for disputes. The resources below offer programs with advocates, social workers, ombudsmen and others trained to help seniors find the support they may need. Seniors in need of assistance may call or visit the programs’ websites directly for additional information.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association California Southland Chapter(800) 272-3900The Alzheimer's Association provides seniors with access to information to help them better understand their conditions and how to prepare for them to progress. It also hosts regular support groups for people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Seniors in need of assistance at any time can contact the 24/7 helpline.
Healthy Aging Center(562) 570-4000The Healthy Aging Center commits itself to helping seniors locate care and services required. It also provides intensive case management for seniors requiring special assistance to help them stay healthy.
Helping Hands Senior Foundation(818) 279-6580This organization operates a durable medical equipment loan closet, allowing seniors to borrow basic equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and power mobility equipment. It can also provide referrals to other programs for seniors as needed.
Wise and Healthy Aging Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(800) 334-9473This program serves as a long-term care ombudsman service for both Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. Trained ombudsmen visit with seniors and handle complaints about long-term care facilities. The ombudsmen then serve as advocates and mediate the conflict.
Los Angeles Department of Aging(213) 482-7252The Lost Angeles Department of Aging can connect seniors with services and resources in the county, including help with mental health, legal assistance, advocacy and the local aging disability resource center.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles(800) 399-4529LAFLA provides advocates for people who have been denied government benefits such as Medi-Cal, SSI and SSDI, as well as veterans struggling to access VA benefits. It also offers a range of self-help resources to help seniors and their caregivers navigate difficult legal situations.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Long Beach

Long Beach Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations for memory care in California

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I can not thank Martin enough for the compassionate and kind care that he provided for my mother’s partner “John”. We were in a dire situation and needed to make the difficult decision to place...

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Albert

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Palmcrest Grand Residence

My father-in-law moved into the Palmcrest Grand Residence. The physical facilities were nice. The people there looked like they were happy. My father-in-law's room is pretty plain, but you can put...

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Chris

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Review of Regency Palms Long Beach

We toured here, it is a very nice facility. It's a nice old historic building, and they've done a very nice job remodeling the entire interior of the building to a modern configuration. They have...

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