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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Simi Valley, CA for 2024

Simi Valley is a vibrant community in the Los Angeles region with about 124,000 residents, 16% of whom are aged 65 and over. Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the need for effective dementia care solutions in the region, showing that between 2016 and 2020, the number of Alzheimer's-related deaths in Ventura County went up by 32.4%. This significantly outpaces the total increase of deaths in the county, which rose by 20.7%.   

Residential memory care is a practical option for those impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia, providing peace of mind for families and skilled, compassionate care for those living with memory loss. These facilities provide comfortable private and semi private housing, daily meals and housekeeping and linen services. Residents have individualized care plans that address their unique needs while promoting their dignity and self-direction, and they can participate in a variety of dementia-informed therapies and recreational activities.

This guide provides more information on dementia care in Simi Valley, including an overview of how much this type of care costs and ways seniors and families pay for monthly expenses. 

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Simi Valley

All memory care facilities in Simi Valley are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This agency enforces minimum standards for housing, security requirements, staffing and care planning through an initial licensing process, regular inspections and by investigating reports of substandard conditions or care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Simi Valley

  • Seniors living in Simi Valley pay relatively high state income taxes on most forms of retirement income, which may impact some individuals’ memory care budgets. However, Social Security benefits are tax-exempt, and there’s a senior income tax exemption individuals can claim to offset what they owe for other forms of income.
  • Ventura County, where Simi Valley is located, is a dementia-friendly community. This means the county has taken steps to raise community awareness of Alzheimer’s and provide support to seniors and families affected by memory-related conditions. Through Dementia Friendly Ventura County, residents can connect with resources such as seminars and support groups.
  • The air quality in Simi Valley is subpar, which may be a consideration for some prospective memory care residents with chronic heart or lung conditions. The American Lung Association gives the region a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels but low scores of D for 24-hour particle pollution and F for ozone pollution. Fortunately, many memory care facilities have air purification and filtration systems to support residents’ health.
  • On a 100-point cost of living index based on living costs in the nation as a whole, Simi Valley rates 151.8, which is in line with the state norm of 149.9. Housing prices, groceries and miscellaneous expenses, such as clothing and salon services, tend to be high here, but opting for memory care may provide monthly savings on certain living expenses.
  • Crime is relatively uncommon in Simi Valley, making the city an attractive option for vulnerable seniors. On a 100-point scale, the city’s violent crime score comes in at about half the national norm at 10.7, and the property crime score is 21.7 versus 35.4 nationally. To further protect residents, memory care facilities have alarm systems and secured indoor and outdoor areas to reduce the risk of wandering.

Paying for Memory Care in Simi Valley

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.

Dementia care facilities in Simi Valley charge monthly rates of $7,188.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

In Simi Valley, memory care residents pay $7,188 per month on average for care, making this among the costlier places in the state and nation for residential dementia services. Local care costs are 10% higher than the California average and 28% higher than the national norm, and they exceed costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in San Diego spend about $340 less per month on care, and in Santa Maria, rates are about $560 less. Similarly, care costs in Los Angeles are 9% below Simi Valley’s median, and seniors in Riverside pay 30% less for dementia care.  

Simi Valley

$7,188

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Santa Maria

$6,625

Los Angeles

$6,563

Riverside

$5,000

San Diego

$6,844

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Simi Valley, memory care residents pay $7,188 for residential services. This is 36% less than the cost of nursing home care, which offers housing and around-the-clock medical support for those with extensive care needs. However, other local senior care options are typically more affordable, including home health care, which costs 16% less than memory care, and in-home care, which costs 19% less than residential dementia services. Similarly, memory care costs about 25% more than assisted living, which provides residential services for seniors who don’t have dementia.

Memory Care

$7,188

In-Home Care

$5,815

Home Health Care

$6,054

Assisted Living Facility

$5,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,254

Note: Data for Simi Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Oxnard, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Simi Valley

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in California

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 Memory Care Resources in Simi Valley

Simi Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Simi Valley, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Simi Valley

 

Simi Valley-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Alz101

I visited this facility

Review of Oakmont of Simi Valley

I visited Oakmont of Simi Valley on behalf of a family member to learn more about the memory care services it provides for Alzheimer’s residents. I met with the director of the facility and a...

Provider response

Hello, we really appreciate your positive review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback with us!

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Bill

I visited this facility

Review of Vista at Simi Valley

We visited Vista at Simi Valley. We looked at their memory care and it was very good. We were shown several possible rooms. All the staff members that I observed or met seemed to be happy in their...

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Lisa

I visited this facility

Review of Oakmont of Simi Valley

We toured Oakmont of Simi Valley. I really liked that a lot, but that one's just a lot more expensive. So the price kind of scared us away a little bit. The staff was fantastic. We didn't go in...

Provider response

Dear Lisa, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your tour at Oakmont of Simi Valley. We are so glad that you liked our community and had a great experience. We’d love another...

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