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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunnyvale, CA for 2024

 

Age is the biggest risk factor for developing dementia, and as America's population gets older, the number of people with memory loss is growing. The population of Sunnyvale is no exception. According to CDC data, the city saw Alzheimer's-related deaths increase significantly by 388.5% between 2016 and 2020 despite seniors accounting for just 12.5% of the community.

Fortunately, high-quality dementia care can improve outcomes for seniors experiencing memory loss. These homelike living environments offer cognitive therapies and calming activities. They also feature social programs aimed at preserving brain health. Staff members coordinate wellness services and manage behaviors related to memory loss, and medical experts are often on-site to provide personalized health care designed for dementia patients.

This guide includes information about dementia care communities in Sunnyvale to help seniors and their loved ones plan for long-term memory care. It explores the benefits and drawbacks of living in the city, analyzes the cost of care and provides a list of useful resources that make the care planning process easier.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Sunnyvale

The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services regulates memory care in Sunnyvale and the rest of the state. Beyond implementing health and safety standards, the agency also investigates complaints about care quality to protect seniors with dementia against abuse and malpractice.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Sunnyvale

 

 

  • The FBI reports that Sunnyvale's crime rates have been rising in recent years. However, the city is still a relatively safe place to live. Compared to national averages, the area's violent crime rate is about 10.9 points lower, and its property crime rate is 10.1 points lower. For added peace of mind, memory care communities typically feature comprehensive safety systems, such as cameras, motion detectors and personal tracking pendants that monitor residents' locations.

 

  • As part of Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale often has poor air quality due to pollution and unhealthy ozone. The American Lung Association gives the region failing grades for both indicators, meaning the local air quality could harm seniors' health. Fortunately, many memory care communities implement health safety measures when pollution is high, such as using air filters and limiting time outdoors.

 

  • The regions surrounding Sunnyvale have moderate to very high wildfire risk according to the California State Fire Marshal, which could be concerning for seniors and their families. However, memory care communities have evacuation plans to protect residents in case of emergencies.

 

  • Sunnyvale is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. This means the city government pledges to support seniors through public resources and community improvements. More broadly, the state of California is an AARP Age-Friendly State, indicating that it's a good place to live for older adults.

Paying for Memory Care in Sunnyvale

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.

Memory care in Sunnyvale has an average monthly cost of $7,899.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care costs in Sunnyvale are notably higher than average. Facilities here charge about 20.3% more than the California average and 40.4% more than the national average. In contrast, several nearby areas offer more affordable rates. Stockton is among the city's most affordable neighbors, with an average cost of care that's 42.2% below Sunnyvale's. Memory care is also more cost-effective in Santa Cruz, averaging 12.1% less per month. San Jose's dementia care communities are closer in cost to Sunnyvale's, but they're still cheaper by around 5%.

Sunnyvale

$7,899

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Santa Cruz

$6,938

San Jose

$7,500

Stockton

$4,561

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care ranks among Sunnyvale's costliest senior care options. In-home care, which provides one-on-one nonmedical support for seniors, is about 13.1% cheaper, while home health care, which offers in-home medical support, is 9.4% less. Assisted living costs about $1,580 less than memory care, although this option is usually designed for seniors who only need help with personal care such as bathing and dressing.

Adult day health care is the cheapest option, costing about $5,949 less than memory care, but it only provides daytime supervision. In contrast, nursing home facilities are about 46.4% costlier than memory care, as they provide intensive, 24/7 medical monitoring.

Memory Care

$7,899

In-Home Care

$6,864

Home Health Care

$7,150

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$6,319

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,566

Note: Data for Sunnyvale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sunnyvale

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 Sunnyvale

Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sunnyvale

 

Sunnyvale 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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lina

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

Review of Crescent Oaks Memory Care

My aunt is at Crescent Oaks Memory Care. It's a nice place. I like everything about them. Their program director is really good because she's always got parties going on and she decorates...

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Lorraine

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

Review of Belmont Village Sunnyvale

My mom stayed at Belmont Village Sunnyvale. They didn't have enough staff. The staffing was limited to meet every single person's needs, so my mom was neglected. She got a UTI because she has a...

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James

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

Review of Atria Sunnyvale

My sister has moved to Atria Sunnyvale. I liked the feeling when I went there, it was really hard to put my finger on it. I like the room, I talked to some of the people that were there and I got a...

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