5 Memory Care Facilities near Azusa, CA

Asuza is an eastern Los Angeles suburb of 50,000 people, 4,900 of whom are seniors age 65 and up. For the seniors here who have Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, advanced forms of Parkinson's and other types of dementia, Asuza's five memory care facilities offer some of the best options for managing their conditions while living in safe, stimulating environments.

Staff at memory care facilities supervise their patients full time, and trained staff members help seniors follow the daily treatment regimen their doctors have prescribed. Senior care facilities in California, a category that includes assisted living communities and skilled nursing care homes, are licensed through the California State Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing Program, which inspects and publishes reports about specific memory care properties in Asuza.

• Asuza's weather is typical for the eastern edge of the Los Angeles basin. Dry, semi-arid summers bring daily average high temperatures of 91 degrees Fahrenheit, while the generally mild winters see average overnight temperatures of 47 degrees in December and January. This part of Southern California gets 21 inches of rainfall a year, though that varies a lot with the drought schedule.
  
• The cost of living in Asuza is 50 percent higher than that of most American cities. This is partly due to California's generally high cost for housing, which seniors in memory care are not typically affected by. Healthcare, which more directly concerns those with loved ones in residential care, costs 15 percent less than the average nationwide.
  
• Crime in Asuza is more often property crimes, such as vandalism and petty theft. They are more common in this city than the national average. Violent crime is significantly lower than the national rate.
  
• The Asuza area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Queen of the Valley Hospital and Glendora Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Azusa

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

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Azusa Area

Azusa-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.