20 Memory Care Facilities near Brea, CA

Brea, California, has a small population of 42,777, 13.2 percent of whom are seniors. With the growing concern of memory-related diseases, statistics show that the state of California is home to 650,000 individuals who live with Alzheimer’s or various forms of dementia. To meet the needs of this growing population, Brea has 17 assisted living facilities in place that offer state-regulated dementia care services. The facilities themselves have delayed-egress devices installed, and qualified staff have received training that provides independence and promote dignity to senior residents.  

• Seniors who enjoy sitting in the sunshine can appreciate the 283 days of sun that Brea gets each year. Lows only dip down to 45 degrees in January, and the summers aren’t too hot with July highs of 87, so residents can easily get outside all year long.
  
• Seniors may find that living in Brea aggravates their lungs due to the area’s polluted air. The American Lung Association gave Brea, and Orange County a poor air quality rating of F. This could be especially harmful to those who have been diagnosed with a respiratory condition.
  
• The city of Brea might be a hard place to live for those with a limited budget. It is 94 percent more costly to live in Brea when compared to the national average and nearly 30 percent more than California’s average cost of living.
  
• Citizens of Brea may sleep more soundly thanks to the area’s very low 14.1 out of 100 (one is the safest) crime rate. This is about 15 points lower than the U.S. average. Property crime, on the other hand, is higher than average at a rate of 46.7 to 38.1.
  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Brea

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.

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

Brea-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.