The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Buena Park, CA for 2023
There are 36 Memory Care Facilities in the Buena Park area, with 2 in Buena Park and 34 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Buena Park is $4,000 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,349. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra with an average starting cost of $3,200.
To help you with your search, browse the 86 reviews below for memory care facilities in Buena Park. On average, consumers rate memory care in Buena Park 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include La Palma with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Buena Park, CA
The Cottage at Artesia Gardens
Provides: Memory Care
6041 Kingman Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90621
"The Cottage at Artesia Gardens was a good place. I had a good experience with the lady who gave me the tour. She was very nice and very understanding. They serve three meals and snacks. The rooms..." More
"The Cottage at Artesia Gardens was a good place. I had a good experience with the lady who gave me the tour. She was very nice and very understanding. They serve three meals and snacks. The rooms..." More
Harvest Retirement
Provides: Memory Care
9011 Knott Avenue, Buena Park, CA 90620
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3/25/2020
I would like to take a Moment to Thank All at the Harvest Retirement. My Mother In Law is in the Memory Care unit. She is really happy there. The Staff is extremely nice to her..." More
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3/25/2020
I would like to take a Moment to Thank All at the Harvest Retirement. My Mother In Law is in the Memory Care unit. She is really happy there. The Staff is extremely nice to her..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brookdale Garden Grove
Provides: Memory Care
10200 Chapman Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
"My dad is in Brookdale Garden Grove. I really like it, it's very good and it's very nice. It helps a lot that people are very nice and the place is really clean. It's very close to where I live...." More
"My dad is in Brookdale Garden Grove. I really like it, it's very good and it's very nice. It helps a lot that people are very nice and the place is really clean. It's very close to where I live...." More
Brookdale Anaheim
Provides: Memory Care
200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801
"Brookdale Anaheim was very lovely and very nice, but it's too big for my husband and too extensive for him to maneuver. The staff was very lovely though and everybody was friendly. When you walked..." More
"Brookdale Anaheim was very lovely and very nice, but it's too big for my husband and too extensive for him to maneuver. The staff was very lovely though and everybody was friendly. When you walked..." More
Caring Star 2015
Brookdale Brookhurst
Provides: Memory Care
15302 Brookhurst St., Westminster, CA 92683
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful..." More
"We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.Our peaceful..." More
Caring Star 2022
Rowntree Gardens
Provides: Memory Care
12151 Dale Street, Stanton, CA 90680
"I like Rowntree Gardens because it had all aspects of treatment for my mom. They have doctors on site. They have doctors that will come to the place. She could get her PCP to be affiliated with the..." More
"I like Rowntree Gardens because it had all aspects of treatment for my mom. They have doctors on site. They have doctors that will come to the place. She could get her PCP to be affiliated with the..." More
Caring Star 2022
Sunrise of Seal Beach
Provides: Memory Care
3850 Lampson Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740
"The Sunrise of Seal Beach was very big, so they offered a lot of things. They showed us the memory care area upstairs and it would be a very nice place if all of their things were applicable to my..." More
"The Sunrise of Seal Beach was very big, so they offered a lot of things. They showed us the memory care area upstairs and it would be a very nice place if all of their things were applicable to my..." More
Ivy Park at Bradford
Provides: Memory Care
1180 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
"I had an in-person tour of Ivy Park at Bradford. I liked that the residents interacted with each other and the staff. I didn't feel like they were left in their rooms to sit all day. The staff..." More
"I had an in-person tour of Ivy Park at Bradford. I liked that the residents interacted with each other and the staff. I didn't feel like they were left in their rooms to sit all day. The staff..." More
Sunrise of La Palma
Provides: Memory Care
5321 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623
"My mom will be moving into Sunrise of La Palma. It's beautiful. Tenure there was very high for their staff, so just very friendly. It seems like there's a lot of programs as well. My mom will have..." More
"My mom will be moving into Sunrise of La Palma. It's beautiful. Tenure there was very high for their staff, so just very friendly. It seems like there's a lot of programs as well. My mom will have..." More
Arbor Palms of Anaheim
Provides: Memory Care
3411 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
"The rooms at Arbor Palms of Anaheim were bigger, but weren't as nice as the others. I saw a number of common rooms, TV room, memory care room, and little garden area, and they were all quite nice...." More
"The rooms at Arbor Palms of Anaheim were bigger, but weren't as nice as the others. I saw a number of common rooms, TV room, memory care room, and little garden area, and they were all quite nice...." More
Oakmont of Orange
Provides: Memory Care
630 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868
"If you're looking for a professional , clean, beautiful facility with staff that treats you like family , you've found Oakmont . My Mother has been at Oakmont Of Orange Memory Care since July 2020..." More
"If you're looking for a professional , clean, beautiful facility with staff that treats you like family , you've found Oakmont . My Mother has been at Oakmont Of Orange Memory Care since July 2020..." More
Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memo...
Provides: Memory Care
11848 Valley View Street, Garden Grove, CA 92845
"We moved my mother in Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care, and they've been very wonderful. They were very welcoming and everyone is very engaged. Everyone looks happy there, it seems like..." More
"We moved my mother in Crescent Landing at Garden Grove Memory Care, and they've been very wonderful. They were very welcoming and everyone is very engaged. Everyone looks happy there, it seems like..." More
Caring Star 2016
Sunrise of Fullerton
Provides: Memory Care
2226 North Euclid Street, Fullerton, CA 92835
"Sunrise of Fullerton was really nice. They had really nice facilities. There wasn't anything wrong with Sunrise. I highly would recommend them. The staff seemed friendly and attentive. They had..." More
"Sunrise of Fullerton was really nice. They had really nice facilities. There wasn't anything wrong with Sunrise. I highly would recommend them. The staff seemed friendly and attentive. They had..." More
Crescent Landing at Fullerton Memory ...
Provides: Memory Care
1510 East Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
"It was very inviting in as far as the gardens. Unfortunately, it was necessary to have that tall gate to keep the wanderers in. But it's well-gated with beautiful gardens and fountains, where the..." More
"It was very inviting in as far as the gardens. Unfortunately, it was necessary to have that tall gate to keep the wanderers in. But it's well-gated with beautiful gardens and fountains, where the..." More
Westmont of Cypress
Provides: Memory Care
4889 Katella Ave., Cypress, CA 92024
"Westmont of Cypress was like a five-star hotel. It was very, very expensive, but they have tons of amenities and lots of activities. They have a pool,a movie theater, a physical therapy room, and..." More
"Westmont of Cypress was like a five-star hotel. It was very, very expensive, but they have tons of amenities and lots of activities. They have a pool,a movie theater, a physical therapy room, and..." More
Golden Eden III
Provides: Memory Care
2602 Ostrom Ave., Long Beach, CA 90815
"My mom has been in Nonno's Guest Home for a year and a half now. Prior to her moving to Nonno's, she was in memory care at an assisted living facility and there is no comparison. I wish I had moved..." More
"My mom has been in Nonno's Guest Home for a year and a half now. Prior to her moving to Nonno's, she was in memory care at an assisted living facility and there is no comparison. I wish I had moved..." More
Harbor Heights
Provides: Memory Care
525 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801
"Harbor Heights welcomes senior residents to a new level of retirement living in Anaheim. The community has been re-imagined and rebuilt to offer residents a spacious home bathed in natural light..." More
"Harbor Heights welcomes senior residents to a new level of retirement living in Anaheim. The community has been re-imagined and rebuilt to offer residents a spacious home bathed in natural light..." More
Meadowlark Gardens III
Provides: Memory Care
6102 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a..." More
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Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a..." More
Meadowlark Gardens VIII
Provides: Memory Care
6112 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
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Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a..." More
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Since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens has been serving Huntington Beach with high quality assisted living in a residential environment. Our 7 homes are very clean and kept in tip top shape by a..." More
Loving Arms Residential Care II
Provides: Memory Care
11503 Thomas Place, Norwalk, CA 90650
"LARC for Seniors is an established group of care homes operating for more than 15 years. We cater for elderly residents and provide the utmost care and compassion. We treat you just like our own..." More
"LARC for Seniors is an established group of care homes operating for more than 15 years. We cater for elderly residents and provide the utmost care and compassion. We treat you just like our own..." More
Silverado Brea Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
149 W. Lambert Road, Brea, CA 92821
"Centrally located in North Orange County near Diamond Bar, Whittier, Hacienda Heights and Yorba Linda, Silverado Brea is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community..." More
"Centrally located in North Orange County near Diamond Bar, Whittier, Hacienda Heights and Yorba Linda, Silverado Brea is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community..." More
AssistaCare
Provides: Memory Care
3022 Salmon Dr., Rossmoor, CA 90720
"Assistacare Rossmoor is located in the heart of Rossmoor and offers a safe comfortable home for your loved ones. We have an experienced and supportive staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week..." More
"Assistacare Rossmoor is located in the heart of Rossmoor and offers a safe comfortable home for your loved ones. We have an experienced and supportive staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week..." More
Cadence Brea
Provides: Memory Care
700 Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821
"Located in Orange County, Cadence Brea is an intimate senior living community offering upscale amenities and services to enrich every phase of your life. Discover a new artistic talent you never..." More
"Located in Orange County, Cadence Brea is an intimate senior living community offering upscale amenities and services to enrich every phase of your life. Discover a new artistic talent you never..." More
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Walnut Village
Provides: Memory Care
891 S. Walnut Street, Anaheim, CA 92802
"I know a couple of people who have had family members at Walnut Village or somebody that I know who is there right now, and I really like this place. But one of the drawbacks was that I know I was..." More
"I know a couple of people who have had family members at Walnut Village or somebody that I know who is there right now, and I really like this place. But one of the drawbacks was that I know I was..." More
Oakmont of Fullerton
Provides: Memory Care
433 W. Bastanchury Rd., Fullerton, CA 92835
"My parents will be moving into Oakmont of Fullerton. The staff was very pleasant, easy to talk to, and willing to answer the questions. The facility itself was very nice and up to date. The key..." More
"My parents will be moving into Oakmont of Fullerton. The staff was very pleasant, easy to talk to, and willing to answer the questions. The facility itself was very nice and up to date. The key..." More
Park Regency Retirement Center
Provides: Memory Care
1750 W. La Habra Boulevard, La Habra, CA 90631
"We'll be transferring my mom to Park Regency Retirement. It had several different levels of care, which we were unsure about. Until they did an evaluation on my mom, and they were able to tell us..." More
"We'll be transferring my mom to Park Regency Retirement. It had several different levels of care, which we were unsure about. Until they did an evaluation on my mom, and they were able to tell us..." More
Whitten Heights
Provides: Memory Care
200 W. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631
"We provide different living options depending on the senior’s need. Having both Assisted Living and Heritage living at the same location provides our resident and their families with the security..." More
"We provide different living options depending on the senior’s need. Having both Assisted Living and Heritage living at the same location provides our resident and their families with the security..." More
Karlton Residential Care Center
Provides: Memory Care
3615 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804
"My dad is a resident of Karlton Residential Center. They communicate rather well, they text me all the time with updates that let me know how he's doing. Because of COVID, the visitations are..." More
"My dad is a resident of Karlton Residential Center. They communicate rather well, they text me all the time with updates that let me know how he's doing. Because of COVID, the visitations are..." More
Brittany House
Provides: Memory Care
5401 East Centralia Street, Long Beach, CA 90808
"My mother in law has been a resident for over 7 years. Never once during all the times we visited did my wife or I feel she was not being cared for. To the contrary, the facility was always..." More
"My mother in law has been a resident for over 7 years. Never once during all the times we visited did my wife or I feel she was not being cared for. To the contrary, the facility was always..." More
Golden Eden II
Provides: Memory Care
5849 East Walton Street, Long Beach, CA 90815
"My wife moved into Golden Eden II. It was a quick decision that I had to make, but it seemed to meet all our needs here. The staff was friendly. They know what they are doing, and they are very..." More
"My wife moved into Golden Eden II. It was a quick decision that I had to make, but it seemed to meet all our needs here. The staff was friendly. They know what they are doing, and they are very..." More
Kaego's Richman Gardens by Serenity C...
Provides: Memory Care
317 N. Richman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
"My mother was at Richman Gardens in Fullerton for over 3 years and has just past away at the age of 88. She had dementia, COPD, and heart problems. I can't say enough about this facility, the..." More
"My mother was at Richman Gardens in Fullerton for over 3 years and has just past away at the age of 88. She had dementia, COPD, and heart problems. I can't say enough about this facility, the..." More
Bok Senior Hotel
Provides: Memory Care
1100 E. WHITTIER BLVD., La Habra, CA 90631
"My wife is in Bok Senior Hotel. They take care of people that need to be taken care of. They also help people who have dementia, which my wife has. It's a very good place. Everybody's friendly. I..." More
"My wife is in Bok Senior Hotel. They take care of people that need to be taken care of. They also help people who have dementia, which my wife has. It's a very good place. Everybody's friendly. I..." More
Alternative Senior Care
Provides: Memory Care
1013 North Hollydale, Fullerton, CA 92831
"Were very happy with my mom's care at Alternative Senior Care. My mom has a room to herself. The food is not great, but it's OK, and nutritious. The staff is very caring." More
"Were very happy with my mom's care at Alternative Senior Care. My mom has a room to herself. The food is not great, but it's OK, and nutritious. The staff is very caring." More
Around the Clock
Provides: Memory Care
2700 W Olive Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833
"Around the Clock LLC is a family-owned licensed RCFE/board and care home. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood and provides a warm home atmosphere. We exclusively house four..." More
"Around the Clock LLC is a family-owned licensed RCFE/board and care home. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood and provides a warm home atmosphere. We exclusively house four..." More
Violet Residential Care, Inc.
Provides: Memory Care
12141 Ora Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92840
"This is a 6-bed facility that provides a standard of living that enables residents to recreate their lives. As such, our priority is to create a quality environment for residents to be safe, happy..." More
"This is a 6-bed facility that provides a standard of living that enables residents to recreate their lives. As such, our priority is to create a quality environment for residents to be safe, happy..." More
What to Consider About Memory Care in Buena Park
California Alzheimer's Disease Centers (CADCs), established in 1984, provide dementia care to the states 650,000 residents with Alzheimer's disease. Over 12 percent of Buena Park's 83,000 people are aged over 65 and they are located close to a CADS at UC Irvine. There are also more than 20 memory care facilities in the city and nearby community catering to seniors with dementia.
In California, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly that cater to residents with dementia must meet specific requirements regarding building provisions, staff numbers and staff training. They're licensed by the California Adult Care Licensing Program.
- Most retirement income in California is fully-taxed, including pensions and income from retirement funds. Social Security Income is exempt from state income tax, but all seniors will have to pay sales tax, which is among the highest in the nation. This can impact the money seniors have available for memory care.
- The cost of living is rated at 169 in Sperling's cost of living index, compared to the national average of 100. This is mainly due to the high cost of housing and daily expenses, such as groceries and utilities are closer to US averages. Seniors in memory care and their families may save money on healthcare, which is rated at 89, 11 points lower than the national average of 100.
- Buena Park is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area, a city ranked in the Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in three categories by the American Lung Association. Both particle pollution and ozone pollution is high, which may impact the health of seniors with respiratory conditions.
- Each year Buena Park has around 277 sunny days, over 70 more than the national average. The high in July is around 82 degrees and in January the low averages 47. Additionally, there's no snow and only 13 inches of rain. This warm weather may mean some memory care residents can enjoy outdoor areas while under supervised care.
Paying for Memory Care in Buena Park
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Buena Park start around $4,000 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,525 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Buena Park and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Buena Park
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Buena Park
Buena Park 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 Buena Park, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Directory of Winners in the Buena Park Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Buena Park
Buena Park-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.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Buena Park, CA
Paying for Memory Care in Buena Park, CA
Free Memory Care Resources in Buena Park, CA
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Buena Park, CA
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Buena Park
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Review of Harvest Retirement
Harvest Retirement was good and clean. The people were professional. The dining area was very clean. Read more
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Review of Harvest Retirement
3/25/2020 I would like to take a Moment to Thank All at the Harvest Retirement. My Mother In Law is in the Memory Care unit. She is really happy there. The Staff is extremely nice to her an... Read more
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Review of Harvest Retirement
This facility is clean and has a positive atmosphere. The staff truly cares for the residents. My father is in memory care and it is comforting to know he is happy and enjoys all the activities. I... Read more
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