Memory Care Communities in Burbank, California

Memory Care costs in Burbank start around $5,945 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Burbank 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.

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.

Burbank is located in Los Angeles County and is home to more than 100,000 residents. Throughout Los Angeles County, more than 147,000 residents aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. More than 25 memory care facilities are located in Burbank and surrounding areas to provide residential support to those with dementia.

These facilities, known officially as residential care facilities (RCFs), are closely regulated by the California Department of Social Services, which provides similar provisions for assisted living facilities for seniors. As such, RCFs in California commonly offer both levels of care.

• In Burbank, the overall cost of living is more than double that of the average U.S. city. However, the cost of health care in the city is 15 percent below the national average, which may be a major benefit for some seniors who require frequent medical attention.
  
• A moderate coastal climate keeps Burbank's weather reasonably comfortable year-round. Average low temperatures in January are only 45 degrees and average July high temperatures are 88 degrees, so there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy time outdoors. When touring memory care facilities, families should ensure that any time residents spend outdoors is adequately supervised.
  
• According to the American Lung Association, the air quality in Los Angeles County is the worst in the country. This can pose a serious threat to seniors who've been diagnosed with a respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease or certain cancers. 
  
• Violent crime in Burbank occurs at nearly half the rate of the average city in California. Seniors and their loved ones can rest easy knowing that there's only a one in 408 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime in Burbank.