The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hermosa Beach, CA for 2023

In Hermosa Beach, about 11 percent of the population of nearly 20,000 is aged 65 and older. Some of these seniors are part of the roughly 650,000 Californians living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Those seniors can call one of the area's 10 memory care facilities home.

California's Department of Social Services oversees assisted living facilities in the state, including those memory care facilities in Hermosa Beach. This oversight ensures that all facilities provide quality care to seniors living with dementia.

• Living with the Pacific Ocean nearby does not come without a price tag. Cost of living is high in Hermosa Beach, more than three times the national average. On a scale where 100 represents the national average, Hermosa Beach comes in at 360.4. Housing costs are especially high, coming in at 913.
• The good news is that Hermosa Beach weather is ideal for seniors looking to escape cold and snow. The area sees less rain, no snow and more sunny days than average. Temperatures range from the 50s in the winter to the 70s in the summer, giving the city a high comfort index throughout the year.
• Crime rates in Hermosa Beach are not fairly high. Violent crime rates are low. On a scale where one represents a safe city and 100 represents a dangerous one, the violent crime rate is 17.5. Property crime rates are higher at 41.1. Seniors' families may want to inquire about security measures, such as security cameras and exterior lighting, at the memory care facility.
• Social security income in California is exempt from taxes. However, other retirement account funds are eligible for taxation, with the state having some of the highest tax rates in the country. Seniors' families should consider taxes as they budget for memory care facility expenses.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Hermosa Beach

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.

Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Directory of Winners in the Hermosa Beach Area

Hermosa Beach-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.