41 Memory Care Facilities near Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Beach, California, an affluent coastal city with more than 200,000 residents, has more than 16 percent of residents 65 years of age or older. Throughout California, an estimated 650,000 seniors have Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, and in cities like Huntington Beach with large senior populations, the need for memory care is substantial. 

The Huntington Beach area is home to 55 memory care facilities that provide support to seniors who've been diagnosed with dementia disorders. These facilities, which are officially known as residential care facilities throughout the state, are closely regulated by the California Department of Social Services and must adhere to strict regulations similar to those in place for assisted living services. Because of the similarities in these regulations, memory care and assisted living services are often offered in the same residential care facility. 

• The climate in Huntington Beach is comfortable year-round, and there's minimal precipitation. In January, low temperatures average 48 degrees, and in July, high temperatures average 76 degrees. For those seniors who enjoy spending some of their spare time outdoors, Huntington Beach is an excellent location.
  
• The Huntington Beach area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Huntington Beach Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• A low violent crime rate means that seniors and their loved ones can reside in Huntington Beach without too much concern for their safety. Only 1.81 violent crimes per 1,000 residents occur in the city each year, which is far less than the state average of 4.45 violent crimes per 1,000 residents. 
  
• The overall cost of living in Huntington Beach is more than double the national average. If seniors and their families have limited income or savings to pay for memory care, it may be wise to consider facilities in a less expensive part of the state. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Huntington 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.

Huntington 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 an assisted living 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 Huntington Beach, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Memory Care Facilities in Huntington Beach

Directory of Winners in Huntington Beach Area

Huntington Beach-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.