The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Jamestown, CA for 2023

Jamestown, CA, is a small historic mining camp in Tuolumne County, near Sonora. About 25.5 percent of the region's 54,000 people are seniors age 65 and over, many of them living with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or advanced Parkinson's disease. Seniors whose dementia has progressed to the point that they need full-time supervision and help following their doctors' treatment plans can find long-term residential care in any of Jamestown's six memory care facilities. The California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing program regulates all residential care sites in the state, conducts inspections and acts on comments and concerns.

• Jamestown shares its climate with Sonora, the nearest sizable town. Summer temperatures range from a high of 92 degrees in August and September to winter lows of 32, which may be problematic for seniors who are sensitive to chilly morning air. The hilly area surrounding Jamestown gets around 35 inches of rain yearly, which keeps it green and raises tree pollen in the spring and summer.
  
• The cost to live in Jamestown is 21 percent higher than the national average across all categories. California, in comparison, is 69 percent more expensive than the national index. While housing can be especially pricey in Jamestown, with a median home cost of $279,500, healthcare is just about 99 percent of the national median rate.
  
• Jamestown's crime rate is very high, compared with crime rates in equivalent categories across the nation. Violent crime is not common here, but more minor offenses, such as larceny and other property crimes, are nearly three times more prevalent than in other U.S. cities.
  
• The Jamestown area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Adventist Health Sonora and Angels Camp Family Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Jamestown

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Jamestown Area

Jamestown-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.