7 Memory Care Facilities near Livermore, CA

With more than 11 percent of its population over the age of 65, Livermore is a popular retirement destination for seniors thanks to its scenic views and charming tree-lined streets. The area is home to top medical facilities that specialize in dementia and brain health, such as ValleyCare Physicians Associates, which provides high-level care to seniors suffering from dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease and Huntington's Disease. 

There are two memory care facilities in Livermore, as well as two nearby in Pleasanton, that offer residential care and support to seniors with dementia. These facilities, which often offer both memory care and assisted living services, are officially referred to as residential care facilities throughout California. 

• Although the American Lung Association has given a passing grade to the Livermore area's air quality when it comes to particle pollution, ozone pollution is high and has been given an F grade. Breathing poor-quality air presents a health risk to seniors, particularly those with respiratory illness or cardiovascular disease. 
  
• The overall cost of living is 40 percent higher than the state average and more than double the national average. Seniors with limited income and tight family budgets for memory care might feel more financially comfortable in one of the less expensive cities in the area, such as Modesto. 
  
• A comfortable year-round climate means that seniors living in Livermore can spend more time outdoors. Livermore's winters are short and mild and the area gets only 13 inches of precipitation each year on average, more than 25 inches less than the national average. Many memory care facilities offer residents the opportunity to enjoy outdoor hobbies, such as gardening, and provide their residents with access to secure outdoor space. 
  
• Although the violent crime rate in Livermore is only 2.06 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, which is less than half the national average, it's a good idea to discuss security measures with memory care facilities to learn how they keep residents safe. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Livermore

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.

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

Livermore-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.