Los Angeles County is the most populous county in California with about 10 million residents. In this county, where 15% of the population is aged...
Many families in Los Angeles County turn to residential memory care facilities for compassionate, specialized dementia care services. In these facilities, residents get care and around-the-clock supervision from highly trained caregivers. They have three nutritious, dementia-friendly meals daily, and they have opportunities to participate in familiar, failure-free social and recreational activities.
Through this guide for memory care in Los Angeles County, readers learn more about local residential services and find resources that help them navigate care options.
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12055 S. Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA, 90242
4.1
(15 reviews)
"The community of Lakewood Gardens was very clean and very nice. The person who gave us a tour was very, very knowledgeable and answered our questions. They prepared a folder with all the information, which is something that I hadn't seen in other com..."
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2236 Merton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
4.5
(11 reviews)
"Every time I have visited Solheim, I've been incredibly impressed by the amazingly welcoming and inviting community they have built. Everyone is always warm and excited to see you, the staff knows each resident by name and stops to say hello, and the..."
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333 West Dawson Avenue, Glendora, CA, 91740
5.0
(8 reviews)
"I'm really impressed with Clearwater at Glendora. It's just beautiful. You're in a little resort, and I actually wouldn't mind living there myself. What I like best is how clean it is. The staff members seem very caring. They were very interested. Th..."
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1312 15th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
4.3
(12 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Santa Monica is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Santa Monica. Located..."
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120 West San Jose Ave, Claremont, CA, 91711
4.3
(12 reviews)
"I knew about Claremont Place Senior Living because I had a friend whose husband was there. It's just a very nice-looking, clean place. They have a lot of activities. They have a lot of help for the person. I was very pleased with the overall look of ..."
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1740 San Dimas Ave., San Dimas, CA, 91773
4.3
(12 reviews)
"I went to Serento Casa. It was a nice place. The people were more than accommodating and they answered questions. They have different levels of care courses like level one, and level two, and then they went to something else. I liked the rooms and th..."
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8417 Mission Drive, Rosemead, CA, 91770
4.1
(15 reviews)
"California Mission Inn Retirement Living In Rosemead California Working together to create a sense of community, our dedicated and compas..."
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2640 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA, 91020
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My mother moved into Sparr Heights Estates Senior Living. We chose it because of its good location, the very nice staff, and the very clean private rooms that go out onto an outside courtyard. The staff is great. Sometimes my mom likes the food, some..."
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4610 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA, 91604
4.6
(9 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Studio City is a vibrant senior living community situated in a contemporary neighborhood within Studio City. Just off of the 101..."
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8437 Vanalden Avenue, Northridge, CA, 91324
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Tita Guest House offers assisted living services where staffs that are skilled and non-skilled are supportive and compassionate. The skilled..."
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9221 Arleta Avenue, Arleta, CA, 91331
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Nikkei Senior Gardens is located in Arleta, a quiet residential community in the San Fernando Valley, with Metro bus lines, a post office, s..."
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25535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I like that the Ivy Park at Palos Verdes was off of traffic. Their outside resting area was overlooking the base of a mountain. There's a lot of greenery. Their memory care specialist seemed to be well versed there processing adults with dementia and..."
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11152 Woodley Ave, Granada Hills, CA, 91344
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My grandfather calls Alalik Care Home Assisted Living his home, and it's been a wonderful experience. The facility is always clean, and the management is top-notch, ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for the residents. It's reassuring to see..."
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1046 E 4th Street, Long Beach, CA, 90802
4.4
(10 reviews)
"I toured Glen Park at Long Beach. The staff described everything very well. She took me on a tour. She was very polite. It was very clean. The other people that work there were nice. It's a good tour. It would be nice for anybody, but not for me beca..."
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15451 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403
4.2
(12 reviews)
"Belmont Village of Encino, California is located in the tree-lined residential areas of Encino and Sherman Oaks in the San Fernando Valley. ..."
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24070 Copper Hill Dr, Valencia, CA, 91354
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We toured Oakmont of Valencia. We're on the waitlist. What I liked best was the fact that the residents were very active. The person who led the tour was very knowledgeable. I could tell that the other staff members were very engaged with what they w..."
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20453 Mayall Street, Chatsworth, CA, 91311
5.0
(3 reviews)
"At Chatsworth Living, we gladly provide a safe and comfortable environment for those in need of assistance in their daily routine. Our staff..."
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9012 Topanga Canyon Road, West Hills, CA, 91304
4.6
(7 reviews)
"Ivy Park at West Hills is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles. Paralleled..."
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6720 Saint Estaban Street, Tujunga, CA, 91042
4.1
(12 reviews)
"Foothill Retirement feels like home. There's a community living area and community dining. My mother could be in the room with somebody or she could have her own private room, which she does. She has a complete walk-in shower and a pull-down seat, bu..."
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6900 Royer Ave., West Hills, CA, 91307
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Elite Retirement Residence Elite Retirement Residence is an outstanding senior living community that goes above and beyond to provide top..."
READ MOREThe California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, monitors and licenses memory care facilities in Los Angeles County and the rest of the state. This agency enforces regulations and conducts background checks on prospective caregivers.
In Los Angeles County, dementia services are offered in assisted living facilities that are licensed to provide specialized care. Data isn’t available through any senior care cost surveys, but on average, memory care costs 20-30% more than standard assisted living. The following rates are calculated by adding 25% to assisted living costs in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Seniors in Los Angeles County pay $6,563 per month for memory care, which is equal to the state median but nearly $1,000 more than the national average of $5,625. Several California cities have more affordable costs, including Bakersfield, where seniors pay $4,688, and Fresno, where costs average $4,875. In Santa Cruz, rates are higher at $6,938, and in Santa Rosa, fees are considerably more expensive at $8,810.
Los Angeles County
$6,563
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Bakersfield
$4,688
Fresno
$4,875
Santa Cruz
$6,938
Santa Rosa
$8,810
Los Angeles County has several senior care options at various price points. The cheapest option, adult day health care, costs $1,652 per month. Older adults pay $5,250 for residential assisted living, and $5,911 for home care or specialized home health care. Nursing home residents in semiprivate rooms pay $9,125, and those in private rooms pay $11,269.
Memory Care
$6,563
Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living
$5,250
Nursing Home (semiprivate)
$9,125
Nursing Home (private)
$11,269
Note: Data for Los Angeles County was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
In Los Angeles County, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Los Angeles County has numerous free resources for seniors and families affected by dementia. These include information specialists, legal and financial advisors, support groups and early-stage engagement programs to enhance the lives of seniors with Alzheimer’s and help their families make informed decisions regarding their care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Program | (310) 319-3222 | The UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program is an award-winning program that helps meet the medical, behavioral and social needs of those with dementia. Seniors obtain personalized care plans that begin with 90-minute evaluations. The program provides ongoing contact and support to make sure the care plan is implemented and adjusted as needed. |
| Alzheimer’s Los Angeles | (844) 435-7259 | Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is a regional nonprofit organization that serves seniors in Los Angeles County. Through this organization, local residents can participate in support groups, meet with dementia specialists and sign up for The Memory Club, an 8-week program that provides education and support for individuals and their care partners. The organization also has a helpline staffed with live agents who provide referrals for community-based resources. |
| Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter | (323) 309-8821 | The Alzheimer’s Association has a 24-hour helpline that provides callers with emotional support and information on community-based services and programs in Los Angeles County. The local chapter also facilitates in-person and virtual support groups and early-stage engagement programs, and it has online resources such as discussion boards, educational workshops and a community resource finder. |
| Workforce Development Aging and Community Services | (800) 510-2020 | WDACS operates the local Area Agency on Aging, which provides free and low-cost services to those aged 60 and over. Seniors and families can contact the AAA for expert financial and legal counseling, options counseling and information and referrals for community-based services and support groups. The AAA can also help older adults determine their eligibility for public benefits such as Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, which can help them pay for residential memory care services. |
| Center for Health Care Rights | (213) 383-4519 | The Center for Health Care Rights administers HICAP, which provides free information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries. Seniors and families can meet with advisors for help with understanding Medicare coverage, private Medicare options that may cover memory care expenses and Medicaid’s eligibility requirements. They can also help seniors file appeals for denied health care coverage for eligible services. |
Los Angeles County Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
NicoleV
5
Review of Oakmont of Santa Clarita
The Oakmont of Santa Clarita staff are BEYOND amazing humans in general!! Everyone, from the front office to the housekeepers and of course the Nurses are absolutely dedicated to their job both...
Provider response
Hi Nicole, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review! Your recommendation means so much to us. Thank you for taking the time to let others know about your positive experience.
Memory Care
Daniel
2
Review of Carson Senior Assisted Living
I went to Carson Senior Assisted Living. That place was pretty run down, to be honest. Their description says one thing, but when you get there it's opposite. I only dealt with the front reception...
Memory Care
Evelyn
4
Review of Brittany House
My husband is staying at Brittany House. We were here before the ownership change. Every single feature was beyond our imagination, like personal care and such. The caregivers themselves were...
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