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Memory Care Communities in Mission Viejo, California

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Mission Viejo has exactly the same cost of care as the state average of $6,563. The most affordable city for memory care in California is Visalia at $4,313 per month. Other affordable options include Stockton and Bakersfield at $4,561 and $4,688 respectively. At the other end of the cost scale is Santa Rosa, which at $8,810 costs over $2,000 more per month than Mission Viejo. 

Mission Viejo

$6,563

California

$6,563

The United States

$5,625

Visalia

$4,313

Stockton

$4,561

Bakersfield

$4,688

Santa Rosa

$8,810

Paying for Memory Care in Mission Viejo

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The average cost of memory care in Mission Viejo is $6,563 per month, which is identical to the California state average. It is significantly more expensive than the national median of $5,625.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mission Viejo

In Mission Viejo, 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.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care - California

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult day care provides care for seniors during the working week and is the cheapest option at around $1,652. The next most affordable option is assisted living at a monthly average cost of $5,250. Both home care and home health care have a typical monthly fee of $5,911. The most expensive care option is nursing home care at $9,125 per month for a semiprivate room.

Adult Day Care

$1,652

Assisted Living

$5,250

Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Mission Viejo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Free Memory Care Resources in Mission Viejo

Seniors and their caregivers have access to a range of resources and organizations to support them and guide them after receiving an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. These organizations can help them to find the services they need and learn more about memory loss.

ResourceContactService
Alzheimer's Association of Orange County(800) 272-3900The Alzheimer's Association of Orange County is part of a national organization that supports seniors with memory loss disorders and advocates on their behalf. Services provided by the organization include support groups, educational lectures and community partnerships with memory care communities. In addition, the organization runs a 24/7 helpline to provide support and information to seniors and their loved ones.
Alzheimer's Orange County(949) 955-9000Alzheimer's Orange County is a non-profit organization that aims to support seniors and their caregivers. It offers family care consultations to help families make the best care choices for their specific situation. It hosts support groups, educational lectures and early memory loss intervention programs.
UCLA Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Program(310) 319-4371The UCLA Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Program offers a free memory assessment for seniors aged 65 and over who feel that they may be showing signs of memory loss. In addition, the department offers Time Out sessions where seniors and students spend 60 minutes partaking in conversation or mental activities and the I-CareD program which teaches caregivers how to handle the changes brought about by memory loss.
Alzheimer's Los Angeles(844) 435-7259Alzheimer's Los Angeles is a non-profit organization. It provides free care and support to seniors and their family members in the greater Los Angeles area, which includes Mission Viejo. It hosts fundraisers to help fund Alzheimer's research. The organization runs memory loss conferences to educate caregivers and family members. Additionally, it runs regular support and therapy groups.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Mission Viejo

The Department of Social Services runs the Senior Care Licensing section which licenses and regulates memory care communities in Mission Viejo and throughout the state of California. The department monitors memory care communities and ensures they are complying with regulations by conducting regular scheduled and surprise inspections. Communities that don’t comply with regulations may have their licenses revoked. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Mission Viejo

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo provides a range of medical services to meet the needs of seniors living in the city. Some of the specialty services include a cancer institute, a heart and vascular institute and a spine care unit. There are a number of additional hospitals just a short drive away in the Los Angeles area. 
  • The rate of violent and property crime in Mission Viejo is much lower than in the average American city. Seniors should be safe living in any neighborhood in this city. However, if there is still a concern about the possibility of crime then living in a long-term care facility may be a good option. Memory care communities in the city have 24/7 security systems, video surveillance and monitored entrances.
  • Mission Viejo has a mild and dry climate. The city enjoys an annual average of 283 days of sunshine, which is much higher than the US average of 205 sunny days. It does not experience snow and has low rainfall of around 14 inches per year. The city is rated as one of the most comfortable places to live in California in regard to climate. 
  • There are more physicians per capita in Mission Viejo than the US average. Data shows that there are 249 physicians per 100,000 people in the city while the US average is 210 per 100,000 people. 
  • The health cost index for Mission Viejo is 89. This means that the cost of healthcare is lower in the city than the national average. However, the cost of living in Mission Viejo is 170.8 which means that it is far more expensive to live there than to live in most other US cities. Seniors living in memory care communities are fortunate to have fixed monthly costs, making it easier for them to work out a budget. 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Mission Viejo

Mission Viejo 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.

Laws and Regulations for Memory Care in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jill

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Ivy Park at Mission Viejo

I am very impressed with Ivy Park Mission Viejo. I researched and toured multiple communities to find the right place for my in-laws. My mother-in law has dementia and my father-in-law is in...

Provider response

Hi Jill, thank you so much for leaving us this wonderful review! It is our pleasure to care for your in-laws and we are so happy you decided that Ivy Park at Mission Viejo was the best community...

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Sheryl

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sunrise of Mission Viejo

My father-in-law and mother-in-law were in Sunrise of Mission Viejo for about four years. The activities were wonderful. She was in memory care. It was excellent. We ate there many times, and the...

Provider response

Thank you, Sheryl, for the wonderful things you said about Sunrise at Mission Viejo and the dedicated care givers and team members. We are passionate about our community and always enjoy hearing...

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22 Alpha

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Atria Del Sol

The staff is amazing! They treat my mom so well and truly with genuine dignity and respect. It took her a long time to make the decision to move there but it was just in time because shortly...

Provider response

We're happy to have your mom call Atria home. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for choosing Atria.

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