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25032 Woolwich St., Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
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READ MOREMission Viejo, California is home to approximately 92,000 people with an estimated 21.3% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over. These seniors are at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairment disorders. Data from the CDC shows that Alzheimer’s is now the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. In Mission Viejo, the number of deaths from Alzheimer’s increased by 21.87% from 2014 to 2018, while the number of senior deaths from all causes only increased by 13.38%.
Fortunately, the memory care communities in Mission Viejo offer a safe and welcoming environment. These communities are staffed 24/7 by highly trained caregivers who provide compassionate care and assistance to seniors with cognitive impairments. Therapies and activities in these memory care communities are designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and even improve the quality of life. This guide gives an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of living in Mission Viejo with cognitive impairments, then lists the costs of memory care and alternative care options. In addition, this guide lists free resources that offer support and guidance to seniors and their family members.
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25032 Woolwich St., Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
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READ MOREThe 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association of Orange County | (800) 272-3900 | The 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) 955-9000 | Alzheimer'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) 319-4371 | The 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) 435-7259 | Alzheimer'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. |
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.
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Jill
5
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
5
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
5
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.