The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Moreno Valley, CA for 2023

Moreno Valley, which is located in Riverside County, California, has a population of more than 205,000 residents, 8 percent of whom are aged 65 or older. Many of these older adults require memory care for dementia disorders. Moreno Valley is home to Loma Linda University Health, which hosts one of the state's leading neuroradiology clinics to diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, which afflicts more than 650,000 Californians over 65 years of age. 

Sixteen memory care facilities in the Moreno Valley area provide residential support to seniors with dementia. These facilities, known officially throughout California as residential care facilities, are often housed alongside assisted living communities as state regulations for both levels of care are quite similar. 

• Property crimes such as theft and burglary occur more frequently in Moreno Valley than throughout other cities in California. A total of 30.76 property crimes per 1,000 residents occur each year in the city while only 24.97 property crimes per 1,000 residents happen on average throughout the state. Seniors and their loved ones should inquire about security measures in memory care facilities they tour.
  
• According to the American Lung Association, air quality in Moreno Valley and throughout Riverside County is incredibly poor. Vulnerable members of the population, including senior citizens, may experience difficulty breathing at times or worsening of previously diagnosed conditions as a result of the air quality.
  
• Moreno Valley has a comfortable year-round climate and only 10 inches of precipitation each year on average. When touring memory care facilities, it's a great idea to ask if they have a garden or patio space to accommodate seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors.
  
• The cost of living in Moreno Valley is more than 35 percent higher than the national average. Most of this can be attributed to the price of housing, so it's likely that the cost of room and board in memory care facilities will be affected. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Moreno Valley

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.

Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Directory of Winners in the Moreno Valley Area

Moreno Valley-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.