Memory Care Communities in Moreno Valley, CA

Although memory care in Moreno Valley is over $900 pricier per month than the national average of $5,625, local fees align with the California norm. Riverside offers a more affordable option, with monthly memory care services costing about $5,000. On the other hand, coastal cities tend to be more expensive. For example, San Diego’s median rate of $6,844 is 4.1% higher than Moreno Valley’s, and Oxnard’s is 8.7% higher.  

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.

On average, memory care costs $6,563 per month in Moreno Valley. However, rates vary depending on a community’s amenities, programs and accommodations.   

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.

In Moreno Valley, adult day health care is the most affordable care option, averaging $1,652 monthly for daytime support in a community setting. Assisted living costs $5,250 per month. It includes assistance with everyday activities and social programs, which may make it a suitable alternative for those with mild disease progression. In-home care, which includes help with daily activities, and home health care, which provides medical and therapeutic services at home, share the same monthly fee of $5,911, an 11% savings compared to memory care. For full-time nursing care and medical monitoring, Moreno Valley seniors can expect to pay $9,125 for a semi-private room in a nursing home.

The Senior Care Licensing Program within the California Department of Social Services is responsible for licensing memory care communities in Moreno Valley and the rest of California. The program has several regional offices that ensure communities follow all necessary regulations, with resident well-being and quality of life at its heart.  

• Located in Riverside County, CA, Moreno Valley is a member of the Dementia Friendly America Network of communities. This means the county is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for people with dementia and strives to educate family members and the broader community about dementia-related issues. As a result, seniors in Moreno Valley can benefit from various initiatives and increased public awareness.
• California is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, indicating that the state is actively engaged in becoming more livable for people of all ages. Throughout the state, numerous communities are paying greater attention to aging issues and increasing senior-focused services.
• Although Moreno Valley’s overall cost of living is about 28% higher than the national average, local prices are significantly lower than in many other places around California. Health care costs are particularly cost-effective, with seniors in Moreno Valley paying about 11% less than the state average. Furthermore, California doesn’t tax Social Security income, and the California Department of Aging runs programs that may lessen the financial burden for seniors in memory care communities.    
• Moreno Valley has 99 doctors per capita, less than the national average of 210. However, seniors in dementia care communities typically have on-staff or contracted nurses plus trained caregivers. The city also has several hospitals within a short drive, including Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino, and one of 10 dedicated California Alzheimer's Disease Centers is just 50 miles away in Irvine.
• At 44.5, the property crime rate in Moreno Valley is higher than the national average of 35.4. However, enhanced security measures and around-the-clock staffing can help older adults in memory care communities feel more comfortable. Additionally, the city’s violent crime rate is about 6 points lower than the U.S. average, which may further reassure vulnerable seniors and their loved ones.