
90 Memory Care Facilities in Orange County, CA
The average cost of memory care in Orange County is $5,162 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,875. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside County with an average starting cost of $4,059.
To help you with your search, browse the 154 reviews below for memory care facilities in Orange County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Orange County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Riverside County with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 35 families in Orange County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Orange County, call (855) 863-8283.
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Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Orange County, CA
Brookdale Garden Grove
Brookdale Anaheim
The Meridian at Anaheim Hills
Brookdale Brookhurst
Rowntree Gardens
Huntington Terrace
Irvine Cottages 1
Kirkwood Orange
Brookdale San Juan Capistrano
Sunrise of Mission Viejo
Hollybrook Senior Living of Orange
Sunrise of Yorba Linda
The Groves at Tustin
Atria San Juan
Sunrise of Huntington Beach
Irvine Cottages 10
Sunrise of Seal Beach
Irvine Cottages 2
Carmel Village Retirement Community
San Clemente Villas By The Sea
Sunrise of La Palma
Atria Newport Plaza
Orlando Lutheran Towers
Oakmont of Capriana
Harvest Retirement
Irvine Cottages 14
Sunrise of Fullerton
Sunset Homes
Oakmont of Orange
Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Irvine Cottages 3
Irvine Cottages 5
Irvine Cottages 12
Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa
Sunrise at Tustin
Columns Care Home
Irvine Cottages 4
Irvine Cottages 11
Crestavilla
Heritage Pointe
Irvine Cottages 7
Irvine Cottages 9
Newport Beach Memory Care
Silverado Newport Mesa
Irvine Cottages 8
Atria Golden Creek
Crescendo Senior Living of Placentia
Meadowlark Gardens I
Atria Newport Beach
Villagio at Capriana
Silverado San Juan Capistrano
Silverado Tustin Hacienda
Sunrise Villa Bradford
The Cottage at Artesia Gardens
Arbor Palms of Anaheim
Serento Rosa
Senior Living Community, an Eastern S...
Mainplace Senior Living
Meadowlark Gardens VII
Meadowlark Gardens V
Meadowlark Gardens II
Meadowlark Gardens IV
Meadowlark Gardens III
Meadowlark Gardens VIII
The Heathers McKinley
Belmont Village Aliso Viejo
New Home Senior Care
Park Terrace
Atria Del Sol
Fullerton Gardens
The Fountains at Sea Bluffs
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
Walnut Village
Valley View Gardens
La Vida at Mission Viejo
Las Palmas
Aegis of Laguna Niguel
Crown Cove Senior Living
Whitten Heights
Laguna Cottage #1
Sunflower Gardens
Karlton Residential Care Center
The Heathers Seaside Cottage Pierce
Richman Gardens
Harbor Heights
The Heathers Wintergreen
Sunset Homes - Isle Royale
The Heathers Kent
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What to Consider About Memory Care in Orange County
Orange County, CA, is near the southern edge of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan zone. Home to over 3.2 million people, more than 14 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and over, Orange County has 84 memory care facilities to house and care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care facilities provide a safe, comfortable residential care environment, where seniors with dementia get full-time supervision, help following their doctors' treatment plan and assistance with activities of daily living.
In California, all memory care facilities are grouped with assisted living and skilled nursing facilities as long-term residential care homes, and all must be licensed through the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing Program.
- Orange County's climate is generally warm and dry, though winter does bring occasional showers from offshore. Summer highs here average 87 degrees, while winter lows average 49. Orange County gets 13.4 inches of rain in a typical year, which encourages trees and flowers in the surrounding hills and raises pollen counts that can irritate the allergies of seniors with asthma.
- The cost of living in Orange County is nearly double the national average across all categories of expenses. Despite the relatively high cost of real estate here, other expenses are much lower. Healthcare in Orange County, for example, costs just 89 percent of what it does nationwide.
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Crime in Orange County is slightly below the national average for most locations in America. Anaheim, one of the largest cities in the county, has a property crime rate that is about 5 percent below the national median, and incidents of violent crime are relatively uncommon. Crime rates in the less built-up areas of the county are somewhat lower still.
- The Orange County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as St. Joseph Hospital and Los Alamitos Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Orange County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Orange County start around $5,214 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $4,999 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Orange County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Orange County
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Orange County
Orange County 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 Orange County, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Directory of Winners in the Orange County Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Orange County
Orange County-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Orange County
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Review of Pacifica Senior Living South Coast
Our experience with Pacifica Senior Living South Coast has been very positive. I like the lady who contacted me and told me about the facility, she did a great job and she really communicated well,... Read more
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Review of Newport Beach Memory Care
Newport beach is a very nice facility. Coming from a visitor like me, they were very accommodating, and they were very helpful. My friend and I went on to tour the place and we had a lot of questio... Read more
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Review of Rowntree Gardens
I like Rowntree Gardens. It is very good. I like the concept. They have shared rooms, which are nice. Also the sliding door to the garden is nice. The dining area is very accessible to the patients... Read more
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