The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Placentia, CA for 2023

Placentia is a small city located in Orange County, California, with a population of about 52,000 residents. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 650,000 Californians over 65 years old suffer from dementia disorders. With almost 15 percent of Placentia's residents falling into this age range, the need for specialized memory care facilities in the area is strong, and as such, there are 57 memory care facilities in the area that provide memory care services to the elderly. As California's regulations are similar for both levels of care, some of these facilities share a community alongside assisted living facilities, which are officially known as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). 

• Even though Placentia's overall cost of living is more than 85 percent higher than the national average, this can mostly be attributed to housing costs. In fact, the cost of healthcare is 11 percent below the national average, making Placentia an affordable place to live for seniors who require frequent medical care. 
  
  
• Seniors can enjoy spending plenty of time outdoors in Placentia's coastal climate. Temperatures are comfortable year-round in the area. During July, the area has an average high temperature of only 86 degrees Fahrenheit and in January, average lows are very mild at 46 degrees, which is 20 degrees higher than the national average.
  
  
• Crime rates in Placentia are much lower than state averages, meaning that seniors and their loved ones can feel safe living in the area. Only 1.47 violent crimes and 15.15 property crimes occur per 1,000 residents each year in Placentia. By comparison, the state of California has an average of 4.45 violent crimes and 25.53 property crimes per 1,000 residents each year. 
  
  
• Seniors with a respiratory illness may wish to consider memory care in an area of the state with better air quality. The air in Orange County is poor, according to the American Lung Association, which means it may aggravate underlying respiratory conditions or result in breathing difficulties. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Placentia

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.

Placentia 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 Placentia, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Placentia-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.