The Best Memory Care Communities in Riverside County, CA

As of the 2010 census, Riverside County was the fourth most populous county in California, with 2,189,641 residents, 14.1 percent of whom were 65 or older. By 2015, as many as 9.2 percent of these seniors had Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia.

For families in the area who are considering memory care for a loved one diagnosed with dementia, Riverside County has 39 facilities at the ready. Seniors and their families may see these facilities referred to as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), which is their official name in California.

• Riverside County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and neurodegenerative disorders such as Riverside Community Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Memory care facilities may have outdoor areas where their seniors can exercise or just enjoy Riverside County's pleasant climate, which is semi-arid, with warm summers and mild winters. In a typical year, the county gets only 11 inches of rain. The average high temperature in July is 92 degrees, and the average low temperature in January is 42 degrees.
  
• Crime rates in Riverside County are above the national average. On a scale of one to 100, property crime in the county is 47.7, and violent crime is 49.9, compared to the U.S. averages of 38.1 and 31.1, respectively. Families who are concerned about crime can ask memory care facilities what precautions they take to keep the premises secure and prevent seniors from wandering away. 
  
• Riverside County receives one of the worst ratings of any county in the U.S. for its air quality. Seniors with pre-existing respiratory problems may want to limit the time they spend outside of their memory care facilities.

Memory Care costs in Riverside County start around $4,757 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Riverside 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.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our 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:

• 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.

Riverside 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.