There are 4 Memory Care Facilities in the Santee area, with 4 in Santee and nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Santee is $5,850 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include El Cajon with an average starting cost of 4,916.
To help you with your search, browse the 239 reviews below for memory care facilities in Santee. On average, consumers rate memory care in Santee 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Lemon Grove with an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Santee, call (855) 948-3865.
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300 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
4.3
(55 reviews)
"Lantern Crest Senior Living is great. What they have to offer is really good. The admissions lady showed me around and introduced me to the staff, and they were kind. She showed me their eating places, their activities, and where the residents can go..."
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800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA, 92071
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My husband spent time at The Ridge - Lantern Crest Senior Living and it was excellent. They first put him in memory care but realized that he needed more care than that, so they changed the cost and he just got to stay in his room. My husband worked ..."
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5740 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.2
(33 reviews)
"I toured The Montera, and the person who toured us, Rita, was fantastic. She answered all my questions and gave us a very good walk through in the facility. She was always available. If I had any additional calls, I could always reach out to her. The..."
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2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My dad moved into Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's a great place, and what's nice about it is it has a piano in the memory care area. That was important to me for my father because a lot of places have pianos, but they're in th..."
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4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Stellar Care is not a large community so they have quite a bit of staff and it's almost like a family-related type of community. Every time I walk in and ask where my friend is, they know exactly where he is. He's on a level that accommodates him for..."
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12515 Springhurst Dr., San Diego, CA, 92064
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I liked them a lot. They had the same amenities as the others, but it was a 4-floor building. The memory care was on the 3rd floor, and you had to get an elevator. I felt that it was too much like a hotel, but it was extremely pleasant, and the help ..."
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6140 Crawford St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"At Vibrant Living, you’ll find the perfect balance of independence and support. We’ll develop a personal care plan that focuses on your love..."
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5723 Bounty St., San Diego, CA, 92120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Assisted Living in San Diego - 15 Years of Exceptional Care for Seniors! At Vibrant Living, we offer personalized care plans and support ..."
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9000 Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.3
(7 reviews)
"My spouse has moved into Westmont of La Mesa. It's a wonderful community. I'm very happy with it. It's a perfect location. We live in La Mesa, so we thought that would be great. The community is beautiful. The caregivers are wonderful. They are very ..."
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4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA, 91942
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Grossmont Gardens Memory Care. I like it. They're very nice there. It's clean. The room is nice and clean. The staff is great. It's a great place. They have an activities director, so they do games and different stuff with th..."
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6217 Acorn Street, San Diego, CA, 92115
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Acorn Oaks Manor, offering Assisted Living Facility and Memory Care in San Diego, California, is committed to providing personalized and ded..."
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6125 Cowles Mountain Blvd., La Mesa, CA, 91942
"Established in early 2008, Jean Brooks (UCSD Graduate) and Todd Brooks (Air Force Veteran, US Air Force Academy Graduate) had the desire to ..."
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793 Wichita Avenue, El Cajon, CA, 92019
"Bosworth Gardens RCFE is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction - we will do everything we can to meet your exp..."
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11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA, 92019
4.5
(26 reviews)
"My mom is living out at La Vida Real. It was great. The lady that helped me get my mom set up in here was wonderful, very sweet, and a caring lady. They have a little courtyard that my mom can walk outside in. It was a good feeling when I came throug..."
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4171 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA, 92108
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I've already found a home for my grandma, and she loves it. She is at Cloisters of the Valley. We haven't found anything that we don't like about the facility. Something that I like the most is that they're very prompt. My grandma had an accident whe..."
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768 Dorothy Street, El Cajon, CA, 92019
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My mother is at Lo-Har Senior Living. They have different kinds of groups for different stages of people. It's a bunch of little cottages, and it's assisted living and memory care. She is sharing a room, and she gets along with all the other ladies t..."
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9825 Glen Center Dr., San Diego, CA, 92131
"Ridgeview Health Center is a new, state of the art, open to the public, care community providing living options in Assisted Living, Memory C..."
READ MOREThe town of Santee, CA, is an eastern suburb of San Diego, with a population of 58,000 people, 13 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and over. Just under 3 percent of Santee's seniors have Alzheimer's disease, and many have found a safe, therapeutic home in one of the memory care facilities within the city's boundaries. Santee is home to 10 memory care facilities, where seniors with advanced Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease and other forms of dementia get daily supervision and help following their doctors' treatment plans. Many memory care facilities are located adjacent to assisted living communities and receive residents from them. Both are licensed by the California Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing Program.
Memory Care costs in Santee start around $5,850 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 Santee 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.
Poway
$6,197
Santee
$5,850
La Mesa
$5,820
US
$5,694
El Cajon
$5,243
National City
$3,760
Lemon Grove
$3,500
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Santee 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 Santee, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Santee-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.
Memory Care
Emily
5
Review of Lantern Crest Senior Living
My husband spent time at The Ridge - Lantern Crest Senior Living and it was excellent. They first put him in memory care but realized that he needed more care than that, so they changed the cost...
Memory Care
Brian
4
Review of Lantern Crest Senior Living
My mom has been in Lantern Crest and it is OK. It is a lot of money, but it is hard to find anything that provides services for a great price. My mom's room is small; however, I haven't been in...
Memory Care
DeeDee
4
Review of Lantern Crest Senior Living
My mother-in-law moved into Lantern Crest Senior Living, and I felt better that she's there and she's safe. She likes it a lot, she's met several people who are friends, and I think they're really...
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