The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Simi Valley, CA for 2023
Also serving communities of Moorpark.
There are 25 Memory Care Facilities in the Simi Valley area, with 6 in Simi Valley and 19 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Simi Valley is $4,730 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,354. Cheaper nearby regions include Chatsworth with an average starting cost of $4,400.
To help you with your search, browse the 37 reviews below for memory care facilities in Simi Valley. On average, consumers rate memory care in Simi Valley 4.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Thousand Oaks with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 7 families in Simi Valley find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Simi Valley, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Simi Valley, CA
Sunrise at Wood Ranch
Ivy Park at Simi Valley
Oakmont of Simi Valley
Vista at Simi Valley
A Bradley House Ii
Atria Grand Oaks
Sunrise of Westlake Village
Meadowbrook Senior Living at Agoura H...
Canyon Trails
Sunrise of West Hills
Belmont Village Thousand Oaks
Fallbrook Glen of West Hills
Silverado Calabasas
Chatsworth Living
Sage Mountain Senior Living
Oakmont of Agoura Hills - Now Open!
Belmont Village Calabasas
Home with Heart
Hannah's Home by Serenity Care Health
Silverado Thousand Oaks Memory Care
The Preserve at Woodland Hills
Oakmont of Moorpark
Atria Hillcrest
Senior Haven
What to Consider About Memory Care in Simi Valley
In California, which has the highest rate of Alzheimer's in the nation, about 650,000 seniors have been diagnosed with the disease. Simi Valley is situated in the dementia-friendly community of Ventura County and has a population of 127,000 people, nearly 14 percent of whom are 65 and over.
Local families who are looking for memory care facilities for their loved ones with Alzheimer's or dementia find 100 facilities in the Simi Valley region, with one in the city and an additional 99 in surrounding cities. These facilities may either be independent or housed within residential care facilities for the elderly.
- Simi Valley has a comfortable year-round climate. The city earns an 88 out of 100 on Sperling's Comfort Index, on which a higher score indicates a more comfortable climate. July highs are around 84 degrees, and January lows are in the mid-40s. The area has 277 sunny days annually and receives no snow, which may appeal to families visiting the area to see their loved ones in memory care.
- Simi Valley is a relatively safe city for residents, which may provide peace of mind for those who are helping senior loved ones transition to memory care in this city. On a 100-point scale where a lower score represents less crime, both violent crime and property crime rates are 25.7. This is compared to the nationwide average violent crime rate of 31.1 and property crime rate of 38.1.
- The Simi Valley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in senior care such as Adventist Health Simi Valley, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- While Simi Valley seniors do not pay state income tax on Social Security benefits, all other forms of retirement income are fully taxable. Families who are moving their senior loved one to memory care in Simi Valley from out of state may want to talk to a tax professional to determine how state laws will affect their memory care budget.
Paying for Memory Care in Simi Valley
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Simi Valley start around $4,038 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,525 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley
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 Simi Valley
Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Directory of Winners in the Simi Valley Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Simi Valley
Simi Valley-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 near Simi Valley, CA
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Simi Valley
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Review of Oakmont of Simi Valley
I visited Oakmont of Simi Valley on behalf of a family member to learn more about the memory care services it provides for Alzheimer’s residents. I met with the director of the facility and a numb... Read more
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Review of Vista at Simi Valley
We visited Vista at Simi Valley. We looked at their memory care and it was very good. We were shown several possible rooms. All the staff members that I observed or met seemed to be happy in their ... Read more
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Review of Sunrise at Wood Ranch
The Sunrise at Wood Ranch was very much the same as the other place I visited. It's just a little fancier, it has carpet everywhere where the other place did not. It seemed to be a little higher-en... Read more
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