9 Memory Care Facilities near Stockton, CA

An estimated 650,000 residents of California over the age of 65 suffer from Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. This number is staggering and creates a substantial need for memory care facilities that provide residential care for seniors and support to their loved ones. In Stockton, a city of about 310,000 people, nearly 12 percent of the population is over 65 years old, and while many of these seniors are able to live independently, some require a specialized level of care for dementia disorders. Those who require this level of care can choose from ten memory care facilities in the area, including four in Stockton and an additional six in nearby places such as Tracy and Manteca. 

Regulations for memory care facilities in the state are similar to those that are in place for assisted living facilities, and as such, many memory care and assisted living facilities are housed together. In California, facilities that provide the elderly with memory care and assisted living services are officially known as "Residential Care Facilities" (RCFs). 

• Stockton's cost of living is more than 20 percent higher than the national average. Some seniors may find living in Stockton to be too expensive, especially those with limited income and/or savings. 
  
  
• Seniors and their loved ones may be concerned about safety, as crime rates in Stockton are extremely high. A total of 39.7 property crimes and 14.4 violent crimes occur per 1,000 residents each year in the city, which means that residents of Stockton have a 1 in 69 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime and a 1 in 25 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime. By comparison, the average California resident has only a 1 in 225 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime and a 1 in 39 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime. 
  
  
• The Stockton area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as St. Joseph's Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• The air quality in San Joaquin County, where Stockton is located, has been given a failing grade by the American Lung Association. Seniors with respiratory illnesses may wish to consider selecting a memory care facility in a different area that has better air quality. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Stockton

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.

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

Stockton-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.