The Best Memory Care Communities in Tuolumne County, CA

Nearly 8 percent of Tuolumne County's estimated 14,000 seniors aged 65 and over have Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. For many of these seniors and their loved ones, deciding when the time is right for a transition into memory care can be tough. When the time comes, Tuolumne's three memory care facilities are ready to help. They are all licensed by the California Department of Social Services as a type of Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and have met the state's special training and security requirements to provide compassionate care for seniors with dementia.

• Tuolumne County's memory care facilities may have secure yards where residents can take in the scenery on days with good weather. Summers in the county are usually clear and warm, with 259 days full of sunshine and an average high temperature of 91 degrees. Winters, meanwhile, tend to be cold and wet, with around 5 inches of snow and an average low temperature of 31 degrees. 
  
• With a combined cost of living that is 26.2 percent higher than the average across America, Tuolumne County may leave families of seniors who have Alzheimer's with less money available for memory care expenses. For example, families can expect grocery prices in the county to be about 14 percent higher than the national average.
  
• Because criminal activity in Tuolumne County is higher than the average across America, families may want to ask about memory care facilities' security features. On a scale of one to 100, the county has a violent crime rate of 48, compared to the national average of 31.1. Similarly, Tuolumne County's property crime rate is 48.1, versus the U.S. average of 38.1. 
  
• Ozone levels in Tuolumne County may reach levels that are unhealthy for seniors who venture outdoors. Families may want to find out how often, if at all, their loved ones will be outside a memory care facility. 

Memory Care costs in Tuolumne County start around $4,795 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

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

Tuolumne 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.