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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Los Alamos, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Los Alamos, A Place for Mom can help. With 32 memory care facilities in Los Alamos, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Los Alamos incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Los Alamos memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Los Alamos, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Maria, Lompoc and Orcutt.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Los Alamos, CA
The average cost of senior living in Los Alamos is $4,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Orcutt, CA with an average of $4,625 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Los Alamos, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Los Alamos, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Los Alamos
Recent reviews for memory care in Los Alamos
Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA
4.8
It is a bright and open environment that is welcoming to residents and families. They have many choices for activities daily. And they go on outings to Santa Barbara weekly. It's a wonderful location.
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA
4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara
5.0
So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Los Alamos review score based on 83 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 32 Los Alamos memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Los Alamos review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Los Alamos review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Los Alamos memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 83 reviews of 32 Los Alamos memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Los Alamos resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Los Alamos, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Los Alamos memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Alamos memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Alamos, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Los Alamos memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Los Alamos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Los Alamos memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Los Alamos Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.9%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Alamos memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Los Alamos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Alamos memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Los Alamos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
46.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Alamos memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Los Alamos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cliff View Terrace, Villa Santa Barbara and Westmont of Santa Barbara are the top-rated memory care facilities near Los Alamos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Los Alamos, California. See the full list.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Los Alamos, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Los Alamos, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Los Alamos, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Los Alamos, California ranges from $1000 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Los Alamos, California is $4,898. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Los Alamos, California typically starts at $1000. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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