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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Altadena, CA

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Memory care in Altadena offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Altadena is about $7,629 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 443 communities, read 13209 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Pasadena and Santa Monica.

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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Duarte Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Wyngate Villa couldn't have been any better than it was, everything was wonderful. The staff anytime had a question or concern were very quick at getting back with response. The food options were...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of California Villa
Provides: Assisted 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.
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My recommendation would be that GC is probably as good as it gets in this price range. Don't get old!
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sunshine Manor-UNLICENSED
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Photo of Harr Family Care Home
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Golden Manor Retirement Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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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Photo of Parkside(UNLICENSED)
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sunset Hall
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.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Elim Silvertown
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Viewcrest Resort
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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Photo of Gaillard Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of St. John of God Retirement and Care Center
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I am extremely happy with how things are going for my father since she has made the move into this community. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the care he has been receiving. The...
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.
Photo of Telacu Gardens
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Four Seasons Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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Good value coupled with a kind and attentive staff. My 84 yo mother has been a resident for 2 years and has enjoyed her stay. During spring months we enjoy sitting in the lovely interior courtyard or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Royal Bellingham is one of the finest European style assisted and retirement living facilities in the valley. Our warm and courteous staff treat each resident with dignity and respect.An elegant dining room with three restaurant style prepared meals.Tastefully decorated room available in a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of David Angelee and Meril Group
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of memory care in Altadena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Altadena is $7,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $6,282 per month.

Memory care costs in Altadena, CA, vs. state and national averages

Altadena, CA
$7,629/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Altadena, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,629/mo

Memory care costs in Altadena, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,509/mo
Studio
$7,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,091/mo

Senior living costs in Altadena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Altadena, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltadena, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Altadena, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Altadena, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Altadena, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Altadena, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Altadena and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Altadena, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Altadena have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Altadena, CA$7,427/mo$6,998/mo+6.1%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Altadena, CA
2024 average cost:$7,427/mo
2023 average cost:$6,998/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Altadena

Recent reviews for memory care in Altadena

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Altadena review score based on 1,809 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1809 reviews of 443 Altadena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Altadena 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

Altadena review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Altadena, CA443 facilities
8.4
Anaheim, CA469 facilities
8.2
Oxnard, CA168 facilities

Review subcategories for Altadena 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 1,809 reviews of 443 Altadena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Altadena 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.
Altadena, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.6
Meals & dining
3.2
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
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Altadena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altadena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altadena, 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 Altadena 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 Altadena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altadena, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.4%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Altadena 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 Altadena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altadena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.2%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altadena 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 Altadena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altadena, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
55.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.2%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Altadena 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 Altadena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altadena, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
54.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altadena 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 Altadena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altadena, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.1%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Altadena

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Altadena protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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