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Memory care in Atherton 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 Atherton is about $6,468 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 501 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...
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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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Provides: Memory Care, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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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
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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Cost of memory care in Atherton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Atherton is $6,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millbrae, CA with an average of $6,384 per month.

Memory care costs in Atherton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Atherton, CA
$6,468/mo

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

Atherton, CA
$6,468/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,468/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,284/mo
Studio
$7,610/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,310/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,603/mo

Senior living costs in Atherton 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: Atherton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAtherton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,468/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,039/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,730/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Atherton, CA:$6,468/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Atherton, CA:$5,039/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Atherton, CA:$5,730/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Atherton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Atherton 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 Atherton, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Atherton 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 median 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
Atherton, CA$9,675/mo$10,139/mo-4.6%
California$6,610/mo$6,205/mo+6.5%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Atherton, CA
2024 average cost:$9,675/mo
2023 average cost:$10,139/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,610/mo
2023 average cost:$6,205/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Atherton

Recent reviews for memory care in Atherton

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Atherton review score based on 111 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 111 reviews of 31 Atherton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Atherton 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

Atherton review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Atherton, CA31 facilities
7.4
Menlo Park, CA35 facilities
7.3
Redwood City, CA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Atherton 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 111 reviews of 31 Atherton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Atherton 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.
Atherton, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Atherton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atherton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atherton, 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 Atherton 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 Atherton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Atherton 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 Atherton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atherton 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 Atherton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Atherton 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 Atherton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atherton 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 Atherton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atherton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Atherton

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 Atherton protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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