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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Athlone, CA

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Memory care in Athlone 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 Athlone is about $3,946 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 868 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My father lived there for almost 2 years until he passed away. He was blind, couldn't talk due to stroke, and eventually needed a wheelchair. We were under the previous care staff and they took pretty good...
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.
Vintage Gardens is a 79 unit community with beautifully landscaped grounds and tastefully decorated common areas. We are located minutes from various shopping areas. Our apartments have private bathrooms with emergency call systems in place. Each apartment has individually controlled...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Walnut Grove has been the best decision I have made for my mother's care. In the later stages of Alzheimer's, my mother is in a warm atmosphere that does not isolate her from others. She is allowed to...
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.
Located in Modesto, California, Walnut Grove Assisted Living Center has been committed to serving seniors and their families since 1990. We are renowned for offering our senior residents the finest of living arrangements, with all of the comforts of home. The beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Athlone, CA

The average cost of senior living in Athlone is $3,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman, CA with an average of $3,264 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Athlone, CA vs. nearby cities

Athlone, CA
$3,946/mo
$3,803/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Athlone, CA vs. the state and national average

Athlone, CA
$3,946/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Athlone vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,946/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Athlone, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,296/mo
Studio
$4,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,001/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,374/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Athlone over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Athlone

Recent reviews for memory care in Athlone

Pacifica Senior Living Merced

5.0
I have been a resident at Pacifica Senior Living in Merced, CA for two years and I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care that I have received while l have lived here. Staff has been very considerate of my needs.

Park Merced

4.9
Park Merced was a great help to our family in helping us with mom. Mom's room had an awful smell around the bathroom and we could never find the source. Staff is super awesome and did everything they can for us or our mom. Staff was great getting mom her medication and cleaning mom. Mom was ...
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Carmel Village at Clovis Senior Living

3.9
Carmel Village is a nice facility with a very friendly staff. I have one friend in assisted-living and another in the memory care unit. Both have comfortable accommodations and the staff is very helpful cleaning the facilities. Both have commented that meals are adequate, but think menus ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and patient staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and patience of staff members towards residents, as seen in Summerfield of Fresnos experience where they are described as friendly and understanding. At The Gardens of Modesto, families appreciate the staff's ability to work with residents, even in c ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with Valley Comfort Assisted Living specifically mentioning that the facility is always clean. Residents of Westmont of Fresno mention the importance of this aspect, as they want their loved ones to live in a comfortable and ...
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Varied activities for residents. Communities offer a range of activities that cater to residents' interests and abilities. At Paintbrush Assisted Living and Memory Support, families recommend checking menus and food preparation to ensure safety for memory care residents, while Cedarbrook Memory Care mentions the success of ...
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Clear and frequent communication. Families value open and consistent communication from staff, as seen in Carmel Village at Clovis Senior Living, where the community's responsiveness led to the removal of a price increase. At Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, regular communication keeps families informed and at ease.
Individualized care for residents. Reviews highlight the importance of catering to each resident's unique needs. At Summerfield of Fresno, staff are described as patient and attentive, helping to ensure that every resident feels cared for. Families of Cedarbrook Memory Cares mother express satisfaction with the care her speci ...
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Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Residents and their families appreciate the sense of community and support in their new living situation. At The Gardens of Modesto, reviews mention the warm and family like atmosphere, while Cedarbrook Memory Care feels confident that their father is being well taken care of.
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Athlone review score based on 221 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 221 reviews of 54 Athlone memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Athlone 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

Athlone review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Athlone, CA54 facilities
8.4
Merced, CA54 facilities
7.9
Chowchilla, CA53 facilities

Review subcategories for Athlone 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 221 reviews of 54 Athlone memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Athlone 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.
Athlone, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Athlone memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athlone memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athlone, 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 Athlone 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 Athlone 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
63%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.8%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Athlone 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 Athlone Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athlone, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athlone 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 Athlone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athlone, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
46.3%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Athlone 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 Athlone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athlone, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.1%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
51.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athlone 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 Athlone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athlone, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
37%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Truewood by Merrill, Clovis, The Gardens of Modesto and Valley Comfort Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Athlone, California. See full list of communities.

There are 64 memory care facilities near Athlone, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Athlone, California are Stratford at Beyer Park and Cogir of Cedar Creek. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 64 memory care facilities near you in Athlone, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Athlone, 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 Athlone, 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 Athlone, California ranges from $535 to $10340. The average Memory Care cost in Athlone, California is $3,946. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Athlone, California typically starts at $535. 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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