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Memory care in Avalon 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 Avalon is about $5,440 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 247 communities, read 6302 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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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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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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To me, they were very reliable. They kept communication going between myself and what was going on with my loved one. I would recommend it. It was difficult to move in during quarantine, but during that...
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.
Retirement Living-A true retirement center empowers you to retire from some of the daily chores of laundry, cooking and cleaning so you can truly relax and spend your time however you choose. Assisted Living-Many of us need a hand with everyday activities as we get older. We want you to be safe...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and 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.
Santa Monica's most magnificent, premier retirement community, offering breathtaking views and ocean front living. Ocean House features 121 elegant, full-service senior apartments. This exquisite, 10-story community is situated on approximately one acre of prime ocean front land, overlooking the...
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The caregivers are on top of things and my dad is getting good care. The food is good and they offer different choices. They have a piano room, television room and other activities available. They keep the...
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.
Whitten Heights Assisted Living and Memory care is family owned and operated. Our community is nestled in La Habra with access to nearby shopping. We have been in business for over 30 years. We currently provided Independent, Assisted and Heritage Living. Our Heritage living program is for those...
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
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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: 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.
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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
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, 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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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
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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Avalon, CA

The average cost of senior living in Avalon is $5,440 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Los Alamitos, CA with an average of $5,036 per month.

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

Avalon, CA
$5,440/mo

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

Avalon, CA
$5,440/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,440/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,992/mo
Studio
$6,023/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,765/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,931/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,313/mo

Senior living costs in Avalon 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: Avalon, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAvalon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,440/mo$5,484/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$4,236/mo$4,515/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$4,703/mo$4,717/mo$4,176/mo
Memory Care
Avalon, CA:$5,440/mo
California:$5,484/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Avalon, CA:$4,236/mo
California:$4,515/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Avalon, CA:$4,703/mo
California:$4,717/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Memory care costs in Avalon, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Avalon 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
Avalon, CA$7,181/mo$6,602/mo+8.8%
California$6,651/mo$6,392/mo+4.1%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Avalon, CA
2024 average cost:$7,181/mo
2023 average cost:$6,602/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
California
2024 average cost:$6,651/mo
2023 average cost:$6,392/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Avalon

Recent reviews for memory care in Avalon

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.

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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Meridian at Bella Mar in Santa Monica, CA

4.5
There are lots of activities for the residents here. The facility is very bright, cheerful and full of light. I love the atmosphere here. The staff is great and the residents seem very happy and active. They interact with each other well.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and attentive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and care demonstrated by staff members towards residents at their communities. At ActivCare Laguna Hills, a family member visits frequently and spends hours there, observing the staff's interaction with residents. They have noticed the staff's empathy, reas ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the various activities offered at their communities. At Newport Beach Memory Care, there are plenty of activities, including outings in the community van and the option for private dining with family. At Oakmont of Torrance, the award-winning activity director plans res ...
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Highly communicative staff. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. At Palmcrest Grand Retirement, a family member praises the staff for their responsiveness to questions and concerns. At Discovery Commons Whittier, a family was encouraged to be proactive in asking que ...
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Home-like atmosphere. A homelike environment is essential for many residents, offering comfort and familiarity. At Newport Beach Memory Care, Newport Beach Memory Care is described as a small, intimate community where residents are able to make their rooms their own. At Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Sunrise is praised ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are essential to ensure residents' comfort and health. At Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, the facility is praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and accessibility. At Lakewood Gardens, Lakewood Gardens is commended for its top-of-the-line renovations, creating a vacat ...
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Personalized care. Individualized attention is crucial for providing optimal care to memory care residents. At Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care, caregivers demonstrated empathy, patience, and understanding, tailoring care to residents' unique needs. At Lakewood Gardens, Lakewood Gardens' ...
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Avalon review score based on 998 family reviews

8.3
Review score218 facilities998 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 998 reviews of 218 Avalon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Avalon 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

Avalon review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Avalon, CA218 facilities
8.0
8.0
Rolling Hills, CA28 facilities

Review subcategories for Avalon 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 998 reviews of 218 Avalon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Avalon 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.
Avalon, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Avalon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avalon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avalon, 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 Avalon 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 Avalon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Avalon 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 Avalon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avalon 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 Avalon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.9%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Avalon 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 Avalon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avalon, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
52.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avalon 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 Avalon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avalon, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
61%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
40.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Avalon

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