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Memory care in Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City is about $3,578 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 186 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland
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My experience with A Place For Mom was exceptional. My contact was [name removed] and I felt like she was with me every step of the way. Brightwater is like walking into a nice hotel. The staff is very...
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.
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland Brightwater Senior Living of Highland is a luxurious and lovely assisted living community located in Highland, San Bernardino County, California. Our extensive campus and beautiful courtyard of Brightwater Senior Living of Highland are further enhanced thanks...
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9.0
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The staff is very helpful and good with my mother. The facility seems very nice! I would for sure recommend this facility to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
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.
Wildwood Canyon Villa is the valley's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Offering a panoramic view of the San Bernardino Mountains, the Wildwood Canyon Villa vision is to provide distinctive living for older adults who value independence, yet also welcome the individualized...
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The staff have not been responsive to my requests and concerns to the point where I had to reach out to your staff to help me. I have sent multiple emails with no response. Also, I am not confident my dad is...
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.
The Lakes at Banning is more than just a retirement community. We have a complete selection of apartment homes, amenities, services and activities that celebrate our residents independence and honor their life experiences. Our mission is to make life as comfortable and enjoyable as possible -...
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A few things I like most about the community is the friendly, homey atmosphere. Grounds are well kept. I would recommend Rose Garden to other families who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
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.
Some people may be curious to know that they have a top quality senior living care provider right in the city of Mentone. Bay Area residents may need to know where they can entrust the care of their elderly relatives. The Rose Garden Residential Care will provide everything that they need and...
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8.0
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They're care was good when [name removed] was watching my father. They really did try their hardest with him. When [name removed] was not there to care for him, the other staff was very accommodating and...
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.
Golden Care Living at Golden Meadows and Golden View are both located in Banning, California.  Our communities are nestled in the beautiful hills of Banning.  Our single story resident homes include large spacious private and semi-private rooms, some with it's own exit to a fully...
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The manager is very accommodating, easy to work with, and she is very friendly. I also felt the medication clerk was very good. They have a very high turnover with caregivers. I chose this community for...
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.
Santa Fe Assisted Living is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities...
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Facility is small with 23 residents. They keep it clean. Workers (4 of them) are Philapinos who speak fair English and work very, very hard to care for their patients. My monthly price is [fee removed] per...
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.
Golden View Guest Home is located in beautiful Banning, California. Golden View Guest Home is staffed with wonderful care givers, who strive to provide residents with compassionate assistance, as well as encourage independence and individuality. Services offered at Golden View Guest Home include...
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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.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living is...
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Very clean facility can tell the staff maintains and manages the building well. Very friendly staff as I've seen great care given to the residents. Overall a very pleasent experience!
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.
We are a brand new facility in the cute little town of Mentone nestled at the foothills of the San Gorgonio mountains with a gorgeous view of Big Bear, along with a view of the hills that separate us from Yucaipa. We are a 10 min drive from Yucaipa, Redlands and Highland. The care staff have...
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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.
Family owned and operated, located in Banning, California with over 13 years of experience in the industry. 22 bed facility with private and semi private rooms with 24 hour quality care that serves the elderly.
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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.
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.
Yucca Valley is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities in all of San...
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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.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...

Cost of memory care in Big Bear City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Big Bear City is $3,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $2,625 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Bear City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Big Bear City, CA
$3,578/mo
$3,861/mo

Memory care costs in Big Bear City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Big Bear City, CA
$3,578/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Big Bear City, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,578/mo

Memory care costs in Big Bear City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,963/mo
Studio
$5,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,329/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,285/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bear City 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: Big Bear City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bear City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$3,578/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,513/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,249/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear City, CA:$3,578/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear City, CA:$3,513/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear City, CA:$3,249/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Bear City, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Bear City 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
Big Bear City, CA$6,055/mo$5,909/mo+2.5%
California$6,476/mo$6,161/mo+5.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,881/mo+4.6%
Big Bear City, CA
2024 average cost:$6,055/mo
2023 average cost:$5,909/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
California
2024 average cost:$6,476/mo
2023 average cost:$6,161/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,881/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Bear City

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Bear City

Brightwater Senior Living of Highland

5.0
Brightwater Senior Living of Highland has been a wonderful place for for my father. [name removed] was so helpful in working with me and getting my father settled in there. All of the staff are great! They have all been very helpful and professional. The food is wonderful and facility is ...
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Westfield Villa Gardens in Banning, CA

5.0
So far, we are very happy with the care my mother is receiving from the Golden meadows. The staff is friendly and accommodating as far as I could tell. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking into it.

The Lakes Senior Living in Banning, CA

4.7
Our experience with The Lakes was good, it was one of the best places we had looked at. The did offer some activities for the people to participate in, and the amenities were well maintained. The nursing staff was good and the care services were excellent.

Big Bear City review score based on 32 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 14 Big Bear City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Bear City 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

Big Bear City review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Big Bear City, CA14 facilities
8.5
Big Bear Lake, CA8 facilities
8.5
Yucaipa, CA15 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Bear City 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 32 reviews of 14 Big Bear City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Bear City 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.
Big Bear City, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.3
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
2.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Big Bear City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bear City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bear City, 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 Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bear City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bear City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Bear City

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