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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Bear Lake, CA

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Memory care in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake is about $6,243 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 124 communities, read 5199 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Bernardino, Redlands and Beaumont.

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Photo of Meridian at Chino
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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I would rate it a five for the cost of the place. It is very clean. The staff is very friendly. It was a very affordable. The food is fair but decent there is nothing so far that I could say negative about...
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.
At Meridian at Chino, we provide a welcoming senior-living community where your loved one can flourish with support, dignity and style. This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care, enabling residents to age in place within a familiar and...
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Savant of Jurupa Valley is a beautiful, welcoming community! The recent remodel makes everything look brand new, and the cleanliness is top-notch. My uncle feels right at home, and we couldn't be happier
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.
Villa De Anza offers assisted living in lovely residential area. Our community has a beautiful lake behind the building with fish, turtles and ducks that our residents enjoy feeding. We get the best of both worlds at Villa De Anza because we able to enjoy the peace of a residential area, while...
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The program they run was very nice & worked well with my dad. Daily food service was pleasant. Healthy repoirt was maintained between staff & my dad which provided a peaceful environment. The main areas were...
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.
Valley Crest Memory Care located in Apple Valley, California, offers a distinctive approach to specialized memory care. We provide a safe, secure and compassionate home for your loved one. From cozy rooms, to peaceful gardens and home-cooked meals, you have peace of mind knowing your loved one is...
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The nursing staff/caregivers were attentive to my dad's needs and they treated him with dignity, especially in his last days of life. One of the nurses cried with us when my dad passed and hugged us. It was...
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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Friendliness. Very LGBTQ friendly. Excellent staff. Budget on food seems to be a problem. The man in charge is especially great.
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.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
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8.0
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[name removed] has Alzheimer's and I was so worried about how she would be taken care of in a facility basically paid for by medical. It is really great. She is more engaged, clean, and always smiling when I...
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.
Citrus Gardens, located in the valley nestled between Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and the City of Hemet, California, is the ideal lifestyle solution for senior residents with individual and unique needs. While the community provides a homelike atmosphere for our residents, their...
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My Mom has been with Our Countryside Resort for the past year. She has adjusted very well while there and is much happier and calmer since being there. The staff is very kind, compassionate, and attentive...
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.
At Our Countryside Resort we are dedicated to creating a home for elderly individuals with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We offer a safe, loving, and comfortable environment that they can continue to thrive and enjoy the highest quality of life.
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Claremont Manor has been nothing short of life-saving for my family. My 86-year-old father entered the skilled nursing facility after a fall revealed stage 4 prostate cancer. At his prior facility he had...
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.
Claremont Manor has over fifteen beautiful acres of garden homes, villas and apartments. Walk to Claremont 'village' and its colleges or stroll to historic downtown Claremont. A lifestyle featuring independence living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services. Security and peace...
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All was fine. This was our first experience putting a family member into assisted living. He's still adjusting...our situation was sad but necessary. All good overall. They have Spectrum for basic cable &...
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.
WellQuest of Murrieta is a beautiful community offering many common areas for families to enjoy. We are located on Jackson Ave. just off Cal Oaks. We are conveniently close to doctor offices, hospitals, shopping and the freeway.Our management and staff come with industry experience and strive to...
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Photo of Hacienda Senior Living
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28 reviews
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They were the best place ever! I wish I had moved her closer a long time ago as I might have been referred to Hacienda sooner. My mom actually passed away on [date removed] in her bed at Hacienda. I can't...
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.
Hacienda Senior Living is located in a valley nestled between Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and the City of Hemet, California, is the ideal lifestyle solution for senior residents with individual and unique needs. Our Passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at...
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Photo of Discovery Commons Raincross
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7.7
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When resident and family acknowledge workers, they are extremely friendly and wonderful. Care services is a 3 either resident or family member need to speak up is something is not getting done, then it will...
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.
At Raincross at Riverside, you'll find yourself surrounded by beautifully manicured grounds and resort-style amenities, such as a restaurant style dining, social activities and a full service beauty salon. Located nearby are restaurants, shopping, medical centers and houses of worship for your...
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Photo of Oakmont of San Antonio Heights
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Everyone was very friendly and kind. There was only one caregiver we had some problems with, but everyone else was wonderful and tried to help as much as possible. When he first arrived, the care seemed...
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.
Oakmont of San Antonio Heights is a beautiful retirement community with beautiful views of the San Gabriel Mountains, award-winning cuisine, and a plethora of on-site amenities. Soak up the views of the mountain alongside our nearby Old Spanish Trail–a historically significant trail full of...
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66 Floor plans available
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I've noticed that my mom's bathroom isn't as clean as I would like. My mom's clothes are always dirty and yes it's Assisted Living, but my mom has dementia and doesn't remember to wash her clothes. So her...
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.
Here you get to redefine your independence with care if you need it and more time to do what you want to do.Located just south of Palm Springs,  at our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled...
Photo of Westfield Villa Gardens
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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...
Photo of Loma Linda Assisted Living and Memory Care
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We were really impressed with the staff and their genuine care and concern for residents. Our family member had to leave for an extended hospital and nursing home period while being diagnosed with Lupus,...
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.
Life is good at Loma Linda Assisted Living. Neatly perched on a beautifully landscaped property in Loma Linda, California, this newly constructed, two-story community offers assisted living and memory care services. Their on-site care team is committed to developing and fostering connections with...
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I would recommend the independent living to a friend or any person that asked. I have referred two people. Very peaceful area clean and office personnel are very welcoming, pleasant and informative.
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.
Foremost Senior Campus assisted living community located in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California provides a caring environment for seniors who are looking for memory care services and a safe place to call home. Hesperia has much to offer to residents and visitors, including its own...
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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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Rating is due to the clothes I bought for my mother because I was told "she had to have "street" clothes" which she no longer has due to them going missing which I feel is unacceptable why can't they keep up...
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.
Our Assisted Living Residences offer unparalleled care for those needing help with daily living tasks and are designed to accommodate frail-elderly guests and that suffering from Alzheimer's and related dementias. ICARE can help individuals with diabetes incontinence chronic arthritis cancer...
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They treat everyone so good. Caring Family environment. My Dad will be 98 This June 14, Flag Day. Trying to get there. Thank you again for all you do to help us. Everyone that I have contact with are more...
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.
Photo of The Grove Care and Wellness
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This is a safe and comfortable place to live. The interactions with everyone is great. The staff is quick to respond to any concerns of mine. The food is a little on the weak side of the scale;...
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.
The Grove Care and Wellness is an Assisted and Independent Living Facility, with a 5 Star Assisted Skilled Nursing Facility attached. Located off the 91 and 60 freeways, The Grove is easy to find and has clear views of the Historic Mission Inn, shops, restaurants, and museums.Independent Living...
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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.
We are a 99 bed Assisted lIving Facility with a 24-bed Alzheimer's Secured Specialty Unit. We believe that it takes a team providing care with compassion to serve your loved ones. Our community is unique because we rely on the support of family to help us meet each individual need of our...
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[Name removed] was very kind, outgoing and knowledgeable when I toured this community for my elderly relative. He felt welcomed and chose to reside in an independent living apartment. The community was...
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.
Vista Montana Senior Living is nestled in the heart of the San Jacinto Valley just minutes from Hemet Valley Hospital, and close to restaurants and shopping. We offer both Independent Living and Assisted Living services which are provided in two separate buildings. Established in 2013, we have...
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My elderly aunt has lived an independent life filled with travel and adventure. I am her only local family and I travel extensively for my work. So when it came time to find a residence that would aid my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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I would highly recommend it. Mom's dementia caused challenges for the staff, mom wasn't very cooperative her time there, but they communicated well with the hospice staff and with family. She did develop...
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Big Bear Lake, CA

The average cost of senior living in Big Bear Lake is $6,243 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yucaipa, CA with an average of $6,243 per month.

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

Big Bear Lake, CA
$6,243/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,243/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,036/mo
Studio
$6,334/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,248/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bear Lake, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,243/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,723/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,749/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear Lake, CA:$6,243/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$5,723/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,749/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Bear Lake 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
Big Bear Lake, CA$5,947/mo$6,038/mo-1.5%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Big Bear Lake, CA
2024 average cost:$5,947/mo
2023 average cost:$6,038/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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Recent reviews for memory care in Big Bear Lake

Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA

5.0
The meals are wonderful, they have a chef. The Memory Care residents get the same wonderful meals that are served to all residents. The residents in the other sections all seem very happy with the facility, too. It is very clean and well taken care of by all staff. The move in process was easy ...
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WellQuest of Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

Discovery Commons Raincross in Riverside, CA

4.3
The front of the door/reception area staff and staff who work directly with clients/residents are wonderful. Great communication, caring, helpful. The staff who applicants work with initially to sign up are wonderful too - communicate quickly and helpful. However, once we signed up there was ...
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Big Bear Lake review score based on 848 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 848 reviews of 124 Big Bear Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Bear Lake 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 Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Big Bear Lake, CA124 facilities
8.7
Riverside, CA90 facilities
8.3
Los Angeles, CA235 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Bear Lake 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 848 reviews of 124 Big Bear Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Bear Lake 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 Lake, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
3.7
Friendliness
3.9
3.8
Care services
3.7
3.4
Staff
3.8
3.6
Meals & dining
3.5
3.3
Activities
3.6
3.3
Value for cost*
3.5
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Big Bear Lake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bear Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bear Lake, 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 Lake 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 Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.5%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.2%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
59.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bear Lake 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 Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Bear Lake

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