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Memory care in Brookdale 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 Brookdale is about $6,234 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 263 communities, read 4179 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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IThis community is unlike any other. They offer meditation, yoga, dance classes and residents are actively engaged with each other The staff is very loving and closely connected with my Mom. No one is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AgeSong WoodPark is pleased to offer AgeSongLiving's unique approach to eldercare, a rich, colorful, culturally diverse assisted living community. What makes the AgeSongLiving approach unique and especially relevant to WoodPark is our view of aging as growth and expansion. In appreciation of...
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The quality of the food has gone down. The value for the money is great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, the quality, it was the nicest, price point and I liked the people. My loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont of Mariner Point is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush campus with gorgeous views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. You’ll feel at home in our retirement...
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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland has made a huge, positive change in the life of a friend. The facility is clean, I smell delicious food cooking when I visit. The staff is always busy cleaning and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeshore Residential Care is located in the City of Oakland in the Lake Merritt commercial district, only a few blocks from the unique Lake Merritt and the shopping center, medical facilities, Physician facilities, banks, senior centers, churches, parks and Parkway Theater are close by, there...
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Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...
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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.
The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...
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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.
Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
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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It's a great location, everyone is very friendly, and the food is pretty good.
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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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue 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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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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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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
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, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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Transitioning my mom to memory care regardless of the facility is a challenge as it's a big change for someone with dementia. It's not easy. I felt that we received good support from the team at Ivy Park....
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.
Welcome to The Grove of Los Gatos!The Grove of Los Gatos is the newest addition to the Calson Community portfolio. With over 20 years of experience in managing communities and holding partial ownership in several properties, Calson Management is committed to providing exceptional living...
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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in 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.
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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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.
Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
MorningStar at West San Jose is dedicated to making your retirement years carefree through a lifestyle of comfort, enjoyment and wellness. Our four-story community in beautiful west San Jose offers 69 assisted living suites (studio, one and two-bedroom) and 34 suites devoted to the individualized...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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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.
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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...

Cost of memory care in Brookdale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Brookdale is $6,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,890 per month.

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

Brookdale, CA
$6,234/mo

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

Brookdale, CA
$6,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,234/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,875/mo
Studio
$6,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,497/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,745/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,032/mo

Senior living costs in Brookdale 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: Brookdale, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookdale, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,234/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$5,024/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$6,096/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Brookdale, CA:$6,234/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Brookdale, CA:$5,024/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
Brookdale, CA:$6,096/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in Brookdale, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Brookdale 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
Brookdale, CA$7,803/mo$7,623/mo+2.4%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Brookdale, CA
2024 average cost:$7,803/mo
2023 average cost:$7,623/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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.

What families are saying about memory care in Brookdale

Recent reviews for memory care in Brookdale

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

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

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

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Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and dedication of the staff in caring for their loved ones at various communities, such as Brookdale North Fremont and Oakmont of San Jose. Families express their gratitude for the compassionate care provided and the personal connections formed between ...
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Cleanliness and hygiene. Cleanliness is a significant concern for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Sunol Creek Memory Care and Belmont Village San Jose, residents and their families have mentioned the emphasis on cleanliness and the efforts made to maintain a hygienic environment for all res ...
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Variety of activities. Engaging activities are an essential component of many residents' lives in senior living communities. At Silver Oaks and Oakmont of Redwood City, residents enjoy a range of activities designed to stimulate their minds and keep them active, including arts and crafts, games, and outdoor excurs ...
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Communication and transparency. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for ensuring the well-being of their loved ones. Families at The Cottages of Carmel and Alvarado Senior Living appreciate the open and transparent approach of their community's staff, keeping them informed of any change ...
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Personalized care plans. Tailored care plans are essential for addressing the unique needs of each resident. At Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Oakland Heights Senior Living, families praise the individualized attention and accommodations provided to their loved ones, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Consistently high-quality meals. Quality meals are a crucial factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living experience. At Atria Sunnyvale and Ivy Park at Pleasanton, families express their appreciation for the delicious and nutritious meals provided, accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences
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Brookdale review score based on 759 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 759 reviews of 221 Brookdale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brookdale 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

Brookdale review score compared against nearby cities

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Brookdale, CA221 facilities
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Scotts Valley, CA16 facilities
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Santa Cruz, CA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Brookdale 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 759 reviews of 221 Brookdale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Brookdale 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.
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Cleanliness
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Brookdale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookdale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale 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
63.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Brookdale 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 Brookdale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brookdale 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 Brookdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
46.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookdale 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 Brookdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookdale 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 Brookdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookdale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Brookdale

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Brookdale, California. See full list of communities.
There are 263 memory care facilities near Brookdale, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Brookdale, California are Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 263 memory care facilities near you in Brookdale, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Brookdale, California is $6,234. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Brookdale, California typically starts at $695. 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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