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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cortena, CA

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Memory care in Cortena 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 Cortena is about $4,584 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 414 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/5/25
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The staff at The Courtyard are really friendly. I am very pleased with them, so far. This is still new, but at this time there really isn't anything I would like to see improved or done better.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Cedars
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.
Photo of Rose Haven
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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Cost of memory care in Cortena, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cortena is $4,584 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Colusa, CA with an average of $3,810 per month.

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

Cortena, CA
$4,584/mo
$4,946/mo
$3,810/mo

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

Cortena, CA
$4,584/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,584/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,004/mo
Studio
$5,069/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,769/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,316/mo

Senior living costs in Cortena 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: Cortena, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCortena, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,584/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,117/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,935/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Cortena, CA:$4,584/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Cortena, CA:$4,117/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Cortena, CA:$3,935/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Cortena, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cortena 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
Cortena, CA$6,064/mo$5,017/mo+20.9%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Cortena, CA
2024 average cost:$6,064/mo
2023 average cost:$5,017/mo
Percent change:+20.9%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Cortena

Recent reviews for memory care in Cortena

Roseleaf Oroville

4.1
This facility is pretty nice inside, but I would maybe suggest a deep clean. It's not terrible or anything, but a deep clean could do a lot for the overall appearance. Housekeeping is once a week for the rooms. They do ok. I have seen some disgusting things on the walls a few times. When I ...
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Lighthouse at Chico

4.0
This community is not what I wanted for my husband's care. The community did not have access to water. The staff did not make sure that he was not giving him the care that i needed. The community was clean and the activiites were offered to him. I would recommend this community, but they need to ...
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Marbella Oroville

4.6
I toured between 20 to 30 facilities with all levels of care all within a 30 miles from my home. The Prestige at Oroville offers memory care and offered the best value and fit for our needs. The food is excellent, it can get a little repetitive, but it was a lot better than other places. We ...
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Cortena review score based on 62 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 31 Cortena memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cortena 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

Cortena review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Cortena, CA31 facilities
8.2
Williams, CA39 facilities
8.6
Colusa, CA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Cortena 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 62 reviews of 31 Cortena memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cortena 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.
Cortena, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Cortena memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cortena memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cortena, 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 Cortena 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 Cortena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cortena, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cortena 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 Cortena Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cortena, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cortena 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 Cortena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cortena, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cortena 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 Cortena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cortena, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
45.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cortena 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 Cortena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cortena, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Cortena

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Chico, Marbella Chico and Summerfield Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cortena, California. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Cortena, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cortena, California is Westmont of Chico. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Cortena, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cortena, 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 Cortena, 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 Cortena, California ranges from $1461 to $10505. The average Memory Care cost in Cortena, California is $4,584. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cortena, California typically starts at $1461. 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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