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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cowan Heights, CA

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Memory care in Cowan Heights 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 Cowan Heights is about $7,603 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 474 communities, read 14513 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Long Beach, Riverside and Irvine.

Cowan Heights Memory Care Facilities | 14513 Reviews

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Springfield Manor
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.
Photo of Duarte Manor
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Grandview Manor
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Carson Senior Assisted Living Carson Senior Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County and home to over 91,000 people. Carson is a great shopping town, about 14-miles from LAX, and residents will find a lot of great stores, shops,...
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My mom seems to have adjusted well since being relocated here. She was in a nice community prior but it was too far away and this one was a little closer to me so I moved here. So far everything seems to be...
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 Arcadia Royale is ideally located fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita Racetrack, the L.A. Arboretum, the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and literally hundreds of doctor's offices including many specialists. The Arcadia Royale strives to make all of their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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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.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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Since my mom has been here at the care and insight has been great. The community is very, very clean and nice. My mom's room is a good size for her with a nice bathroom and dining area. I would definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Atherton is an independent living community located in the gorgeous city of Alhambra, CA, which is situated in Los Angeles County. The city provides a wide variety of things to do and attractions to see, from the golf courses and farmer's markets in the area to art exhibitions, this city has it...

Cost of memory care in Cowan Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Cowan Heights is $7,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $6,178 per month.

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

Cowan Heights, CA
$7,603/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,603/mo

Memory care costs in Cowan Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,620/mo
Studio
$7,953/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,997/mo

Senior living costs in Cowan Heights 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: Cowan Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCowan Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Cowan Heights, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Cowan Heights, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Cowan Heights, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Cowan Heights, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cowan Heights 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
Cowan Heights, CA$7,427/mo$6,998/mo+6.1%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Cowan Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$7,427/mo
2023 average cost:$6,998/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Cowan Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Cowan Heights

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Personalized care for unique needs. Reviews highlight the individualized attention given to residents' specific needs at several communities, such as Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, where staff members go above and beyond to accommodate residents' preferences and requirements. At Bayshire Yorba Linda, new management is making eff ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents and their families express appreciation for the wide range of activities offered at various communities, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For example, at Oakmont of Orange, residents enjoy daily activities and delicious, nutritious meals.
Effective communication between families and staff. Reviews frequently mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff, providing peace of mind and ensuring that care needs are being met. At ActivCare Orange, staff members actively engage with families in regular meetings and updates.
Comfortable and homey living spaces. Residents and their families appreciate the cleanliness and thoughtful design of communities' living spaces, creating a familiar and welcoming atmosphere. For instance, at Sunrise of Yorba Linda, the facility has a 'home style feeling' and boasts a beautiful garden and walking paths.
Experienced and dedicated staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness, professionalism, and experience of community staff members. For example, at ActivCare Laguna Hills, the staff is described as 'amazing' and 'delightful' and all are dedicated to enhancing residents' quality of life.
Secure and safe environment. Several reviews mention the importance of safety measures in ensuring peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Ivy Park at Bradford, for instance, staff members at Crescendo for Memory Care are commended for their attentiveness and responsiveness.
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Cowan Heights review score based on 2,153 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 2153 reviews of 476 Cowan Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cowan Heights 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

Cowan Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Cowan Heights, CA476 facilities
8.3
Los Angeles, CA235 facilities
8.6
Riverside, CA90 facilities

Review subcategories for Cowan Heights 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 2,153 reviews of 476 Cowan Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cowan Heights 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.
Cowan Heights, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.4
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.3
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Cowan Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cowan Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cowan Heights, 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 Cowan Heights 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 Cowan Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.5%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.7%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cowan Heights 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 Cowan Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cowan Heights 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 Cowan Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cowan Heights 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 Cowan Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
48.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
53.2%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cowan Heights 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 Cowan Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cowan Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
59.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Cowan Heights

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