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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Freedom, CA
Memory care in Freedom 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 Freedom is about $5,446 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 111 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Cruz, Monterey and Salinas.
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Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others...
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.
Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services, including diabetic...
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I would say that initially we were happy with the way my dad was doing. Once his needs became more demanding, Loma Clara was not able to deal with it. Its memory care is not sufficiently staffed. They corral...
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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The facility is clean, attractive and in a nice location. Staff are bright, cheerful, friendly and helpful. Food is good and plentiful. The care my wife has received is outstanding, and she's happy. They...
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.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
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.
The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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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.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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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.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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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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: 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.
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.
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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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.
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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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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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Cost of memory care in Freedom, CA
The average cost of senior living in Freedom is $5,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,312 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Freedom
Recent reviews for memory care in Freedom
Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA
5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years.
The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Carmelo Park in Monterey, CA
5.0
It is smaller than the community next door. It depends on the individual; however, they have been able to accommodate a friend of mine into this community.
The staff's communication and proactiveness about my friend stand out to me. They have been amazing to work with. The staff is nice, has ...
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Brookdale Scotts Valley
4.0
My dad likes the security that the facility offers. He knows he's in a safe environment that can scale with his needs. He likes have the meals available and brought to him if needed. He is still very independent and mobile so not a lot of car needed. Therefore, I don't have a lot of feedback.
Freedom review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 17 Freedom memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Freedom 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
Freedom review score compared against nearby cities
8.4
Freedom, CA17 facilities
8.3
Watsonville, CA14 facilities
8.3
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA16 facilities
Review subcategories for Freedom 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 27 reviews of 17 Freedom memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Freedom 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.Freedom, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
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Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
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Freedom memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Freedom memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Freedom, 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 Freedom 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 Freedom that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Freedom, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Freedom 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 Freedom 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
47.1%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Freedom 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 Freedom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Freedom 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 Freedom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Freedom, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Freedom 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 Freedom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Freedom, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Westmont of Morgan Hill, Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care and Ivy Park at San Jose are the top-rated memory care facilities near Freedom, California. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Freedom, California. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Freedom, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Freedom, 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 Freedom, 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 Freedom, California ranges from $695 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Freedom, California is $5,446. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Freedom, 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Freedom
- Santa Cruz, California
- Monterey, California
- Salinas, California
- Aptos, California
- Watsonville, California
- Scotts Valley, California
- Morgan Hill, California
- Gilroy, California
- Hollister, California
- Los Gatos, California
- Soquel, California
- Pacific Grove, California
- Boulder Creek, California
- Wildwood, California
- Live Oak, California
- Mission Springs, California
- San Felipe, California
- Brookdale, California
- Davenport, California
- Aromas, California
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