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Memory care in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove is about $5,105 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 85 communities, read 2446 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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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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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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Cost of memory care in Garden Grove, CA

The average cost of senior living in Garden Grove is $5,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra, CA with an average of $4,770 per month.

Memory care costs in Garden Grove, CA, vs. nearby cities

Garden Grove, CA
$5,105/mo
$5,057/mo

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

Garden Grove, CA
$5,105/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,105/mo

Memory care costs in Garden Grove, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,458/mo
Studio
$5,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,020/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,900/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,729/mo

Senior living costs in Garden Grove 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: Garden Grove, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarden Grove, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,105/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,078/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,274/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Garden Grove, CA:$5,105/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Garden Grove, CA:$4,078/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Garden Grove, CA:$4,274/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Garden Grove, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Garden Grove 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Garden Grove, CA$6,533/mo$6,684/mo-2.3%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Garden Grove, CA
2024 average cost:$6,533/mo
2023 average cost:$6,684/mo
Percent change:-2.3%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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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 Garden Grove

Recent reviews for memory care in Garden Grove

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.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Santa Anita Assisted Living in Arcadia, CA

4.6
My favorite thing’s games Art and crafts, going shopping at Ross for less, Walmart!! Ralphs grocery store Subway Sandwiches!Always variety games fun coupons toward gifts!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and responsive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the warm and friendly nature of the staff across multiple communities, such as Ivy Terrace at Fullerton, The Cottages at Artesia, LLC, and ActivCare Orange, with residents and families expressing gratitude for the attentiveness and care provided by staff members. ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Activities are an essential part of daily life for many senior residents, and communities like Carmel Village and Ivy Terrace at South Coast offer a variety of engaging activities tailored to residents' interests, including music, dancing, crafts, and more.
Frequent and clear communication. Communication is crucial for families and loved ones to feel connected and informed about their loved one's care. Communities like Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, ActivCare Orange, and Park View Estates Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care prioritize clear and consistent commun ...
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Properly maintained facilities. Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment is essential for the comfort and well-being of seniors. Communities like Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, Ivy Park at Seal Beach, and Beach Terrace pride themselves on the cleanliness and upkeep of their facilities, ensuring residents ...
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Access to delicious and nutritious meals. Meals are an important aspect of daily life for seniors, and many communities, including Oakmont of Orange, The Cottages at Artesia, LLC, and Westmont of Cypress, focus on providing delicious, nutritious meals that cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Personalized care plans. Individualized care plans are crucial for ensuring seniors receive the best possible care. Communities like Kaego's Richman Gardens, Anaheim Villa, and Ivy Park at Bradford offer personalized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs and circumstances.
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Garden Grove review score based on 412 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 412 reviews of 77 Garden Grove memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Garden Grove 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

Garden Grove review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Garden Grove, CA77 facilities
8.6
Stanton, CA87 facilities
8.5
Westminster, CA80 facilities

Review subcategories for Garden Grove 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 412 reviews of 77 Garden Grove memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Garden Grove 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
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Garden Grove memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden Grove, 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 Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garden Grove, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
58.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garden Grove, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.9%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Garden Grove

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