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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Irvine, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Irvine, A Place for Mom can help. With 46 memory care facilities in Irvine, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Irvine incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Irvine memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Irvine, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Anaheim Resort, Hansen and Downtown Anaheim.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Huntington Beach, Los Alamitos and La Mirada.

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Small but lovely facility. Engaging staff. Proximity to my own home, availability for Memory Care residents to venture outside without an escort (compared to another facility within convenience/proximity to...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community in North Tustin, CA offers compassionate care and meaningful services in a beautiful as well as comfortable setting to support seniors of varying needs. Our resident-centered approach to care helps seniors live as active and engaged as they want to...
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This is a wonderful home. Our grandmother is happy, the staff are all amazing, the dining is delicious, and the classes are wonderful. This is where she chose to go, and it was a excellent choice. Very happy
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.
Just minutes from I-5 and I-55 and north of Old Town Tustin, Sunrise at Tustin is nestled in the foothills of Tustin. We pride ourselves in our ability to provide exceptional care in a cozy, home-like environment. We have a well-known reputation for providing excellent care to our residents.Step...
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After searching all of the caregiving options available, Freedom Village by far was the best choice. I continue to appreciate the hardworking, kind and caring staff here. I believe that this is a good...
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.
Are you looking for peace-of-mind, safety and comfort within an environment offering a greater sense of well-being for yourself or a loved one? Freedom Village Assisted Living is open to the public and offers a loving, caring staff who provide assistance with personal care, medication...
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What a gorgeous location! Unparalleled to any other community I have seen. My father stayed there shortly and then passed. The staff was amazing. As soon as you walk into the building it has a warm feeling....
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.
Crown Cove Senior Living has a very upscale rich living setting with abundant of amenities and attentive staff that ensures your every service needed guaranteed. Within our community you'll find staff and residents in love with what they do. Our staff is dedicated to providing quality service to...
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
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My dad is doing very well in this nice community. I am pleased with all they do and they had everything he needed. He is staying busy with activities like doing wood work, sanding, and chop foods for the...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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They did a good job when we were there. The food is pretty bad though. That's why they get a four. Everything else would have been a five, except the food.
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.
At the Arcadian Aliso, we have a solid history of providing excellent memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s care services in Orange County, California, and have made it our mission since 1998 to provide a stimulating and cheerful environment with all the comforts of home. We also encourage...
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The managers and staff have been wonderful and attended my needs and concerns in helping my sister. My sister has improved remarkably in her appearance, attitude and socialization. I would highly recommend...
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.
Mainplace Senior Living provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Orange, Orange County, California. This community offers the memory care that seniors need and it provides a beautiful home to those who are looking to be surrounded by a caring and...
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Our family toured this community four times and we are so excited to have our parents move here. The staff members are so welcoming and it is just night and day compared to our loved ones previous community.
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.
Vivante is one of Orange County's newest and most prestigious retirement community that is dedicated to providing residents with a healthy and active lifestyle that promotes a feeling of security, independence and peace of mind. We offer a variety of sizes, views and locations, with your choice...
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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.
WATERMARK LAGUNA NIGUELA premier destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care is NOW OPEN in Laguna Niguel.Inspired by the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a modern Assisted Living and Memory Care community that invites older adults to embrace resort-style...
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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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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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
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.
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Irvine, CA

The average cost of senior living in Irvine is $5,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorba Linda, CA with an average of $4,741 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Irvine, CA vs. nearby cities

Irvine, CA
$5,080/mo
$5,072/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Irvine, CA vs. the state and national average

Irvine, CA
$5,080/mo
U.S. national average
$4,813/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Irvine vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,080/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Irvine, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,628/mo
Studio
$5,877/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,485/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,455/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Irvine over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Irvine

Recent reviews for memory care in Irvine

Sunrise of Yorba Linda

5.0
My 99-year-old mom wanted to age in place at home, but it reached a point where she needed something more. She moved to Sunrise in Nov. 2022 and lived there briefly – first in assisted living then reminiscence — until she passed in July. The staff from top to bottom could not have been more ...
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Arbor Palms Senior Living in Anaheim, CA

5.0
We have had no issues at all with Arbor Palms it has been a great experience, our family is really happy and our loved one seems to be very happy. He is enjoying being able to be around other residents and the staff do a good job keeping our loved ones room really clean. Based on our experience ...
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Pacifica Senior Living South Coast in Costa Mesa, CA

5.0
What we like the most about the Pacifica Senior Living community was the staff. They were caring, informative, thoughtful and anxious to meet the needs of our relative. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families looking for a place for their ...
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Irvine review score based on 303 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 303 reviews of 41 Irvine memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Irvine 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

Irvine review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Irvine, CA41 facilities
8.5
Tustin, CA42 facilities
9.1
Laguna Woods, CA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Irvine 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 303 reviews of 41 Irvine memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Irvine 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.
Irvine, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Irvine memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irvine memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irvine, 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 Irvine 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 Irvine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Irvine, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.8%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.5%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
82.9%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.7%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.9%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Irvine 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 Irvine Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Irvine, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.2%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80.5%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.7%
26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Irvine 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 Irvine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Irvine, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
56.1%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
41%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70.7%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Irvine 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 Irvine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irvine, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.2%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
51.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irvine 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 Irvine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irvine, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
75.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.9%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
82.9%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.5%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.4%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
68.3%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.3%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 46 memory care facilities near Irvine, California. See the full list.

The 46 memory care facilities near you in Irvine, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Irvine, 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 Irvine, 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 Irvine, California ranges from $750 to $16100. The average Memory Care cost in Irvine, California is $5,080. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Irvine, California typically starts at $750. 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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