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Memory care in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch is about $6,089 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 830 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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Facility is wonderful. Staff really goes the extra mile to help. Summer meals on the roof top are absolutely spectacular with the sunsets. I would highly recommend them. It is expensive, but you are in...
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.
Welcome !!!Seamlessly combining modern style with casual elegance, Raya’s Paradise San Clemente has perfected the art of 5-star luxury seniorliving. The community is impeccably located in San Clemente, drawing both inspiration and energy from the ocean. The community boasts easy access to...
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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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.
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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
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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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Ladera Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ladera Ranch is $6,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $4,875 per month.

Memory care costs in Ladera Ranch, CA, vs. nearby cities

Ladera Ranch, CA
$6,089/mo

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

Ladera Ranch, CA
$6,089/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,089/mo

Memory care costs in Ladera Ranch, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,828/mo
Studio
$6,251/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,887/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,596/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,795/mo

Senior living costs in Ladera Ranch 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: Ladera Ranch, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLadera Ranch, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,089/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,292/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$5,001/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Ladera Ranch, CA:$6,089/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ladera Ranch, CA:$4,292/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Ladera Ranch, CA:$5,001/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Ladera Ranch, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ladera Ranch 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ladera Ranch, CA$7,876/mo$7,030/mo+12.0%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Ladera Ranch, CA
2024 average cost:$7,876/mo
2023 average cost:$7,030/mo
Percent change:+12.0%
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 Ladera Ranch

Recent reviews for memory care in Ladera Ranch

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.

Clearwater at North Tustin

5.0
All 5's! But we had to take my dad out because he escaped from the fenced memory care area by going around a corner, dragging a bench to the fence and using it to climb over the fence. He is very spry. The found him wandering in the parking lot and ascertained what happened from security camera ...
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ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Ladera Ranch review score based on 172 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 172 reviews of 31 Ladera Ranch memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ladera Ranch 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

Ladera Ranch review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
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Review subcategories for Ladera Ranch 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 172 reviews of 31 Ladera Ranch memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ladera Ranch 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.
Ladera Ranch, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Ladera Ranch memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ladera Ranch memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ladera Ranch, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.6%
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
83.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.6%
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
83.9%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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
71%
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
77.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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
45.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
61.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ladera Ranch, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
74.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
67.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Ladera Ranch

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Atria San Juan and Belmont Village Aliso Viejo are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ladera Ranch, California. See full list of communities.
There are 33 memory care facilities near Ladera Ranch, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Ladera Ranch, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Vista Corona Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 33 memory care facilities near you in Ladera Ranch, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, California ranges from $1000 to $15900. The average Memory Care cost in Ladera Ranch, California is $6,089. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Ladera Ranch, California typically starts at $1000. 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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