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Memory care in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods is about $5,409 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 36 communities, read 952 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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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.
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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An area the Heritage Pointe could improve on would be the food and management. The building, the gym and amenities are great. Also the new Sage for people needed extra care seems to be great. It is a...
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.
Founded more than 30 years ago, Heritage Pointe provides the highest quality assisted living and memory care services in Orange County, California. Welcoming to those of all faiths, Heritage Pointe is Orange County's only community rooted in Jewish culture, tradition and values.Our one-of-a-kind...
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My mom has been living there since May. It really is a wonderful place. There is nothing she needs that they don't have. She complains that if there is a medical issue the nursing staff is too attentive?!?!...
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.
Setting the standard for senior living for the past three decades, Regents Point is a full-service, continuing care retirement community of 400 residents in the heart of Southern California. Centrally located next to a 347-acre nature preserve and the University of California — Irvine, our...
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This is a very nice community for my mom. The staff is really nice and caring. The food is very good and nice variety. They do offer my mom activities. I would highly recommend this community for others for...
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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We moved my [age removed] aged mom from FL to CA after a minor stroke. She started in independent living at a larger facility and was really lost. It was too far to walk to the dining room and space 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.
At Aegis we know and care about our residents as unique individuals. We honor and affirm their past, present and future. And we believe that growing older is not something to be endured, it's something to be savored and celebrated like life itself. We are committed to knowing and caring for our...
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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
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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.
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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My mother has lived at Sea Bluffs for two months. It has been an excellent choice as I toured five different memory care communities. Since moving in my mom has become very engaged with the several...
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.
"Sea Bluffs is a premier senior living community set on an expansive property in Dana Point with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The location is just minutes from Dana Point Harbor and boasts oceanfront dining, lush landscaping and is only a short distance to many seaside attractions and...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.

Cost of memory care in Laguna Woods, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Woods is $5,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $4,761 per month.

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

Laguna Woods, CA
$5,409/mo

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

Laguna Woods, CA
$5,409/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,409/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,052/mo
Studio
$5,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,527/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,472/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,795/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Laguna Woods over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Laguna Woods

Recent reviews for memory care in Laguna Woods

Westminster Terrace Senior Living

5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.

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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Laguna Woods review score based on 231 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 231 reviews of 33 Laguna Woods memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Laguna Woods 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

Laguna Woods review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Laguna Woods, CA33 facilities
8.6
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Laguna Hills, CA36 facilities

Review subcategories for Laguna Woods 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 231 reviews of 33 Laguna Woods memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Laguna Woods 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
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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4.0
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Laguna Woods memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Woods memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
84.8%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods 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
72.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods 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
42.4%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.6%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
69.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.8%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.5%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Laguna Woods, California. See full list of communities.

There are 36 memory care facilities near Laguna Woods, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Laguna Woods, California are Rowntree Gardens, Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care and Atria Golden Creek. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 36 memory care facilities near you in Laguna Woods, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, California ranges from $750 to $16100. The average Memory Care cost in Laguna Woods, California is $5,409. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Laguna Woods, 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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