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Memory care in Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro is about $3,809 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 118 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Park Merced
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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From day one, I found the staff to be super supportive with all my concerns and I am heartened to know that the proper care of my family member is their priority. They have been wonderful!
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.
Park Merced is an assisted living community in the beautiful area of Merced, California. It is within a residential neighborhood located just outside San Francisco, providing you with easy access to parks, water activities, entertainment and much more. You'll choose from several floor plans and...
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The staff is wonderful. They keep the residents engaged in conversations. Definitely, reflective listeners, too. The food is great. You can tell things are made from scratch. Mom & I enjoyed a Supper in the...
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.
Welcome to Skyline Place, a senior living community that puts relationships first. We hear, again and again, that walking through our front door feels a lot more like walking into grandma and grandpa’s house than walking into a nursing home. That’s because our residents and staff sincerely care...
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7.8
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All and all they very good sometimes there communication was a little slow like all facilities depending on who's working but I always knew mom was safe and in good hands..
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Merced, a beautifully appointed senior living community that elevates assisted living, memory care, and respite care to a new standard of excellence.Offering affordable fees for our Heartland™ Assisted Living and Legacies™ Memory Care programs, Pacifica Senior...
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The community is like an apartment setting. They have a nice backyard with tables to be able to sit. The staff was very friendly and nice. The care manager was very good. we would have liked to see the...
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.
Welcome to Sonora Senior Living. We are a Senior Living Community for people who may need some help or a lot of help with activities of daily living or just want a break from the responsibilities of keeping up their own home. Some of our residents just need a break for a short time due to health...
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Everyone at Oak Terrace has been absolutely wonderful. I stumbled upon them based off a referral and drove there at 4:30 in the afternoon. I walked right in and a wonderful young woman named [removed] showed...
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.
Oak Terrace Memory Care is located in Soulsbyville, CA in a beautiful home-like setting. Oak Terrace Memory Care provides care particularly for area seniors afflicted with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We pride ourselves on our dedicated, compassionate and professional employees that are there every...
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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.
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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
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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Cost of memory care in Lake Don Pedro, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake Don Pedro is $3,809 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $3,421 per month.

Memory care costs in Lake Don Pedro, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lake Don Pedro, CA
$3,809/mo

Memory care costs in Lake Don Pedro, CA, vs. state and national averages

Lake Don Pedro, CA
$3,809/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Lake Don Pedro, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,809/mo

Memory care costs in Lake Don Pedro, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,895/mo
Studio
$4,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,309/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,023/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Don Pedro 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: Lake Don Pedro, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Don Pedro, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$3,809/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,789/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,280/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Lake Don Pedro, CA:$3,809/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Don Pedro, CA:$3,789/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Lake Don Pedro, CA:$3,280/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Lake Don Pedro, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lake Don Pedro 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lake Don Pedro, CA$6,095/mo$5,054/mo+20.6%
California$6,248/mo$6,093/mo+2.6%
National$6,033/mo$5,803/mo+4.0%
Lake Don Pedro, CA
2024 average cost:$6,095/mo
2023 average cost:$5,054/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,248/mo
2023 average cost:$6,093/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,033/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lake Don Pedro

Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Don Pedro

Pacifica Senior Living Merced

5.0
I have been a resident at Pacifica Senior Living in Merced, CA for two years and I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care that I have received while l have lived here. Staff has been very considerate of my needs.

Sonora Senior Living in Jamestown, CA

5.0
The staff members are nice, and the facility is pretty good, Your brother is happy there. The rooms are a nice size and he shares the room with another resident. He likes the food and is gaining his wieght I would definitely recommend this community

Park Merced

5.0
The facility offers a lot of fun activities, and the staff is kind and caring. Of special note is the food. The menu is different every week, and the food and desserts are delicious!

Lake Don Pedro memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Don Pedro memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Don Pedro, 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 Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Don Pedro, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
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
85.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
85.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Don Pedro, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Don Pedro, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Don Pedro, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Don Pedro 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 Lake Don Pedro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Don Pedro, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lake Don Pedro

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 Lake Don Pedro protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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