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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lake Forest, CA

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Memory care in Lake Forest 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 Forest is about $5,424 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 27 communities, read 942 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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 Lake Forest, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lake Forest is $5,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorba Linda, CA with an average of $4,872 per month.

Memory care costs in Lake Forest, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lake Forest, CA
$5,424/mo

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

Lake Forest, CA
$5,424/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,424/mo

Memory care costs in Lake Forest, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,389/mo
Studio
$6,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,027/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,781/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Forest 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 Forest, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Forest, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,424/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,141/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,403/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Lake Forest, CA:$5,424/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Forest, CA:$4,141/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Lake Forest, CA:$4,403/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Lake Forest, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lake Forest 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 Forest, CA$8,752/mo$6,970/mo+25.6%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lake Forest, CA
2024 average cost:$8,752/mo
2023 average cost:$6,970/mo
Percent change:+25.6%
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 Lake Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in Lake Forest

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.

Discovery Commons Raincross in Riverside, CA

4.3
The front of the door/reception area staff and staff who work directly with clients/residents are wonderful. Great communication, caring, helpful. The staff who applicants work with initially to sign up are wonderful too - communicate quickly and helpful. However, once we signed up there was ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and caring staff. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the kind and attentive nature of the staff at various communities. At ActivCare Laguna Hills, residents and their families praise the individualized care and genuine concern shown by caregivers, like [name removed] who treats every resident as if they ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Activities provide socialization and stimulation for residents, as mentioned in reviews for Atria Del Sol, ActivCare Laguna Hills, and Crestavilla. Entertainment, crafts, and outings cater to a range of interests and abilities, creating a lively and inclusive environment.
Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and maintenance of facilities, such as Oakmont of Orange, ActivCare Laguna Hills, and Clearwater at North Tustin, where residents enjoy well-kept private rooms and common areas.
Individualized care for unique needs. Residents have specific requirements, and communities like ActivCare Laguna Hills and Everest at The Groves of Tustin cater to these needs. Staff adapt to accommodate dietary restrictions, medical conditions, and personal preferences to ensure a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.
Communication and transparency. Effective communication between communities, residents, and their families is essential. Reviews for Atria Del Sol, Belmont Village Aliso Viejo, and ActivCare Laguna Hills highlight the importance of clear and consistent conversations to address concerns and maintain trust.
Engaging outdoor spaces. Green areas and outdoor activities, as mentioned in reviews for Atria Del Sol and ActivCare Laguna Hills, offer residents opportunities to enjoy nature, socialize, and remain active, promoting overall wellness and happiness.
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Lake Forest review score based on 170 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 170 reviews of 25 Lake Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Forest 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

Lake Forest review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Lake Forest, CA25 facilities
8.6
Mission Viejo, CA31 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Forest 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 170 reviews of 25 Lake Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Forest 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
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Lake Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Forest, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
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
92%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Forest 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 Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Forest, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
84%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Forest, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
60%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Forest, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
48%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Forest, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
68%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
68%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
48%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
56%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lake Forest

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 Forest 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 Oakmont of Orange are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake Forest, California. See full list of communities.
There are 27 memory care facilities near Lake Forest, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lake Forest, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Citrus Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 27 memory care facilities near you in Lake Forest, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, California ranges from $750 to $15900. The average Memory Care cost in Lake Forest, California is $5,424. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lake Forest, 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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