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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lakewood, CA

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Memory care in Lakewood 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 Lakewood is about $7,603 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 458 communities, read 13293 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Torrance and Long Beach.

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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.
Winter Woods Cottages is an assisted living community in the beautiful town of Riverside, CA. Riverside features some of the most lovely views in the country with nearby mountains and gorgeous orange trees. This area is great for visiting family members since it is part of the greater Los Angeles...
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[Removed] and the staff are all very nice and take very good care of my dad. The place is not fancy but it's clean and the price was just right for our budget. We are very pleased!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
We are located in the heart of the Inland Empire, just off of Interstate 10 in the city of Rialto. We are located right next door to the lovely Rialto Senior Center and are located just minutes from 6 major hospitals. We are located nearby to a variety of shopping and restaurants as well. We...
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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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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
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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
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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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My mom seems to like the food. I have sat and had meals with mom. The provide three meals per day. They do have activities, and she has attended Bingo once, out of the year that she has been there. I really...
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.
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 Lakewood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lakewood is $7,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $6,178 per month.

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

Lakewood, CA
$7,603/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,603/mo

Memory care costs in Lakewood, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,620/mo
Studio
$7,953/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,997/mo

Senior living costs in Lakewood 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: Lakewood, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakewood, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Lakewood, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Lakewood, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Lakewood, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Lakewood, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lakewood 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 average 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
Lakewood, CA$7,427/mo$6,998/mo+6.1%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Lakewood, CA
2024 average cost:$7,427/mo
2023 average cost:$6,998/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lakewood

Recent reviews for memory care in Lakewood

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.

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and responsive staff. Reviews consistently praise the caring and attentive nature of the staff at various senior living communities. At Regency Palms Long Beach, the director and her team went above and beyond to help a resident and their family during the transition to memory care. At Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered in senior living communities, including bowling, music and dance nights, arts and crafts, and outdoor excursions. For instance, at Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, there are regular activities planned throughout the day, and at Regency ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of senior living communities. At Oakmont of Whittier, the facility is described as contemporary and spotless. At Anaheim Villa, the move-in process was smooth, and housekeeping services are frequent and thorough. In general, families f ...
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Supportive and understanding management. Management teams are praised for their understanding and support in addressing the unique challenges of senior living, including memory care and end-of-life care. At Palmcrest Grand Retirement, staff members not only demonstrate compassion, but also maintain open communication with families. A ...
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Individualized care tailored to residents' needs. Reviews highlight the importance of individualized care that caters to each resident's unique requirements. At The Cottages at Artesia, LLC, the staff listened to a family's requests and adjusted care to meet their loved one's needs. At Lakewood Gardens, a loved one's involvement in activiti ...
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Proactive communication with families. Families value clear and consistent communication from senior living communities. At Anaheim Villa, staff members are described as proactive in reaching out with updates and feedback. At Lakewood Gardens, the move-in process was smooth, in part due to the staff's attentiveness and willingnes ...
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Lakewood review score based on 1,768 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1768 reviews of 458 Lakewood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakewood 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

Lakewood review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lakewood, CA458 facilities
8.4
Anaheim, CA471 facilities
8.2
Oxnard, CA168 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakewood 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 1,768 reviews of 458 Lakewood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lakewood 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.
Lakewood, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.4
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.2
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lakewood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood 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 Lakewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.5%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.5%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.2%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakewood 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 Lakewood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.1%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakewood 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 Lakewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
54.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.6%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakewood 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 Lakewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakewood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
53.3%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood 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 Lakewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakewood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.2%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.8%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Lakewood

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Claremont Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lakewood, California. See full list of communities.
There are 458 memory care facilities near Lakewood, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lakewood, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Claremont Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 458 memory care facilities near you in Lakewood, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, California ranges from $$2,350 to $$16,700. The average Memory Care cost in Lakewood, California is $7,603. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lakewood, California typically starts at $$2,350. 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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