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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lawrence, CA

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Memory care in Lawrence 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 Lawrence is about $8,739 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 285 communities, read 5697 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Jose, Palo Alto and Fremont.

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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill
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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, 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.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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.
The home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Ultra-spacious suites with balconies and patios. You will enjoy an array of activities, outings and entertainment. Close to shopping and BART, this friendly environment lets you enjoy life while our...
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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.
Photo of Martinez Hillside
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.
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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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My dad is in this community and they are very attentive and very hands on. He is always out in the open interacting with people and not just sitting in his room. It is working out pretty well. They feed him...
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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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.
  Marin Terrace, minutes north on the Hwy. 101 from San Francisco, Marin Terrace exemplifies the elegantly relaxed lifestyle of one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., Mill Valley, CA.Last year in 2005, CNN and Money magazine engaged in an exhaustive study to chose the...
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Cost of memory care in Lawrence, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $8,739 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Cruz, CA with an average of $6,964 per month.

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

Lawrence, CA
$8,739/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,739/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,172/mo
Studio
$8,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,834/mo

Senior living costs in Lawrence 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: Lawrence, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLawrence, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$8,739/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$7,482/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$5,000/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Lawrence, CA:$8,739/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Lawrence, CA:$7,482/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Lawrence, CA:$5,000/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Lawrence, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lawrence 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lawrence, CA$7,752/mo$7,473/mo+3.7%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Lawrence, CA
2024 average cost:$7,752/mo
2023 average cost:$7,473/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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 Lawrence

Recent reviews for memory care in Lawrence

The Ivy Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and patient caregivers in memory care units. Several reviews highlight the exceptional care and patience shown by staff towards residents with memory loss at various communities, such as Atria Sunnyvale, Belmont Village San Jose, and Brookdale North Fremont. Caregivers are praised for their ability to handle different personalities a ...
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Wide range of engaging activities for residents. Communities like Belmont Village San Jose, Brookdale North Fremont, and Oakmont of San Jose offer an array of activities that help keep residents active and engaged. Activities include group games, movies, concerts, and outings, giving residents the opportunity to socialize and participate ...
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Friendly and helpful staff throughout communities. Numerous reviews express appreciation for the friendly and cooperative nature of staff at their respective communities, including Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Brookdale North Fremont, and Pacific Gardens. Staff's willingness to help and their positive attitudes contribute to a welcoming and suppo ...
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High staff retention and long-term relationships with residents. Communities like Belmont Village San Jose, Oakmont of San Jose, and Sunrise of Sunnyvale boast about the long-term relationships that have been formed between staff and residents. Staff members' dedication and commitment to providing excellent care have led to lasting friendships and a sen ...
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Beautiful facilities with clean and comfortable living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and comfort of living spaces at various communities, such as Sonnet Hill Senior Living, Belmont Village San Jose, and Atria Willow Glen. Both private rooms and common areas are kept in pristine condition, ensuring residents' comfort and enjoymen ...
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Engaging and nutritious dining experiences. Residents at communities like Belmont Village San Jose, Brookdale North Fremont, and Atria Willow Glen appreciate the quality and variety of meal options offered. Chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes an enjoyable experience for all residents.
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Lawrence review score based on 955 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 955 reviews of 285 Lawrence memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lawrence 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

Lawrence review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lawrence, CA285 facilities
8.4
Santa Cruz, CA156 facilities
8.3
Daly City, CA306 facilities

Review subcategories for Lawrence 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 955 reviews of 285 Lawrence memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lawrence 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.
Lawrence, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.6
Meals & dining
3.0
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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Lawrence memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lawrence, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.3%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.2%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawrence, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.1%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawrence 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 Lawrence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawrence, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
44.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence 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 Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawrence, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence 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 Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawrence, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.1%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Lawrence

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Pacific Gardens, Cardinal Point CCRC and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lawrence, California. See full list of communities.
There are 285 memory care facilities near Lawrence, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Lawrence, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Harbor at Hillsdale and Atria Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 285 memory care facilities near you in Lawrence, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, California ranges from $$4,435 to $$14,805. The average Memory Care cost in Lawrence, California is $8,739. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lawrence, California typically starts at $$4,435. 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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