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Memory care in Lemon Heights 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 Lemon Heights is about $5,076 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 1388 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My loved one was recently in this community and I have no complaints of how things went for her while she was there. The staff where excellent to work with and I was very comfortable with the care they...
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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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
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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
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.
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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I had found Crescent Landing after searching 11 other Memory care facilities around LA & OC for my mom who has Dementia/Alzheimer’s. I knew instantly that this was the right place for my mom. I was able to...
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.
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana is a Memory Care community specifically designed for loved ones who have been diagnosed with memory impairment related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our community empowers residents with the physical and emotional support they need from experienced geriatric-care...
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My husband was in another facility which was just ok, with some specific concerns. The difference is like night and day with Clearwater. The staff is energetic, positive and willing to go over and above to...
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.
Discover Clearwater Newport Beach, a new senior living community where care and compassion come wrapped in luxury surroundings. This vibrant community offers Assisted Living and Memory Care with well-appointed amenities, Clearwater signature programs, and personalized care. Enjoy chef-driven...
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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: 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.
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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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.
Luxury at it's best....(Brookhurst Royale) is truly resort style living. With it's fine furnishings, custom window treatments and carpeting throughout the community. Extremely spacious floor plans include a galley style kitchen with dining area, fully appointed living room, private bath, and...

Cost of memory care in Lemon Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lemon Heights is $5,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chino Hills, CA with an average of $4,804 per month.

Memory care costs in Lemon Heights, CA, vs. nearby cities

Lemon Heights, CA
$5,076/mo
$5,152/mo
$5,020/mo

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

Lemon Heights, CA
$5,076/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,076/mo

Memory care costs in Lemon Heights, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,705/mo
Studio
$5,746/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,469/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,158/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,611/mo

Senior living costs in Lemon Heights 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: Lemon Heights, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLemon Heights, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,076/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,080/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,110/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Lemon Heights, CA:$5,076/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Lemon Heights, CA:$4,080/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Lemon Heights, CA:$4,110/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Lemon Heights, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lemon Heights 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
Lemon Heights, CA$6,474/mo$6,249/mo+3.6%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Lemon Heights, CA
2024 average cost:$6,474/mo
2023 average cost:$6,249/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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 Lemon Heights

Recent reviews for memory care in Lemon Heights

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.

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and supportive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness, attentiveness, and caring nature of the staff in various communities. At Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, the staff provided comfort and guidance during a difficult time in a family's life. At ActivCare at Yorba Linda, the staff went above and beyond to ...
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Variety of engaging activities and social opportunities. Several communities offered a range of activities that catered to different interests and abilities. At Oakmont of Orange, residents enjoyed daily activities and interactions, along with delicious meals and snacks. At Sunrise of Orange, the staff organized fun and meaningful activities, such ...
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High-quality and nutritious meals. Delicious and well-prepared meals were another common theme in the reviews, with several communities offering personalized meal plans and accommodating dietary restrictions. At Pacifica Senior Living South Coast, residents looked forward to mealtimes and appreciated the chef's accommodations. ...
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Secure and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of clean, well-maintained living spaces, both inside and out. At Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, the community was praised for its spacious walking paths and beautiful grounds, while the living spaces were described as clean and modern. At Park View Es ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and open communication was a key factor in the satisfaction of families and residents. At ActivCare Orange, the staff was praised for their responsiveness and proactive approach to addressing concerns. At ActivCare Laguna Hills, families were pleased with the frequent updates and oppor ...
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Dedicated and professional caregivers. The care and attention provided by staff members were a major factor in the overall satisfaction of residents and their families. At ActivCare Laguna Hills, the caregivers were described as kind, attentive, and genuinely caring. At Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, the caregivers were praised for ...
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Lemon Heights review score based on 233 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 233 reviews of 36 Lemon Heights memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lemon Heights 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

Lemon Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Lemon Heights, CA36 facilities
8.8
Tustin, CA49 facilities
8.7
Orange, CA73 facilities

Review subcategories for Lemon Heights 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 233 reviews of 36 Lemon Heights memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lemon Heights 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
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Lemon Heights memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lemon Heights memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lemon Heights, 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 Lemon Heights 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 Lemon Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lemon Heights, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lemon Heights 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 Lemon Heights Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lemon Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
72.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
80.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lemon Heights 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 Lemon Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lemon Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
69.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
63.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lemon Heights 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 Lemon Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lemon Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
63.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lemon Heights 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 Lemon Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lemon Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
80.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Lemon Heights

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