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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merritt, CA
Memory care in Merritt 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 Merritt is about $4,724 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 14 communities, read 318 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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My dad came to Greenhaven Place and has been very happy with the activities they have to offer. They’ve even did a scenic drive to go and look at Christmas lights which was really nice. My dad was shy at...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Greenhaven Place is an independent living and assisted living community in Sacramento, California. Our community is tucked away in a quiet residential area near South Land and William Land Parks, convenient to shopping, dining, grocery stores and medical facilities. As the state's capital,...
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This facility works with you to help you figure out the best care for your loved one. It is small and more intimate and the staff persons are tentative to your loved one's needs. I believe Solano Life...
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.
Welcome to Solano Life House. My name is Mary Felix, and I have been dedicated to senior care for eighteen years, and passionate about distinguishing Solano Life House as its Administrator since 2015, with award winning Memory Care. When considering care, you’ll have some key interests, so I’ll...
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There are a lot of things to enjoy at Atria when it comes to classes and activities. One activity I enjoy is brain symposium, which can be challenging but the people at Atria are very encouraging and help us...
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.
Enjoy exceptional senior living at Atria Covell Gardens, a charming retirement living community with the luxuries of a vacation and the comforts of home. Relax by our serene fountains and beautiful courtyard, explore new interests and your favorite hobbies, and invite friends and family to join...
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27 reviews
What our family likes the most about The Village at Heritage Park is just having piece of mind that they can call for assistance at any time. Very friendly staff that checks in on the multiple times per day....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Rose Arbor Village residents enjoy an active and engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Natomas Area. Residents have many opportunities to participate...
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We can't express enough our thanks for the ever present hospitality and just overall welcome feeling we have with Farmstead. This is a big step for our Mom and we, her family, are feeling received as though...
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.
The Farmstead at Dixon is the newest senior community in Dixon, California, that caters exclusively to those with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care needs, and we are excited to open to have just opened our doors for move ins. Our community is located near local restaurants,...
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We have our grandma at The Californian. We moved her here when her previous community closed down. The management and staff were so nice, helpful and quick with move in. The transition was simple and easy. ...
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.
The Californian is located in the beautiful community of Woodland, California, with its rich heritage of community spirit and neighborly charm. Our residents enjoy being minutes from the Woodland Opera House which serves as a center for visual and performing arts with activities and performances...
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It has one building for people with mild dementia and one for Alzheimers. All the rooms open into a big living area where they eat and watch tv, and the workers are visible and have a station right there....
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.
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We were really happy with this community. The staff were always so nice and friendly and caring to her needs. The meals were very appealing. We would happy with the activities that were offered. The...
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.
Davis Assisted Living, Carlton Plaza is now open and residents are moving in! The new community features 102 independent or assisted living apartments surrounding a large, secure, central courtyard and, in the Carlton Senior Living tradition, is designed to provide a centrally located, secure and...
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Had my mom living in this facility and she was always happy. Room was always clean and they always had her clean and dressed as well. All staff was very friendly and always ready to help.
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 Palm Gardens, an assisted living, memory Care retirement community in Woodland, California. Palm Gardens is nestled in a quiet neighborhood on a tree-lined street in the City of Trees: Woodland, CA. The property, with large lawn areas, rose garden with walking paths and shady patios,...
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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.
Grand River Villa is an assisted living community located in West Sacramento in a quiet up and coming neighborhood. We are a gate guarded Assisted Living community close to all the major freeways, hospitals and only two minute call away from emergency services.Families and residents can expect...
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The staff there is very knowledgeable about how to work with people that have advanced Alzheimer's or sundowner for example, my mother is very or can get very aggressive and angry and at this facility they...
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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.
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I have nothing but nice things to say. They've been a very good fit. The only reason that I didn't give them a 5 is because my mother complains about the food sometimes. My father will eat the napkin if you...
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.
Pioneer House offers our residents a continuum of care under one roof. Our residents can choose between retirement apartments, assisted living apartments, and skilled nursing care. That flexibility allows our residents to rest assured that whatever their needs are today or tomorrow, they do not...
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My mom was placed at The Waterleaf at Land Park and she is doing absolutely fabulous and I love the place. A Place For Mom helped me with the placement.
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.
The WaterLeaf at Land Park is an assisted living community located in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County and home to about 485,000 people. Sacramento is a beautiful city with its modern light rail trains, Tower Bridge and beautiful skyline showing the Sacramento River and the American...
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Cost of memory care in Merritt, CA
The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $4,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monument Hills, CA with an average of $4,598 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Merritt, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Merritt
Recent reviews for memory care in Merritt
The Commons at Elk Grove
4.5
The Commons is a very nice place to live and the people are very kind and caring.
The level of care can be altered depending upon need.
I am very pleased with this place.
Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA
5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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Good Neighbor Care Vacaville
5.0
mom is happy at Pacifica which is very important. The staff is wonderful, caring and pleasant. I admire all of the care takers and appreciate all they do. Mom likes her meals and all of the activities. Pacifica is clean, the grounds are nice and it is great place for those live there. Thank you ...
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Merritt review score based on 62 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 13 Merritt memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Merritt 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
Merritt review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Merritt 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 62 reviews of 13 Merritt memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merritt 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.Merritt, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Merritt memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
84.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
84.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.6%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
53.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.9%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
76.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.9%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
76.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
46.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.5%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
61.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
76.9%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.9%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
76.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
76.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
76.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhaven Place, Sunrise of Carmichael and Solano Life House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merritt, California. See full list of communities.
There are 14 memory care facilities near Merritt, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Merritt, California are Greenhaven Place, Sunrise of Carmichael and Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 14 memory care facilities near you in Merritt, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merritt, 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 Merritt, 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 Merritt, California ranges from $500 to $10715. The average Memory Care cost in Merritt, California is $4,724. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merritt, California typically starts at $500. 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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