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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mission Hills, CA
Memory care in Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills is about $4,741 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 83 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Maria, Orcutt and Lompoc.
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SMT is a very fine asst living home for residents. The staff could not be better. They attend to allow needs with their best attraction. They also make a point of finding new activities for and pleasure. I...
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.
Santa Maria Terrace — located in sunny Santa Maria, California — provides the best value with our apartments, including an abundance of amenities and a large range of services. Whether you want to simplify your life or need assistance with daily tasks, Santa Maria Terrace offers something for...
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What we like about Merrill Gardens is the overall cleanliness and staff and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
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.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
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I really like the staff. The problem is that I don't think my loved one is getting showers and being changed. I have to change their clothes and sometimes it looks like they have been in the same clothes for...
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California provides a caring atmosphere for those seniors who are looking for a community to call home. This community offers comfort and safety to its residents. Lompoc provides residents and guests with parks and recreation...
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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.
Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...
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They were a little understaffed. The nurses were outsanding and were so helpful and so nice they were absolutely fantastic, Andrea, and Mundo, they tried so hard they were just wonderful! Some of the best...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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 Mission Hills, CA
The average cost of senior living in Mission Hills is $4,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avila Beach, CA with an average of $4,298 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Mission Hills
Recent reviews for memory care in Mission Hills
Santa Maria Terrace
5.0
The employees at Santa Maria Terrace are very helpful. My father has Dementia and can be difficult at times. They are very patience with him and he is settling in as well as can be expected. This is the only one that I found that would allow him to have his dog with him, Labrador.
Fountain Square of Lompoc
5.0
I feel the staff have taken great care of my loved one, and feel safe with my loved one being here. This would be a great place for your loved one to be. The staff are very open, accommodating and care to the family with our questions or concerns about our loved one.
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The Oaks at Nipomo
5.0
Wonderful experience
Facility is spic & span
They all know your name
Considering Dementia patient, they do the best they can do
Food is ok, but bland
I feel the activities are adequately suffice, it takes participation
I'm so glad I found this place and [name removed] is the Best
Mission Hills memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Hills memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Hills, 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 Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mission Hills, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mission Hills, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mission Hills, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Hills 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 Mission Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks at Nipomo, Santa Maria Terrace and Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria are the top-rated memory care facilities near Mission Hills, California. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Mission Hills, California. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Mission Hills, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mission Hills, 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 Mission Hills, 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 Mission Hills, California ranges from $2050 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Mission Hills, California is $4,741. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Mission Hills, California typically starts at $2050. 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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