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Memory care in Monrovia 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 Monrovia is about $4,706 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 60 communities, read 1046 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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wonderful service from kitchen served nice and hot. Nurses and staff are very friendly and respectful. I feel comfortable being here.
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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.
Santa Anita Retirement Center is an assisted living community located in Temple City, California. Beside the community, there lies Live Oak Park, which is situated just across the road. There are also several lakes and other public and recreation parks in the vicinity. The community lies in close...
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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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We chose The Kensington because it was the closest to my dad so he could visit more often and they also seemed more caring up front and treated him more like a person rather than just a paycheck. They have a...
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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My mom seems to have adjusted well since being relocated here. She was in a nice community prior but it was too far away and this one was a little closer to me so I moved here. So far everything seems to be...
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.
The Arcadia Royale is ideally located fifteen minutes away from the Santa Anita Racetrack, the L.A. Arboretum, the Santa Anita Fashion Park, the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, and literally hundreds of doctor's offices including many specialists. The Arcadia Royale strives to make all of their...
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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.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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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
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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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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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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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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 Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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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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This is a larger community that offers my mom more movement. They have 24 staffing at the main door. They have surveillance cameras and I have peace of mind that she will not wander off. The community is...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...

Cost of memory care in Monrovia, CA

The average cost of senior living in Monrovia is $4,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covina, CA with an average of $4,590 per month.

Memory care costs in Monrovia, CA, vs. nearby cities

Monrovia, CA
$4,706/mo
$4,679/mo
$4,655/mo

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

Monrovia, CA
$4,706/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,706/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,221/mo
Studio
$5,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,163/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,278/mo

Senior living costs in Monrovia 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: Monrovia, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonrovia, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,706/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,100/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,023/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Monrovia, CA:$4,706/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Monrovia, CA:$4,100/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Monrovia, CA:$4,023/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Monrovia, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Monrovia 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
Monrovia, CA$7,765/mo$7,567/mo+2.6%
California$6,610/mo$6,205/mo+6.5%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Monrovia, CA
2024 average cost:$7,765/mo
2023 average cost:$7,567/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,610/mo
2023 average cost:$6,205/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Monrovia

Recent reviews for memory care in Monrovia

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.

Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Santa Anita Assisted Living in Arcadia, CA

4.6
My favorite thing’s games Art and crafts, going shopping at Ross for less, Walmart!! Ralphs grocery store Subway Sandwiches!Always variety games fun coupons toward gifts!!

Monrovia review score based on 187 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 187 reviews of 55 Monrovia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Monrovia 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

Monrovia review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Monrovia, CA55 facilities
8.1
Bradbury, CA55 facilities
8.2
Duarte, CA40 facilities

Review subcategories for Monrovia 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 187 reviews of 55 Monrovia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Monrovia 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
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Monrovia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monrovia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monrovia, 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 Monrovia 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 Monrovia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Monrovia 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 Monrovia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Monrovia, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Monrovia 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 Monrovia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
43.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monrovia 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 Monrovia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monrovia 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 Monrovia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.1%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Monrovia

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