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Memory care in Mortero Palms 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 Mortero Palms is about $4,354 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 19 communities, read 169 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Westmont at San Miguel Ranch
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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My sister and I were very impressed with the environment at Westmont when we toured for our mother. There was a table of four residents in the dining area that were having a great time together, we were...
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.
Westmont at San Miguel Ranch is a beautiful, scenic assisted living center located in beautiful Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. Nestled along the coast of Southern California, seniors can enjoy picturesque views of San Diego and the Pacific Ocean. Offering a small-town feel in a large...
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8.9
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42 reviews
8.9
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42 reviews
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All 5. My Mom has been very happy at Lantern Crest. My Mom has gotten involved in several activities that she enjoys. Everyone is friendly and they really like the food.
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.
Live A Retirement As Dynamic and Engaging As You Are!How do you envision spending your golden years? Whether you prefer to unwind, connect with others, explore new hobbies, or stay active, we offer the amenities you need to build the retirement of your dreams.And with additional support services...
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8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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12 reviews
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The staff, of which there were many and you always saw them, were very kind and caring to my mom. The staff always recognized my father and told him where she was. There were many activities to participate...
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.
ActivCare Rolling Hills Ranch in east Chula Vista is a specialized senior living community that serves the changing needs of those with memory loss by offering a spectrum of living options.The community is specially designed and built for people with memory loss. Colorful murals assist with...
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55 Floor plans available
8.4
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35 reviews
8.4
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
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20%
3 star
9%
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11%
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The facility does not have a diabetes management component, which I did not realize until we had already decided to use them. The staff are extremely helpful and always very pleasant. They work hard to greet...
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.
Ivy Park at Otay Ranch is a senior living community convenient to popular casual dining and shopping centers. The property offers beautiful spaces, indoors and out, to gather with friends and family. At Ivy Park our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and personal growth. We...
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77 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.9
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18 reviews
7.9
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18 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
11%
3 star
11%
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A few months ago I asked a friend when she decided the time was right to enter into Senior Living. Her response gave me food for thought. She said whatever you do have a plan. If tomorrow you can not care...
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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7.8
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9 reviews
7.8
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9 reviews
5 star
56%
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11%
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The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care
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.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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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.
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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Casa El Cajon
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.
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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.
Photo of Judy Jones Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of The Pasea
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The place is beautiful and well cared for. Everyone is extremely friendly and ready to help. They maintain a high level of care for the people there and attend to their personal needs. I feel very...
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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I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Monterey Trellis
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Monterey Trellis
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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
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.

Cost of memory care in Mortero Palms, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mortero Palms is $4,354 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial, CA with an average of $1,750 per month.

Memory care costs in Mortero Palms, CA, vs. nearby cities

Mortero Palms, CA
$4,354/mo
$1,750/mo
$1,750/mo

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

Mortero Palms, CA
$4,354/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,354/mo

Memory care costs in Mortero Palms, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,088/mo
Studio
$5,273/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,217/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,945/mo

Senior living costs in Mortero Palms 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: Mortero Palms, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMortero Palms, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,354/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,008/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,959/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Mortero Palms, CA:$4,354/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Mortero Palms, CA:$4,008/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Mortero Palms, CA:$3,959/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Mortero Palms, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mortero Palms 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
Mortero Palms, CA$7,310/mo$6,427/mo+13.7%
California$6,248/mo$5,982/mo+4.5%
National$6,033/mo$5,720/mo+5.5%
Mortero Palms, CA
2024 average cost:$7,310/mo
2023 average cost:$6,427/mo
Percent change:+13.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,248/mo
2023 average cost:$5,982/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,033/mo
2023 average cost:$5,720/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mortero Palms

Recent reviews for memory care in Mortero Palms

Lo Har Senior Living in El Cajon, CA

5.0
Terrific home, knowledgeable staff, very clean, beautiful gardens. My mother has lived there for over a year and is very happy and well cared for. Kindness is evident throughout this home. I would definitely recommend this home.

Ivy Park at Otay Ranch in Chula Vista, CA

5.0
We chose Sienna at Otay Ranch because they were very cooperative and reached out to me quickly. They provided information up front and answered everything I needed to know, it was a very smooth transition. They put out weekly newsletters to keep families informed of what was going on. The staff ...
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ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch in Chula Vista, CA

4.5
The facility was clean and the staff were engaged with residents. It seemed like everyone knew my mom’s name. Good activities and outings. Food could have been better. Loved the 24/7 LVN presence and the facility seemed well-equipped to handle any contingency. Working through the staff on ...
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Mortero Palms review score based on 45 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 16 Mortero Palms memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mortero Palms 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

Mortero Palms review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Mortero Palms, CA16 facilities
0
Imperial, CA1 facilities
0
El Centro, CA3 facilities

Review subcategories for Mortero Palms 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 45 reviews of 16 Mortero Palms memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mortero Palms 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.
Mortero Palms, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Mortero Palms memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mortero Palms memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mortero Palms, 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 Mortero Palms 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 Mortero Palms 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
43.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mortero Palms 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 Mortero Palms Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mortero Palms, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mortero Palms 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 Mortero Palms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mortero Palms, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mortero Palms 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 Mortero Palms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mortero Palms, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mortero Palms 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 Mortero Palms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mortero Palms, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Mortero Palms

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