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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in National City, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in National City, A Place for Mom can help. With 40 memory care facilities in National City, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in National City incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. National City memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in National City, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mid-City:Eastern Area, College Area and Mid-City:Kensington-Talmadge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Jamul and El Cajon.
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I love this place and my Mom does too! My sister who lives in Oregon has visited and likes it too. I never worry about my mom anymore. They don't call constantlly like the other place my mom was in. The...
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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.
Harbor View Chateau offers personalized and supportive services with health care designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living; including specialized programs for residents suffering from all forms and levels of memory loss.The European architecture, as well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Everybody's very attentive. It's definitely an excellent price for the services they provide. My mom is in the independent living section. They definitely keep people involved with activities. They have...
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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
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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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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
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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.
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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
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.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...
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Our Dad spent 5 1/2 years at Nazareth House. During that time, we visited almost every. We observed interaction between many caregivers and residents. From not only our experience with Dad but others, the...
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.
Nazareth House San Diego is committed to offering active elders personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a Catholic, spirit-centered, loving community. Your safety, care, and assistance are assured while your independence is encouraged.The focus at Nazareth House is...
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We have been very pleased with this community since my father moved in. We were initially drawn in by the fact that it does not feel like a normal institution or senior living community. It is almost like a...
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.
Bay View Senior Accommodations is located in the sunny San Diego, California. As an assisted living facility, each and every resident is our top priority. Whether it's you, your spouse, or a parent, our facility is oriented by two things that we believe the quality of life is determined by; the...
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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...
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Most of the staff was fantastic. She really liked them and I did too. I interacted with the physical therapists, and the nurses and doctors. They were very good about communication. They doted on her, and if...
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.
Cost of memory care in National City, CA
The average cost of senior living in National City is $5,631 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Imperial Beach, CA with an average of $5,366 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in National City, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in National City, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in National City
Recent reviews for memory care in National City
Sun and Sea in Imperial Beach, CA
5.0
The people here are really friendly, and the place is very pretty. They have a lovely garden outside. We came and had a little tour, spoke to the people, and they were very helpful and informative. My dad is a hospice patient and they do an excellent job with him and made the transition a ...
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HarborView Senior Assisted Living in San Diego, CA
3.9
Most residents suffer from dementia, so efforts to socialize--and the staff tries very hard--have limited success. Grand old house is built on several levels, so ramps and elevators are needed for walkers and wheelchairs. Heidi, the chef is wonderful--both in the quality of her cooking and in ...
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AvantGarde Senior Living of La Jolla
3.5
My loved one liked the food. It was very expensive, but they did a pretty good job. Overall, I would recommend to other families.
National City review score based on 160 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 39 National City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The National City 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
National City review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for National City 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 160 reviews of 39 National City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare National City 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.National City, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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National City memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in National City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in National City, 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 National City 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 National City 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
64.1%
65%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
28.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.4%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in National City 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 National City 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
59%
73.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in National City 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 National City 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
30.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
43.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.8%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in National City 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 National City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
39.1%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in National City 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 National City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
39%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.6%
21.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monte Vista Village, Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Pacifica Senior Living Bonita are the top-rated memory care facilities near National City, California. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near National City, California. See the full list.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in National City, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in National City, 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 National City, 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 National City, California ranges from $1100 to $20528. The average Memory Care cost in National City, California is $5,631. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in National City, California typically starts at $1100. 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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