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Memory care in North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks is about $6,351 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 391 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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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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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...
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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
San Mateo Convalescent is a small family owned and operated skilled nursing facility that has provided the community with excellent care for over four decades. We have long or short-term care available, as well as Respite Retreats and Rehabilitation stays. We also offer Assisted Care Rates for a...
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Cost of memory care in North Fair Oaks, CA

The average cost of senior living in North Fair Oaks is $6,351 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Burlingame, CA with an average of $6,187 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Fair Oaks, CA vs. nearby cities

North Fair Oaks, CA
$6,351/mo
$6,262/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Fair Oaks, CA vs. the state and national average

North Fair Oaks, CA
$6,351/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in North Fair Oaks vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,351/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in North Fair Oaks, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$7,144/mo
Studio
$7,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,271/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,853/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in North Fair Oaks over time

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What families are saying about memory care in North Fair Oaks

Recent reviews for memory care in North Fair Oaks

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

North Fair Oaks review score based on 97 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 97 reviews of 31 North Fair Oaks memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Fair Oaks 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

North Fair Oaks review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
North Fair Oaks, CA31 facilities
7.8
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Menlo Park, CA36 facilities

Review subcategories for North Fair Oaks 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 97 reviews of 31 North Fair Oaks memory care communities. This chart helps you compare North Fair Oaks 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
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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North Fair Oaks memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Fair Oaks memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Fair Oaks, 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 North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks 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
58.1%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.2%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Fair Oaks, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
35.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks 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
32.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
51.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.6%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.2%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Fair Oaks 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 North Fair Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Fair Oaks, California. See full list of communities.

There are 35 memory care facilities near North Fair Oaks, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in North Fair Oaks, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 35 memory care facilities near you in North Fair Oaks, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Fair Oaks, 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 North Fair Oaks, 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 North Fair Oaks, California ranges from $695 to $19100. The average Memory Care cost in North Fair Oaks, California is $6,351. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in North Fair Oaks, California typically starts at $695. 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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