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Memory care in Orange 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 Orange is about $5,020 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 73 communities, read 2209 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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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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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, 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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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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.
Luxury at it's best....(Brookhurst Royale) is truly resort style living. With it's fine furnishings, custom window treatments and carpeting throughout the community. Extremely spacious floor plans include a galley style kitchen with dining area, fully appointed living room, private bath, and...
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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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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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Photo of Fullerton Villa
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.
Photo of Silverado Brea
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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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Writing about Anaheim Crown Plaza: my home As each month goes by , I’ve become more certain that this is my permanent residence. I’ve been President of Resident Council for 14 years and while people have...
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 Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...

Cost of memory care in Orange, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orange is $5,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Habra Heights, CA with an average of $4,761 per month.

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

Orange, CA
$5,020/mo
$4,942/mo

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

Orange, CA
$5,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,020/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,339/mo
Studio
$5,481/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,597/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,336/mo

Senior living costs in Orange 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: Orange, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrange, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,020/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,072/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,053/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Orange, CA:$5,020/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Orange, CA:$4,072/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Orange, CA:$4,053/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Orange, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Orange 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
Orange, CA$6,447/mo$6,466/mo-0.3%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Orange, CA
2024 average cost:$6,447/mo
2023 average cost:$6,466/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Orange

Recent reviews for memory care in Orange

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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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!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Beautiful and spacious grounds for outdoor activities. Many reviews mention the importance of having ample outdoor space for residents to enjoy. At Ivy Terrace at South Coast, the well-maintained gardens and courtyards provide opportunities for residents to take walks, sit and relax, and participate in outdoor activities.
Professional and caring staff. Numerous reviews commend the dedication and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. For instance, at ActivCare Orange, families express appreciation for the partnership they've developed with the staff and the care they've shown towards their loved ones.
Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of engaging activities for seniors. At Ivy Park at Fullerton, some residents have reported that they wished for more activity options in memory care, but overall, families appreciate the efforts made by communities to cater to residents' unique nee ...
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Personalized care and accommodations. Personalized care is a common thread in many positive reviews. For example, at Palms Retirement Center, one family mentioned the importance of the staff accommodating their loved one's specific needs and making her feel at home.
Clear communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is crucial for family members. At Park View Estates Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, families praise the staff for keeping them informed about their loved ones' care and making them feel included in the process.
Thoughtfully designed spaces for safety and security. The safety and security of residents is a top priority for many families. At Oakmont of Fullerton, one family shared an unfortunate experience involving a violent attack in memory care, emphasizing the need for proper monitoring and staff training in such situations.
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Orange review score based on 369 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 369 reviews of 67 Orange memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orange 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

Orange review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Orange, CA67 facilities
8.6
Villa Park, CA63 facilities
8.5
Anaheim, CA78 facilities

Review subcategories for Orange 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 369 reviews of 67 Orange memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Orange 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.
Orange, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Orange memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orange, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orange 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 Orange Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orange, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange 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 Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orange, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
59.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
32.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Orange 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 Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orange, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
53.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orange 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 Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orange, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Orange

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 Orange protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Orange, Oakmont of Orange and Park Plaza are the top-rated memory care facilities near Orange, California. See full list of communities.
There are 73 memory care facilities near Orange, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Orange, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Oakmont of Orange. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 73 memory care facilities near you in Orange, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange, California ranges from $750 to $15900. The average Memory Care cost in Orange, California is $5,020. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Orange, California typically starts at $750. 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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