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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orinda, CA

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Memory care in Orinda 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 Orinda is about $5,955 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 64 communities, read 820 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of House of Psalms Assisted Living for Seniors
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: 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.
Photo of Longevity Assisted Living
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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My mother-in-law has been at Gracian in Pleasant Hill for just over a year. We cannot say enough about Gracian Homes and the care they provide our mother. We are welcome to stop by at any time to visit and...
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.
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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.
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.
The home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Ultra-spacious suites with balconies and patios. You will enjoy an array of activities, outings and entertainment. Close to shopping and BART, this friendly environment lets you enjoy life while our...
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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.
Photo of Cardinal Point
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.
Photo of Elders Inn
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: 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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77 Floor plans available
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: 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.

Cost of memory care in Orinda, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orinda is $5,955 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinez, CA with an average of $5,864 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orinda, CA vs. nearby cities

Orinda, CA
$5,955/mo
$5,973/mo
$6,022/mo

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

Orinda, CA
$5,955/mo
U.S. national average
$4,868/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orinda vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,955/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Orinda, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,638/mo
Studio
$6,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,135/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,239/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Orinda over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Orinda

Recent reviews for memory care in Orinda

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

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Orinda review score based on 138 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 138 reviews of 60 Orinda memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orinda 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

Orinda review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Orinda, CA60 facilities
8.1
Lafayette, CA59 facilities
8.0
Moraga, CA69 facilities

Review subcategories for Orinda 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 138 reviews of 60 Orinda memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Orinda 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.
Orinda, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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Orinda memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orinda memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orinda, 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 Orinda 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 Orinda 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
60%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.7%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orinda 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 Orinda Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orinda, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orinda 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 Orinda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orinda, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.7%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Orinda 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 Orinda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orinda, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
45%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orinda 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 Orinda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orinda, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.7%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Cardinal Point CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near Orinda, California. See full list of communities.

There are 64 memory care facilities near Orinda, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Orinda, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Coterie Cathedral Hill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 64 memory care facilities near you in Orinda, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Orinda, 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 Orinda, 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 Orinda, California ranges from $1500 to $19100. The average Memory Care cost in Orinda, California is $5,955. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Orinda, California typically starts at $1500. 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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