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Memory care in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa is about $5,755 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 350 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.9
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People here exude friendliness and caring. Management sets the tone, Silvergate is fully staffed and the staff appears happy to be here. The residents were very welcoming. The building is clean and...
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.
For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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40 reviews
9.8
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WE chose Cypress Court because of the one stop and ship approach. Meaning dependent transition to assisted seamless. They don't have to move to another apartment. Overall staff very good, response quickly....
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.
Cypress Court embraces the wonderful climate North County San Diego has to offer. Nestled in Escondido, California, we are centrally located near shopping, entertainment, theaters, and all the conveniences of a thriving town. As you walk through our doors, you will feel an immediate sense of...
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55 Floor plans available
9.5
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127 reviews
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Very happy with Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside. Everyone is very friendly. My dad has made new friends and he’s very well taken care of. The meals are great. My dad likes to participate in the activities....
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Oceanside, a full service senior living community half an hour north of San Diego, close to the historic Oceanside Pier. Our seaside luxury senior living retirement community in the midst of an unparalleled climate & rich in comfort, convenience, services...
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66 Floor plans available
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We would definitely recommend it.Lovely facility. The only drawback was the hilly location, which would have required us to get her a mobility scooter if she had had more interest in going outside very far.
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.
Welcome to Pacifica Senior Living Vista, located in Vista, California, offering multilevel retirement that provides independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and health and rehabilitation all on one convenient campus.Pacifica Senior Living Vista is a multilevel...
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Our loved one has yet to take advantage of the activities, but on paper there seems to be a lot of different things to do. The value for cost is fair, but the meals do need improvement. When we talk with our...
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.
Regency Fallbrook's assisted living options offer personalized assistance, supportive services and compassionate care in a professionally managed, carefully designed, retirement community setting. It's the perfect alternative for seniors who can no longer live on their own at home, yet don't need...
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Pala Mesa, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pala Mesa is $5,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,935 per month.

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

Pala Mesa, CA
$5,755/mo
$6,278/mo

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

Pala Mesa, CA
$5,755/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,755/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,810/mo
Studio
$4,182/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,823/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,023/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pala Mesa over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Pala Mesa

Recent reviews for memory care in Pala Mesa

Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

Everest at Oceanside

5.0
We would have to give Everest at Oceanside a 5 for all so far. They have great communication with me for all needs and care and I would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.4
Overall, my parents are loving living in Santianna. The staff is fantastic. Everyone in the community appears to be friendly and nice. The food has been an ongoing issue. While everything else about living at Santianna has been positive, the meals have been an ongoing negative. While there ...
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Pala Mesa review score based on 51 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 6 Pala Mesa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pala Mesa 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

Pala Mesa review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Pala Mesa, CA6 facilities
9.0
8.9
Vista, CA33 facilities

Review subcategories for Pala Mesa 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 51 reviews of 6 Pala Mesa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pala Mesa 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.
Pala Mesa, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Pala Mesa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pala Mesa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pala Mesa, 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 Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pala Mesa, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pala Mesa 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 Pala Mesa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 memory care facilities near Pala Mesa, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Pala Mesa, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Pala Mesa, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pala Mesa, 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 Pala Mesa, 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 Pala Mesa, California ranges from $2050 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Pala Mesa, California is $5,755. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pala Mesa, California typically starts at $2050. 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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