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Memory care in Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek is about $4,747 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 304 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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
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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The staff at The Courtyard are really friendly. I am very pleased with them, so far. This is still new, but at this time there really isn't anything I would like to see improved or done better.
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, 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.
WestHaven is a one of a kind Northstate treasure. Located in the quiet rural community of Orland, CA. WestHaven sits on easy access all-weather I-5 just minutes from world class health care and recreation in adjacent Chico, CA.Access to family and friends is unprecedented with a friendly open...
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Paynes Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Paynes Creek is $4,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bend, CA with an average of $4,198 per month.

Memory care costs in Paynes Creek, CA, vs. nearby cities

Paynes Creek, CA
$4,747/mo
$4,747/mo

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

Paynes Creek, CA
$4,747/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,747/mo

Memory care costs in Paynes Creek, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,199/mo
Studio
$5,789/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,372/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,255/mo

Senior living costs in Paynes Creek 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: Paynes Creek, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaynes Creek, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,747/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,192/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,236/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Paynes Creek, CA:$4,747/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Paynes Creek, CA:$4,192/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Paynes Creek, CA:$4,236/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Paynes Creek, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Paynes Creek 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
Paynes Creek, CA$6,291/mo$5,322/mo+18.2%
California$6,659/mo$6,382/mo+4.3%
National$6,439/mo$6,093/mo+5.7%
Paynes Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$6,291/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+18.2%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,382/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,093/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Paynes Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Paynes Creek

Willow Springs Memory Care in Redding, CA

5.0
The Willow Springs Alzheimer's Special Care Center community was a good place for Dad. He was only there for about 3 months. It is a well-run place that provided the care he needed. It was also close to my step-mom's house.

A Touch of Heaven in Redding, CA

4.0
It's worked out quite well, actually. With what they've got they are doing the best they can. For the price and the quality of care we are really happy with them. It's a good balance with the quality for the price. Aesthetics aren't everything.

Lighthouse at Chico

4.0
This community is not what I wanted for my husband's care. The community did not have access to water. The staff did not make sure that he was not giving him the care that i needed. The community was clean and the activiites were offered to him. I would recommend this community, but they need to ...
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Paynes Creek review score based on 84 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 32 Paynes Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paynes Creek 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

Paynes Creek review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Paynes Creek, CA32 facilities
8.5
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8.4
Red Bluff, CA33 facilities

Review subcategories for Paynes Creek 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 84 reviews of 32 Paynes Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Paynes Creek 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.
Paynes Creek, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Paynes Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paynes Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paynes Creek, 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 Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Paynes Creek, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paynes Creek, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paynes Creek, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paynes Creek, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paynes Creek 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 Paynes Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paynes Creek, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Paynes Creek

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 Paynes Creek protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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