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Memory care in Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley is about $6,005 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 115 communities, read 3315 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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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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We have been very pleased with this community since my father moved in. We were initially drawn in by the fact that it does not feel like a normal institution or senior living community. It is almost like a...
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.
Bay View Senior Accommodations is located in the sunny San Diego, California. As an assisted living facility, each and every resident is our top priority. Whether it's you, your spouse, or a parent, our facility is oriented by two things that we believe the quality of life is determined by; the...
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This community has been great, it really has been wonderful. The staff members were very friendly and the care services were excellent as well as the meals and dining services there. We also think the value...
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.
Each individual has their own life story. Memory Loss , Alzheimer's and dementia do not change one's needs for love, respect and dignity. Providing for these basic needs on a constant basis can be an overwhelming task for family members as a loved one's memory fails. At RanchView Senior Assisted...
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This community is great for me as it is close to the ocean and within walking distance to La Jolla Village. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer a good variety. The community...
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.
Casa de Manana is luxury for less than you might think…..A no entrance fee policy allows you to invest or enjoy your savings. Casa de Manana’s reasonable monthly fee covers meals, housekeeping, linens, home maintenance and all utilities (except telephone and cable TV). There is an on-site health...
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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.
Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...
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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 mom is in good care from this community. It is a clean facility and all is good within. Her meals are included and my mom thinks the food taste good. Overall it has been an excellent experience but we are...
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.
Seacrest Village at Encinitas Seacrest Village at Encinitas is located in Encinitas, CA. This independent living community provides seniors with a caring place to call home in a great location. Encinitas is a part of San Diego County, and it provides residents and guests with opportunities to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Pine Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pine Valley is $6,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Guatay, CA with an average of $3,875 per month.

Memory care costs in Pine Valley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Pine Valley, CA
$6,004/mo
$5,959/mo

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

Pine Valley, CA
$6,004/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,004/mo

Memory care costs in Pine Valley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,110/mo
Studio
$5,897/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,686/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,956/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,368/mo

Senior living costs in Pine Valley 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: Pine Valley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePine Valley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,004/mo$5,463/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,410/mo$4,506/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,643/mo$4,701/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Pine Valley, CA:$6,004/mo
California:$5,463/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Pine Valley, CA:$3,410/mo
California:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Pine Valley, CA:$4,643/mo
California:$4,701/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Pine Valley, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pine Valley 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pine Valley, CA$6,471/mo$5,924/mo+9.2%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Pine Valley, CA
2024 average cost:$6,471/mo
2023 average cost:$5,924/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
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 Pine Valley

Recent reviews for memory care in Pine Valley

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.8
They did not do a good job onboarding but the staff is new and friendly and our loved one has settled in. It's rather expensive [fee removed] a month but it is brand new and very nice. Out of the other communities we toured Santianna is by far the nicest facility, and so far the care has been ...
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Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

RanchView Senior Assisted Living in Encinitas, CA

5.0
My mother has been at Olivenhain for over 7 months. We have been with her their daily to visit and help her adjust. The staff is far beyond caring and the homelike atmosphere is so much better than the larger institutions that I have visited. The love shown by the staff for the residents is so ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Residents and their families express gratitude for the kindness and care shown by staff members at various communities. For example, at Silvergate Retirement Residence - San Marcos, caregivers are described as loving and involved. At ActivCare at Mission Bay, staff are noted for their patience ...
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Safe and secure environment. Reviews highlight the importance of safety and security in senior living communities. At Stellar Care, the staff is praised for their attentiveness to residents' needs and for creating a secure environment. At ActivCare at 4S Ranch, ActivCare's one-story building and well-planned evacuation ...
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Customized care plans. Reviews frequently mention individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs. At Sunrise of La Costa, for instance, the team takes care of seniors with dignity. Families report that ActivCare at 4S Ranch ActivCare at Mission Bay and others design programs that cater to the spe ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Engaging activities and social opportunities are often highlighted as key factors in residents' satisfaction. At The Montera, residents enjoy musical activities and participate in outings. ActivCare at 4S Ranch ActivCare at Mission Bay and others offer a variety of activities to encourage soci ...
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Welcoming and clean facilities. Cleanliness is a priority in senior living communities, as mentioned in several reviews. At ActivCare at Mission Bay, the beautifully decorated home environment and spotless facility are noted. In communities like Poway Gardens Senior Living, the cleanliness and updated facilities contribute t ...
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Accessible communication with staff and management. Clear and effective communication is essential for families and residents, as highlighted in various reviews. Communities like Stellar Care are praised for their responsiveness and openness to conversation. At ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch, families appreciate the ease of reaching staff a ...
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Pine Valley review score based on 536 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 536 reviews of 109 Pine Valley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pine Valley 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

Pine Valley review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Pine Valley, CA109 facilities
8.9
El Cajon, CA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Pine Valley 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 536 reviews of 109 Pine Valley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pine Valley 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.
Pine Valley, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Pine Valley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pine Valley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pine Valley, 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 Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pine Valley, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
74.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pine Valley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.9%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pine Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pine Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
52.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine Valley 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 Pine Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pine Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.9%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
49.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Pine Valley

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