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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Marino, CA

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Memory care in San Marino 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 San Marino is about $4,982 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 69 communities, read 1059 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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San Marino Memory Care Facilities | 1059 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/4/25
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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.
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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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This place is great! Have been here for a month and the food is so well planned and taste delicious. I love the way staff is right on time for my needs . The owner and family have been very helpful and ...
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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Victor Royale Adult living is an assisted living community in the lovely town of Glendale, CA. This beautiful community is situated within Los Angeles county, within easy driving distance of both the ocean and the mountains. Glendale is a great place to live with average temperatures in the 70s...
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Cost of memory care in San Marino, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Marino is $4,982 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duarte, CA with an average of $4,655 per month.

Memory care costs in San Marino, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Marino, CA
$4,982/mo

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

San Marino, CA
$4,982/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,982/mo

Memory care costs in San Marino, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,187/mo
Studio
$6,085/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,251/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,842/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,000/mo

Senior living costs in San Marino vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: San Marino, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Marino, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,982/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,185/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,338/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
San Marino, CA:$4,982/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
San Marino, CA:$4,185/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
San Marino, CA:$4,338/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in San Marino, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in San Marino 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Marino, CA$7,987/mo$7,654/mo+4.3%
California$6,610/mo$6,205/mo+6.5%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
San Marino, CA
2024 average cost:$7,987/mo
2023 average cost:$7,654/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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2024 average cost:$6,610/mo
2023 average cost:$6,205/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in San Marino

Recent reviews for memory care in San Marino

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

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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Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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San Marino review score based on 176 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 176 reviews of 62 San Marino memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Marino 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

San Marino review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
San Marino, CA62 facilities
7.9
San Pasqual, CA67 facilities
7.9
San Gabriel, CA73 facilities

Review subcategories for San Marino 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 176 reviews of 62 San Marino memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Marino 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.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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San Marino memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Marino memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Marino, 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 San Marino 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 San Marino 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
53.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.4%
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
62.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Marino 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 San Marino Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Marino, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Marino 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 San Marino partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Marino, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in San Marino 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 San Marino communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Marino, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
41.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Marino 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 San Marino offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Marino, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
32.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in San Marino

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