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Memory care in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella is about $4,234 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 56 communities, read 877 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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They did an awesome job. Very caring and accommodating for our needs. Always felt welcomed. We've had to move our loved one to be closer to home, but I really wish we could have kept her there.
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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I am so happy with Valley Pines. My dad has been here for 3 months. He tells me the food is great. He has a lot of room and is happy to have his own bathroom. The place is exceptionally clean. The...
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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My mother was in Samaritan village assisted care unit, country manor, for about 19 months. The caregivers are excellent. They are all wonderful and compassionate people. The med check people are also...
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.
Samaritan Village is a planned community for a new generation of seniors. We offer peace of mind, a full spectrum of life-enriching activities and all the expected amenities without an entrance fee. Our broad range of lifestyle options offer a wide variety of choices to suit most any senior...
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I thought the quality of care was excellent. The facility was very clean and the staff were friendly. My husbands was a big foody and the chef came and talked to him to get his opinion about what spices to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
"Passionate Care"Kiernan Village Assisted Living is a 32 bed facility offering twenty four hour care and supervision for ambulatory and non ambulatory residents. Our mission is to provide each resident quality care and comfort in a restful and home-like setting. Staff at Kiernan Village are...
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My mom is really liking her new home. She likes to play bingo and even won a game recently and called to tell me. The community is a very nice and clean place and it is close to my home. Overall, we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
A Resident’s View: by Hettie Lou DowningI became a “take charge” person the year I turned 10 and my mother’s delicate health dictated that I become her substitute. I left home at age 16 to attend the university and became self-supporting. The lessons I learned from “take charge” employment were...
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They are great people. Our mama is in memory care so she is more care than assisted living..it is very costly but we are older now too. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families. They...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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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Photo of Villa Monte
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.
Morgan Hill Villa is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly providing harmonious living and care right in the heart of Morgan Hill. Here you'll enjoy all the benefits of a warm home atmosphere. You will have confidence knowing that your needs will be met - now and in the future. We...
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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
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.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
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.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed to...
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Walnut Grove has been the best decision I have made for my mother's care. In the later stages of Alzheimer's, my mother is in a warm atmosphere that does not isolate her from others. She is allowed to...
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.
Located in Modesto, California, Walnut Grove Assisted Living Center has been committed to serving seniors and their families since 1990. We are renowned for offering our senior residents the finest of living arrangements, with all of the comforts of home. The beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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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.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Santa Nella, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Nella is $4,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newman, CA with an average of $3,424 per month.

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

Santa Nella, CA
$4,234/mo
$4,003/mo
$3,760/mo

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

Santa Nella, CA
$4,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,857/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,234/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,172/mo
Studio
$5,180/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,029/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,853/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Santa Nella over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Nella

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Nella

Pacifica Senior Living Merced

5.0
I have been a resident at Pacifica Senior Living in Merced, CA for two years and I have been very satisfied with the staff and the care that I have received while l have lived here. Staff has been very considerate of my needs.

El Rio Memory Care in Modesto, CA

4.4
My Father only spent 4 days at El Rio. He passed away 4 days after entering the facility. My experience with [name removed] the Sales Director was great. The staff was amazing! The facility was clean and spacious. The care even though short for my father was good. The rates were comparable to ...
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Cogir of Turlock

5.0
The Staff is very helpful and considerate and I have nothing but high praise for everyone working there. The facility is so clean and that was the main reason we chose them initially. I would highly recommend Cogir of Turlock!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and responsive staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at different communities, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and families are informed. At The Gardens of Modesto, the staff's caring nature is compared to being part of a family, while Westmont of Mor ...
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Communication with families and loved ones. Clear and consistent communication between families and caregivers was a common theme across reviews, ensuring that everyone is updated on care and resident well-being. At Valley Comfort Assisted Living, staff's proactive approach to communication is noted, while Stratford at Beyer Park prai ...
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Diverse activities for socializing. Residents' social engagement was a priority in many reviews, with communities offering a wide range of activities to encourage interaction. Activities like singing, games, and outings to museums were highlighted at Valley Spring Memory Care and Westmont of Morgan Hill, creating a vibrant com ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of various facilities, with residents and families expressing satisfaction with the private rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces. At Orangeburg Memory Care, the facility's cleanliness was described as 'excellent,' while The Gardens of ...
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Customized care for individual residents. Caregivers were praised for their ability to accommodate residents' unique needs, making transitions smoother and promoting a comfortable environment. At Orangeburg Memory Care, staff made adjustments to improve a father's experience, while Loma Clara Senior Living notes their attentiveness ...
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Reasonable cost and financial considerations. Although cost was a concern for some families, many reviews highlight that the cost was justified due to the care and services provided. At El Rio Memory Care, the value of having access to the entire building was considered worth the higher cost, while Hospitality House mentions the communi ...
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Santa Nella review score based on 177 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 177 reviews of 45 Santa Nella memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Santa Nella 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

Santa Nella review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Santa Nella, CA45 facilities
8.6
Los Banos, CA43 facilities
8.2
Gustine, CA6 facilities

Review subcategories for Santa Nella 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 177 reviews of 45 Santa Nella memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Santa Nella 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.
Santa Nella, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Santa Nella memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santa Nella memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santa Nella, 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 Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella 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
73.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.3%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.1%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.3%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
51.1%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santa Nella 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 Santa Nella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.8%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.9%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.4%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stratford at Beyer Park, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Valley Comfort Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Nella, California. See full list of communities.

There are 56 memory care facilities near Santa Nella, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Santa Nella, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 56 memory care facilities near you in Santa Nella, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santa Nella, 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 Santa Nella, 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 Santa Nella, California ranges from $981 to $11345. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Nella, California is $4,234. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Santa Nella, California typically starts at $981. 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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