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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Santa Nella, CA

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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 $6,721 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 51 communities, read 1091 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Banos, Newman and Jet.

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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.
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Cost of memory care in Santa Nella, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santa Nella is $6,721 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madera, CA with an average of $6,541 per month.

Memory care costs in Santa Nella, CA, vs. state and national averages

Santa Nella, CA
$6,721/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Nella, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,721/mo

Memory care costs in Santa Nella, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,470/mo
Studio
$7,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,391/mo

Senior living costs in Santa Nella 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: Santa Nella, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanta Nella, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,721/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,075/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,614/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Santa Nella, CA:$6,721/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Santa Nella, CA:$5,075/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Santa Nella, CA:$3,614/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Santa Nella, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Santa Nella 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Santa Nella, CA$6,875/mo$6,605/mo+4.1%
California$5,907/mo$5,677/mo+4.1%
National$5,849/mo$5,584/mo+4.8%
Santa Nella, CA
2024 average cost:$6,875/mo
2023 average cost:$6,605/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,907/mo
2023 average cost:$5,677/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,849/mo
2023 average cost:$5,584/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Santa Nella

Recent reviews for memory care in Santa Nella

Merced Senior Living

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.

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Stacie's Chalet - Modesto

4.9
We moved my mother to the memory care wing here on July 10th. I have been exceptionally happy with every aspect of the facility and staff. The food is very good and nutritious with fresh vegetables and fruit regularly. The staff are compassionate and kind and treat the residents like family. I ...
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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 LLC, the staff's caring nature is compared to being part of a family, while Westmont of ...
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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 Pleasant Valley Memory Care, the facility's cleanliness was described as 'excellent,' while The Garden ...
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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 Pleasant Valley Memory Care, staff made adjustments to improve a father's experience, while Loma Clara Senior Living notes their attentive ...
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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 214 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 214 reviews of 51 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

8.6
Santa Nella, CA51 facilities
8.6
Modesto, CA88 facilities
8.7
Madera, CA43 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 214 reviews of 51 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
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.4
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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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.
Santa Nella, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.6%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.6%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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.
Santa Nella, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.6%
72.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.8%
68.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.5%
26.3%
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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.
Santa Nella, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
49%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
23.1%
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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.
Santa Nella, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.1%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
51%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
23.2%
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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.
Santa Nella, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
56.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.1%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.9%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Santa Nella

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Stratford at Beyer Park, Ivy Park at San Jose and Valley Spring Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Santa Nella, California. See full list of communities.
There are 51 memory care facilities near Santa Nella, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Santa Nella, California is Valley Spring Memory Care. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 51 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 $$2,350 to $$21,325. The average Memory Care cost in Santa Nella, California is $6,721. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Santa Nella, California typically starts at $$2,350. 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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