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Memory care in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach is about $6,579 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 169 communities, read 6045 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, Oceanside and El Cajon.

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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
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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My mother was admitted there after she was released from a hospital with RSV. She went to PV to get her strength back. She was there for over 3 weeks.. The entire staff from admissions, social workers,...
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.
At Paradise Valley Manor and Health Care Center, we believe that we have the sacred responsibility to treat each and every person who walks through our doors as an honored guest and a dear friend. Our team of highly-skilled professional staff strives to ensure that our residents have the very...
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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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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
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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Fredericka Manor is an excellent residence for seniors. My mother has lived here since 2006. However, they just announced that they are closing their Care Center (June 2023). This means that residence...
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.
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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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.
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.
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.
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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'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Solana Beach, CA

The average cost of senior living in Solana Beach is $6,579 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverside, CA with an average of $6,286 per month.

Memory care costs in Solana Beach, CA, vs. state and national averages

Solana Beach, CA
$6,579/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Solana Beach, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,579/mo

Memory care costs in Solana Beach, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,286/mo
Studio
$7,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,898/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,793/mo

Senior living costs in Solana Beach 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: Solana Beach, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSolana Beach, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,579/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,179/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,303/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Solana Beach, CA:$6,579/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Solana Beach, CA:$5,179/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Solana Beach, CA:$4,303/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Solana Beach, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Solana Beach 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Solana Beach, CA$6,793/mo$6,545/mo+3.8%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Solana Beach, CA
2024 average cost:$6,793/mo
2023 average cost:$6,545/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Solana Beach

Recent reviews for memory care in Solana Beach

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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WellQuest of Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

Crestview Villa 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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Intimate memory care communities. Several residents and their families praise the smaller size of memory care communities, such as Summerfield of Encinitas and ActivCare at 4S Ranch. They mention the personalized attention and familiarity that comes with these more intimate settings, allowing residents to form deep connections w ...
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Caring, well-trained memory care staff. Reviews consistently highlight the compassionate care provided by memory care staff, including those at Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Belmont Village Sabre Springs. Families express gratitude for the patience and understanding shown to their loved ones, who may have unique memory care needs.
Engaging and accessible activities. Memory care communities offer various activities tailored to residents, ensuring they remain mentally and socially stimulated. Activities range from special meals and themed events to arts and crafts, cards, and games, as seen at Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Santa Fe Villa.
Security and safety features. Reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with the safety and security measures in place at memory care facilities, such as ActivCare at 4S Ranch and Belmont Village Sabre Springs. Families appreciate that their loved ones cannot wander off and that the communities have well-planned evacuatio ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Memory care facilities adapt care plans to accommodate the unique needs of each resident. Families of residents at Silvergate Rancho Bernardo and Belmont Village Sabre Springs note the improvements they've seen in their loved ones' quality of life due to the personalized care they receive.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. Residents and their families often comment on the clean and well-maintained living spaces at memory care communities like Rancho Santa Fe Villa and Silvergate Rancho Bernardo. The upkeep of these facilities is seen as crucial to the overall satisfaction and well-being of residents.
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Solana Beach review score based on 1,014 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 1014 reviews of 169 Solana Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Solana Beach 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

Solana Beach review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Solana Beach, CA169 facilities
8.6
Riverside, CA90 facilities
8.4
Anaheim, CA469 facilities

Review subcategories for Solana Beach 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 1,014 reviews of 169 Solana Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Solana Beach 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.
Solana Beach, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.3
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Solana Beach memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Solana Beach memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Solana Beach, 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 Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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
75.1%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.7%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach 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
70.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
69.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Solana Beach, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.8%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.4%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.1%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
58%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Solana Beach 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 Solana Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
67.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
66.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
52.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.9%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Solana Beach

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