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Memory care in South Monrovia Island 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 South Monrovia Island is about $4,707 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 65 communities, read 1195 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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Overall they do a good job here. The staff are all very friendly, and they do their best to make sure all of the residents are comfortable and cared for. However I do have some concerns when it comes to...
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.
Prospect ManorThe beautiful campus of Prospect Manor Assisted Living Community can be found in Pasadena, California. Located just over six miles from Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena has a quaint look that is known for its unique businesses, stunning homes, and quality schools. This small town...
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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, 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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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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Cost of memory care in South Monrovia Island, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Monrovia Island is $4,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covina, CA with an average of $4,590 per month.

Memory care costs in South Monrovia Island, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Monrovia Island, CA
$4,707/mo
$4,676/mo
$4,829/mo

Memory care costs in South Monrovia Island, CA, vs. state and national averages

South Monrovia Island, CA
$4,707/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in South Monrovia Island, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,707/mo

Memory care costs in South Monrovia Island, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,221/mo
Studio
$5,543/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,278/mo

Senior living costs in South Monrovia Island 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: South Monrovia Island, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Monrovia Island, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,707/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,061/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,078/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
South Monrovia Island, CA:$4,707/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
South Monrovia Island, CA:$4,061/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
South Monrovia Island, CA:$4,078/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in South Monrovia Island, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Monrovia Island 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Monrovia Island, CA$7,765/mo$7,567/mo+2.6%
California$6,610/mo$6,205/mo+6.5%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
South Monrovia Island, CA
2024 average cost:$7,765/mo
2023 average cost:$7,567/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,610/mo
2023 average cost:$6,205/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
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 South Monrovia Island

Recent reviews for memory care in South Monrovia Island

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

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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South Monrovia Island review score based on 210 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 210 reviews of 59 South Monrovia Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Monrovia Island 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

South Monrovia Island review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
South Monrovia Island, CA59 facilities
7.9
Irwindale, CA47 facilities
8.0
Arcadia, CA57 facilities

Review subcategories for South Monrovia Island 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 210 reviews of 59 South Monrovia Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Monrovia Island 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.
South Monrovia Island, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Monrovia Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Monrovia Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Monrovia Island, 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 South Monrovia Island 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 South Monrovia Island 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
52.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Monrovia Island 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 South Monrovia Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Monrovia Island, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.8%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Monrovia Island 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 South Monrovia Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Monrovia Island, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Monrovia Island 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 South Monrovia Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Monrovia Island, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
39%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Monrovia Island 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 South Monrovia Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Monrovia Island, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Monrovia Island

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 South Monrovia Island protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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