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Memory care in South Whittier 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 Whittier is about $5,059 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 72 communities, read 1462 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
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.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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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.
On 33 beautifully landscaped acres in Fullerton, California, Morningside is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) ideally located in Orange County, just 25 miles from Los Angeles. Orange County beaches are even closer. Here, residents enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate and a light daily...
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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
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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
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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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Writing about Anaheim Crown Plaza: my home As each month goes by , I’ve become more certain that this is my permanent residence. I’ve been President of Resident Council for 14 years and while people have...
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.
The Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...
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Great friendly family own facility. Well oriented of the Dementia population. Caring people. Clean and affordable. Very reasonable and workable management
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.
Thank you for expressing interest in Karlton. We are a licensed 70-bed care center located in Orange County. Our facility has been designed for elderly persons requiring assisted living due to Alzheimer's Disease or other related disorders. We offer a secure environment with two patios and...
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Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so 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.
At THE CHATEAU, we understand that peace of mind and the quality of life are important when selecting an assisted living community. Here, residents are cared for with kindness and respect because we value and respect each individual's life experiences. We are dedicated to promoting and...
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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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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, 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.
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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 South Whittier, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Whittier is $5,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Puente, CA with an average of $4,706 per month.

Memory care costs in South Whittier, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Whittier, CA
$5,059/mo
$5,066/mo

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

South Whittier, CA
$5,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,059/mo

Memory care costs in South Whittier, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,103/mo
Studio
$5,091/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,248/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,336/mo

Senior living costs in South Whittier 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 Whittier, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Whittier, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,059/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,179/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Independent Living$4,388/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
South Whittier, CA:$5,059/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
South Whittier, CA:$4,179/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Independent Living
South Whittier, CA:$4,388/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Memory care costs in South Whittier, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Whittier 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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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Whittier, CA$6,161/mo$5,970/mo+3.2%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
South Whittier, CA
2024 average cost:$6,161/mo
2023 average cost:$5,970/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Whittier

Recent reviews for memory care in South Whittier

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and responsive staff. Several reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Brittany House, a family member was impressed by the kindness and professionalism of Chef [name removed], who took the time to address concerns about their loved one's diet. At Iv ...
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Highly attentive care and safety. Some families emphasize the importance of staff attentiveness and safety measures in their reviews. For example, at Westmont of Cypress, a resident's life was potentially saved when a companion noticed they were unresponsive, and at Ivy Terrace at Fullerton, the staff kept the family informe ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Residents and their families express appreciation for the wide range of activities offered at communities, such as bowling, music, and dancing, which help keep residents active and engaged. At Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, the activity staff sends pictures and videos of loved ones participating ...
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Clear communication with families. Regular, transparent communication is a key feature mentioned in reviews. For example, at Anaheim Villa, the community staff reaches out to give updates and feedback, and at Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove, the memory care director sends newsletters and holds meetings for relatives, keeping them ...
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Quality food and dining experiences. Quality food and meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Brittany House, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while at The Cottages at Artesia, LLC, the staff follows specific diet plans and offers nutritiou ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained facilities. The cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, both indoors and outdoors, are highlighted by numerous reviews. For instance, at Discovery Commons Whittier, the grounds are described as lovely, and at Ivy Terrace at Fullerton, the gardens are a favorite among residents, providing them with opportu ...
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South Whittier review score based on 181 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 65 South Whittier memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Whittier 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 Whittier review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Whittier, CA65 facilities
7.9
8.4
Whittier, CA57 facilities

Review subcategories for South Whittier 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 181 reviews of 65 South Whittier memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Whittier 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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South Whittier memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Whittier memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier 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
64.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Whittier 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 Whittier 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
56.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Whittier 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 Whittier 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
27.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.4%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
52.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in South Whittier 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Whittier 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
47.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in South Whittier

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Discovery Commons Whittier, Sunrise of Orange and Sunrise of Yorba Linda are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Whittier, California. See full list of communities.
There are 72 memory care facilities near South Whittier, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Whittier, California are Palos Verdes Villa, Atria Golden Creek and Sunrise of Yorba Linda. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 72 memory care facilities near you in South Whittier, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Whittier, 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 South Whittier, 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 South Whittier, California ranges from $750 to $21200. The average Memory Care cost in South Whittier, California is $5,059. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Whittier, California typically starts at $750. 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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