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Memory care in Universal City 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 Universal City is about $5,446 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 100 communities, read 1463 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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It is an older place, but very nice. They keep it up well. They are currently remodeling the exterior of the building. They keep me informed of how things are going. Their communication has been 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.
Courtyard Plaza Courtyard Plaza is an assisted living community for residents who are looking to make Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California their home. This community provides the memory care that seniors need in an area that is beautiful and special. Van Nuys offers much to its...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
LIVE life at Sunset Hall!!We are a nonprofit retirement center, founded in 1923. Assisted and Independent residents are welcome.Rates depend on the room size and location. Basic rates include assistance with medications, weekly laundry service, basic housekeeping, 3 meals per day, Sunset Hall...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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I am extremely happy with how things are going for my father since she has made the move into this community. The staff have been very friendly and I am comfortable with the care he has been receiving. The...
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
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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
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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.
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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Wyngate Villa couldn't have been any better than it was, everything was wonderful. The staff anytime had a question or concern were very quick at getting back with response. The food options were...
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
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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.

Cost of memory care in Universal City, CA

The average cost of senior living in Universal City is $5,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pasqual, CA with an average of $4,900 per month.

Memory care costs in Universal City, CA, vs. nearby cities

Universal City, CA
$5,449/mo

Memory care costs in Universal City, CA, vs. state and national averages

Universal City, CA
$5,449/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Memory care costs in Universal City, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,449/mo

Memory care costs in Universal City, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,022/mo
Studio
$6,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,648/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,738/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,000/mo

Senior living costs in Universal City 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: Universal City, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUniversal City, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,449/mo$5,463/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,418/mo$4,506/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$4,757/mo$4,701/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Universal City, CA:$5,449/mo
California:$5,463/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Universal City, CA:$4,418/mo
California:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Universal City, CA:$4,757/mo
California:$4,701/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Universal City, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Universal City 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
Universal City, CA$7,081/mo$7,750/mo-8.6%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Universal City, CA
2024 average cost:$7,081/mo
2023 average cost:$7,750/mo
Percent change:-8.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
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 Universal City

Recent reviews for memory care in Universal City

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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Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and responsive staff. Several reviews mention the staff's attentiveness and responsiveness to both residents and families. For example, at Valley Vista Senior Living, the community staff is described as 'sweet and kind', while at Silverado Beverly Place, staff members genuinely care for residents and try to devel ...
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Thoughtful care for memory care residents. Residents with memory care needs are often praised for the individualized care they receive. At Atria Park of Pacific Palisades, one family member states that their aunt 'feels very comfortable and cared for', and that staff members find out what's important to each resident and celebrate it w ...
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Highly skilled and experienced staff. Multiple reviews mention the expertise and compassion of the staff, including nurses and caregivers. At Belmont Village Burbank, for instance, the community has a nurse on site and highly trained staff members provide medication management, dressing, bathing assistance, and hygiene care. Some ...
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Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight the warm and friendly atmosphere in the communities, where residents feel at home. For instance, at The Gardens at Park Balboa, residents are described as 'friendly' and 'kind' to each other and to clinical students. At Glen Park at Glendale - Boynton St, the location is pr ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Families appreciate the quality and taste of the meals. At Belmont Village Burbank, for example, the community offers three meals a day, and families are welcome to eat with their loved ones in the dining roo ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Residents enjoy a range of activities tailored to their interests. At Ivy Park at Burbank, for example, staff organize activities like trivia nights, hikes, fishing days, and swimming sessions. At Silverado Beverly Place, staff try to encourage residents into activities such as bathing and h ...
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Universal City review score based on 269 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 269 reviews of 90 Universal City memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Universal City 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

Universal City review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Universal City, CA90 facilities
8.4
Los Angeles, CA123 facilities
8.4
West Hollywood, CA112 facilities

Review subcategories for Universal City 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 269 reviews of 90 Universal City memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Universal City 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.
Universal City, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Universal City memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Universal City memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Universal City, 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 Universal City 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 Universal City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Universal City, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Universal City 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 Universal City Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Universal City, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.9%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Universal City 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 Universal City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Universal City, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
47.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Universal City 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 Universal City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Universal City, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Universal City 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 Universal City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Universal City, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Universal City

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