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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wildwood, CA

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Memory care in Wildwood 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 Wildwood is about $6,848 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 201 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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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.
Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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Cost of memory care in Wildwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Wildwood is $6,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, CA with an average of $5,890 per month.

Memory care costs in Wildwood, CA, vs. nearby cities

Wildwood, CA
$6,848/mo
$6,540/mo

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

Wildwood, CA
$6,848/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,848/mo

Memory care costs in Wildwood, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,050/mo
Studio
$8,422/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,729/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,930/mo

Senior living costs in Wildwood 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: Wildwood, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWildwood, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,848/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,413/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,114/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Wildwood, CA:$6,848/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Wildwood, CA:$5,413/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Wildwood, CA:$6,114/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Wildwood, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Wildwood 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
Wildwood, CA$8,793/mo$8,145/mo+8.0%
California$5,920/mo$5,900/mo+0.3%
National$5,713/mo$5,646/mo+1.2%
Wildwood, CA
2024 average cost:$8,793/mo
2023 average cost:$8,145/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,920/mo
2023 average cost:$5,900/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,713/mo
2023 average cost:$5,646/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Wildwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Wildwood

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park

5.0
Meadow Gardens is a gem: quiet, sunny, nice grounds & patio. The staff is very friendly. I can't speak to the meals or activities as my conservatee has become so disinterested in the world. Value for cost 5 plus. Overall experience, cleanliness, and quality of care gets a 5 star plus. Only ...
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Ivy Park at Palo Alto

4.9
I have been very pleased with my grandmothers transition into this community. [Removed] and [Removed] where very helpful with the move in process and made sure we got settled okay. I like that it is a smaller facility and she has really seemed to make some friends while she has been there. They ...
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Wildwood review score based on 40 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 27 Wildwood memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wildwood 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

Wildwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Wildwood, CA27 facilities
8.7
Scotts Valley, CA16 facilities
8.3
Saratoga, CA51 facilities

Review subcategories for Wildwood 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 40 reviews of 27 Wildwood memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wildwood 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.
Wildwood, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
4.1
Friendliness
3.3
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.9
Staff
3.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
2.7
3.7
Value for cost*
2.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Wildwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wildwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood 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 Wildwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wildwood 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 Wildwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wildwood 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 Wildwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.9%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wildwood 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 Wildwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wildwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wildwood 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 Wildwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wildwood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Wildwood

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Sunnyvale, Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community and Brookdale Scotts Valley are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wildwood, California. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Wildwood, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Wildwood, California is Sunrise of Sunnyvale. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Wildwood, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Wildwood, California is $6,848. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wildwood, California typically starts at $695. 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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