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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in California, MI

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Memory care in California 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 California is about $4,321 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 111 communities, read 1492 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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 at Riverview for 3 months. Having advanced Alzheimers, she required lots of care. I visited daily and saw and heard first hand the care she and others received. To a person, everyone was...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
A beautiful Country setting.
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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: 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.
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.
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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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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986.  As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers.  We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Fort Wayne, IN, provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth that promotes companionship among residents and staff.We are a hidden gem in the city of Fort Wayne and an active member of our community!
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.

Cost of memory care in California, MI

The average cost of senior living in California is $4,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, MI with an average of $3,632 per month.

Memory care costs in California, MI, vs. nearby cities

California, MI
$4,321/mo
$3,993/mo

Memory care costs in California, MI, vs. state and national averages

California, MI
$4,321/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Memory care costs in California, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,321/mo

Memory care costs in California, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,717/mo
Studio
$5,378/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,132/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,543/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,650/mo

Senior living costs in California 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: California, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCalifornia, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,321/mo$4,768/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$3,890/mo$4,353/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,405/mo$3,859/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
California, MI:$4,321/mo
Michigan:$4,768/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
California, MI:$3,890/mo
Michigan:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
California, MI:$3,405/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in California, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in California 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.

California, MIMI stateNational

Memory care cost trends in California, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in California 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
California, MI$6,381/mo$6,864/mo-7.0%
Michigan$5,965/mo$5,871/mo+1.6%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
California, MI
2024 average cost:$6,381/mo
2023 average cost:$6,864/mo
Percent change:-7.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,965/mo
2023 average cost:$5,871/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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 California

Recent reviews for memory care in California

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

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Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
The room sizes are good. The staff is kind. They have been proactive regarding Covid-19. The food is good. They have some outdoor space. They usually have a lot of activities and bring in entertainment for the residents. They have a beauty salon.

Georgetowne Place in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
This community is kept very clean and the staff members are very friendly, we have had no complaints. I do enjoy the activities, we love to play bingo and go to the music groups. We have a two bedroom and two bath place. I love to sew and i have plenty of space for my sewing machine.

California review score based on 363 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 363 reviews of 96 California memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The California 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

California review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
California, MI96 facilities
8.0
Montgomery, MI7 facilities
8.2
Camden, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for California 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 363 reviews of 96 California memory care communities. This chart helps you compare California 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.
California, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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California memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California, 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 California 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 California that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
California, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in California 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 California Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
California, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in California 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 California partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
32.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
27.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in California

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 Michigan memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in California protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Park Place Senior Living, Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Trustwell Living at Kingsbury Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near California, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 111 memory care facilities near California, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in California, Michigan are Brookdale Adrian, Charlotte Stephenson Senior Living Community and Georgetowne Place. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 111 memory care facilities near you in California, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in California, Michigan, 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 California, Michigan, 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 California, Michigan ranges from $905 to $12500. The average Memory Care cost in California, Michigan is $4,321. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in California, Michigan typically starts at $905. 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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