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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dolores, CA

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Assisted living costs in Dolores average about $6,464 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 1298 communities in Dolores. Our detailed directory has 15525 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Long Beach and Torrance.

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I toured Huntington for my mother, and overall, I think it was a very nice community. The rooms seemed a little secluded to me, and more apartment-like than in some other communities I had visited. My mom is...
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.
Huntington Retirement Hotel offers a luxurious home for our residents.  Tastefully decorated rooms and one bedroom suites, complete with kitchenettes, are available in a variety of sizes and decor.  We offer an elegant dining room and a variety of common areas for different...
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The facility is not large so that the residents get lost in the crowd, but not small as to give minimum services. With a maximum of 15 residents, everyone becomes part of a family and the staff gets to know...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Villa – centrally located near Downtown Downey and Stonewood Hall. Each room opens with french doors onto luscious manicured garden areas. Delicious home prepared meals from selections made by our residents. Our residents are involved in planning and implementing the programs offered at The...
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My loved one was at this community for a short period of time and I have no complaints of how things had went. She had left due to her personal reasons but I thought the staff did an excellent job with the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cassidy's Home Care is a residential care home located in Cerritos, CA, which serves Los Angeles County. Cerritos is just south of Los Angeles and only a short drive to Long Beach. It offers lovely temperatures all year long and access to plenty of activities and beaches. This area of the state...
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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Tending to the needs of an elderly senior may be a bit more demanding than one may be able to handle. There is no doubt that elderly family members are greatly loved, cherished, and respected, but the daily obligations of work, school, errands, and chores can make it extremely difficult to be by...
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My father live there, The house is always clean and the workers are friendly. A Homely environment My mom could no longer care for her husband and we wanted a place were he could be in a place comparable to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Fonthill Gardens is an old style castle, clean, and very beautiful. We grow a lot of roses in the front and back yards. We are able to provide care for long term and short term stays, we do provide respite care. We have both a Dementia and a Hospice Waiver. We provide three meals and snacks...
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The caregivers here are excellent. They are very caring and they were always on top of my father's health. They called right away if they had any concerns at all. They took such good care of my Dad.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Villa Celerina is a 24 hour non medical residential home care facility serving any person 60 years old and above who are unable to care for themselves at home, but would like to continue living in a home like and secure environment.     Villa Celerina is located in the heart of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My step-mother has a room with a sliding glass door out on to a patio with a great ocean view. I guess it's really a harbor view. You're looking out down toward Newport Beach. They're really great. I like to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Searching for senior care facilities can be the most joyous experience of your lifetime. When choosing a senior care facility to care for your loved one you should consider one that will not only allow him or her to utilize their independence but allow them to feel like they are home as well. To...
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I like the care at this community. My father is getting outstanding care. The community is clean and very enjoyable. The menu is outstanding and very appealing. The activites are very helpful for him to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located just moments from Heritage and Boyer Parks, Jamber Residential Inc is an assisted living facility in Cerritos, California. Our 24 hour awake staff works hard to ensure that our residents are able to lead fulfilling, independent lives with all the necessary assistance. We offer three main...
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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.
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I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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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.
Southland Home is a state-of-the-art assisted living community situated in Norwalk, CA. Our luxurious community offers water features, landscaping, sprawling greenery, and a gazebo. Paved walkways and outdoor seating areas encourage residents to enjoy a breath of fresh air while relaxing and...
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
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.
Cardinal Yu-Pin ManorCardinal Yu-Pin Manor is a large assisted living community that is located in Norwalk, CA. Norwalk is a cozy city that is a suburban city in Los Angeles. You get the cozy atmosphere Norwalk has to offer while close enough to all the big amenities in Los Angeles.The community...
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The staff are friendly, welcoming, warm and treat the residents well. Mom likes the food. The community is clean and the grounds are nice. They have a beautiful patio. They go on walks and to the park. I...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cerritos Villa I is a residential care home located in Los Angeles county, Cerritos CA. This caring residence provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. Also known as Dairy Valley, its community boasts a large number of dairy farms in this suburban city. Pleasant and ideal weather...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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The staff is very friendly and nice and they seem to sincerely care about their residents. I am only there two or three times a week and they seem to really care. They have Karaoke and exercise classes. My...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Loving Arms Residential Care 2 is an assisted living center and nursing home in Norwalk, California dedicated to Alzheimer care. It is also for seniors that need assistance and want to live independently too or ambulatory patients with chronic illnesses. They treat and help with a number of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When it comes to taking care of loved ones, we definitely want the best for them. Respect, trust, and loyalty are qualities that everyone would want in any friend of the family. You would like the same in an assisted living facility for your relatives, wouldn't you? This is what Imperial Care...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Loving Arms Residential Care 3 is an Alzheimer's Care provider in lovely Norwalk, CA. We specialize in AlzheimerÆs care. We understand that you just cannot be with them all the time. When it becomes time to choose an assisted living facility, think of Loving Arms as your savior. We understand the...
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It's an incredible set up, it's on a cul de sac near a freeway and you can't hear the freeway. There are only five or six people in the home, so organized activities are limited, but the staff does a good...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Loving Arms Residential Care is located in Norwalk, California. We have been in business since 1997. We offer boarding care and are licensed for seniors 60 and over. We offer a very experienced staff that have been trained in monitoring medications, certification for wound care and seniors who...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
European Homes IVEuropean Homes IV is a residential care home conveniently located in Los Angeles County, California. Its grounds are designed in a group home setting, to enable our residents settle in a home themed environment. We are located near hospital facilities a couple of miles away, in a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Angel's HavenAngel’s Haven is a residential care home located in upscale Rancho Palos Verde, California in Los Angeles, County. Located just 14 miles west of downtown Long Beach, the city of Rancho Palos Verde gets about 250 days of sunshine each year and has plenty of outdoor activities to...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Angel's Home CareAngel’s Home Care is a residential care home that is located at Rancho Palos Verdes CA L.A County. The serene location above the hills and bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula provide a great environment with a hint of the warmth provided by the California climate. For visiting...

Cost of assisted living in Dolores, CA

The average cost of senior living in Dolores is $6,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anaheim, CA with an average of $5,891 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, vs. state and national averages

Dolores, CA
$6,464/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,464/mo
$7,603/mo

Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,674/mo
Studio
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1 Bedroom
$6,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,345/mo

Senior living costs in Dolores 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: Dolores, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDolores, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Dolores, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Dolores, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Dolores, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dolores 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dolores, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dolores 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 average 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
Dolores, CA$5,992/mo$5,640/mo+6.2%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Dolores, CA
2024 average cost:$5,992/mo
2023 average cost:$5,640/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dolores, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dolores.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dolores

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dolores

Sweet Home Senior Living 2 in Van Nuys, CA

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My Mom spent the last year of her life at Sweet Home. I am so thankful that this was her final home. They knew how to care for at every stage. It’s hard to lose a parent. Sweet Home took care of us. The food is home cooked to the preference of each person. There are group holiday meals. Every ...
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Monterey Peninsula III in Corona, CA

3.8
My dad's only been there about a month and a half. Overall, I'd have to say a four out of five. There were a lot of factors taken into account: location, convenience. I am very happy with their helpfulness and their ability to answer questions Their patients, including my father, are ...
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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

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities. At Palos Verdes Villa, for instance, the staff are described as being 'welcoming and warm', making new residents feel at home. Families of residents at Ivy Park at Palos Verdes mention the 'loving and att ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered to keep them engaged and active. At Palmcrest Grand Retirement, Palmcrest Grand, they have 'a lot of fun' with activities like Wii bowling and balloon valley ball. The activity coordinators at Ivy Park at Palos Verdes plan fun activit ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and effective communication between caregivers and families is a critical factor for many residents and their families. Families at Regency Palms Long Beach appreciate the 'proactive' approach of the staff, who keep them informed about their loved one's care and needs. The community dire ...
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High-quality food options. Quality food is a major factor in overall satisfaction with senior living communities. At Palos Verdes Villa, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, making meals a highlight for residents. Families at Brookdale South Bay note that the meals are 'great', and at Palmcrest Grand Retiremen ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. The physical environment of a senior living community plays a significant role in residents' well-being. At South Bay Senior Living, the facility is described as 'older but very clean and organized'. Families at Palmcrest Grand Retirement, Palmcrest Grand, are grateful for the 'professional, ...
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Personalized care plans. Individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs are essential for ensuring their comfort and well-being. At Rowntree Gardens, Rowntree Gardens, staff make every effort to understand each resident's preferences and requirements, ensuring they receive the care they need to thr ...
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Dolores review score based on 1,948 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1948 reviews of 1298 Dolores assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dolores review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Dolores review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Dolores, CA1298 facilities
8.3
Anaheim, CA1304 facilities
8.1
Oxnard, CA496 facilities

Review subcategories for Dolores assisted living

When assisted living 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 1,948 reviews of 1,298 Dolores assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dolores resident and family assisted living 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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Dolores assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dolores assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dolores, 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 Dolores assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dolores 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
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dolores assisted living

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 Dolores Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dolores assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dolores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dolores assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dolores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dolores, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dolores assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dolores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dolores, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.5%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.4%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
27.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
18.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dolores

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dolores protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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