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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 15540 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Long Beach and Torrance.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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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5.0 star rating [date removed] Getting a family member or friend into a board and care facility can be a very stressful proceed, its emotional, sometimes confusing, sometimes feeling did I make the right...
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.
Golden Coast Senior Living #1 has been completely renovated in 2018, new flooring, new bathrooms, paint, Kitchen etc.Feels light and bright with the addition of two new sky lights in the living. Feb 15th 2018 fully staffed and ready to receive six new residents that need our services.Usha...
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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.
Vest Care Manor is a senior care home located in the city of San Luis Obispo, CA, in Orange County. The home care is located in an area that is fully networked and can receive seniors from all regions especially South America. Vest Care manor is also surrounded with other home cares that it can...
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The staff are wonderful people who are helpful and I can communicate with them. They keep the home clean at all times. They have a few simple activities like music interaction. I would recommend the...
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.
West Hills Care Home is an assisted living facility that is located in West Hills, California. West Hills Care Home understands the concerns that a family faces. They are concerned about finding a high quality facility with a reliable staff. We are proud of our outstanding staff of medical...
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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.
A Heavenly Haven Inc. II is accessible through the 118 and 405 Freeways in the Chatsworth area. This facility provides a warm, beautiful home in a quiet residential area, catering to a maximum of six (6) elderly persons who are in need of supervision or assistance in their daily living. We are...
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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.
Mission Viejo Care Cottages provide an elegant residential home care environment with care programs emphasizing optimal nutrition, hydration, mental simulation and physical activity. This program was developed to promote comfort, health, and well being. Our caregivers provide the highest...
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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.
Alpine B senior living facility in Mission Viejo, CA specializes in providing, safe, active and comfortable residential units for seniors with needs related to aging and dementia. It is located in the heart of a quiet residential and shopping district within minutes of large open space parks. ...
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I had the utmost confidence in the staff and overall care that my mother received at Twin Palms. I was there sometimes at mealtimes and saw the quality of the food that was served. [name removed] was always...
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.
Twin Palms is a senior care home located in Chatsworth, California, in Los Angeles County. A neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. Chatsworth is a culturally diverse city that still retains remnants of its Native American and Spanish History. Chatsworth's eight parks...
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Very happy with all the staff and administration and recommend EVERCARE. They helped me get house call physicians and pharmacy lined up and covered through mom's insurance. The entire experience has been a...
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.
   At Aanamarie's Guest Homes,we understand that you are facingone of the toughest decision you will ever have to make....where to place your loved one?    The goal of Aanamarie's Guest Homes is to preserve the dignity and self worth of the Elderly by assuring high...
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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.
             Each of the four Granny’s Place facilities is bright, open, spacious and clean, enhanced by skylights, large rooms, wide hallways, tasteful furnishings and decorations.  There are large grounds with gorgeous trees,...
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it's a small family-operated community. The staff to ratio is very good. The food is very good and everything is made from scratch. The rooms are private and very clean. Communication is very good if you...
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.
Porter Ranch Aloha III is a Southern California adult living facility conveniently located between the three neighborhoods of Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, and Northridge, just south of the Ronald Reagan Freeway. Since 2001, our goal as an assisted living facility is to help our residents have...
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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.
Choosing the right assisted living facility for a loved one can be one of the most difficult decisions made in in many peoples' lives. Fortunately, making such a decision is simplified by talking to us at Irvine Cottage 10. Irvine Cottage 10 is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood in Mission...
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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.
A Verona Court III assisted living located in Mission Viejo, California offers a high level of patient care to senior citizens suffering from AlzheimerÆs or dementia. We assure families of residents that they will find safety and comfort here, and they will be treated well. All senior citizens...
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My mother stayed at Golden Coast Senior Living and the quality of care was so fantastic, that I moved my father into the same facility. My father receives immediate attention whenever needed, and the...
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.
Large spacious home located on a quiet street at the end of the cul-de-sac. Home has been totally renovated with new flooring, moldings, fans, lighting system, alarm system and many other things. Living room and dining room are separated to provide maximum comfort and ambience during meals....
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The Aloha II in Chatsworth is a very exceptional residential care facility. The staff are attentive and loving to the residents. The cook is exceptional. My 88 year-old mother loved her pancakes. The...
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.
A+ rated care home. We have been serving the Elderly since 2001. Bright home and garden on quiet street in nice neighborhood. The Aloha house is family owned by wife and husband team, compassionate experienced caregivers, home cooked meals from fresh whole foods. Experience the Spirit of Aloha.
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This home is beautiful and spacious. It is always clean and nice smelling. The staff here is kind and professional. They really look after the residents here and treat them like family. I do wish there were...
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.
Caring for your aging parents can be difficult, and there often comes a time when itÆs simply too much or when their needs go beyond your ability to care for them on your own. When itÆs time to consider senior living facilities for your elderly parents, consider Porter Ranch Aloha. Here at...
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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.
We at Augustin Gardens know that making a decision for Elder Care is difficult. Entrusting the care of a loved one is never an easy decision. Many new emotions are felt. By choosing Augustin Gardens you will know that your loved one is receiving the best care available. At Augustin Gardens we...
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A truly exceptional place for my mom. The care she receives is wonderful. The staff makes her feel great. It has a home atmosphere that makes it feel like they haven't left...
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.
Tucked away and conveniently located outside of Century City in Los Angeles, you will find the perfect location for your mom and/or dad. We have parents too so we know how important it is to make sure that they are safe and happy. We are known for having caring professionals who become family...
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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.
Mission Viejo Care Cottages provide an elegant residential home care environment with care programs emphasizing optimal nutrition, hydration, mental simulation and physical activity. This program was developed to promote comfort, health, and well being. Our caregivers provide the highest...
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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.
Step into Shamrock House and we will make you feel at home.  We will stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting with our homelike and comfortable bedrooms, attractive garden and landscaping. Our friendly smiling staff will ensure that each day spent here is a welcome one –...
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good food, sweet nurses, and nice maids, a fine community with personable manager, thanks. very good plumbing and balconies nicely. there are elevators, i was walking down the stairs one night and i thought...
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: 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.
Granny's Place IIGranny`s Place II is a senior care home located in Mission Viejo, California, located in Orange County. The residential home care is built in a single-story structure to ensure easy accessibility. This is the best place to be and have family member due to the friendly environment...
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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.
Aegean Hills Senior Living is a residential care home located in the beautiful city of Mission Viejo, in southern Orange County, California. Our city has sunny blue skies and warm weather all year round with a beautiful natural landscape and breathtaking mountainous regions, perfect for seniors...
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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.

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
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U.S. national average
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Assisted living costs in Dolores, CA, vs. other senior living options

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

Semi-Private
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
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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 1,933 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1933 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 1,933 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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44.1%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.3%
47.9%
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
58.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
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
16.3%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
19.6%
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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
18.9%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.2%
18.6%
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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
24.6%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.1%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
39.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
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
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