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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in May, CA

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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.
ACCEPTING:PATIENTS THAT HAD/HAVE STROKE, ALZHEIMER, PARKINSON DISEASE, BED RIDDEN, COLOSTOMY, HOSPICE, DEMENTIA. Assisted Living can be an alternative to caring for a home, preparing daily meals or doing housekeeping and maintenance chores but many Assisted Living Facilities provide little or no...
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This is a great place for my mom to get really good care. The community is very nice and always clean. She is enjoying the activities from time to time. She appears to like the menu of the meals that she is...
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.
In Riverside, California lies the blissful and peaceful Simcare Homes. The expansive Californian coastline is home to a plethora of distinctive options for assisted living. The focus at Simcare Homes is on the protection and maintenance of memory, a qualified attribute that makes us a refined and...
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I highly recommend this community for excellent care for loved onces. The food is wonderful with a great variety. The staff is above excellent with taking care of those who need assistance. Beautiful grounds...
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.
Faith, Hope and Love Assisted Living #3 is a senior care home located in the beautiful Riverside, California, Riverside County. The amazing canyon crest is well positioned in an area that is easily accessible and provides a friendly environment for seniors. The infrastructures like the country...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in May, CA

The average cost of senior living in May is $3,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Moreno Valley, CA with an average of $3,246 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in May, CA vs. nearby cities

May, CA
$3,822/mo
$3,811/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in May, CA vs. the state and national average

May, CA
$3,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,552/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in May vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,822/mo
$4,734/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in May, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,405/mo
Private
$5,340/mo
Studio
$4,809/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,470/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in May over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in May, 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 May.

What families are saying about assisted living in May

Recent reviews for assisted living in May

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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Monterey Peninsula IV in Corona, CA

5.0
This community just worked our perfectly, our loved one was from Hawaii and they were familiar with the their food traditions which was nice. It was very clean. and the staff members were great, we thought it was a really good value and the care excellent.

Priority Care Senior Living in Mission Viejo, CA

4.8
my sister had brain cancer...they were wonderful during her rough days! gave me peace of mind

May review score based on 172 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 172 reviews of 54 May assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The May 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

May review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
May, CA54 facilities
8.1
El Sobrante, CA70 facilities
8.5
Norco, CA61 facilities

Review subcategories for May 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 172 reviews of 54 May assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare May 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.
May, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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May assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in May assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in May, 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 May 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 May 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
44.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.5%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
55.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.9%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in May 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 May Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
May, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.6%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in May 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 May partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
May, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.9%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in May 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 May communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
May, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in May 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 May offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
May, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.4%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in May

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in May protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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Sunrise of Canyon Crest, Comfort Keepers Home Care and Meridian at Anaheim Hills are the top-rated assisted living facilities near May, California. See full list of communities.

There are 67 assisted living facilities near May, California. See the full list.

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