Memory Care in Los Angeles
There are 271 Memory Care Facilities in Los Angeles, CA.
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Most know that Los Angeles is known mainly for being the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” What most people don’t know is that the city has over 1 million Seniors Citizens and that number will significantly increase within the next 10 years.
Luckily, L.A. City has over 170 assisted living facilities to help accommodate this aging population (L.A. County has over 1400 care options). Whether your Love One prefers a residential care home similar to what they’re used to or a large care community with daily activities, they will have plenty of options to choose from.
Los Angeles is a great place for Seniors to live due to its great weather, history, culture and activities. It’s hard to find any city where you can be in snow-capped mountains in the morning, then find yourself in the warm beaches later in the day. L.A. is definitely one of the most desirable places for anyone to live and it is surrounded by some of the best shopping, restaurants, parks, and hospitals.
Memory Care Los Angeles, CA
271 Memory Care facilities are located in the city of Los Angeles, California and can accommodate the memory care needs of your Loved One. In Los Angeles, depending on its residents’ care needs, these Los Angeles Memory Care facilities provide daily nutritional meals, bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, dementia and Alzheimer’s care and more.
Also, these 271 Memory Care in Los Angeles can provide Seniors with family dining rooms, activity rooms, wellness programs, beauty salons, furnished rooms, outings, religious activities and much more.
When Do Older Adults Suffering From Alzheimer’s in Los Angeles Need Memory Care?
Aging Older Adults typically need this type of long term, memory care in California when it is unsafe to live by themselves at home, they have a tendency to wander out of their home, or they need assistance with their ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). This can include showering, bathing, dressing, eating, medication management and more.
Residents in these types of memory care facilities in Los Angeles are diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. However, depending on the memory care facility, there can also be independent or assisted living residents living in the home or community.
Types of Memory Care Facilities in Los Angeles
The size of a memory care facility in Los Angeles can vary from a small, residential residential memory care homes to a large, resort style community with a secure memory wing.
A. Small Memory Care Residential Homes
Description and Size
Small, Residential Memory Care Homes in Los Angeles can accommodate residents suffering from memory loss and are diagnosed with Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.). These memory care facilities are regular residential homes in your local neighborhood that have been converted to care for 6 to 10 senior residents. These care homes are licensed by California’s Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division and permitted by the City of Los Angeles.
Types of Residents
Memory Care Residents in these residential, memory care homes prefer a “home-like” intimate setting that they are used to at home. While there are many small, residential memory care homes in Los Angeles that provide activities, pet and music therapy, fitness programs, games such as Suduko, crossword puzzles and more. These Alzheimer’s residents in Los Angeles prefer to be with a smaller group of seniors. If your Love One has a tendency to wander, first check with the facility owner or administrator to review their resident safety protocol and procedure. Since safety is their number one priority, you may want to compare with other care homes in Los Angeles, CA or also consider a large community with a secured Memory Wing.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
With the smaller facility size and lower number of Memory Care residents, the Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in a Los Angeles Board and Care is 1 Caregiver for every 2 to 3 residents.
B. Large Memory Care Communities
Description and Size
Large Memory Care Communities in Los Angeles will look like a large resort or hotel with 50 to 200 residents. These care facilities will usually be located in commercially zoned areas and are also regulated by California’s Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. These large memory care facilities can also have a secure Memory Wing that can keep residents suffering from Alzheimer’s safe from wandering.
Some nationally recognized Memory Care Communities that may be in Los Angeles or nearby are familiar names like Silverado Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, Oakmont Assisted Living & Memory Care, Enlivant Senior Living, Belmont Village Senior Living, Senior Lifestyle, Holiday Retirement, and Five Star Senior Living to name a few.
Types of Residents
Alzheimer’s residents in a Los Angeles Memory Care Community will typically prefer a large community due to the daily schedule of activities, higher levels of socialization with other residents, chef prepared meals, music and pet therapy, music and art classes, fitness classes, puzzle games (Sudoku and crossword puzzles) and regular outings.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
Due to the large size of the facility and higher number of residents, the typical Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in Los Angeles, CA can go from 1 Caregiver for every 6 to 12 residents.
Memory Care Costs in Los Angeles
The average cost of Memory Care in Los Angeles is $7,000 per month (source: Genworth Financial). Whether your loved one prefers a small residential care home or a large Alzheimer’s care community, the lowest Dementia Care starts at is $5,000 and can go as high as $15,000 depending on the Memory Care needs. To find out what factors play a part of the monthly cost, Click Here.
Paying for Memory Care
Paying for Memory Care in Los Angeles can be done through a variety of ways. Most Memory Care residents and families pay for memory care out of pocket or also called “Private Pay.” Other methods of paying for Alzheimer’s Care is through Long Term Care Insurance, Veteran’s Aid and family members.
Medicare covers some parts of Memory Care in Los Angeles. Some examples include inpatient stays at a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and medically necessary diagnostic tests. Additionally, people living in Los Angeles with dementia / Memory Care may be eligible for specific Medicare plans that are tailored to their specific needs.
For more details and options on how you can pay for Memory Care, Click Here.
California Licensing
The 271 Memory Care Facilities in Los Angeles are licensed, inspected and regulated by the California’s Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Their responsibilities are to have the administrators currently licensed, inspect the Alzheimer’s Care facility before it opens, ensure the facility is operating up to standards and the residents are receiving good memory care.
We encourage you to browse through our Memory Care Listings in Los Angeles to help you narrow down your options and save time. For more free information regarding Memory Care options and pricing in Los Angeles, please contact 877.523.6523 and a Memory Care representative will be more than happy to help you.
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Raya's Paradise 1156 West Hollywood
As a care community for the elderly located on 1156 N. Gardner St., Los Angeles, CA the goal of Raya's Paradise 1156 West Hollywood is to provide quality Memory Care to their senior residents. Raya's Paradise 1156 West Hollywood aims to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment for their re...
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Raya's Paradise 849 West Hollywood
Raya's Paradise 849 West Hollywood’s caring Memory Care approach starts from the heart, and is dedicated to serve and care for each resident as a family member. This means kind, loving and professional senior care in a warm and comfortable home-like setting. Raya's Paradise 849 West Hollywood is...
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Pacifica Hollywood Hills
Pacifica Hollywood Hills is a Memory Care community located in Los Angeles,CA and assists residents in need of help with activities of daily living. Pacifica Hollywood Hills provides personalized care and attention to their senior residents in a comfortable and safe environment. Pacifica Hollywood...
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Sunrise of Studio City
Sunrise Of Studio City is located in Los Angeles,California on 4610 Coldwater Canyon Ave and provides a caring Memory Care approach for residents that starts from the heart. Caring staff members are dedicated to serve and care for each resident as a family member. Sunrise Of Studio City’s goal i...
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Watermark at Beverly Hills
Watermark At Beverly Hills’s mission is to provide excellent care in a safe, respectful and compassionate manner. The goal of Watermark At Beverly Hills is to enrich and improve the quality of life for their elderly residents. Watermark At Beverly Hills is a Memory Care community, located i...
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Sunrise of Beverly Hills
Sunrise Of Beverly Hills is a beautiful Memory Care facility that is committed to improving each resident’s quality of life. This is done through the dedication of the care staff at Sunrise Of Beverly Hills. The staff is determined in providing the highest-levels of senior care services possible....
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Belmont Village Hollywood Hills LA
Belmont Village Hollywood Hills La is a Memory Care community on 2051 N. Highland Avenue that provides personal care, housing, and support services to seniors in a home-like, setting. Belmont Village Hollywood Hills La, located in Los Angeles, California and provides senior residents with persona...
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Brookdale Ocean House West LA
Brookdale Ocean House West La is a Memory Care community conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood of Los Angeles, California on 2107 Ocean Ave. Brookdale Ocean House West La is licensed by the State of California to provide Memory Care care for the elderly for up to senior residents. This...
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Westmont Culver City West LA
Westmont Culver City West La’s caring Memory Care approach starts from the heart, and is dedicated to serve and care for each resident as a family member. This means kind, loving and professional senior care in a warm and comfortable home-like setting. Westmont Culver City West La is a care com...
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Ivy Park at Culver City West LA
As a care community for the elderly located on 4061 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA the goal of Ivy Park At Culver City West La is to provide quality Memory Care to their senior residents. Ivy Park At Culver City West La aims to provide a safe, loving and enriching environment for their residents...