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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Bicknell, CA

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Memory care in Bicknell offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Bicknell is about $5,011 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 35 communities, read 385 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
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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.
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Finding Heritage House was the best thing that happened to our family when we needed to find an Assisted Living facility for our mother. Prior to moving to Heritage House she lived at Maravilla and our...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...
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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. They...
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.
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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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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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 memory care in Bicknell, CA

The average cost of senior living in Bicknell is $5,011 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,363 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bicknell, CA vs. nearby cities

Bicknell, CA
$5,011/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bicknell, CA vs. the state and national average

Bicknell, CA
$5,011/mo
U.S. national average
$4,864/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Bicknell vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,011/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Bicknell, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,508/mo
Studio
$5,062/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,582/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,912/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Bicknell over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Bicknell

Recent reviews for memory care in Bicknell

Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA

4.8
It is a bright and open environment that is welcoming to residents and families. They have many choices for activities daily. And they go on outings to Santa Barbara weekly. It's a wonderful location.

Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA

4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

5.0
So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Bicknell review score based on 85 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 33 Bicknell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bicknell review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bicknell review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Bicknell, CA33 facilities
7.7
Vandenberg AFB, CA26 facilities
8.4
Santa Maria, CA5 facilities

Review subcategories for Bicknell memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 85 reviews of 33 Bicknell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Bicknell resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Bicknell memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Bicknell 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
51.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bicknell memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Bicknell Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bicknell memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bicknell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bicknell memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bicknell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bicknell memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Bicknell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cliff View Terrace, Villa Santa Barbara and Westmont of Santa Barbara are the top-rated memory care facilities near Bicknell, California. See full list of communities.

There are 35 memory care facilities near Bicknell, California. See the full list.

The 35 memory care facilities near you in Bicknell, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Bicknell, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Bicknell, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Bicknell, California ranges from $2050 to $9000. The average Memory Care cost in Bicknell, California is $5,011. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Bicknell, California typically starts at $2050. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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