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Memory care in Crest 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 Crest is about $6,052 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 401 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Montera
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My mother was a resident there for several months before her passing. I can't say enough about the beautiful care she received. There are some truly wonderful people working there. The facility is quite...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans designed for each Assisted Living resident, to rejuvenating short-term stays,...
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It's one of those places you need to see. The well kept grounds create a peaceful outdoor setting for its residents. Absolutely recommend it. Mom says the staff is very kind too.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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All 5. My Mom has been very happy at Lantern Crest. My Mom has gotten involved in several activities that she enjoys. Everyone is friendly and they really like the food.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Live A Retirement As Dynamic and Engaging As You Are!How do you envision spending your golden years? Whether you prefer to unwind, connect with others, explore new hobbies, or stay active, we offer the amenities you need to build the retirement of your dreams.And with additional support services...
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8.6
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59 reviews
8.6
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Grossmont gardens has been great. They have been great with my father. He is well cared for. Med tech is very good. They communicate very well with me.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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77 Floor plans available
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A few months ago I asked a friend when she decided the time was right to enter into Senior Living. Her response gave me food for thought. She said whatever you do have a plan. If tomorrow you can not care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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The location was ideal since it's midway between me and my family. It the only facility we found to offer an independent living option, as well as assisted living and memory care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Judy Jones Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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I am overly pleased with the care my mother has been receiving at this home. I knew I loved it as soon as I walked into the kitchen and there was an overwhelming smell of a delicious home cooked meal. I also...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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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This is a nice looking, smaller community. We had no complaints about this place in general, it was clean, and everyone was friendly. However, the area it is located in wasn't very good for my Uncle. He...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...

Cost of memory care in Crest, CA

The average cost of senior living in Crest is $6,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $4,055 per month.

Memory care costs in Crest, CA, vs. nearby cities

Crest, CA
$6,052/mo
$5,953/mo

Memory care costs in Crest, CA, vs. state and national averages

Crest, CA
$6,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Crest, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,052/mo

Memory care costs in Crest, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,141/mo
Studio
$5,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,362/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,909/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,945/mo

Senior living costs in Crest 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: Crest, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrest, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,052/mo$5,461/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,629/mo$4,505/mo$4,697/mo
Independent Living$4,728/mo$4,699/mo$4,152/mo
Memory Care
Crest, CA:$6,052/mo
California:$5,461/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Crest, CA:$4,629/mo
California:$4,505/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Independent Living
Crest, CA:$4,728/mo
California:$4,699/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Memory care costs in Crest, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Crest 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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Memory care cost trends in Crest, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Crest 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 median 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
Crest, CA$6,655/mo$5,993/mo+11.0%
California$6,552/mo$6,392/mo+2.5%
National$6,411/mo$6,119/mo+4.8%
Crest, CA
2024 average cost:$6,655/mo
2023 average cost:$5,993/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
California
2024 average cost:$6,552/mo
2023 average cost:$6,392/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$6,119/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about memory care in Crest

Recent reviews for memory care in Crest

HarborView Senior Assisted Living in San Diego, CA

3.9
Most residents suffer from dementia, so efforts to socialize--and the staff tries very hard--have limited success. Grand old house is built on several levels, so ramps and elevators are needed for walkers and wheelchairs. Heidi, the chef is wonderful--both in the quality of her cooking and in ...
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AvantGarde Senior Living of La Jolla

4.0
My loved one liked the food. It was very expensive, but they did a pretty good job. Overall, I would recommend to other families.

Ivy Park at Escondido

4.9
Felicita's caring and attentiveness to my Mother's needs has been wonderful. There were some issues with her moving in process, but since then, everything has been exceptional. I am so relieved and grateful to have my Mother in their care.

Crest review score based on 61 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 17 Crest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Crest 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

Crest review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Crest, CA17 facilities
8.9
El Cajon, CA26 facilities

Review subcategories for Crest 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 61 reviews of 17 Crest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Crest 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.
Crest, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
4.1
Friendliness
3.7
4.3
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.2
3.8
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Crest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crest, 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 Crest 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 Crest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Crest, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Crest 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 Crest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crest, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crest 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 Crest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crest, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Crest 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 Crest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crest, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.4%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crest 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 Crest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crest, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Crest

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