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Memory care in Julian 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 Julian is about $5,771 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 153 communities, read 4590 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon was born from the vision of local San Diego families who wanted to build a senior living community of our own. The Pavilion has been designed to create a living style that incorporates San Diego’s amazing weather, excellent gardening climate, and the amazing sense...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...
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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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Wanted to "Thank" [Name Removed] & staff for their loving care of both my parents: [Name Removed] until their passing respectively [Dates Removed] . I was my parents primary care giver for 3 years until...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Ascot Home Care is a residential care home in charming Vista, California, in northwest San Diego County. Vista is home to many fun family attractions, such as the Wave Water Park, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Alta Vista Gardens and numerous beautiful city parks. With it's many...
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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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Fredericka Manor is an excellent residence for seniors. My mother has lived here since 2006. However, they just announced that they are closing their Care Center (June 2023). This means that residence...
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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I love this place and my Mom does too! My sister who lives in Oregon has visited and likes it too. I never worry about my mom anymore. They don't call constantlly like the other place my mom was in. The...
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.
Harbor View Chateau offers personalized and supportive services with health care designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living; including specialized programs for residents suffering from all forms and levels of memory loss.The European architecture, as well...
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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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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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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.
The Coronado Royale is located across from Tidelands Park and the Colorado Bridge. The facility offers beautiful views of both the San Diego Bay and the lights of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Royale is also located right next door to the Coronado Hospital and Medical Centers. The Coronado...
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This community is great for me as it is close to the ocean and within walking distance to La Jolla Village. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer a good variety. The community...
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.
Casa de Manana is luxury for less than you might think…..A no entrance fee policy allows you to invest or enjoy your savings. Casa de Manana’s reasonable monthly fee covers meals, housekeeping, linens, home maintenance and all utilities (except telephone and cable TV). There is an on-site health...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
ItÆs hard, after a lifetime of helping others and achieving the goals weÆve set, to admit that we need assistance in order to maintain an independent lifestyle. Country Gardens is there for that time when a senior and their family have to recognize that they need a hand in order to give a family...
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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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Your New Lifestyle AwaitsNo chores, housework, or upkeep—only bright, rich days in a coastal paradise. Sound too good to be true? Welcome to The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey, where you can finally have your day in the sun.Explore Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Short-Term...
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We have been very pleased with this community since my father moved in. We were initially drawn in by the fact that it does not feel like a normal institution or senior living community. It is almost like a...
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.
Bay View Senior Accommodations is located in the sunny San Diego, California. As an assisted living facility, each and every resident is our top priority. Whether it's you, your spouse, or a parent, our facility is oriented by two things that we believe the quality of life is determined by; the...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Julian, CA

The average cost of senior living in Julian is $5,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $3,962 per month.

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

Julian, CA
$5,771/mo
$5,924/mo
$5,928/mo

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

Julian, CA
$5,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,896/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,771/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,839/mo
Studio
$5,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,244/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,265/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,085/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Julian over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Julian

Recent reviews for memory care in Julian

Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA

5.0
The meals are wonderful, they have a chef. The Memory Care residents get the same wonderful meals that are served to all residents. The residents in the other sections all seem very happy with the facility, too. It is very clean and well taken care of by all staff. The move in process was easy ...
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Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.8
They did not do a good job onboarding but the staff is new and friendly and our loved one has settled in. It's rather expensive [fee removed] a month but it is brand new and very nice. Out of the other communities we toured Santianna is by far the nicest facility, and so far the care has been ...
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Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community, going above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met. At Everest at Oceanside, the staff is described as genuinely caring and responsive, and at Atria Hacienda, they're praised for their attentiveness t ...
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Thoughtfully planned activities. Residents find joy in the various activities offered in communities, which are tailored to their interests. At ActivCare at Rolling Hills Ranch, staff members organize daily activities, and at Summerfield of Encinitas Memory Care, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, from crafts to ou ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Throughout reviews, the quality of food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Sunrise of La Costa, meals are described as delicious and well-prepared, with staff accommodating dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Properly maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms, communal areas, or outdoor areas like gardens and walking trails. Residents of Grossmont Gardens Memory Care mention the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the library, while reviews ...
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Secure and considerate environment. Several reviews highlight the safety and security features of their community, giving peace of mind to residents and their families. At Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, the facility is described as having a 'gated community feel', and at Ivy Park at Bonita, families appreciate the 24/7 nursing st ...
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Communication between families and staff. Frequent, clear communication is valued by families, allowing them to stay informed about their loved ones' care and well-being. At Rancho Vista Senior Living, families praise the open and transparent communication between staff and residents' families, and at Stellar Care, staff are describ ...
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Julian review score based on 815 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 815 reviews of 144 Julian memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Julian 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

Julian review score compared against nearby cities

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Julian, CA144 facilities
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Review subcategories for Julian 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 815 reviews of 144 Julian memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Julian 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.
Julian, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
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4.1
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Julian memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Julian memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Julian, 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 Julian 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 Julian 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
76.4%
65.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.4%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.2%
28.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.4%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.9%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Julian 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 Julian 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
72.9%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.5%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.1%
70.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Julian 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 Julian partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Julian, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
59.7%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.6%
50.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.8%
19.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Julian 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 Julian communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
56.9%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
57.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Julian 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 Julian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Julian, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.2%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.8%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.4%
52%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.1%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.8%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.9%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
67.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
52.1%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Cypress Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Julian, California. See full list of communities.

There are 153 memory care facilities near Julian, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Julian, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook and Paradise Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 153 memory care facilities near you in Julian, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Julian, 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 Julian, 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 Julian, California ranges from $70 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Julian, California is $5,771. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Julian, California typically starts at $70. 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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