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Memory care in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch is about $6,014 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 768 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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After searching all of the caregiving options available, Freedom Village by far was the best choice. I continue to appreciate the hardworking, kind and caring staff here. I believe that this is a good...
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.
Are you looking for peace-of-mind, safety and comfort within an environment offering a greater sense of well-being for yourself or a loved one? Freedom Village Assisted Living is open to the public and offers a loving, caring staff who provide assistance with personal care, medication...
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My mother has lived at Sea Bluffs for two months. It has been an excellent choice as I toured five different memory care communities. Since moving in my mom has become very engaged with the several...
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.
"Sea Bluffs is a premier senior living community set on an expansive property in Dana Point with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. The location is just minutes from Dana Point Harbor and boasts oceanfront dining, lush landscaping and is only a short distance to many seaside attractions and...
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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
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.
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
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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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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Cost of memory care in Ladera Ranch, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ladera Ranch is $6,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coronita, CA with an average of $4,843 per month.

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

Ladera Ranch, CA
$6,014/mo

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

Ladera Ranch, CA
$6,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,893/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,014/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,099/mo
Studio
$5,988/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,590/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,425/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,895/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ladera Ranch over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ladera Ranch

Recent reviews for memory care in Ladera Ranch

ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Willow View Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Ana, CA

4.5
First of all, I chose this community because it was affordable and it met the necessary requirements. One of the main reasons was that they have friendly staff . I visited other communities and that seemed so sterile and the staff personalities were so dry, At this community, the staff are ...
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

4.0
It is a nice place for your loved one. There are a lot of residents to interact with. The caregivers are nice and kind to the residents. We are able to bring outside food to my loved one.

Ladera Ranch review score based on 165 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 165 reviews of 32 Ladera Ranch memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ladera Ranch 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

Ladera Ranch review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Ladera Ranch 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 165 reviews of 32 Ladera Ranch memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ladera Ranch 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
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
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4.3
4.1
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Ladera Ranch memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ladera Ranch memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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
84.4%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.1%
28.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.4%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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
71.9%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
78.1%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.4%
26.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch 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
40.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
59.4%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.3%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.9%
50.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.3%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
59.4%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.6%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
56.3%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ladera Ranch 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 Ladera Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
68.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.3%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.4%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
65.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
53.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.9%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.8%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Orange, Atria Golden Creek and Wildomar Senior Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Ladera Ranch, California. See full list of communities.

There are 34 memory care facilities near Ladera Ranch, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Ladera Ranch, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Vista Corona Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 34 memory care facilities near you in Ladera Ranch, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, 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 Ladera Ranch, California ranges from $1200 to $15900. The average Memory Care cost in Ladera Ranch, California is $6,014. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ladera Ranch, California typically starts at $1200. 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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