10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California, is the perfect place for seniors. The Mediterranean climate alone is reason enough to enjoy the area, with summer highs ranging between 70 and 80 degrees and winter highs hitting a comfortable 67 to 73 degrees. The coastal city also has plentiful public green space, featuring 169 parks in total.
If you’re looking for a memory care community for your loved one, Long Beach has a variety of options. A Place for Mom partners with 41 facilities that offer memory care services within a 10-mile radius of the downtown area. There are also another 162 options within the broader 25-mile radius. All of these communities provide safe, structured, and enjoyable environments for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
To help you find the community that best suits your loved one’s needs, we’ve put together this guide on memory care communities in Long Beach. Here, you’ll find a list of communities ranked by category as well as information on potential costs and payment options, regulations, transportation methods, health care facilities, transportation, and more.
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Downey Retirement offered me peace of mind. I knew [name removed] was being cared for with people that cared for and also knew about the disease of Dementia/ALZHEIMER'S. I felt [name removed] was in the...
I have had a peace of mind since my husband has recently made the move into this community. He has been getting great quality of care and has really been adapting well into his new living environment. He has...
My Mom just moved into Hacienda Grande four days ago. Although a huge adjustment in her life, I think her new residence will work fine for her. The administrator in charge, Marianne Hodel, is super -...
My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
I really like that the staff is caring, and they do provide good care, especially for the value. They don't charge you for any extra care that you need. In terms of improvement, definitely more activities...
Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
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Quiet environment. Clean, warm and cozy like a family. Chinese meals and desserts - The senior residents enjoy.
Great friendly family own facility. Well oriented of the Dementia population. Caring people. Clean and affordable. Very reasonable and workable management
I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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Costs of memory care in the Long Beach area
In Long Beach, the cost of a memory care facility averages about $5,233 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[03] This figure represents the average total cost, which includes rent, associated fees, and service fee add-ons, at an A Place for Mom partner community.
Typically, memory care facilities provide the following services:
- Personal care
- Activities for individuals with memory loss
- Secured communities
- Transportation with caregivers
- Nutritious meals
The following figures represent the average baseline costs for Long Beach and do not include any additional fees.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Long Beach, CA vs. nearby cities
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How people pay for memory care in Long Beach
Paying for memory care often entails a combination of private and public resources. Below, you will find details on a variety of payment methods, including personal funds, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Understand California laws and regulations for memory care facilities
Memory care facilities are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) in California and have to be licensed through the California Senior Care Licensing Program.
In California, an RCFE must provide supervision and assistance to residents with daily living activities and taking their medications. The facilities have to provide planned activities that are appropriate for residents with memory loss issues. The staff has to help residents by arranging access to medical and dental care as well.
Memory care facilities are required to have sufficient care staff (exact numbers depend on the size of the facility) and have a licensed administrator. A criminal background check must be passed by all staff members.
They must also provide dementia-specific training to staff members and have special safety precautions in place to deal with wandering or any type of aggressive behavior. There are also special provisions around exits and outdoor areas to ensure the complete safety of residents with memory issues who are likely to wander.
Memory care facilities are inspected every two years. You can review inspection reports by searching specific facilities online or calling 916-558-1784.
California Health Department Contact Information
California Department of Public Health
1615 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-558-1784
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COVID-19 regulations for Long Beach memory care facilities
Long Beach has COVID-19 health orders to help with prevention. These are in line with California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulations. However, assisted living communities may institute their own guidelines.
What to expect from memory care living in Long Beach
Memory care communities in Long Beach are designed to help seniors relax. Some communities offer rooms that overlook greenery, and others are designed with long walking paths for residents to enjoy or planned outings to the beach. There are also a variety of building styles: modern, Spanish, coastal, etc. In the following sections, you’ll learn more about the types of communities in Long Beach as well as what memory care facilities offer.
Types of communities
There isn’t a cookie-cutter approach to memory care. Each individual has distinct needs, after all. They also exhibit very different symptoms depending on how dementia progresses. The memory care communities in Long Beach understand this, which is why many offer more than one housing arrangement to support residents as they age. Here’s a breakdown of the senior living options in Long Beach:
- Four stand-alone memory care facilities
- Four combination assisted living and memory care facilities
- Six combination memory care, assisted living, and independent living facilities
- 26 group homes and memory care facilities
- One memory care, assisted living, and adult day care facility
Thoughtfully designed facilities
Effective memory care often starts with the environment. Related services aren’t just about treating disease. The goal is to help people with Alzheimer’s or dementia maintain their dignity and independence in a safe and secure setting designed to meet the specific social, physical, and medical needs of individuals. Many communities offer WanderGuard or a similar system to protect residents, and each facility will offer activities specifically designed for memory care residents.
Are you thinking about a group home? These facilities in Long Beach are smaller, allowing them to provide more intimate care. Your loved one will enjoy the homey environment and close-knit community in a group home.
More than memory care
Seniors move to memory care facilities for their safe and structured environments, dementia therapies, cognitive training, and other memory-enhancing care services. In Long Beach, memory care facilities often offer additional care outside of the more traditional services. For example, 81% of our partner communities offer redirection, cuing, and disorientation care.[03] Another 71% offer restlessness, pacing, and wandering care. Full medication management, exit-seeking behaviors care, and 24-hour awake staff is also available at many of our partner communities.
Visiting care practitioners
People with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can benefit from health care practitioners outside of those specializing in memory care. About 59% of our partner facilities in Long Beach have a physician on call.[03] Additionally, many have visiting nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speed therapists, and podiatrists.
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Transportation for seniors in Long Beach
Transportation won’t be a problem for seniors living in a Long Beach memory care facility. About 68% of our partner communities offer complimentary transit services.[03] Another 56% of communities provide at-cost transportation.
The city also has public options if you’d like to travel with your loved one. Dial-a-Lift offers a curb-to-curb rideshare service for individuals with dementia. All drivers operate ADA-compliant vehicles and have training in the needs of people with disabilities. Dial-a-Taxi also offers transportation services to seniors and caregivers, but only if they live in Signal Hill. Signal Hill is an enclave surrounded by Long Beach.
Senior activities in Long Beach
While not as popular of a tourist attraction as its neighboring cities of Los Angeles and Anaheim, Long Beach still has plenty to offer. Plus, many of the attractions and activities are perfectly suited to seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. For instance, Bay Shore Beach and Alamitos Beach are great places to swim, watch the waves, and admire the sunset.
The Aquarium of the Pacific, in particular, can be a great day trip, with indoor and outdoor exhibits, shark tanks, a sea otter habitat, a penguin habitat, a coral reef, and more. Senior tickets cost $33.95, and there are accommodations for guests who are blind or deaf or have wheelchairs, service animals, or sensory concerns.
The El Dorado Nature Center, which is actually part of the El Dorado East Regional Park, is also an option. It offers 105 acres to explore, with a quarter-mile paved trail that offers access to two lakes, a stream, and forested areas. The visitor center can be found on a small island, where seniors and their families can enjoy an art gallery, peruse educational displays, and go shopping at the gift shop.
Of course, no day would be complete without a visit to Shoreline Village, a Cape Cod-style shopping center with boardwalk boutiques, restaurants, arcades, boat rentals, and a carousel. The charming seaside atmosphere, coupled with the beautiful views, makes the area a perfect spot to relax for an hour or two.
If you and your loved one would like to learn more about Long Beach, there’s always Rancho Los Cerritos. This adobe-style home features free home and garden tours. One of the tours is more accessible for seniors who have wheelchairs or disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Meridian at Anaheim Hills are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Long Beach, CA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Long Beach is $5,007 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
The 47 memory care facilities near you in Long Beach, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, California ranges from $750 to $21200. The average Memory Care cost in Long Beach, California is $5,007. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Long Beach, California typically starts at $750. 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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