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Memory care in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar is about $5,803 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 13 communities, read 57 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community
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The facility is clean, attractive and in a nice location. Staff are bright, cheerful, friendly and helpful. Food is good and plentiful. The care my wife has received is outstanding, and she's happy. They...
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.
Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
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 Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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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.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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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.
About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...
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Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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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: 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.
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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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
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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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Rio Del Mar, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rio Del Mar is $5,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of $4,312 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rio Del Mar, CA vs. nearby cities

Rio Del Mar, CA
$5,803/mo
$6,114/mo

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

Rio Del Mar, CA
$5,803/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rio Del Mar vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,803/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Rio Del Mar, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,700/mo
Studio
$6,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,150/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Rio Del Mar over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Rio Del Mar

Recent reviews for memory care in Rio Del Mar

Villa Fontana Retirement Community in San Jose, CA

4.9
This facility is pretty nice. The Memory Care unit is separate and has a nice atmosphere. It's always very clean, they stay on top of cleanliness here (cleaning up spills, etc). Communication with the family is great. They have a good variety of activities. Overall, it's a really nice and clean ...
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Brookdale Scotts Valley

4.0
My dad likes the security that the facility offers. He knows he's in a safe environment that can scale with his needs. He likes have the meals available and brought to him if needed. He is still very independent and mobile so not a lot of car needed. Therefore, I don't have a lot of feedback.

Vista Harden Ranch in Salinas, CA

4.8
This has been a very positive, happy, and clean place for my loved one. The staff are very helpful in answering the family's questions, and have responded quickly with answers. There are three meals a day served to the residents, and they have snacks available as well. Card games, baking, ...
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Rio Del Mar memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rio Del Mar memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rio Del Mar, 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 Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar 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
46.2%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar 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
46.2%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rio Del Mar, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
7.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village San Jose, Atria Willow Glen and Westmont of Morgan Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rio Del Mar, California. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near Rio Del Mar, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Rio Del Mar, California are Atria Willow Glen and Atria Evergreen Valley. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in Rio Del Mar, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rio Del Mar, 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 Rio Del Mar, 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 Rio Del Mar, California ranges from $695 to $17400. The average Memory Care cost in Rio Del Mar, California is $5,803. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Rio Del Mar, California typically starts at $695. 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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