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Memory care in Thorn 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 Thorn is about $4,624 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 352 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Sterling Inn
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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69 reviews
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Only thing I can say. The rates keep going up, it's getting a little expensive to stay there now. Hopefully, it'll work out. my dad like staying there. Staff is great, really good to my dad
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.
Located in Victorville, just 70 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the High Dessert, Sterling Inn is a blended community offering Independent and Assisted Living. This setting provides a continuum of care that may allow residents to age in place in their familiar surroundings. Comfort and...
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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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51 reviews
9.2
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51 reviews
5 star
63%
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29%
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6%
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Sierra Vista is a very nice place to stay. The staff is very helpful and the facility is very clean and orderly and everybody is always willing to help whatever you need done. I would highly recommend Sierra...
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.
Located in the thriving High Desert community of Victorville, California, Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is a full-service, resort-style retirement community. Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is close to major shopping malls, three hospitals and the best medical offices and...
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2323 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.5
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70 reviews
9.5
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70 reviews
5 star
64%
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26%
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I would say I felt very at home and confident that my mom was being taken care of with friendly care workers and med-techs. People in the offices were very helpful and friendly and took the time with you....
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.
Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, with views of both the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. We enjoy close to perfect weather year-round and are conveniently nearby by many shops, restaurants and parks.Our community's...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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93 reviews
9.2
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93 reviews
5 star
76%
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14%
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5%
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You can take a patient to a hospital and get the symptoms diagnosed and remedied. Valley Crest listens to the patient and loves their residents, the results are amazing. The fact that your loved one is in a...
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.
Valley Crest Memory Care located in Apple Valley, California, offers a distinctive approach to specialized memory care. We provide a safe, secure and compassionate home for your loved one. From cozy rooms, to peaceful gardens and home-cooked meals, you have peace of mind knowing your loved one is...
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33 Photos available
8.2
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28 reviews
8.2
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28 reviews
5 star
57%
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14%
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18%
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7%
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I would recommend the independent living to a friend or any person that asked. I have referred two people. Very peaceful area clean and office personnel are very welcoming, pleasant and informative.
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.
Foremost Senior Campus assisted living community located in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California provides a caring environment for seniors who are looking for memory care services and a safe place to call home. Hesperia has much to offer to residents and visitors, including its own...
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Sterling Commons has been the best place for my Dad. The people are so nice and kind to my Dad. They have been very helpful to my sister and myself. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a...
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.
Sterling Commons is just five miles east of Interstate 15, nestled in the High Desert community of Victorville. Only a stones throw from the prestigious Spring Valley Lake, Sterling Commons offers beautiful views of the picturesque Victor Valley and the surrounding mountains. Sterling Commons...
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Our experience here was excellent, they were outstanding at everything. Although my dad was bedridden, they encouraged him to do PT. The staff were very committed to what they were doing, it was not just a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Thorn, CA

The average cost of senior living in Thorn is $4,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yucaipa, CA with an average of $3,821 per month.

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

Thorn, CA
$4,624/mo

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

Thorn, CA
$4,624/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,624/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,948/mo
Studio
$4,362/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,065/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,836/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$33,550/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Thorn over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Thorn

Recent reviews for memory care in Thorn

Villas At San Bernardino

5.0
We have had a great experience with Villas at San Bernardino. We chose this facility at the time because it was closer to family members and it just seemed like it was going to be a better fit for him. The memory care wing was better accessible than others we looked at and the facility is ...
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Sterling Inn in Victorville, CA

5.0
The staff at Sterling Inn are very helpful during the move in as well as for daily living. This is my parents favorite of the places they've lived from Ohio to Las Vegas to Victorville, Ca.

Knolls West Convalescent Hospital in Victorville, CA

4.3
My mother-in-law was there for rehab. I though the care was good. She's kind of a hypochondriac but my wife thought the care was good too. It was all very good, I thought. It was clean. They had activities for the people if the wanted to take part. She took part a couple and I think she enjoyed ...
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Thorn review score based on 57 family reviews

9.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 7 Thorn memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Thorn 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

Thorn review score compared against nearby cities

9.2
Thorn, CA7 facilities
9.2
Victorville, CA7 facilities
9.2
Apple Valley, CA7 facilities

Review subcategories for Thorn 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 57 reviews of 7 Thorn memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thorn 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.
Thorn, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Thorn memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thorn memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thorn, 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 Thorn 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 Thorn that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thorn, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.7%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thorn 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 Thorn Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thorn, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
42.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thorn 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 Thorn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thorn, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
71.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Thorn 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 Thorn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thorn, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thorn 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 Thorn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thorn, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
85.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 memory care facilities near Thorn, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Thorn, California is Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Thorn, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thorn, 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 Thorn, 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 Thorn, California ranges from $850 to $33550. The average Memory Care cost in Thorn, California is $4,624. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Thorn, California typically starts at $850. 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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