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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waldorf, CA
Memory care in Waldorf 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 Waldorf is about $4,769 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 23 communities, read 193 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Maria, Orcutt and Lompoc.
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The Oaks has been a wonderful place for mom. After having on accident she was no longer able to stay home alone so we needed help and the Oaks has been wonderful! She is always busy, happy and well cared...
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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I recommend The Oaks at Nipomo Assisted Living to anyone looking for an assisted living facility in Nipomo, California, for their loved one. The staff and residents are very friendly, at The Oaks, and...
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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The med-techs and caregivers are amazing. The staff are very kind and capable. Residents seem quite friendly and happy and make friends easily. Its all very clean and lovely and homey. Nightly movies in the...
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.
Welcome to Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLOWe describe our independent and assisted living lifestyles as “simply abundant living” because with us, each day holds endless opportunities to discover your talents and purpose through hobbies and cultural pursuits, serving neighbors, outdoor...
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SMT is a very fine asst living home for residents. The staff could not be better. They attend to allow needs with their best attraction. They also make a point of finding new activities for and pleasure. I...
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.
Santa Maria Terrace — located in sunny Santa Maria, California — provides the best value with our apartments, including an abundance of amenities and a large range of services. Whether you want to simplify your life or need assistance with daily tasks, Santa Maria Terrace offers something for...
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What we like about Merrill Gardens is the overall cleanliness and staff and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
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.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
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I really like the staff. The problem is that I don't think my loved one is getting showers and being changed. I have to change their clothes and sometimes it looks like they have been in the same clothes for...
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.
Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California provides a caring atmosphere for those seniors who are looking for a community to call home. This community offers comfort and safety to its residents. Lompoc provides residents and guests with parks and recreation...
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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.
Lush surroundings … Gourmet dining … Exciting adventures … Lasting friendships … This is life at The Villages.The Villages of San Luis Obispo unite compassionate staff, caring communities, and a comprehensive continuum of care for residents and their families. Our advanced, holistic approach to...
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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.
Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...
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I've been very very happy with everything here. It's really the staff and the atmosphere that makes this place what it is. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Anytime you have a question they're great...
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.
Creston Village is an assisted living and memory care community located in the thriving city of Paso Robles. Paso Robles is a thriving city best known for its abundance of hot springs, wineries and almond orchards, and it is the host of the California Mid-State Fair. Our luxurious community is...
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
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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.
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.
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.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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They were a little understaffed. The nurses were outsanding and were so helpful and so nice they were absolutely fantastic, Andrea, and Mundo, they tried so hard they were just wonderful! Some of the best...
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.
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.
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Thank you all for your kindness and loving care to my Mom. I was so worried about my Mom and after a month I see how much she is thriving and how calm she has become. I actually have my Mom back. She...
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 Village At Sydney Creek-The VillagesThe Village at Sydney Creek - The Villages is an assisted living community located in San Luis Obispo, California, in San Luis Obispo County and home to about 270,000 people. A beautiful area between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo has lots...
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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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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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
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.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...
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Cost of memory care in Waldorf, CA
The average cost of senior living in Waldorf is $4,769 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,363 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Waldorf
Recent reviews for memory care in Waldorf
Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA
4.6
I would recommend Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO. It's a small community feel. If you want extra special food, it may not meet your wants. But the food is cooked fresh and is planned by a nutritionist. You need patience waiting for food to be served sometimes. All of my needs are met and I ...
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Santa Maria Terrace
5.0
The employees at Santa Maria Terrace are very helpful. My father has Dementia and can be difficult at times. They are very patience with him and he is settling in as well as can be expected. This is the only one that I found that would allow him to have his dog with him, Labrador.
Fountain Square of Lompoc
5.0
I feel the staff have taken great care of my loved one, and feel safe with my loved one being here. This would be a great place for your loved one to be. The staff are very open, accommodating and care to the family with our questions or concerns about our loved one.
The food is good and it ...
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Waldorf review score based on 47 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 22 Waldorf memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Waldorf 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
Waldorf review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Waldorf 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 47 reviews of 22 Waldorf memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waldorf 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.Waldorf, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Waldorf memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldorf memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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
54.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.9%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.2%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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
54.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waldorf 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 Waldorf 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
13.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldorf 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 Waldorf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldorf 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 Waldorf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oaks at Paso Robles, The Oaks at Nipomo and Avila Senior Living at Downtown SLO are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waldorf, California. See full list of communities.
There are 23 memory care facilities near Waldorf, California. See the full list.
The 23 memory care facilities near you in Waldorf, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, 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 Waldorf, California ranges from $2094 to $8290. The average Memory Care cost in Waldorf, California is $4,769. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waldorf, California typically starts at $2094. 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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