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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Los Alamos, CA

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Memory care in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos is about $4,723 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 116 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria
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1313 Floor plans available
9.5
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The Staff is friendly and know their client's by name. My mom moved in in July. She is very happy at Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria
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.
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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Photo of The Oaks at Nipomo
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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21 reviews
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My Father is happy there. The staff care for him and love him like he is family. I am assured he is cared for and safe. The therapists on staff provide services to him when it is needed. Staff let me know...
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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Photo of Santa Maria Terrace
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8.6
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26 reviews
8.6
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The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are generally kind. It is a suitable option for seniors who are fully independent and primarily need a safe and comfortable living environment....
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.
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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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.
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 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
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.
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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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.
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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
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.
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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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.
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...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Los Alamos, CA

The average cost of senior living in Los Alamos is $4,723 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Maria, CA with an average of $4,346 per month.

Memory care costs in Los Alamos, CA, vs. nearby cities

Los Alamos, CA
$4,723/mo
$5,083/mo
$4,667/mo

Memory care costs in Los Alamos, CA, vs. state and national averages

Los Alamos, CA
$4,723/mo
U.S. national average
$5,003/mo

Memory care costs in Los Alamos, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,723/mo

Memory care costs in Los Alamos, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,295/mo
Studio
$7,188/mo

Senior living costs in Los Alamos vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Los Alamos, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLos Alamos, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,723/mo$5,519/mo$5,003/mo
Assisted Living$3,464/mo$4,529/mo$4,741/mo
Independent Living$3,645/mo$4,748/mo$4,200/mo
Memory Care
Los Alamos, CA:$4,723/mo
California:$5,519/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
Assisted Living
Los Alamos, CA:$3,464/mo
California:$4,529/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Independent Living
Los Alamos, CA:$3,645/mo
California:$4,748/mo
U.S.:$4,200/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Los Alamos

Recent reviews for memory care in Los Alamos

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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The Oaks at Nipomo

5.0
Wonderful experience Facility is spic & span They all know your name Considering Dementia patient, they do the best they can do Food is ok, but bland I feel the activities are adequately suffice, it takes participation I'm so glad I found this place and [name removed] is the Best

Los Alamos review score based on 28 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 28 reviews of 9 Los Alamos memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Los Alamos 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

Los Alamos review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Los Alamos, CA9 facilities
7.9
Buellton, CA8 facilities
8.1
Lompoc, CA8 facilities

Review subcategories for Los Alamos 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 28 reviews of 9 Los Alamos memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Los Alamos 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.
Los Alamos, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
4.1
Friendliness
3.5
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.8
Staff
3.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
2.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.0
3.7
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Los Alamos memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Los Alamos memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Los Alamos, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Los Alamos, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Los Alamos, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
44%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
49.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
21.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Los Alamos, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Los Alamos, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Los Alamos

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Los Alamos protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, The Oaks at Nipomo and Santa Maria Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Los Alamos, California. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Los Alamos, California. See the full list.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Los Alamos, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos, California ranges from $2050 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Los Alamos, California is $4,723. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Los Alamos, California typically starts at $2050. 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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