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This community has been so flexible in working with me for my brother. The staff and management have been great. My brother is in a shared room and he is doing great, he is taking part in the activies and...
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.
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Abbey Road Villa, formerly Caroline's Chateau, is an assisted living retirement community located in Sylmar, California.Residents enjoy private or semi-private rooms and share common dining and living areas, both indoor and outdoor, to encourage community and friendly social interaction. Senior...
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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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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: 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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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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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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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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This is a larger community that offers my mom more movement. They have 24 staffing at the main door. They have surveillance cameras and I have peace of mind that she will not wander off. The community is...
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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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It is an older place, but very nice. They keep it up well. They are currently remodeling the exterior of the building. They keep me informed of how things are going. Their communication has been very...
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.
Courtyard Plaza Courtyard Plaza is an assisted living community for residents who are looking to make Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California their home. This community provides the memory care that seniors need in an area that is beautiful and special. Van Nuys offers much to its...
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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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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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This place is great! Have been here for a month and the food is so well planned and taste delicious. I love the way staff is right on time for my needs . The owner and family have been very helpful and ...
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.

Cost of memory care in Acton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Acton is $5,042 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Duarte, CA with an average of $4,500 per month.

Memory care costs in Acton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Acton, CA
$5,042/mo
$5,026/mo
$5,223/mo

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

Acton, CA
$5,042/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,042/mo

Memory care costs in Acton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,659/mo
Studio
$5,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,909/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,152/mo

Senior living costs in Acton 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: Acton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeActon, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,042/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,834/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,352/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Acton, CA:$5,042/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Acton, CA:$3,834/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Acton, CA:$4,352/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Acton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Acton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Acton, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Acton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Acton, CA$7,200/mo$6,876/mo+4.7%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Acton, CA
2024 average cost:$7,200/mo
2023 average cost:$6,876/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Acton

Recent reviews for memory care in Acton

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Acton review score based on 1,401 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1401 reviews of 335 Acton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Acton 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

Acton review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Acton, CA335 facilities
8.4
Palmdale, CA327 facilities
8.3
Lancaster, CA248 facilities

Review subcategories for Acton 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 1,401 reviews of 335 Acton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Acton 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.
Acton, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Acton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Acton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Acton, 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 Acton 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 Acton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Acton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Acton 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 Acton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Acton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Acton 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 Acton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Acton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.8%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Acton 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 Acton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Acton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Acton 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 Acton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Acton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Acton

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 Acton protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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