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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Atherton, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Atherton, A Place for Mom can help. With 38 memory care facilities in Atherton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Atherton incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Atherton memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Atherton, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hunters Point, India Basin and Sequoyah Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland.
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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, 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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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.
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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Cost of memory care in Atherton, CA
The average cost of senior living in Atherton is $6,237 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millbrae, CA with an average of $6,076 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Atherton
Recent reviews for memory care in Atherton
Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA
5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .
Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA
5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Atherton review score based on 127 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 127 reviews of 35 Atherton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Atherton 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
Atherton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Atherton 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 127 reviews of 35 Atherton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Atherton 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.Atherton, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Atherton memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atherton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atherton, 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 Atherton 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 Atherton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.6%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Atherton 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 Atherton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Atherton 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 Atherton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Atherton 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 Atherton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atherton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atherton 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 Atherton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated memory care facilities near Atherton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 38 memory care facilities near Atherton, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Atherton, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 38 memory care facilities near you in Atherton, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Atherton, 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 Atherton, 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 Atherton, California ranges from $695 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in Atherton, California is $6,237. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Atherton, 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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