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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ballard, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ballard, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Ballard, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Ballard incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ballard memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ballard, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Overall cleanliness is excellent. However, charges for housekeeping I don't really understand as the housekeeping is so inconsistent on an individual level. Also, the quality of it varies particularly on the...
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.
Mariposa at Ellwood Shores Assisted Living in Santa Barbara County is a warm, inviting senior living community designed for your comfort and care.Here, you’ll find Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care options, with amenities and activities designed to promote optimum well-being...
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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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My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...
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.
At Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...
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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...
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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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Cost of memory care in Ballard, CA

The average cost of senior living in Ballard is $4,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pismo Beach, CA with an average of $4,638 per month.

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

Ballard, CA
$4,985/mo
$4,828/mo
$4,985/mo

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

Ballard, CA
$4,985/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,985/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,616/mo
Studio
$5,523/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,063/mo

Senior living costs in Ballard 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: Ballard, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBallard, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,985/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,818/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,473/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ballard, CA:$4,985/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ballard, CA:$4,818/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Ballard, CA:$4,473/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Ballard, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ballard 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 Ballard, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ballard 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
Ballard, CA$7,085/mo$9,055/mo-21.8%
California$5,623/mo$5,607/mo+0.3%
National$5,493/mo$5,541/mo-0.9%
Ballard, CA
2024 average cost:$7,085/mo
2023 average cost:$9,055/mo
Percent change:-21.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,623/mo
2023 average cost:$5,607/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,493/mo
2023 average cost:$5,541/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Ballard

Recent reviews for memory care in Ballard

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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Westmont of Santa Barbara in Goleta, CA

4.8
I would highly recommend them. I did a lot of research before selecting a place, and It's exactly what I was looking for. It's a smaller community with more of a family atmosphere. My mom is definitely not just a number here. Everyone knows her, and that happened very quickly. They send out ...
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Ballard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballard, 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 Ballard 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 Ballard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballard, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ballard 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 Ballard Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballard, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballard 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 Ballard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballard, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ballard 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 Ballard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballard, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ballard 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 Ballard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballard, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ballard

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