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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Bear Lake, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Big Bear Lake, A Place for Mom can help. With 126 memory care facilities in Big Bear Lake, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living Hillsborough
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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[name removed] really helped to dispel some of the misconceptions of assisted living for me including the need to pay for a full caretaker versus an independent living arrangement at a assisted care...
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.
At Pacifica Senior Living Hillsborough, we provide a way of life that touches our residents, their families and associates alike. It is a journey of self discovery including services, features and benefits that allow each resident to pursue their peak level of health, wholeness and fulfillment...
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The nursing staff/caregivers were attentive to my dad's needs and they treated him with dignity, especially in his last days of life. One of the nurses cried with us when my dad passed and hugged us. It was...
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.
Some people may be curious to know that they have a top quality senior living care provider right in the city of Mentone. Bay Area residents may need to know where they can entrust the care of their elderly relatives. The Rose Garden Residential Care will provide everything that they need and...
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They're care was good when [name removed] was watching my father. They really did try their hardest with him. When [name removed] was not there to care for him, the other staff was very accommodating and...
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.
Golden Care Living at Golden Meadows and Golden View are both located in Banning, California.  Our communities are nestled in the beautiful hills of Banning.  Our single story resident homes include large spacious private and semi-private rooms, some with it's own exit to a fully...
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They have a great administrative staff. They took much time and care to answer all questions. The staff was friendly. The facility did not suite my mother in law because of the following. 1.Her room door...
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.
Sterling Commons is just five miles east of Interstate 15, nestled in the High Desert community of Victorville. Only a stones throw from the prestigious Spring Valley Lake, Sterling Commons offers beautiful views of the picturesque Victor Valley and the surrounding mountains. Sterling Commons...
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Friendliness. Very LGBTQ friendly. Excellent staff. Budget on food seems to be a problem. The man in charge is especially great.
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.
Stonewall Gardens Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Palm Springs and was created especially for LGBT seniors and friends. Our passion is to create an environment where your well-being is at the center of everything we do. Stonewall Gardens offers a wide range of services...
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[name removed] has Alzheimer's and I was so worried about how she would be taken care of in a facility basically paid for by medical. It is really great. She is more engaged, clean, and always smiling when I...
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.
Citrus Gardens, located in the valley nestled between Southern California's San Jacinto Mountains and the City of Hemet, California, is the ideal lifestyle solution for senior residents with individual and unique needs. While the community provides a homelike atmosphere for our residents, their...
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I would highly recommend it. Mom's dementia caused challenges for the staff, mom wasn't very cooperative her time there, but they communicated well with the hospice staff and with family. She did develop...
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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Inland Christian Home has been a wonderful place for my mom to live. The facility has great employees. They are always friendly and helpful. The facility provides for a wide variety of needs for 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.
Inland Christian Home is a non-profit multi-level senior living community. Inland was founded by a number of local churches and began providing services in 1978. The mission is a reflection of the founder's heritage of faith and values: to provide quality, affordable, individualized care to...
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Food - my Mom would like a little more variety, but the taste is great. We are extremely pleased with the decision to move Mom to Renaissance Village. I highly recommend it. The facility is laid out very...
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.
The Renaissance Village Lifestyle and Mission is to create great days for our Residents. We just opened out doors January 31st of 2017. This is a beautiful community offering many common areas for families to enjoy.We are located on Jackson Drive just off Cal Oaks. We are directly across from...
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Brookdale Sunwest Assisted Living provides a welcoming atmosphere with caring staff members . Restaurant style dining, social activities, and intellectual pursuits are available to those who wish to partake...
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.
Do more of what you love. Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care, our community in Hemet, California, has care options to meet your changing needs. You’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you...
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Photo of Bayshire Rancho Mirage
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I've noticed that my mom's bathroom isn't as clean as I would like. My mom's clothes are always dirty and yes it's Assisted Living, but my mom has dementia and doesn't remember to wash her clothes. So her...
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.
Here you get to redefine your independence with care if you need it and more time to do what you want to do.Located just south of Palm Springs,  at our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, you’ll have the care you need when you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled...
Photo of Oakmont of San Antonio Heights
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Friendly and helpful staff, supportive environment, clean, good food service, occasional changes in staffing that can create inconsistency, currently no hairdresser available, but otherwise very good place...
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.
Oakmont of San Antonio Heights is an assisted living community nestled against the foothills of Upland, San Bernardino County, California. Our senior living community is situated on gorgeous, well-landscaped grounds full of beautiful flowering plants and scenic views. Upland, California is a...
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They take really good care of the people from what I am able to see. Also the prices are a lot more reasonable in comparison to what you are receiving unlike the other places. They have activities like bingo...
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.
Hamilton Home is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, commonly known as an RCFE. Sometimes called Board and Care Homes or Senior Assisted Living Facilities, we provide 24-hour care and assistance with activities of daily living to our residents. Our qualified staff are trained to provide...
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Photo of Loma Linda Assisted Living
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We were really impressed with the staff and their genuine care and concern for residents. Our family member had to leave for an extended hospital and nursing home period while being diagnosed with Lupus,...
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.
Life is good at Loma Linda Assisted Living. Neatly perched on a beautifully landscaped property in Loma Linda, California, this newly constructed, two-story community offers assisted living and memory care services. Their on-site care team is committed to developing and fostering connections with...
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I would recommend the independent living to a friend or any person that asked. I have referred two people. Very peaceful area clean and office personnel are very welcoming, pleasant and informative.
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.
Foremost Senior Campus assisted living community located in Hesperia, San Bernardino County, California provides a caring environment for seniors who are looking for memory care services and a safe place to call home. Hesperia has much to offer to residents and visitors, including its own...
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My loved one is still adjusting since his move to this community. The only problem is he is very young compared to everyone else so he doesn't have someone to talk to with common interests. The place is...
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.
Light's Rancho Linda was established in 1960 to provide a living enviroment for the elderly, where the utmost concern for the physical, spiritual, and social needs of each resident are realized. Light's Rancho Linda was built on the practice and understanding that our greatest duty is to show...
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The manager is very accommodating, easy to work with, and she is very friendly. I also felt the medication clerk was very good. They have a very high turnover with caregivers. I chose this community 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.
Santa Fe Assisted Living is one of the best places to live because of its location, climate, beautiful weather and nice friendly people. In the early morning and late afternoon the landscape becomes magical with colors of pinks, mauves, lavenders and purples. It is one of the safest communities...
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Rating is due to the clothes I bought for my mother because I was told "she had to have "street" clothes" which she no longer has due to them going missing which I feel is unacceptable why can't they keep up...
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.
Our Assisted Living Residences offer unparalleled care for those needing help with daily living tasks and are designed to accommodate frail-elderly guests and that suffering from Alzheimer's and related dementias. ICARE can help individuals with diabetes incontinence chronic arthritis cancer...
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We chose Angelic Mansions Assisted Living because I needed to get him placed within 10 days, we looked online and the reviews were very high. The owners are retired physicians, so that has been very nice, we...
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.
Photo of The Grove Care and Wellness
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This is a safe and comfortable place to live. The interactions with everyone is great. The staff is quick to respond to any concerns of mine. The food is a little on the weak side of the scale;...
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.
The Grove Care and Wellness is an Assisted and Independent Living Facility, with a 5 Star Assisted Skilled Nursing Facility attached. Located off the 91 and 60 freeways, The Grove is easy to find and has clear views of the Historic Mission Inn, shops, restaurants, and museums.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.
We are a 99 bed Assisted lIving Facility with a 24-bed Alzheimer's Secured Specialty Unit. We believe that it takes a team providing care with compassion to serve your loved ones. Our community is unique because we rely on the support of family to help us meet each individual need of our...
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[Name removed] was very kind, outgoing and knowledgeable when I toured this community for my elderly relative. He felt welcomed and chose to reside in an independent living apartment. The community was...
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.
Vista Montana Senior Living is nestled in the heart of the San Jacinto Valley just minutes from Hemet Valley Hospital, and close to restaurants and shopping. We offer both Independent Living and Assisted Living services which are provided in two separate buildings. Established in 2013, we have...
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My elderly aunt has lived an independent life filled with travel and adventure. I am her only local family and I travel extensively for my work. So when it came time to find a residence that would aid my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The price was right, The room was huge and nice with a view, The people were amazing
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.
Nestled in Hemet, CA, Midtown Villa stands as a state-of-the-art establishment boasting a team with over two decades of experience in senior care. With round-the-clock nursing staff on standby, we prioritize the well-being of our clients. Our facility offers a variety of perspectives, including...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Big Bear Lake, CA

The average cost of senior living in Big Bear Lake is $4,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yucca Valley, CA with an average of $3,444 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, vs. nearby cities

Big Bear Lake, CA
$4,318/mo
$3,957/mo
$4,166/mo

Memory care costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, vs. state and national averages

Big Bear Lake, CA
$4,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,803/mo

Memory care costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,318/mo

Memory care costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,570/mo
Studio
$5,811/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,110/mo

Senior living costs in Big Bear Lake 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: Big Bear Lake, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Bear Lake, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,318/mo$5,275/mo$4,803/mo
Assisted Living$3,536/mo$4,371/mo$4,565/mo
Independent Living$3,306/mo$4,509/mo$4,024/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear Lake, CA:$4,318/mo
California:$5,275/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,536/mo
California:$4,371/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,306/mo
California:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Bear Lake, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Bear Lake 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
Big Bear Lake, CA$5,924/mo$5,570/mo+6.4%
California$6,680/mo$6,398/mo+4.4%
National$6,499/mo$6,160/mo+5.5%
Big Bear Lake, CA
2024 average cost:$5,924/mo
2023 average cost:$5,570/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
California
2024 average cost:$6,680/mo
2023 average cost:$6,398/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,499/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Bear Lake

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Bear Lake

Atria Hacienda in Palm Desert, CA

5.0
The meals are wonderful, they have a chef. The Memory Care residents get the same wonderful meals that are served to all residents. The residents in the other sections all seem very happy with the facility, too. It is very clean and well taken care of by all staff. The move in process was easy ...
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Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

Raincross at Riverside

4.3
The front of the door/reception area staff and staff who work directly with clients/residents are wonderful. Great communication, caring, helpful. The staff who applicants work with initially to sign up are wonderful too - communicate quickly and helpful. However, once we signed up there was ...
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Big Bear Lake review score based on 933 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 933 reviews of 126 Big Bear Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Bear Lake 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

Big Bear Lake review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Big Bear Lake, CA126 facilities
8.8
Yucaipa, CA12 facilities
8.8
Highland, CA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Bear Lake 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 933 reviews of 126 Big Bear Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Bear Lake 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.
Big Bear Lake, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.7
Staff
4.1
3.9
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Big Bear Lake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bear Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bear Lake, 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 Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
62.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.9%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
27%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.3%
28.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
45%
No sugar
No sugar
57.9%
42.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.7%
50.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
54%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bear Lake, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.3%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.8%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
48.6%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Bear Lake

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Villas At San Bernardino, Wildomar Senior Assisted Living and Pacifica Senior Living Menifee are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Bear Lake, California. See full list of communities.
There are 126 memory care facilities near Big Bear Lake, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Big Bear Lake, California are Villas At San Bernardino, Pacifica Senior Living Menifee and Sunny Rose Glen. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 126 memory care facilities near you in Big Bear Lake, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Bear Lake, 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 Big Bear Lake, 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 Big Bear Lake, California ranges from $850 to $33550. The average Memory Care cost in Big Bear Lake, California is $4,318. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Bear Lake, California typically starts at $850. 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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