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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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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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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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Perhaps a little understaffed, as respond times when requested can be a little long for an elderly person. Price was amazing, so if more staff was hired, price would certainly go up. Mom is very happy there...
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.
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What our family likes the most about Windsor Court Assisted Living is how nice and friendly their staff team is. There are a lot of activities for the residents to participate in, the food is good and it is...
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.
Most upscale Assisted living community in Palm Springs. We have been the leader in the area for the last 25 years. Gracious dining, amenities like no other in Palm Springs. Mountain views, pool views, city views. Walk to restaurants, stores, coffee shops, park, senior center...
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The staff at Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage are doing a fantastic job with my wife. She has adjusted very well. All of the directors here have a great track record, they have worked together for 17 years and it...
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.
Vista Cove at Rancho Mirage is an assisted living community specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care, offering a secure and intimate setting that is unparalleled in the Coachella Valley. We provide the only fully-gated memory care community in the area with over 2 acres of lush gardens and...
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The is right there with the rest Lots of promises, and on occasion they mist the mark. The are okay and better than the prior community.
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.
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...
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I am always greeted by a friendly care giver when I visit. My grandmother. The care staff was great even during the lock-downs on communicating with my family about her and what she was doing.
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.
Experience all the comforts of home at Legend Gardens, located within a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Palm Desert. Our bright, colorful garden setting provides a beautiful backdrop that will lift your spirits. Our intimate atmosphere makes it easy to know your neighbors and...
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Things have been much better than we anticipated at this facility. We had no idea what to expect. But so far, it's been a terrific experience. Mom is thriving here. She's extremely comfortable at this...
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.
Bella Villaggio offers a variety of Palm Desert senior care options to help you find the right level of assistance for your needs, all in our lovely community nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rosa mountains in Palm Desert, CA. Independent LivingWhat will you do today at our independent...
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The staff and activities are great, my apartment only has one closet for the whole apartment (no utility closet), dinners are inconsistent in quality and temperatures and service is slow.
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.
Valencia Terrace Senior Living is a beautiful Independent and Assisted Living Community located in the heart of Corona, California. We are 11 years young and we take pride in our well appointed apartment homes. Our warm and friendly environment is what we are best known for. When you step...
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All of the staff at Montclair Royale Senior Living is very friendly and professional. The CNAs are so kind. It is more reasonable in price but is an older building.
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.
Assisted Living and Dementia Care Settle back in your favorite chair, close your eyes and relax. Nurture long-time hobbies, and make new friends. This is Montclair Royale. Come visit our community to meet our friendly staff and see for yourself how easy it can be to call Montclair Royale 'home.'
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The staff are very friendly. They provide great care services. The meals are fairly good. There are activities for the residents to participate in. I love the community and my loved one likes the...
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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.
Oak Park Manor is a Secure Memory Care community specializing in Dementia care in Claremont, CA. Located on over an acre of land, Oak Park Manor offers three distinct levels of care including: Memory Care, Respite Care and Hospice care. Similar to the majestic oak tree that blankets the property,...
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Claremont Manor has been nothing short of life-saving for my family. My 86-year-old father entered the skilled nursing facility after a fall revealed stage 4 prostate cancer. At his prior facility he had...
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.
Claremont Manor has over fifteen beautiful acres of garden homes, villas and apartments. Walk to Claremont 'village' and its colleges or stroll to historic downtown Claremont. A lifestyle featuring independence living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services. Security and peace...
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After a national search of retirement communities, we chose Pilgrim Place for several reasons. It had a demonstrated longtime history of welcoming and including everyone (singles and couples, people from...
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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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Facility is small with 23 residents. They keep it clean. Workers (4 of them) are Philapinos who speak fair English and work very, very hard to care for their patients. My monthly price is [fee removed] per...
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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.
Golden View Guest Home is located in beautiful Banning, California. Golden View Guest Home is staffed with wonderful care givers, who strive to provide residents with compassionate assistance, as well as encourage independence and individuality. Services offered at Golden View Guest Home include...
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My Mom has been with Our Countryside Resort for the past year. She has adjusted very well while there and is much happier and calmer since being there. The staff is very kind, compassionate, and attentive...
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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.
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I don't know yet about the value for cost, but what I like the most about the community is the food and friendliness. I would recommend Buena Vista Assisted Living community to other families based on the...
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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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We thought we were going to have to move as care needs increased. However the management changed and decided she can stay where she is, which we are very happy about, because we like them. It's clean and the...
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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.
Braswell's Mediterranean Gardens was opened in 1975 fulfilling a dream of James Braswell, to provide a new style of living for the seniors of Yucaipa. The 24 hour staff provides loving care for all residents in a landscaped, residential neighborhood. When needed, assistance with daily living 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.
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.
A home away from home for loved ones, at Braswell's Leisure Manor the serene fenced courtyard with lovely trees and flowers can be seen from the dining room as well as from individual rooms. Private and semiprivate rooms are available. An emergency call system and assistance with personal care...
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There’s good parking. There’s not a lot of off site activities at the moment and not much going on on the weekend! They are a work in progress. The food is good and the laundry service is working out fine....
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.
This beautiful facility was established in 1977 as a residential retirement hotel, geared toward meeting the various needs of the elderly. Emphasis is placed on assisted living for independent seniors with special needs. Braswell's Chateau Villa is large enough to provide for every need and small...
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My dad was there for rehab for a while. It's a really lovely campus. Probably, for people who are more independent, it's good place. In the rehab, which was the full nursing care, it was not great. If you...
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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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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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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They are very nice, and the place is nice. It's clean and the staff was friendly. I really liked them and don't have anything bad to say about them. It is important to stay aware of what is going on, there...
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.
When it's time to choose a Retirement and Assisted Living Community, Heritage Gardens Retirement and Assisted Living offers choices and advantages that other facilities simply cannot.Starting with location, our 4 acre "Campus of Care" not only has Retirement and Assisted Living but also includes...
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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.
Spectrum Care, a full service residential care facility dedicated to the dignity, comfort and well-being of our elderly patrons. We also cater to residents with special needs in varying stages. Our logic includes individual security while allowing each individual to express their independence and...
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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 $4,173 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
$4,173/mo
$3,826/mo
$4,164/mo

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

Big Bear Lake, CA
$4,173/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,173/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,180/mo
Studio
$4,624/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,196/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,146/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$12,584/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$4,173/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,361/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,361/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Big Bear Lake, CA:$4,173/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,361/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Big Bear Lake, CA:$3,361/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/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$5,884/mo$5,560/mo+5.8%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Big Bear Lake, CA
2024 average cost:$5,884/mo
2023 average cost:$5,560/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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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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 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 959 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 959 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

8.4
Big Bear Lake, CA126 facilities
8.5
Yucaipa, CA15 facilities
8.9
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 959 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.
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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%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77%
74%
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*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%
27.1%
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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%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
17%
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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%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
54%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
23.3%
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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%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.8%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.9%
28.8%
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%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
42.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
22.1%
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 Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Bear Lake, California. See full list of communities.
There are 153 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, Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga and Pacifica Senior Living Menifee. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 153 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 $4,173. 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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