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

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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.
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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.
At the Ivy Blue Oaks Senior Independant, Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities. We aim to provide a personalized age in place living experience that suits your unique needs. Residents enjoy many amenities, services, and wellness options...
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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.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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Walnut Grove has been the best decision I have made for my mother's care. In the later stages of Alzheimer's, my mother is in a warm atmosphere that does not isolate her from others. She is allowed to...
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.
Located in Modesto, California, Walnut Grove Assisted Living Center has been committed to serving seniors and their families since 1990. We are renowned for offering our senior residents the finest of living arrangements, with all of the comforts of home. The beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
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.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed to...
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.
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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
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.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Buena Vista, CA

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sonora, CA with an average of $3,734 per month.

Memory care costs in Buena Vista, CA, vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, CA
$4,666/mo
$4,694/mo

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

Buena Vista, CA
$4,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,666/mo

Memory care costs in Buena Vista, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,727/mo
Studio
$5,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,692/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,675/mo

Senior living costs in Buena Vista 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: Buena Vista, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuena Vista, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,666/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,788/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,924/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Buena Vista, CA:$4,666/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Buena Vista, CA:$3,788/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Buena Vista, CA:$3,924/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Buena Vista, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buena Vista 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
Buena Vista, CA$6,295/mo$6,206/mo+1.4%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Buena Vista, CA
2024 average cost:$6,295/mo
2023 average cost:$6,206/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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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 Buena Vista

Recent reviews for memory care in Buena Vista

Sterling Court at Roseville, An Assisted Living and Memory Care Community

5.0
I was looking for facilities for my Husband that offered respite care. We ended up picking this community because they were the only place with an opening due to the recent fires in the area. The staff members here checked on my husband frequently and they seemed to be very courteous. They ...
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The Commons at Elk Grove

4.5
The Commons is a very nice place to live and the people are very kind and caring. The level of care can be altered depending upon need. I am very pleased with this place.

Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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Buena Vista review score based on 832 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 832 reviews of 159 Buena Vista memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buena Vista 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

Buena Vista review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Buena Vista, CA159 facilities
8.2
Ione, CA188 facilities

Review subcategories for Buena Vista 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 832 reviews of 159 Buena Vista memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buena Vista 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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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Buena Vista memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buena Vista, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.5%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.1%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buena Vista, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Vista, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Vista, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
56.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Vista, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Buena Vista

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