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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Crest, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Crest, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Crest, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Crest incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Crest memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Crest, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like College Area, Mid-City:Eastern Area and Mid-City:Kensington-Talmadge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon and Poway.
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9.8
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82 reviews
We moved my Aunt in a couple of months ago, and it’s perfect for her. The grounds here are beautiful and her apt a 1 bedroom , is very nice and roomy. Everyone is very friendly who live here, and they have...
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.
Monte Vista Village is a charming senior community in Lemon Grove, CA, in San Diego County. We offer excellent assisted living and independent living options. Located amongst 7.5 acres of land (including a stunning tiered waterfall), Monte Vista Village is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy...
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9.8
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64 reviews
We would leave all 5s for Paradise Village, with the exception that they could improve on a contact of some kind by an administrator or designated person, to reach out to loved ones with condolences when 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.
WELCOME TO PARADISE! Introducing Paradise Village, the newest retirement community located in San Diego's South Bay. Offering retirement and assisted living in a resort-style, gated community with a Mediterranean flair. One bedroom, one bedroom w/den, 2 bedroom, and penthouse options. Studio and...
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99 Floor plans available
9.6
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92 reviews
It is a great place, My father really likes it. The food is really good and he likes the entertainment. Convenient parking is very limited? It has been good. They have some very strict rules about...
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.
Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans designed for each Assisted Living resident, to rejuvenating short-term stays,...
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9.2
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144 reviews
Mom loves it at Grossmont Gardens and is so happy to be back from a rehab facility she was at. It is a nice place, the staff and residents are welcoming, and they take great care of her. I would highly...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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8.7
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36 reviews
When they say they will do something get an ETA and continue to follow up. They are very slow about resolving issues. It could be that they are understaffed but you gotta stay on them. The number is staff...
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 Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
2121 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.7
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15 reviews
A few months ago I asked a friend when she decided the time was right to enter into Senior Living. Her response gave me food for thought. She said whatever you do have a plan. If tomorrow you can not care...
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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8.5
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55 reviews
Grossmont Memory Care is the perfect place for my mom. The staff is amazing! I really mean it! I visit every day and have seen how much love, kindness, and support the staff brings to their patients. It's...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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27%
Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...
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.
We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.
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7.0
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8 reviews
It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...
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 La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...
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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My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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Two relatives have lived there for a length of time (at different times). They were both happy there. One played the piano for residents. The main building is an older home, kept up well. Residents can feel...
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.
Our speciality is providing quality care at resonable rates. Villa La Mesa offers modest, homelike accommodations nestled in a very quiet residential area of 'Old' La Mesa. With a total licensed capacity of twenty-nine (29) residents, Villa La Mesa is small enough to offers a warm, homelike...
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Cost of memory care in Crest, CA
The average cost of senior living in Crest is $5,936 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $4,272 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Crest, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Crest, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Crest, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Crest
Recent reviews for memory care in Crest
ActivCare at Mission Bay in San Diego, CA
5.0
I first visited this facility shortly before it opened over 10 years ago. Revisiting it for a family member, I found it to be a very pleasant & safe environment, & very convenient to many outings. The staff is well trained and very caring & know all of the residents by name. The ocean/sailing ...
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HarborView Senior Assisted Living in San Diego, CA
3.9
Most residents suffer from dementia, so efforts to socialize--and the staff tries very hard--have limited success. Grand old house is built on several levels, so ramps and elevators are needed for walkers and wheelchairs. Heidi, the chef is wonderful--both in the quality of her cooking and in ...
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AvantGarde Senior Living of La Jolla
4.0
My loved one liked the food. It was very expensive, but they did a pretty good job. Overall, I would recommend to other families.
Crest review score based on 63 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 63 reviews of 15 Crest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Crest 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
Crest review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Crest 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 63 reviews of 15 Crest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Crest 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.Crest, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Crest memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crest, 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 Crest 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 Crest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Crest, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Crest 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 Crest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Crest, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Crest 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 Crest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crest, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Crest 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 Crest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crest, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crest 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 Crest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crest, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
40%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Monte Vista Village and Paradise Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Crest, California. See full list of communities.
There are 20 memory care facilities near Crest, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Crest, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Monte Vista Village and The Montera. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 20 memory care facilities near you in Crest, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Crest, 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 Crest, 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 Crest, California ranges from $1100 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Crest, California is $5,936. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Crest, California typically starts at $1100. 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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