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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Desert Lake, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Desert Lake, A Place for Mom can help. With 19 memory care facilities in Desert 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 Desert Lake incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Desert Lake memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Desert Lake, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wilsona Gardens, Redman and Hi Vista.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Wilsona Gardens, Redman and Hi Vista.
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66 Floor plans available
9.8
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70 reviews
Only thing I can say. The rates keep going up, it's getting a little expensive to stay there now. Hopefully, it'll work out. my dad like staying there. Staff is great, really good to my dad
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.
Located in Victorville, just 70 miles northeast of Los Angeles in the High Dessert, Sterling Inn is a blended community offering Independent and Assisted Living. This setting provides a continuum of care that may allow residents to age in place in their familiar surroundings. Comfort and...
Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care
11825 Apple Valley Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1212 Floor plans available
9.4
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70 reviews
I would say I felt very at home and confident that my mom was being taken care of with friendly care workers and med-techs. People in the offices were very helpful and friendly and took the time with you....
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.
Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living is located at the southern edge of the Mojave Desert, with views of both the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains. We enjoy close to perfect weather year-round and are conveniently nearby by many shops, restaurants and parks.Our community's...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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50 reviews
It's a pleasant, comfortable place to live. The staff and residents are all friends. The dining hall serves good food and is a comfortable, community gathering place at meal time. The facility is clean 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.
The Havens at Antelope Valley is located in the California High Desert—just 55 miles from Los Angeles. Our community's ideal location is nearby shopping malls, restaurants, medical services, and parks and recreation centers. We are far enough away from the city to enjoy the peace of a residential...
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9.2
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93 reviews
You can take a patient to a hospital and get the symptoms diagnosed and remedied. Valley Crest listens to the patient and loves their residents, the results are amazing. The fact that your loved one is in a...
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.
Valley Crest Memory Care located in Apple Valley, California, offers a distinctive approach to specialized memory care. We provide a safe, secure and compassionate home for your loved one. From cozy rooms, to peaceful gardens and home-cooked meals, you have peace of mind knowing your loved one is...
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9.2
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51 reviews
Sierra Vista is a very nice place to stay. The staff is very helpful and the facility is very clean and orderly and everybody is always willing to help whatever you need done. I would highly recommend Sierra...
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.
Located in the thriving High Desert community of Victorville, California, Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is a full-service, resort-style retirement community. Sierra Vista Independent & Assisted Living is close to major shopping malls, three hospitals and the best medical offices and...
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8.3
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9 reviews
Palm Vista is going well right now, but the only set back is they are not equip with security measures to have someone with a dementia diagnosis in assisted living they have to be in memory care. However,...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
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18 reviews
I am extremely pleased with the amount of personal attention that my husband received from the very beginning of his arrival. The RN on staff, was immediately available. He attended to us in such a way that...
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.
Prestige Assisted Living at Lancaster is a new addition to the community. It is located in a residential neighborhood with easy access from a nearby major street. It is near shopping, medical and dental clinics, the hospital, a skilled nursing center and convenient to public transportation....
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8.2
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28 reviews
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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Sterling Commons has been the best place for my Dad. The people are so nice and kind to my Dad. They have been very helpful to my sister and myself. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a...
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...
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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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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They’re doing great. They’re fantastic. I think they have a good variety. Just that they take great pride in their work. They genuinely care for each person there and not just because they get paid, if you...
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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Our experience here was excellent, they were outstanding at everything. Although my dad was bedridden, they encouraged him to do PT. The staff were very committed to what they were doing, it was not just a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Desert Lake, CA
The average cost of senior living in Desert Lake is $4,697 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Atolia, CA with an average of $2,200 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Desert Lake, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Desert Lake, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Desert Lake, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Desert Lake
Recent reviews for memory care in Desert Lake
Sterling Inn in Victorville, CA
5.0
The staff at Sterling Inn are very helpful during the move in as well as for daily living. This is my parents favorite of the places they've lived from Ohio to Las Vegas to Victorville, Ca.
The Havens at Antelope Valley in Lancaster, CA
4.0
However, The communication from the Havens to resident family is absolutely HORRIBLE. For example:
1) Families were never notified when the entire facility was in isolation for weeks due to Covid outbreak.
2) The facility was without hot water for 4 days. At an assisted living facility, this ...
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Knolls West Convalescent Hospital in Victorville, CA
4.3
My mother-in-law was there for rehab. I though the care was good. She's kind of a hypochondriac but my wife thought the care was good too. It was all very good, I thought. It was clean. They had activities for the people if the wanted to take part. She took part a couple and I think she enjoyed ...
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Desert Lake review score based on 91 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 91 reviews of 14 Desert Lake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Desert 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
Desert Lake review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Desert 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 91 reviews of 14 Desert Lake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Desert 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.Desert Lake, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Desert Lake memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Desert Lake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Desert Lake, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Desert 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 Desert Lake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Desert Lake, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Desert 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 Desert Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Desert Lake, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Desert 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 Desert Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Desert Lake, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Desert 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 Desert Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Desert Lake, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterling Inn, Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Havens at Antelope Valley are the top-rated memory care facilities near Desert Lake, California. See full list of communities.
There are 19 memory care facilities near Desert Lake, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Desert Lake, California are Whispering Winds of Apple Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care and The Havens at Antelope Valley. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 19 memory care facilities near you in Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert 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 Desert Lake, California ranges from $850 to $33550. The average Memory Care cost in Desert Lake, California is $4,697. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Desert 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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