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If your loved one needs memory care in Drake, A Place for Mom can help. With 28 memory care facilities in Drake, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Westmont of Santa Barbara
1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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Overall cleanliness is excellent. However, charges for housekeeping I don't really understand as the housekeeping is so inconsistent on an individual level. Also, the quality of it varies particularly on 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.
Mariposa at Ellwood Shores Assisted Living in Santa Barbara County is a warm, inviting senior living community designed for your comfort and care.Here, you’ll find Independent and Assisted Living as well as Memory Care options, with amenities and activities designed to promote optimum well-being...
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9.5
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105 reviews
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Top to bottom. All the staff are involved in our safety and well being. Always a solution for anybody who asks. Simple residence to maneuver to dining room, activities and access for family or VNA. Access...
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.
Live life in style at Villa Santa Barbara, where residents can soak up the Southern California sun and enjoy desired amenities and services fit for the American Riviera. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...
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They were and are wonderful. Everyone who works there is stellar, and have worked there for years, and having a medical director who listens to your needs is great!
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.
Cliff View Terrace residents become part of our family. Our goal is for our residents to feel that Cliff View Terrace is home. The luxurious yet comfortable accommodations and caring staff with decades of experience distinguish Cliff View Terrace as the premier facility in Southern California. ...
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1313 Floor plans available
9.4
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46 reviews
9.4
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I moved my parents into one of their cottages. Two bed/two baths. They are very happy there. Staff friendly and considerate. Only complaint would be the food. Nothing fancy just plain with lots of chicken...
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.
Conveniently located between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara, Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria is a campus-style retirement community that provides a wide spectrum of care. Enjoy being near golf courses, wineries, the Veteran's Administration Building and Marian Regional Medical Center. Take...
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9.1
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9.1
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My Father is happy there. The staff care for him and love him like he is family. I am assured he is cared for and safe. The therapists on staff provide services to him when it is needed. Staff let me know...
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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8.7
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26 reviews
8.7
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26 reviews
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The facility itself is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are generally kind. It is a suitable option for seniors who are fully independent and primarily need a safe and comfortable living environment....
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.
Residents who call Santa Maria Terrace Senior Living home enjoy an active independent atmosphere, while receiving support services as needed. Our four-story building offers studio and one-bedroom apartments. Our private courtyard features an award-winning rose garden and gazebo which provides the...
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8.5
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8.5
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The staff is very friendly, welcoming and engaged. The really care about their residents and their wellbeing. Oak Cottage was absolutely wonderful. They were so wonderful to him from his first day to his...
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.
Welcome home to The Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara, providing individualized residential care for seniors living with age-related cognitive impairment, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Emphasis is placed on respect for our residents, and acceptance of who they are today, as they...
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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.
Atterdag Village of Solvang is located in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley with its wide open spaces, clean coastal air, and spectacular, mountain views. We are nestled in the heart of this natural treasure, yet only steps from downtown Solvang, a town rich with cultural attractions, fabulous...
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44 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
6.3
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19 reviews
6.3
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I really like the staff. The problem is that I don't think my loved one is getting showers and being changed. I have to change their clothes and sometimes it looks like they have been in the same clothes for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fountain Square of Lompoc is located in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California provides a caring atmosphere for those seniors who are looking for a community to call home. This community offers comfort and safety to its residents. Lompoc provides residents and guests with parks and recreation...
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From what we have been able to see of the community it is very clean, and the staff members we have encountered are very friendly. As of lately they are starting to bring back the activities, the residents...
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.
Villa Alamar opened in 1996 and quickly became the golden standard of memory care in Santa Barbara, California. Its architectural features are uniquely suited for the care of residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: Here, residents enjoy freedom to continuously explore and...
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Photo of Wood Glen Senior Living
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LOVE Wood Glen Hall! A perfect place for family/loved ones. We pre-viewed 9 other facilities in the SB area for our mother and this is the ONLY one that felt like home. The ambiance is cheerful, full of...
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.
Nestled in the foothills with a spectacular view of the blue Santa Barbara Mountains, cooled by ocean breezes, ringing with the genial laughter of family and friends, and typifying the gracious, relaxed and respectful service you are right to expect, Wood Glen Hall is a home you can make your...
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Thank you for keeping my sister and I connected. I appreciate the video chats and love that you make it available for her. Even though I am out of state, I feel very connected to her, thanks to staff.
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.
Residents of Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara, (formerly)Alexander Court Memory Care, thrive in amenity rich surroundings that are combined with sophisticated programming .We take a Sensory Integration approach to memory care. This program encourages residents to participate; enhances their...
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It is a lovely facility. It is an older estate donated by the family years ago to be an assisted living home. It almost could operate as a bed and breakfast, it is that nice. A couple of things we learned...
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.
Alexander Gardens is a spectacular historic home nestled in the Mission area of downtown Santa Barbara, amongst lush, stunning gardens. Concern for the care and needs of seniors has been a hallmark of Alexander Gardens, since the original family built 'casitas' for their elderly loved ones....
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The staff are always willing to help you and front desk is always there. Daily activities but they could do more diverse activities. Staff to drive them to appointments. Food is good and the facility...
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.
GranVida is a community, a neighborhood of like-minded people who enjoy the uniqueness and beauty of coastal living. Like Carpinteria itself, GranVida embodies small town friendliness, hospitality and social inclusion. As the only senior living and memory care community in Carpinteria, GranVida...
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My mother has been in independent living at Maravilla for about 5 years already. The grounds, landscaping, and staff haven wonderful. She likes all the walking paths, and has made good friends. There is a...
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 Maravilla, you’ll find every retirement lifestyle you could wish for. A full-service community located in scenic Santa Barbara, Maravilla’s beautifully designed campus offers 32 cottages, 60 Senior Residences, 155 Independent Living residences, 108 Assisted Living Suites, and a secured...
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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.
Solvang Friendship House Solvang Friendship House is an assisted living community located in Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community that they can call home. Those dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia will find that this community...
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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.
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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.
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They are very good but they are more expensive. My parents chose it years ago. First they went to the independent living and then the assisted living and then my father went in to the skilled nursing. 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, The Samarkand’s scenic 16-acre campus offers views of both the beautiful blue Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement. Residential styles availableCottages, villas and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Wyndham Residence is located in the quaint town of Arroyo Grande, close to shops, banks and other amenities. Its beautiful country manor architecture features a spacious courtyard and meandering pathways that guide you through colorful gardens, a fruit orchard, and the largest bird aviary on the...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Drake, CA

The average cost of senior living in Drake is $4,867 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandenberg AFB, CA with an average of $4,678 per month.

Memory care costs in Drake, CA, vs. nearby cities

Drake, CA
$4,867/mo
$4,985/mo
$4,828/mo

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

Drake, CA
$4,867/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,867/mo

Memory care costs in Drake, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,753/mo
Studio
$4,990/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,860/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,298/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Drake 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: Drake, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDrake, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,867/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,319/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Drake, CA:$4,867/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Drake, CA:$4,108/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Drake, CA:$4,319/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Drake, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Drake 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
Drake, CA$7,706/mo$7,349/mo+4.9%
California$6,659/mo$6,315/mo+5.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Drake, CA
2024 average cost:$7,706/mo
2023 average cost:$7,349/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,315/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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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 Drake

Recent reviews for memory care in Drake

Pacifica Senior Living Santa Barbara

5.0
So grateful to all! You helped my family when we were going through difficult times. My loved one is stable and happy in the community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Santa Maria Terrace

5.0
The employees at Santa Maria Terrace are very helpful. My father has Dementia and can be difficult at times. They are very patience with him and he is settling in as well as can be expected. This is the only one that I found that would allow him to have his dog with him, Labrador.

Fountain Square of Lompoc

5.0
I feel the staff have taken great care of my loved one, and feel safe with my loved one being here. This would be a great place for your loved one to be. The staff are very open, accommodating and care to the family with our questions or concerns about our loved one. The food is good and it ...
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Drake review score based on 98 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 98 reviews of 25 Drake memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Drake 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

Drake review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Drake, CA25 facilities
7.9
Buellton, CA8 facilities
7.9
Solvang, CA29 facilities

Review subcategories for Drake 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 98 reviews of 25 Drake memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Drake 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.
Drake, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Drake memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Drake memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Drake, 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 Drake 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 Drake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Drake 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 Drake Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Drake, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Drake 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 Drake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Drake, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Drake 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 Drake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Drake, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
52%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Drake 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 Drake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Drake, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
56%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
32%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Drake

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Westmont of Santa Barbara, Villa Santa Barbara and Cliff View Terrace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Drake, California. See full list of communities.
There are 28 memory care facilities near Drake, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Drake, California is Villa Santa Barbara. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 28 memory care facilities near you in Drake, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Drake, 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 Drake, 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 Drake, California ranges from $1000 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Drake, California is $4,867. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Drake, California typically starts at $1000. 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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