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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Garey, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Garey, A Place for Mom can help. With 37 memory care facilities in Garey, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Maria, Lompoc and Arroyo Grande.

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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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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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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.
Casa de Flores is a newly remodeled assisted living residence located on a beautiful hillside in Morro Bay. The enchanting Spanish décor features a lush courtyard, and elegant living areas with two fireplaces. Every effort is made to maintain a standard of elegant ambience and superlative...
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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Cost of memory care in Garey, CA

The average cost of senior living in Garey is $4,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pismo Beach, CA with an average of $4,638 per month.

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

Garey, CA
$4,819/mo

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

Garey, CA
$4,819/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,819/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,581/mo
Studio
$4,786/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,678/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,469/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Garey 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: Garey, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarey, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,819/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,435/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,133/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Garey, CA:$4,819/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Garey, CA:$3,435/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Garey, CA:$4,133/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Garey, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Garey 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Garey, CA$7,706/mo$6,855/mo+12.4%
California$6,610/mo$6,248/mo+5.8%
National$6,392/mo$6,033/mo+5.9%
Garey, CA
2024 average cost:$7,706/mo
2023 average cost:$6,855/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
California
2024 average cost:$6,610/mo
2023 average cost:$6,248/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$6,033/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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What families are saying about memory care in Garey

Recent reviews for memory care in Garey

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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Garey review score based on 109 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 33 Garey memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Garey 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

Garey review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Garey, CA33 facilities
8.0
Santa Maria, CA26 facilities
7.8
Vandenberg AFB, CA27 facilities

Review subcategories for Garey 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 109 reviews of 33 Garey memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Garey 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
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Garey memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garey memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garey, 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 Garey 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 Garey that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Garey, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
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
57.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Garey 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 Garey Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Garey, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Garey 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 Garey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garey, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Garey 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 Garey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garey, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garey 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 Garey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garey, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Garey

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Santa Maria, Santa Maria Terrace and Villa Santa Barbara are the top-rated memory care facilities near Garey, California. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Garey, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Garey, California is Villa Santa Barbara. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Garey, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Garey, 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 Garey, 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 Garey, California ranges from $1000 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Garey, California is $4,819. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Garey, 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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