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If your loved one needs memory care in Gemco, A Place for Mom can help. With 71 memory care facilities in Gemco, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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This community has been so flexible in working with me for my brother. The staff and management have been great. My brother is in a shared room and he is doing great, he is taking part in the activies and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Abbey Road Villa, formerly Caroline's Chateau, is an assisted living retirement community located in Sylmar, California.Residents enjoy private or semi-private rooms and share common dining and living areas, both indoor and outdoor, to encourage community and friendly social interaction. Senior...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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, 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.
The most important aspect of our community are our wonderful and loving Associates that will care for your family while they are living at Oakdale Heights. With our nursing staff onsite seven days/week, sixteen hours/day, your loved one is in good hands. They will be able to relax while being...
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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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I have found Carmel to be a very comfortable, friendly and helpful facility. It is very clean, the staff and management treat residents with respect and show a sincere interest in each resident. The food is...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
 Since 1978, we have offered a great alternative for seniors who may need additional assistance with their daily routines, medication management, bathing and dressing or personal hygiene, yet do not require the intensive services of a skilled nursing facility.  With the assistance of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Gemco, CA

The average cost of senior living in Gemco is $5,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pasqual, CA with an average of $4,704 per month.

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

Gemco, CA
$5,409/mo
$5,212/mo

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

Gemco, CA
$5,409/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,409/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,625/mo
Studio
$5,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,884/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,893/mo

Senior living costs in Gemco 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: Gemco, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGemco, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,409/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,357/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,700/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Gemco, CA:$5,409/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Gemco, CA:$4,357/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Gemco, CA:$4,700/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Gemco, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gemco 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gemco, CA$8,740/mo$8,603/mo+1.6%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Gemco, CA
2024 average cost:$8,740/mo
2023 average cost:$8,603/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gemco

Recent reviews for memory care in Gemco

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Meridian at Bella Mar in Santa Monica, CA

4.5
There are lots of activities for the residents here. The facility is very bright, cheerful and full of light. I love the atmosphere here. The staff is great and the residents seem very happy and active. They interact with each other well.

Gemco review score based on 198 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 198 reviews of 59 Gemco memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gemco 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

Gemco review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Gemco, CA59 facilities
8.6
San Fernando, CA55 facilities
8.4
Burbank, CA86 facilities

Review subcategories for Gemco 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 198 reviews of 59 Gemco memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gemco 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
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Gemco memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gemco memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gemco, 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 Gemco 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 Gemco that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gemco, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.2%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.5%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gemco 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 Gemco Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gemco, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gemco 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 Gemco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gemco, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Gemco 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 Gemco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gemco, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
49.2%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gemco 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 Gemco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gemco, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.1%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.8%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
37.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Gemco

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Valley Vista Senior Living, The Gardens at Park Balboa and Sunrise of Beverly Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gemco, California. See full list of communities.
There are 71 memory care facilities near Gemco, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Gemco, California are Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon and Gardens at Northridge. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 71 memory care facilities near you in Gemco, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gemco, 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 Gemco, 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 Gemco, California ranges from $900 to $21200. The average Memory Care cost in Gemco, California is $5,409. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Gemco, California typically starts at $900. 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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