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If your loved one needs memory care in Guatay, A Place for Mom can help. With 126 memory care facilities in Guatay, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Most of the staff was fantastic. She really liked them and I did too. I interacted with the physical therapists, and the nurses and doctors. They were very good about communication. They doted on her, and if...
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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.
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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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.
Family owned and operated lovely 16 bed residential care facility for the elderly, situated in a quiet residential neighborhood in beautiful Escondido.  The property is secured and is licensed for up to 16 non ambulatory residents.  The beautifully landscaped property offers park...
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Everybody's very attentive. It's definitely an excellent price for the services they provide. My mom is in the independent living section. They definitely keep people involved with activities. They have...
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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 love this place and my Mom does too! My sister who lives in Oregon has visited and likes it too. I never worry about my mom anymore. They don't call constantlly like the other place my mom was in. The...
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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.
Harbor View Chateau offers personalized and supportive services with health care designed to meet the needs of those needing help with the activities of daily living; including specialized programs for residents suffering from all forms and levels of memory loss.The European architecture, as well...
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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.
The Pavilion at Tecolote Canyon was born from the vision of local San Diego families who wanted to build a senior living community of our own. The Pavilion has been designed to create a living style that incorporates San Diego’s amazing weather, excellent gardening climate, and the amazing sense...
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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 Coronado Royale is located across from Tidelands Park and the Colorado Bridge. The facility offers beautiful views of both the San Diego Bay and the lights of downtown San Diego. The Coronado Royale is also located right next door to the Coronado Hospital and Medical Centers. The Coronado...
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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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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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We have been very pleased with this community since my father moved in. We were initially drawn in by the fact that it does not feel like a normal institution or senior living community. It is almost like a...
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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.
Bay View Senior Accommodations is located in the sunny San Diego, California. As an assisted living facility, each and every resident is our top priority. Whether it's you, your spouse, or a parent, our facility is oriented by two things that we believe the quality of life is determined by; the...
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This community has been great, it really has been wonderful. The staff members were very friendly and the care services were excellent as well as the meals and dining services there. We also think the value...
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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.
Each individual has their own life story. Memory Loss , Alzheimer's and dementia do not change one's needs for love, respect and dignity. Providing for these basic needs on a constant basis can be an overwhelming task for family members as a loved one's memory fails. At RanchView Senior Assisted...
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This community is great for me as it is close to the ocean and within walking distance to La Jolla Village. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is good and they offer a good variety. The community...
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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.
Casa de Manana is luxury for less than you might think…..A no entrance fee policy allows you to invest or enjoy your savings. Casa de Manana’s reasonable monthly fee covers meals, housekeeping, linens, home maintenance and all utilities (except telephone and cable TV). There is an on-site health...
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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.
Nestled between the neighboring villages of Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, La Vida Del Mar’s scenic coastal location features 105 spacious Independent Living residences. Honored as “One of America’s 50 Best Retirement Communities,” La Vida Del Mar offers a host of amenities including convenient...
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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.
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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Wanted to "Thank" [Name Removed] & staff for their loving care of both my parents: [Name Removed] until their passing respectively [Dates Removed] . I was my parents primary care giver for 3 years until...
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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.
Ascot Home Care is a residential care home in charming Vista, California, in northwest San Diego County. Vista is home to many fun family attractions, such as the Wave Water Park, the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum, Alta Vista Gardens and numerous beautiful city parks. With it's many...
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Cost of memory care in Guatay, CA

The average cost of senior living in Guatay is $5,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of $4,019 per month.

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

Guatay, CA
$5,826/mo
$5,766/mo

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

Guatay, CA
$5,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,826/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,074/mo
Studio
$5,595/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,238/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,306/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$8,840/mo

Senior living costs in Guatay 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: Guatay, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuatay, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$5,826/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,901/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,911/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Guatay, CA:$5,826/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Guatay, CA:$3,901/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Guatay, CA:$3,911/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Guatay, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Guatay 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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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Guatay, CA$6,013/mo$5,775/mo+4.1%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Guatay, CA
2024 average cost:$6,013/mo
2023 average cost:$5,775/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
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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 Guatay

Recent reviews for memory care in Guatay

Santianna in Carlsbad, CA

4.8
They did not do a good job onboarding but the staff is new and friendly and our loved one has settled in. It's rather expensive [fee removed] a month but it is brand new and very nice. Out of the other communities we toured Santianna is by far the nicest facility, and so far the care has been ...
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Crest View Manor, Inc. in Escondido, CA

5.0
My mom really liked Crest View Manor. It has a great staff and is very clean. I would definitely recommend Crest View Manor to anyone. They were great. Unfortunately my mom was there during Covid, so there wasn't too much activities taking place. But it was a great facility.

Marama in Vista, CA

4.8
Took extremely good care of my mom there. Very kind and loving and caring lots of communication with us in our family and it was unbelievably clean. Wonderful food was served and snacks .if you're looking for a safe place for your family member highly suggest this home. It was a blessing for ...
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Guatay review score based on 618 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 618 reviews of 114 Guatay memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Guatay 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

Guatay review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Guatay, CA114 facilities
8.9
El Cajon, CA28 facilities

Review subcategories for Guatay 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 618 reviews of 114 Guatay memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Guatay 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.
Guatay, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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3.8
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Guatay memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guatay memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guatay, 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 Guatay 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 Guatay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Guatay, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Guatay 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 Guatay Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guatay, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guatay 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 Guatay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guatay, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.2%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Guatay 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 Guatay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.5%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
54.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guatay 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 Guatay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guatay, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
67.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
46.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Guatay

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Cypress Court and Westmont of Encinitas are the top-rated memory care facilities near Guatay, California. See full list of communities.
There are 126 memory care facilities near Guatay, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Guatay, California are Silvergate Rancho Bernardo, Westmont of Encinitas and Westmont of Escondido. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 126 memory care facilities near you in Guatay, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Guatay, 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 Guatay, 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 Guatay, California ranges from $1100 to $30000. The average Memory Care cost in Guatay, California is $5,826. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Guatay, California typically starts at $1100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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