10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California, is the perfect place for seniors. The Mediterranean climate alone is reason enough to enjoy the area, with summer highs ranging between 70 and 80 degrees and winter highs hitting a comfortable 67 to 73 degrees. The coastal city also has plentiful public green space, featuring 169 parks in total.
If you’re looking for a memory care community for your loved one, Long Beach has a variety of options. A Place for Mom partners with 41 facilities that offer memory care services within a 10-mile radius of the downtown area. There are also another 162 options within the broader 25-mile radius. All of these communities provide safe, structured, and enjoyable environments for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s.
To help you find the community that best suits your loved one’s needs, we’ve put together this guide on memory care communities in Long Beach. Here, you’ll find a list of communities ranked by category as well as information on potential costs and payment options, regulations, transportation methods, health care facilities, transportation, and more.
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I have had a peace of mind since my husband has recently made the move into this community. He has been getting great quality of care and has really been adapting well into his new living environment. He has...
My Mom just moved into Hacienda Grande four days ago. Although a huge adjustment in her life, I think her new residence will work fine for her. The administrator in charge, Marianne Hodel, is super -...
My mother lived with our family for 18 years until she needed more help than we could provide. We found Crofton Manor and couldn't be more delighted. The team at Crofton Manor create a very home like...
I really like that the staff is caring, and they do provide good care, especially for the value. They don't charge you for any extra care that you need. In terms of improvement, definitely more activities...
Everything is going very well for my father in law at this community. He really likes it here. This is a smaller community compared to the other ones we looked at, but that is better for him so the...
Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
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Great friendly family own facility. Well oriented of the Dementia population. Caring people. Clean and affordable. Very reasonable and workable management
I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
I'm comfortable with the care she is receiving here. They have enough staff and are providing quality care. They offer activities but she is not participating. We chose this community because my mother liked...
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How we rank order the Long Beach community options above
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- Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
- The amount of detailed community information available
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- Costs of memory care in the Long Beach area
- What families are saying about memory care in Long Beach
- How people pay for memory care in Long Beach
- Understand California laws and regulations for memory care facilities
- What to expect from memory care living in Long Beach
- Long Beach memory care services and amenities
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with Long Beach? Highlights for seniors
Costs of memory care in the Long Beach area
In Long Beach, the cost of a memory care facility averages about $5,233 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[03] This figure represents the average total cost, which includes rent, associated fees, and service fee add-ons, at an A Place for Mom partner community.
Typically, memory care facilities provide the following services:
- Personal care
- Activities for individuals with memory loss
- Secured communities
- Transportation with caregivers
- Nutritious meals
The following figures represent the average baseline costs for Long Beach and do not include any additional fees.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Long Beach, CA vs. nearby cities
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Long Beach, CA vs. the state and national average
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Long Beach vs. other types of senior living
Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Long Beach, CA by room type
Average cost of Memory Care in Long Beach over time
What families are saying about memory care in Long Beach
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Long Beach review score based on 224 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 224 reviews of 40 Long Beach memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.Long Beach review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Long Beach 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 224 reviews of 40 Long Beach memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Long Beach 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.How people pay for memory care in Long Beach
Paying for memory care often entails a combination of private and public resources. Below, you will find details on a variety of payment methods, including personal funds, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Many seniors and their families cover at least a portion of memory care costs with personal funds. This can include personal savings accounts, pensions, distributions from retirement accounts, income generated from investments, Social Security benefits, and any of the following:
Number of veterans who live in Long Beach
About 26% of Long Beach veterans are over the age 75
Veterans in the Long Beach area may be eligible for certain benefits that can help offset the costs associated with memory care. The VA Pension, for example, is a benefit that supplements a veteran’s income. It can be put toward a variety of expenses, including memory care costs. Eligibility requirements do apply. If a senior or surviving spouse qualifies, receiving the benefit is just a matter of applying online with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The VA also offers the Aid and Attendance allowance to veterans that is paid in addition to the Pension. If a senior or surviving spouse requires help performing daily activities or requires long-term care due to a mental or physical ailment, they may qualify. Applications are available online as well as at the Los Angeles Regional VA Office.
If you’re unsure whether a veteran or surviving spouse meets eligibility requirements, help is available. Veterans services organizations (VSOs) are reliable sources of information and can help you with the application process. VSOs are the best places to find veterans services officers, which are trained experts in helping veterans understand and apply for benefits.
Resources for Long Beach veterans
Los Angeles VA Regional Office
11000 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 800-827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
California Department of Veterans Affairs
1227 O St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 800-952-5626
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Phone: 800-827-1000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
American Legion Post 27
295 E. Third St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-436-6182
Paralyzed Veterans of America
5901 E. Seventh St., Building 150, Room R
Long Beach, CA 90822
Phone: 562-826-5713
Email: info@pvacc.org
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Long Beach Library Veterans Resource Center
200 W. Broadway
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-570-7500
Email: vets@lbpl.org
Long Beach Office of Veterans Support
2525 Grand Ave., Suite 183
Long Beach, CA 90815
Phone: 562-570-4000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, can help pay for some costs associated with memory care through its waiver programs. There are three waivers that you might utilize: the Medi-Cal Waiver Program, the Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver, and the Assisted Living waiver. The Assisted Living waiver, in particular, could be of great benefit. The coverage applies to individuals who need a nursing facility level of care, and memory care can fall within that category.
It’s important to note that seniors must meet the eligibility requirements to qualify. Fortunately, the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) has put together a fairly informative guide: My Medi-Cal. In it, you’ll find details about how to apply, how to use Medicaid, and more. Once you’re ready, you can apply through one of the following methods:
- Mail. Just download the application through the DHCS website, fill out the form, and mail it to Covered California.
- Online. Visit the Covered California or BenefitsCal websites and follow the instructions to apply.
- In Person. Visit Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Social Services.
Just make sure you have all the necessary information pulled together prior to applying. If you need assistance with the application process, then a Covered California certified enrollment counselor, Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department employee, or the Wise & Healthy Aging ombudsman program member can help.
Long Beach resident Medicaid resources
California Department of Health Care Services
501 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-445-1248
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Department of Public Social Services
211 E. Alondra Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220
Phone: 310-258-7400
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Medi-Cal
Phone: 800-541-5555
Covered California
1601 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone: 800-300-1506
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Medi-Cal application mailing address
Covered California
P.O. Box 989725
West Sacramento, CA 95798-9725
Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department
510 S. Vermont Ave., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: 213-291-0028
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wise & Healthy Aging
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1527 Fourth St., 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-394-9871
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
If seniors have certain disabilities or illnesses or are over the age of 65, they can apply for Medicare. It doesn’t cover room and board in a memory care facility, but it can cover medical care, such as physician fees, general nursing care, physical therapy, prescription drugs, and more. You can apply for this benefit by either submitting an online application or visiting the Long Beach Social Security office.
Seniors with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia may also qualify for other Medicare programs. The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) pays for Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copays for eligible seniors. Medicare beneficiaries can save on their prescriptions through the Prescription Drug Discount Program. There are several Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE) locations that might be useful for qualified Long Beach seniors. PACE programs provide care coordination, transportation, social services, and meals to seniors who require some assistance with daily activities.
If you need help applying for Medicare or have insurance questions, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program, which provides one-on-one counseling and assistance to individuals who are eligible for Medicare. The California Department of Aging, the Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department, and the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging can help, too. There’s also the Wise & Healthy Aging ombudsman program which provides long-term care advocacy support.
Long Beach resident Medicare resources
Long Beach Social Security Administration Office
2005 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: 800-772-1213
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
California Department of Aging
2880 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: 800-434-0222
Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department
510 S. Vermont Ave., 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: 213-291-0028
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
City of Los Angeles Department of Aging
221 N. Figueroa St., Suite 500
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-482-7252
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
California Medicare Savings Program
Phone: 800-541-5555
Prescription Drug Discount Program
Phone: 916-518-3100
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
Phone: 800-434-0222
AltaMed Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly
1500 Hughes Way, Suite C150
Long Beach, CA 90810
Phone: 855-252-7223
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WelbeHealth Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly
1220 East Fourth St.
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 888-530-4415
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wise & Healthy Aging
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
1527 Fourth St., 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310-394-9871
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Understand California laws and regulations for memory care facilities
Memory care facilities are Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) in California and have to be licensed through the California Senior Care Licensing Program.
In California, an RCFE must provide supervision and assistance to residents with daily living activities and taking their medications. The facilities have to provide planned activities that are appropriate for residents with memory loss issues. The staff has to help residents by arranging access to medical and dental care as well.
Memory care facilities are required to have sufficient care staff (exact numbers depend on the size of the facility) and have a licensed administrator. A criminal background check must be passed by all staff members.
They must also provide dementia-specific training to staff members and have special safety precautions in place to deal with wandering or any type of aggressive behavior. There are also special provisions around exits and outdoor areas to ensure the complete safety of residents with memory issues who are likely to wander.
Memory care facilities are inspected every two years. You can review inspection reports by searching specific facilities online or calling 916-558-1784.
California Health Department Contact Information
California Department of Public Health
1615 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Phone: 916-558-1784
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
COVID-19 regulations for Long Beach memory care facilities
Long Beach has COVID-19 health orders to help with prevention. These are in line with California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulations. However, assisted living communities may institute their own guidelines.
Vaccinations.
Vaccinations and boosters are encouraged.
Masking.
Wear a mask when presenting symptoms, testing positive, and after being exposed to someone who tested positive.
Facility cleanliness.
Facilities are strongly encouraged to follow enhanced cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
Quarantining.
Seniors should Isolate if they test positive for COVID-19.
What to expect from memory care living in Long Beach
Memory care communities in Long Beach are designed to help seniors relax. Some communities offer rooms that overlook greenery, and others are designed with long walking paths for residents to enjoy or planned outings to the beach. There are also a variety of building styles: modern, Spanish, coastal, etc. In the following sections, you’ll learn more about the types of communities in Long Beach as well as what memory care facilities offer.
Types of communities
There isn’t a cookie-cutter approach to memory care. Each individual has distinct needs, after all. They also exhibit very different symptoms depending on how dementia progresses. The memory care communities in Long Beach understand this, which is why many offer more than one housing arrangement to support residents as they age. Here’s a breakdown of the senior living options in Long Beach:
- Four stand-alone memory care facilities
- Four combination assisted living and memory care facilities
- Six combination memory care, assisted living, and independent living facilities
- 26 group homes and memory care facilities
- One memory care, assisted living, and adult day care facility
Thoughtfully designed facilities
Effective memory care often starts with the environment. Related services aren’t just about treating disease. The goal is to help people with Alzheimer’s or dementia maintain their dignity and independence in a safe and secure setting designed to meet the specific social, physical, and medical needs of individuals. Many communities offer WanderGuard or a similar system to protect residents, and each facility will offer activities specifically designed for memory care residents.
Are you thinking about a group home? These facilities in Long Beach are smaller, allowing them to provide more intimate care. Your loved one will enjoy the homey environment and close-knit community in a group home.
More than memory care
Seniors move to memory care facilities for their safe and structured environments, dementia therapies, cognitive training, and other memory-enhancing care services. In Long Beach, memory care facilities often offer additional care outside of the more traditional services. For example, 81% of our partner communities offer redirection, cuing, and disorientation care.[03] Another 71% offer restlessness, pacing, and wandering care. Full medication management, exit-seeking behaviors care, and 24-hour awake staff is also available at many of our partner communities.
Visiting care practitioners
People with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can benefit from health care practitioners outside of those specializing in memory care. About 59% of our partner facilities in Long Beach have a physician on call.[03] Additionally, many have visiting nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speed therapists, and podiatrists.
Long Beach memory care services and amenities
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Health care for seniors in Long Beach
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center is the seventh-best hospital in the Los Angeles area, according to U.S. News & World Report. It’s nationally ranked in one adult specialty and high performing in 18 others.
St. Mary Medical Center — Long Beach
St. Mary Medical Center is a general medical and surgical facility with a 5-star designation from HealthGrades in gallbladder surgery and sepsis treatment.
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Lakewood Regional Medical Center may not be in Long Beach proper, but it’s just a short drive away. Part of the Tenet Health Pacific Coast system, this hospital is ranked as high-performing in stroke, kidney failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Transportation for seniors in Long Beach
Transportation won’t be a problem for seniors living in a Long Beach memory care facility. About 68% of our partner communities offer complimentary transit services.[03] Another 56% of communities provide at-cost transportation.
The city also has public options if you’d like to travel with your loved one. Dial-a-Lift offers a curb-to-curb rideshare service for individuals with dementia. All drivers operate ADA-compliant vehicles and have training in the needs of people with disabilities. Dial-a-Taxi also offers transportation services to seniors and caregivers, but only if they live in Signal Hill. Signal Hill is an enclave surrounded by Long Beach.
Senior activities in Long Beach
While not as popular of a tourist attraction as its neighboring cities of Los Angeles and Anaheim, Long Beach still has plenty to offer. Plus, many of the attractions and activities are perfectly suited to seniors with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. For instance, Bay Shore Beach and Alamitos Beach are great places to swim, watch the waves, and admire the sunset.
The Aquarium of the Pacific, in particular, can be a great day trip, with indoor and outdoor exhibits, shark tanks, a sea otter habitat, a penguin habitat, a coral reef, and more. Senior tickets cost $33.95, and there are accommodations for guests who are blind or deaf or have wheelchairs, service animals, or sensory concerns.
The El Dorado Nature Center, which is actually part of the El Dorado East Regional Park, is also an option. It offers 105 acres to explore, with a quarter-mile paved trail that offers access to two lakes, a stream, and forested areas. The visitor center can be found on a small island, where seniors and their families can enjoy an art gallery, peruse educational displays, and go shopping at the gift shop.
Of course, no day would be complete without a visit to Shoreline Village, a Cape Cod-style shopping center with boardwalk boutiques, restaurants, arcades, boat rentals, and a carousel. The charming seaside atmosphere, coupled with the beautiful views, makes the area a perfect spot to relax for an hour or two.
If you and your loved one would like to learn more about Long Beach, there’s always Rancho Los Cerritos. This adobe-style home features free home and garden tours. One of the tours is more accessible for seniors who have wheelchairs or disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Harbor Terrace Retirement Community and Sunrise of Orange are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Long Beach, CA. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Long Beach is $4,996 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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