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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orange, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Orange, A Place for Mom can help. With 61 memory care facilities in Orange, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Walnut Village
3434 Photos available
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We looked at five senior living places and chose Walnut Village. It was the only place that people looked up and greeted us as we walked through the facility. We were invited to stay overnight including...
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.
In the heart of Southern California, there's a new concept in retirement living with an award-winning design that wraps cottages and residences around a shop-lined village square and garden courtyards. If you're attracted to that warm sense of belonging that comes from small-town living, you'll...
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The staff is great, they always stay in contact with me and keep me updated on my moms health. My mom engages in all the activities, the staff wants them to be active and not alone in their rooms. She shares...
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.
Live your life your way and never stop growing.Our community in Yorba Linda, California, is a continuing care retirement community or CCRC, which means you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. With...
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Capriana at Brea is the best place to live for seniors - there is something for everyone. Besides the beautiful dining rooms, theater, library, spacious apartments, gardens, and pool area, there are events,...
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.
[b ]The community you have imagined... The lifestyle you deserve....Welcome Home to Capriana and Villagio at Capriana! Capriana is a premier retirement community situated on a lush 5 1/2 acre campus. Located in Brea, CA. Developed by Oakmont as a Signature Living Community designed to allow you...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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I cannot say enough about how much our family appreciated all the warm care and consideration that Clearwater staff showed to my elderly aunt during her time there. From the moment you enter the premises,...
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.
Our assisted living and memory care community in North Tustin, CA offers compassionate care and meaningful services in a beautiful as well as comfortable setting to support seniors of varying needs. Our resident-centered approach to care helps seniors live as active and engaged as they want to...
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In memory care where my FIL was, he received excellent medical care. The nursing staff was attentive and called me with updates on his medical care and needs. And the staff cared about him as a person and...
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.
Ideally located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the heart of Orange County, Rowntree Gardens is one of the area’s only licensed, not-for-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Available on one convenient campus, we offer Acacia Independent Living, The Cedars...
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66 Floor plans available
7.9
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31 reviews
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1. They had a single bed room and my brother is used to living alone. 2. The staff there were very nice. 3. There were a lot of activities going on and they had an ice cream bar area. My brother loves ice...
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.
Centrally located in California's famed Orange County just a short drive from the excitement of Los Angeles and the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Kirkwood Orange is a well-equipped Assisted Living and Memory Care community offering a full range of supportive care services. Our rare blend of modern...
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The staff is very kind, caring, and attentive, and the facility is clean and well-maintained. We experienced a few minor issues related to medication management, but overall we've been happy with the care...
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.
Crescent Landing at Santa Ana is a Memory Care community specifically designed for loved ones who have been diagnosed with memory impairment related to Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our community empowers residents with the physical and emotional support they need from experienced geriatric-care...
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44 Photos available
7.2
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12 reviews
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They could improve on nothing, it is fantastic. What we like the most about Ardent Care is that it is a small friendly community and very clean and active and we would recommend them to other families
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.
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I had a stroke i am limited in some things i can do as far taking care of myself,, showers are difficult,, But getting out with the activities, that the director her makes me feel much better about my...
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.
Our community offers a range of lifestyle options so you can live the way you want to live. Our active seniors get to enjoy a large variety of personalized services and exquisitely tailored amenities. We know you will feel right at home. And even better than that, we provide all the benefits...
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Photo of ActivCare Orange
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They make the transition easy for the family and the staff was very helpful and nice. They coordinated with the hospital. We had good communication between family hospital and ActivCare I would definitely...
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.
ActivCare Orange is a new full-service memory care community that provides specialized assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias.As pioneers in memory care, we have been enhancing life for those with memory loss for more than 30 years. It's our sole focus.Different Levels of...
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Photo of Willow View Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Its a good place. They provide a good service. My mother is really thriving there. The staff is very friendly. My loved one is picky but she seems to like it and say "it's good" and she is gaining weight....
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.
It is our steadfast desire to offer a truly exceptional community for seniors of Orange County, a goal we strive to meet every single day. Thanks to features such as: Dedication to resident satisfaction Outstanding care services Newly renovated apartment units Diverse programming and activities...
Photo of Silverado Tustin Hacienda
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My loved one was recently in this community and I have no complaints of how things went for her while she was there. The staff where excellent to work with and I was very comfortable with the care they...
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.
For nearly 20 years Silverado has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those with Alzheimer's,...
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ActivCare has been a lifesaver for my husband. Considering all the places I visited this was the best to serve his needs. The staff is amazing by keeping me informed and caring. I would totally recommend...
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.
ActivCare Yorba Linda is a new memory care community that provides specialized assisted living for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias.As pioneers in memory care, we have been enhancing life for those with memory loss for more than 30 years. It's our sole focus.Purpose-built for Memory...
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My father didn't have a lot of money for his care and for the money it was clean, he was well fed and taken care of. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Retirement Inn of Fullerton is located in a residential community known for its historic buildings and family-oriented events. Nearby conveniences include shopping centers, banks, churches and several medical centers. The two-story building houses 67 studios in various sizes and floor plans. All...
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They have been great. They are really working with us, with the insurance company. They have been so patient and so helpful. They are taking really great care of her. The staff is so wonderful, we are really...
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.
We believe, very strongly, that 'happier, healthier seniors live longer and more meaningful lives.' We try to use this philosophy to determine and prioritize everything we do. Lifestyle: For our residents to be happy, we recognize the need to create an environment that promotes activities,...
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This facility/staff is very caring for the patients and residents- it is reasonably priced, when money is definitely a budget factor. Not the most fancy, but clean and caring. When time is a factor 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.
Kaego's Richman Gardens Community Centers were the first in California to be built with a specially designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each care center is spread across two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, beautiful rose gardens, and...
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My mom has been here for at least 10 years. Everyone who works here is always so friendly, helpful, nice and kind, not only to mom but to me as well. My mind is at ease when I am not with my mom. I...
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.
Park Vista Assisted Living has a total of 54 apartments with 7 distinctive floor plans, some with lovely garden views, others with a private balcony overlooking the courtyard fountain.Customized care adapts to the needs of your loved one...Park Vista provides a home for your aging family members,...
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Moved dad in about 2 months ago. The staff is caring and attentive. Communication to family members has been excellent. There are a wide variety of activities but dad doesn't participate with everything. ...
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.
Villagio at Capriana is an assisted living community and memory care center located in Brea, Orange County, California. The Brea, California area boasts numerous parts and wilderness areas including the beautiful and scenic Carbon Canyon Regional Park Loop, a trail that allows visitors of all...
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The staff and director are excellent. The corporate entity is too concerned with how things look. Budgets for flowers and balloons and white table cloths instead of quality food. Has not increased food...
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.
Oakmont of Fullerton is a premier senior living community situated on a beautifully landscaped campus. Developed by Oakmont Senior Living, Oakmont of Fullerton provides exceptional quality, comfort and care with five-star services and amenities. Residents enjoy a rewarding lifestyle with...
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My 87-year old mother moved into the memory care unit called Evergreen in mid-[date removed] after being diagnosed with vascular dementia. The staff has been supportive, helpful and cooperative from the...
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.
Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....
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The things that stood out to me the most: -The kindness of all the staff. Very positive attitude and extremely caring toward the residents and their families. They knew everyone by name. -The overall feeling...
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.
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I’m [Name Removed] and have written reviews about Anaheim Crown Plaza. I have been here now for 16 years. I have extensive nursing career no matter where I go or I check it always leaves me back here. The...
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.
The Anaheim Crown Plaza in Anaheim, California is here to make your loved one's journey into retirement a pleasant one. Dine on the shaded patio or take a stroll across our exquisitely landscaped yard for a breath of fresh air in this resort-like retirement community. Our staff are not only here...
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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.
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.
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 Orange, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orange is $7,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $6,282 per month.

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

Orange, CA
$7,629/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,629/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,509/mo
Studio
$7,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,339/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,091/mo

Senior living costs in Orange 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: Orange, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrange, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,629/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,338/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$4,717/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Orange, CA:$7,629/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Orange, CA:$6,338/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Orange, CA:$4,717/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Orange, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Orange 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 average 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
Orange, CA$7,427/mo$6,998/mo+6.1%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Orange, CA
2024 average cost:$7,427/mo
2023 average cost:$6,998/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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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 Orange

Recent reviews for memory care in Orange

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Clearwater at North Tustin

5.0
All 5's! But we had to take my dad out because he escaped from the fenced memory care area by going around a corner, dragging a bench to the fence and using it to climb over the fence. He is very spry. The found him wandering in the parking lot and ascertained what happened from security camera ...
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Orange review score based on 16,046 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 16046 reviews of 438 Orange memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orange 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

Orange review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Orange, CA438 facilities
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Los Angeles, CA438 facilities
8.8
Riverside, CA154 facilities

Review subcategories for Orange 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 16,046 reviews of 438 Orange memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Orange 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.
Orange, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.4
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.2
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*Learn more about cost details

Orange memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orange memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Orange, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.4%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
52.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.3%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.6%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Orange 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 Orange Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orange, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.3%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.1%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.3%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orange 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 Orange partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orange, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Orange 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 Orange communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orange, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orange 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 Orange offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orange, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
16.9%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
41%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.6%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Orange

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