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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Clemente, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in San Clemente, A Place for Mom can help. With 23 memory care facilities in San Clemente, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of San Clemente Villas By the Sea
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9.2
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A place for mom helped me find San Clemente Villas and it has been everything I hoped for! My mom is so happy and the staff are caring and helpful! If it weren’t for the referral, I don’t know if I would...
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.
A warm, safe, new retirement community built with you in mind. Conveniently located in the beach town of San Clemente, enjoy the sunsets, Beach and Harbor. Giving you peace of mind, and laughter in your heart. Within walking distance to a public golf course, 2 major grocery stores, movie theatre...
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9.9
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101 reviews
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101 reviews
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Atria has provided a safe and warm and friendly place for my 92 years old mom. I can feel good knowing she is well cared for including on site Dr visits. All the staff are kind and well trained.
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.
Overlooking the San Juan Hills Golf Course, convenient to shopping, banks and excellent medical centers, Atria San Juan offers one of the most respected senior living communities in San Juan Capistrano. Whether dining alfresco on our patio, staying active in our customized fitness center, or...
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66 Floor plans available
9.4
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42 reviews
9.4
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42 reviews
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My parents love it!! Facility is beautiful, clean, and open. Staff is friendly and helpful. Amenities and activities are fun and engaging.
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 Laguna Niguel, California, Crestavilla – a Kisco Signature Residence – is a modern senior living community designed to make it easier for older adults to fully enjoy the natural beauty, relaxed spirit and effortless luxury of coastal living. Crestavilla is pursuing LEED® certification for...
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44 Floor plans available
9.4
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70 reviews
9.4
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70 reviews
5 star
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It's a welcoming environment that's clean and cozy. They give a good level of care. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
Located near the I-5 freeway, just east of the OSO Parkway, Sunrise of Mission Viejo is nestled in the heart of Mission Viejo adjacent to the Mission Viejo Country Club with a variety of suites that offer a wonderful view of the golf course and surrounding valley. We pride ourselves in...
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9.2
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49 reviews
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49 reviews
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Capistrano Senior Living is a first rate assisted living facility. The accommodations, activities and dining options are tailored to the general groups needs as well as each individual's interests. The staff...
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.
Do more of what you love every day.Our community in San Juan Capistrano, 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.Along with our...
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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7 reviews
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The facility is nice and the staff is very friendly, loving and helpful. They are able to handle actual advanced memory care residents. My mom was at another memory care facility before that couldn't handle...
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.
At Serra Sol, it’s about so much more than where you rest your head at night. Our entire community is our residents’ home. First, the basics. We offer a safe and secure environment that keeps the needs of those with memory loss tops of mind, including secured entries and exits, alarm systems and...
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9.1
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Mom is THRIVING at Ivy Park Mission Viejo ! I visit her regularly and other family members visit Mom daily. I am always very welcomed when I arrive and delighted to see how happy Mom is with all the social...
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.
Ivy Park at Mission ViejoA Passion for ExcellenceFor the best assisted living and memory care community in Mission Viejo, you’ve come to the right place. Our experienced leadership team manages over 60 retirement communities throughout California and Nevada with a commitment to creating the best...
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9.0
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5 reviews
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The staff here are incredibly loving, caring and attentive. I highly recommend “A Place for mom” for anyone who is looking for loving and nurturing environment. Thank you everyone for all that you have done.
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.
WATERMARK LAGUNA NIGUELA premier destination for Assisted Living and Memory Care is NOW OPEN in Laguna Niguel.Inspired by the laid-back Southern California lifestyle, Watermark Laguna Niguel is a modern Assisted Living and Memory Care community that invites older adults to embrace resort-style...
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55 Floor plans available
8.9
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25 reviews
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I was the family that dropped off my uncle and just from the brief time I was there I felt that it was very pretty and welcoming upon arrival. The staff were very kind and the location was perfect for his...
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.
Del Obispo Terrace is a hidden gem in the heart of San Juan Capistrano known for its family-like and rural atmosphere. Because we are a relatively small community, we get to know our residents well, and they become part of our family. We take pride in the care and services we provide to our...
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I am happy with all the people here and the help they are to me I AM HAPPY WITH THE FOOD AND THE STAFF THAT HELPS ME AND I LIKE THE FACILITY AND ALL THE ACTIVITIES THAT I PARTICIPATE IN i WOULS BE HAPPY...
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.
Located in Orange County, just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, The Fountains at Sea Bluffs offers extraordinary retirement living in a spectacular setting.  Nearby Dana Point Harbor offers an exciting variety of possibilities - from whale watching to fishing in the harbor to catching a...
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Photo of Aegis of Laguna Niguel
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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8.0
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I think overall the experience has been good. I would give it a four or five. It was hard for my mom to adjust in the beginning, but it seems like she's getting used to it. The rooms are larger than any of...
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.
At Aegis we know and care about our residents as unique individuals. We honor and affirm their past, present and future. And we believe that growing older is not something to be endured, it's something to be savored and celebrated like life itself. We are committed to knowing and caring for our...
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17 reviews
8.0
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My mom will have lived at Heritage Pointe for 8 years now. She started in Assisted Living and has transitioned to Memory Care. The staff, many of whom have been there for many years, are all caring,...
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.
Founded more than 30 years ago, Heritage Pointe provides the highest quality assisted living and memory care services in Orange County, California. Welcoming to those of all faiths, Heritage Pointe is Orange County's only community rooted in Jewish culture, tradition and values.Our one-of-a-kind...
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This is a very nice community for my mom. The staff is really nice and caring. The food is very good and nice variety. They do offer my mom activities. I would highly recommend this community for others for...
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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6.8
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My mom lived here for about 6 months before we lost her. The management was great about allowing us to modify rooms to make them more accessible. The carestaff are all really great unfortunately we saw...
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.
MorningStar of Mission Viejo enjoys an amenity-rich neighborhood in southern Mission Viejo. This near-perfect site for senior housing has numerous restaurants, the Shops at Mission Viejo Mall and Providence mission Hospital all within one mile. Laguna Beach is less than 30 minutes away. Our...
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They did a good job when we were there. The food is pretty bad though. That's why they get a four. Everything else would have been a five, except the 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.
At the Arcadian Aliso, we have a solid history of providing excellent memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s care services in Orange County, California, and have made it our mission since 1998 to provide a stimulating and cheerful environment with all the comforts of home. We also encourage...
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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 flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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.
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in San Clemente, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Clemente is $6,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murrieta, CA with an average of $4,110 per month.

Memory care costs in San Clemente, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Clemente, CA
$6,270/mo

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

San Clemente, CA
$6,270/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,270/mo

Memory care costs in San Clemente, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,879/mo
Studio
$6,213/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,008/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,637/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in San Clemente 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: San Clemente, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Clemente, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,270/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,327/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,129/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
San Clemente, CA:$6,270/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
San Clemente, CA:$4,327/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
San Clemente, CA:$5,129/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in San Clemente, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in San Clemente 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Clemente, CA$7,432/mo$6,934/mo+7.2%
California$6,659/mo$6,315/mo+5.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
San Clemente, CA
2024 average cost:$7,432/mo
2023 average cost:$6,934/mo
Percent change:+7.2%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,315/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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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 San Clemente

Recent reviews for memory care in San Clemente

Renaissance Village Murrieta

4.3
It was a good community while I was there. The room size was fair. the food was excellent and they had a variety. The staff was very friendly and efficient and communicated well. They were quick to respond if there were any issues I would recommend the community.

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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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook

4.9
Silvergate has many positive aspect: it has very competent staff who are also friendly, great food, always bright and cheerfully decorated, activities daily, a medical staff that is keenly aware of each resident’s special needs and frequent entertainment. My favorite component of my Silvergate ...
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San Clemente review score based on 87 family reviews

8.1
Review score18 facilities87 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 87 reviews of 18 San Clemente memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Clemente 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

San Clemente review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
San Clemente, CA18 facilities
8.4
8.4
Dana Point, CA29 facilities

Review subcategories for San Clemente 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 87 reviews of 18 San Clemente memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Clemente 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.
San Clemente, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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San Clemente memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Clemente memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente 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 San Clemente that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
88.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
61.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Clemente 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 San Clemente Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Clemente 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 San Clemente partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in San Clemente 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 San Clemente communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Clemente, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.6%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Clemente 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 San Clemente offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Clemente, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in San Clemente

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

Frequently Asked Questions

San Clemente Villas By the Sea, Atria San Juan and Crestavilla are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Clemente, California. See full list of communities.
There are 23 memory care facilities near San Clemente, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in San Clemente, California are Atria Golden Creek and Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 23 memory care facilities near you in San Clemente, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, 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 San Clemente, California ranges from $2050 to $16100. The average Memory Care cost in San Clemente, California is $6,270. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in San Clemente, California typically starts at $2050. 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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