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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Saratoga, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Saratoga, A Place for Mom can help. With 47 memory care facilities in Saratoga, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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My experience has been quite good with Lincoln Glen Manor. The caregivers are very patient, and caring. I'm quite pleased with the care they provide to my mom. The food is quite good as well. My mom is...
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.
Lincoln Glen Manor provides an assisted living community for seniors who are looking to be a part of all that San Jose, Santa Clara County, California has to offer. This community offers the memory care that seniors need along with a great location. The beautiful city of San Jose provides...
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My mom is really liking her new home. She likes to play bingo and even won a game recently and called to tell me. The community is a very nice and clean place and it is close to my home. Overall, we are...
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.
A Resident’s View: by Hettie Lou DowningI became a “take charge” person the year I turned 10 and my mother’s delicate health dictated that I become her substitute. I left home at age 16 to attend the university and became self-supporting. The lessons I learned from “take charge” employment were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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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.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My experience with Rose Garden City has been good. The facility is clean, the staff is friendly, and they provide good care. Overall I'm satisfied with the services they offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are searching for an assisted living facility in sunny San Jose, Calif., look no further than Rose Garden Court. This is a medium-care facility that accepts patients that are over 55 years old. The community setting provided at this assisted living facility provides senior citizens with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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 know my mother-in-law seems to be eating better at Golden Heritage Living. The staff are real good about getting her to eat. She still doesn't eat as much as she should, but it's an improvement. They have...
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.
Golden Heritage Living is an assisted living situated in San Jose, California, meaning that our residents benefit from a Mediterranean-like climate with warm summers and mild winters. Our closeness to the city's center ensures convenient access to its amenities, while our multi-floor setting...

Cost of memory care in Saratoga, CA

The average cost of senior living in Saratoga is $6,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Scotts Valley, CA with an average of $6,115 per month.

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

Saratoga, CA
$6,401/mo
$6,421/mo

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

Saratoga, CA
$6,401/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,401/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,681/mo
Studio
$7,603/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,068/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,043/mo

Senior living costs in Saratoga 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: Saratoga, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaratoga, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,401/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,099/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$5,570/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Saratoga, CA:$6,401/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Saratoga, CA:$5,099/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Saratoga, CA:$5,570/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Saratoga, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Saratoga 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
Saratoga, CA$8,965/mo$7,999/mo+12.1%
California$6,659/mo$6,315/mo+5.4%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Saratoga, CA
2024 average cost:$8,965/mo
2023 average cost:$7,999/mo
Percent change:+12.1%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Saratoga

Recent reviews for memory care in Saratoga

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park

5.0
Meadow Gardens is a gem: quiet, sunny, nice grounds & patio. The staff is very friendly. I can't speak to the meals or activities as my conservatee has become so disinterested in the world. Value for cost 5 plus. Overall experience, cleanliness, and quality of care gets a 5 star plus. Only ...
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Ivy Park at Palo Alto

4.9
I have been very pleased with my grandmothers transition into this community. [Removed] and [Removed] where very helpful with the move in process and made sure we got settled okay. I like that it is a smaller facility and she has really seemed to make some friends while she has been there. They ...
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Saratoga review score based on 137 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 38 Saratoga memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saratoga 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

Saratoga review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Saratoga, CA38 facilities
8.2
Monte Sereno, CA45 facilities
8.5
Cupertino, CA51 facilities

Review subcategories for Saratoga 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 137 reviews of 38 Saratoga memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Saratoga resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Saratoga memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saratoga memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saratoga, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.2%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saratoga 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 Saratoga Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saratoga, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saratoga 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 Saratoga partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saratoga, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Saratoga 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 Saratoga communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saratoga, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
44.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saratoga 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 Saratoga offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saratoga, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.5%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
31.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Saratoga

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 Saratoga protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Belmont Village San Jose, Atria Sunnyvale and Atria Willow Glen are the top-rated memory care facilities near Saratoga, California. See full list of communities.
There are 47 memory care facilities near Saratoga, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Saratoga, California are Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 47 memory care facilities near you in Saratoga, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, 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 Saratoga, California ranges from $695 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in Saratoga, California is $6,401. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Saratoga, California typically starts at $695. 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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