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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sunset, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Sunset, A Place for Mom can help. With 127 memory care facilities in Sunset, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Our loved one lived here for 3 years, 1 year in assisted living and 2 years in the senior apartments and we would recommend for others to consider this community for their loved ones. The environment was a...
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.
We are family owned and operated for over 30 years. Our residents are well cared for by kind, caring and qualified employees. We have a complete dietary department with cooks who are experienced with elderly dietary needs and preferences. Our residents themselves have created our menu with a...
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I have nothing but nice things to say. They've been a very good fit. The only reason that I didn't give them a 5 is because my mother complains about the food sometimes. My father will eat the napkin if you...
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.
Pioneer House offers our residents a continuum of care under one roof. Our residents can choose between retirement apartments, assisted living apartments, and skilled nursing care. That flexibility allows our residents to rest assured that whatever their needs are today or tomorrow, they do not...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Peace of mind is in store for you and your loved one at Courtyard Terrace, a Special Care Community for Alzheimer and Dementia residents. Our Comprehensive Care Assisted Living Community provides an array of services to meet the needs of our residents in a safe and protected environment. Our 24hr...
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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.
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It is being sold, so they are going to have a different owner and things might change. I think the meals were superior though. I looked around the place and my brother seems very happy there, he thinks it is...
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.
Elegant independent and assisted living is offered in exciting, culturally rich midtown Sacramento. The community is located kitty-corner to Trinity Cathedral, near Biba’s restaurant and close to boutiques and art galleries. It also is just around the corner from Sutter General Hospital, five...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
MERCY MCMAHON TERRACE IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BEAUTIFUL EAST SACRAMENTO.WE OFFER INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING WITH A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS.WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU STOP BY FOR A TOUR AND MORE INFORMATION.
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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.
Sharing seven landscaped and gated acres in the Campus Commons neighborhood with River’s Edge retirement community, the Chateau at River’s Edge offers a charming, amenity- and service-rich environment. Assisted living is the featured service, but memory care also is available through The Garden....
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The staff here are all very good, and they are taking really good care of my loved one. They have a lot of things to do here, too! Recently, they had a singer/guitarist come in and perform. The price...
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.
IvyRidge Assisted Living is conveniently located at 23rd and U Street in Midtown Sacramento. IvyRidge is licensed for 36 residents in quiet and spacious rooms. We typically have a maximum of 30-32 residents. IvyRidge has been a healthcare facility for over fifty years. It was remodeled and...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Sunset, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sunset is $4,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willows, CA with an average of $4,563 per month.

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

Sunset, CA
$4,953/mo
$4,929/mo

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

Sunset, CA
$4,953/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,953/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,669/mo
Studio
$5,516/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,240/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset 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: Sunset, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$4,953/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,196/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,197/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sunset, CA:$4,953/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset, CA:$4,196/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Sunset, CA:$4,197/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sunset, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sunset 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
Sunset, CA$6,514/mo$6,215/mo+4.8%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Sunset, CA
2024 average cost:$6,514/mo
2023 average cost:$6,215/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sunset

Recent reviews for memory care in Sunset

Sterling Court at Roseville, An Assisted Living and Memory Care Community

5.0
I was looking for facilities for my Husband that offered respite care. We ended up picking this community because they were the only place with an opening due to the recent fires in the area. The staff members here checked on my husband frequently and they seemed to be very courteous. They ...
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Chateau On Capitol Avenue in Sacramento, CA

5.0
My 91 year old mother has been at Chateau on Capitol Ave. for about six months and has adapted well. She has made many new friends and is enjoying life there. The staff are very attentive and I'm impressed that every staff member calls her by name. It is a personal touch that I find endearing. ...
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Prairie City Landing in Folsom, CA

5.0
It has been excellent. The administration is kind, responsive and communicative. The staff is upbeat and caring. The facility is clean and bright.

Sunset review score based on 634 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 634 reviews of 109 Sunset memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sunset 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

Sunset review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Sunset, CA109 facilities
8.5
Marysville, CA143 facilities
8.5
Yuba City, CA145 facilities

Review subcategories for Sunset 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 634 reviews of 109 Sunset memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sunset 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.
Sunset, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Sunset memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset, 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 Sunset 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 Sunset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunset, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
86.2%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
99.1%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
78.9%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
88.1%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunset 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 Sunset Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunset, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
86.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.2%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunset 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 Sunset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunset, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
62.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
73.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset 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 Sunset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.4%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
59.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset 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 Sunset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
65.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
78.9%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
67%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
70.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sunset

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Oakmont of Westpark, Atria Carmichael Oaks and The Terraces Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sunset, California. See full list of communities.
There are 127 memory care facilities near Sunset, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Sunset, California are The Terraces Senior Living, Oakmont of Carmichael and Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 127 memory care facilities near you in Sunset, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sunset, 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 Sunset, 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 Sunset, California ranges from $1200 to $11500. The average Memory Care cost in Sunset, California is $4,953. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Sunset, California typically starts at $1200. 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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