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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in The Willows, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in The Willows, A Place for Mom can help. With 219 memory care facilities in The Willows, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Atria Evergreen Valley
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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It takes a while to get used to their schedule for meals, laundry, bathing and medicine dispersal. It's a learning curve on both sides. This is memory care. Pleasant and helpful staff at all levels. The size...
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.
Atria Evergreen Valley provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In choosing this community, our residents...
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We were extremely happy with this facility and would recommend 100%. Staff was caring and the facility was very clean. Activities were engaging. The food was terrific and they welcomed family members to...
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.
Welcome to Fremont Hills Assisted Living. We are proud to be Fremont's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Fremont Hills Assisted Living is where residents can enjoy life and their families can have peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are being cared for with dignity and...
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This place is excellent and my mother has thrived since she's been there. She is extremely happy there. I would definitely recommend this place.
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.
Emerald Valley offers 48 assisted living apartments with a variety of floor plans, full service bar/bistro, luxury spa and salon, wellness and fitness center, on-site, state-of-the-art movie theatre, outdoor terrace and so much more.Emerald Valley offers Luxury Studio Apartment, Private Terrace,...
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It is a very nice facility with friendly residents and staff and good food. Absolutely stuffed with activities to do. They allow cats and small dogs which was a big factor in our choice for respite care.
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.
THE WATERMARK AT ALMADENAn inviting community in the vibrant Bay Area.Known for its innovative and creative spirit, San Jose is the perfect place to call home. The Watermark at Almaden brings exceptional Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care to the scenic South San Jose neighborhood....
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The staff at Villa Toscana is so good and caring. There is plenty of light, a great view of the western hills. My husband seems to feel at home there. I realize the challenges of hiring this kind of staff,...
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.
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Photo of The Watermark at San Ramon
66 Photos available
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Our father moved in a few years ago, and we couldn’t be any happier with our decision. The facility is clean, the food is good and the management team has been consistent. We can call the executive director...
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.
The Best Value in San Ramon Senior LivingThe Watermark at San Ramon, located in San Ramon, California, is a retirement community offering exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care in an intimate and tranquil park-like wellness setting. Considered one of the East Bay’s premier boutique senior...
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All 5s! Room is 2X size for about the same price as Atria - very fine dining served at our convenience - assisted living at no added cost - laundry & full housecleaning checking in and out of building & if...
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.
Westmont of Milpitas offers a wide spectrum of senior living and care on one campus. Moving into one of California's premier senior living communities means that you do not have to leave us as your personal support needs change. Whether you enjoy the carefree retirement setting of a 55+ Active...
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Photo of The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens
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The staff is very friendly and they learned your name quickly. They're very attentive, and it's great to be able to dine with my father in law anytime we want to. The food has also been fantastic. They have...
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.
The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, California, offers Assisted Living and Memory Care on a comfortable senior campus notable for a high standard of care in addition to friendly, fun, and caring associates that make our community feel more like a charming bed and breakfast. The...
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The location is excellent, close to large shopping centers, but very quiet. The grounds are lovely and the apartments are very nice. The staff are wonderful - caring and helpful. The food is really good, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Fewer Chores, More FunDo you want to experience a retirement rich in exciting events, activities and programs and free from the burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning, laundry and yard work? If that sounds like something you want for your life, we have good news. Your dream retirement...
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The staff is amazing. The sales was great but weren't fully transparent on explaining the points etc. the move in was not super smooth or organized but we managed fine. The place is clean and there are...
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.
Our Burlingame location has enriched the lives of many seniors and their families throughout our 7 years in the community. Sunrise is the pioneer of gold-standard Senior Living and continues to pave the path as we celebrate our 40th year! With our Assisted Living, tiered Memory Care...
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Photo of Sunol Creek Memory Care
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Sunol Creek is a lovely facility with some very wonderful care givers. Unfortunately for my husband, it is not working. He has Parkinson's with dementia and has taken numerous falls while in their care. His...
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.
Sunol Creek provides compassionate care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. Since our opening in 2014, our community has established itself as the East Bay’s premier place for Memory Care, proudly offering dedicated support for families in Pleasanton, Livermore,...
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Photo of Oakmont of Redwood City
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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I am always amazed and extremely pleased at how caring the staff is with all of the memory care residents. The facilities are always well maintained and kept clean. The meals are tasty and sufficient, Our...
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.
At Oakmont of Redwood City, you will enjoy living in a quiet, residential community by the San Francisco Bay, about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. Within easy reach of the shops, restaurants, and parks along El Camino Real, our community is just off the 101 and close to I-280,...
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Photo of Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro
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What we like the most about the community is the location, the activities they have and the friendliness. We would definitely recommend San Leandro Senior Living to other families based on the experience so...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome Home to Pacifica Senior Living of San Leandro! We are located in the cozy downtown section of San Leandro below the Oakland foothills. With the cool evening breeze off the San Francisco Bay, you can sit outside in the patio courtyard and enjoy a beautiful Bay Area evening.Pacifica Senior...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Oakland Hills
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The staff are great and very considerate. The food is really good. The facility is well maintained. Yes, we would recommend Ivy Park at Oakland Hills to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Community Highlights:* Conveniently located in a beautiful, safe residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills* Multiple nurses on staff to manage resident well-being and complex medical situations* Accommodate many couples who want to stay together but have different care needs* Higher...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Monterey
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What we like the most about Ivy Park is the location, cleanliness and the staff. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
While Sunrise of Monterey opened in 2009, Sunrise Senior Living has been in business for over 30 years, serving as a pioneer in providing outstanding care in a home-like environment for seniors. At Sunrise of Monterey, we have several neighborhoods that allow us to serve the various needs of our...
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One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community...
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.
Mercy Retirement and Care Center is an assisted living community located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County and home to over 413,000 people. Oakland is a wonderful city with lots of businesses, shopping, sporting events, restaurants and stores. Residents will enjoy Bay area views, shopping...
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A little shaky on the communicating now that he's there. The sales team didn't skip a beat. [name removed] and [name removed] have been top tier. The nurses are superb in the memory care and the...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Union City is an assisted living senior community that is located in Union City, California. What makes our community unique is its program that is designed to enrich the body, mind, and soul. For the mind, Pacifica Senior Living Union City offers services such as...
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It was a very nice place but my mother was very unhappy because she wanted to be home, but the facility was just fine no problems - well one problem they couldn't find the morphine on the last day of my...
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.
Our ideas and practices are anchored in The Poetry of Aging, our platform for living at Sonnet Hill.Like a poem, each person has their own pace, style and personality. We truly believe that there is no right or wrong way to be yourself.As lifespans get longer and research gets deeper, we are able...
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Photo of Ivy Park at Pleasanton
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Wonderful place. All staff were caring and got to know my brother. His room was well kept, cleaned regularly. They made us feel welcomed when we came to visit. He didn't participate in many of the activities...
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.
Sunrise of Pleasanton is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Pleasanton, CA.
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Photo of Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen
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Having moved my dad into Merrill Gardens almost 6 weeks ago he is doing well and loves his apartment. The staff from the director [name removed] all the way to the front desk has been warm, kind and...
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.
Set in San Jose's Willow Glen neighborhood, Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen offers easy senior living in a modern building with large apartments. Enjoy the small-town feel and being within walking distance of outdoor cafes, coffee shops, boutiques and bookstores. The high-ceilinged, airy building...
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The staff is very friendly and caters to the needs of the residents. The place is very clean; they empty her trash twice a day. I wish they had water aerobics.
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.
At Casa Sandoval, we promote independence through a vibrant, active and healthy senior living community.Our decisions and actions are rooted in an understanding of our residents’ needs, animated by the precepts within the MorningStar mission and core values (Casa Sandoval is managed by...
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Mom is happy there. It's been over a year and she is finally making some friends and participating in a few activities. Brookdale gets feedback from the residents on food they want or like. They keep...
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.
Make the Most of Your Golden YearsOur warm and welcoming independent and assisted living community is nestled in one of the most scenic areas of the San Francisco Bay. With a convenient location between Palo Alto and San Mateo, you can embrace all the natural beauty and wonder California has to...
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Staff and management were exceptionally helpful to the point that I was suspicious but they are the real deal. The driver [name removed] is amazing and so caring. The chef listens to suggestions.
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.
Welcome to Vista Terrace of Belmont Senior Living!We offer both independent and assisted living. We offer studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedroom apartments, many have lovely views of the bay area and also the Belmont hills, and some of our apartments have charming walk-out terraces. Pets are...
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The staff is absolutely amazing. They are attentive, knowledgeable and supportive. That includes ALL staff; administration, housekeeping, dining room and support staff. We have not met one cross or...
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.
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Photo of Westwind Memory Care
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Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.
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.
The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...
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Cost of memory care in The Willows, CA

The average cost of senior living in The Willows is $6,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,631 per month.

Memory care costs in The Willows, CA, vs. nearby cities

The Willows, CA
$6,105/mo
$6,139/mo

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

The Willows, CA
$6,105/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,105/mo

Memory care costs in The Willows, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,229/mo
Studio
$7,189/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,344/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in The Willows 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: The Willows, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Willows, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,105/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,037/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$5,621/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
The Willows, CA:$6,105/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
The Willows, CA:$5,037/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
The Willows, CA:$5,621/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in The Willows, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in The Willows 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.

The Willows, CACA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in The Willows, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in The Willows 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
The Willows, CA$8,239/mo$7,835/mo+5.2%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
The Willows, CA
2024 average cost:$8,239/mo
2023 average cost:$7,835/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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 The Willows

Recent reviews for memory care in The Willows

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 .

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

The Willows review score based on 669 family reviews

8.0
Review score179 facilities669 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 669 reviews of 179 The Willows memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The The Willows 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

The Willows review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
The Willows, CA179 facilities
8.0
Scotts Valley, CA210 facilities
8.2
Capitola, CA185 facilities

Review subcategories for The Willows 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 669 reviews of 179 The Willows memory care communities. This chart helps you compare The Willows 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.
The Willows, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.4
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

The Willows memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Willows memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The Willows, 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 The Willows 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 The Willows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
The Willows, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.9%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.1%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.3%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in The Willows 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 The Willows Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
The Willows, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.2%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in The Willows 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 The Willows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Willows, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.3%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in The Willows 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 The Willows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Willows, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
49.2%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
41.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.9%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in The Willows 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 The Willows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
The Willows, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.2%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in The Willows

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