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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in California, MD

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If your loved one needs memory care in California, A Place for Mom can help. With 54 memory care facilities in California, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock
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They were very friendly and welcoming. The facility was always clean. Staff extremely friendly. Staff knowledgeable and helpful. The food seemed good. Activities offered were good. Overall value for 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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock was designed with seniors in mind and created to provide a comfortable but dignified style of living. Caring comes naturally to us, so that each resident has the assistance he or she needs or wants. Our specialized and newly remodeled MEMORY CARE UNIT...
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My loved one, [name removed], came to Brightview from another facility. I knew neither he nor I could stay there another day and it was with great happiness we made the move to Brightview, South River,...
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.
Experience something new every day at Brightview South River. Begin your morning with a breakfast served to you in our restaurant-quality dining room, check your email in our media room, followed by a game of cards in one of our many living room areas. Participate in one of the many events...
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The community is willing to accommodate with dietary restrictions. There were always some type of activities going on for the residents to choose from. [name removed] was very empathetic, helpful,...
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.
Located within a mile of Old Town Alexandria just off of King Street, Silverado Alexandria is more than just assisted living. It is a specialized memory care community dedicated to enriching life for the memory impaired.Many families shared the peace of mind they experienced when they finally...
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Over all they took good care of my wife. I went to see her daily and she was always clean and neat with clean clothes, hair clean and brushed, bed linens clean, etc. They devoted the resources to gave her...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Spring HillAssisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Lorton, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and supplies needed to keep...
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Brandywine Living community itself is vey clean but there could be more house keeping within the apartments - maybe even just twice a week would make a difference. It is a pet friendly community and they...
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.
An Outstanding LocationLocated next to Cameron Station and just minutes from historic Old Town, Brandywine Living at Alexandria provides a convenient location for seniors to reside close to their children, grandchildren, and friends, while remaining in the community they love.This 116-suite,...
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Charming place, like home. Rooms furnished nicely with large private baths. The staff and administrator are exceptional. Every time I enter to visit love one, the place is immaculate, smelling fresh and...
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
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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.
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.
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.
Washington & Lee Home for the Elderly is a privately owned/operated, eighteen bed, adult assisted living home, licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services. A country setting nestled in historic Westmoreland County. Frequent visibility of deer and turkey are seen through large pane...
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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.
Having provided senior care for many years, we, understand the emotions that families face when making care decisions for their loved ones. Providing for a parent, spouse, or relative can be physically, emotionally, and financially challenging. Making the decision to get help is often difficult. ...
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Photo of Sagepoint Gardens Assisted Living
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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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My mother in law loves living at Chesapeake Cove. The staff are wonderful. The caregivers are local, friendly, helpful and she does not go without. The community is clean and well maintained. She likes the...
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.
If you enjoy independence and the freshness and beauty of the outdoors, then you will love Chesapeake Cove in Crisfield, MD. Nestled on the Delmarva Peninsula, the community provides gorgeous and relaxing views of the bay, which inspires residents to kick back and relax. The neighborhood...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of La Casa Assisted Living Alzheimers and Dementia Care
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We can't thank the staff of La Casa Assisted living home enough for the care they gave our father. He was a patient there for 16 months and the care and kindness they showed him was great. La Casa keeps the...
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.
As a Caregiver for over 15 years for my husband, Gene, who passed away from Alzheimer's Disease on March 13, 2005, I tried many different avenues to care for him. All failed! There had to be a better way, a better place, something, somewhere. I prayed every night that God would give me...
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Overall I think they do a good job at Woodbine. The facility itself is a bit worn down, but they keep it very clean and nice looking. The care staff here are all very friendly and professional. They seem to...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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
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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.
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 California, MD

The average cost of senior living in California is $6,393 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crisfield, MD with an average of $5,330 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in California, MD vs. nearby cities

California, MD
$6,393/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in California, MD vs. the state and national average

California, MD
$6,393/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in California vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,393/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in California, MD by room type

Semi-Private
$5,523/mo
Studio
$6,329/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,238/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in California over time

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What families are saying about memory care in California

Recent reviews for memory care in California

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

5.0
Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Farnham

5.0
With our loved one have Alzheimer's the staff here have been very good with him, truly they have been wonderful to him as well as our family. They have really good activities there - they had a Christmas holiday party and are throwing a Valentine's Day party as well. They have even taken our ...
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Essex House in Tappahannock, VA

5.0
I moved my mother to Essex house in the beginning of October 2016 and have been very pleased with the service provided my mother. They have done everything in their power to make her stay comfortable. Due to the location, it has been easier for family to visit.

California review score based on 251 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 251 reviews of 45 California memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The California 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

California review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
California, MD45 facilities
8.2
Leonardtown, MD124 facilities
8.5
Eagle Harbor, MD238 facilities

Review subcategories for California 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 251 reviews of 45 California memory care communities. This chart helps you compare California 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.
California, MD averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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California memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California, 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 California 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 California that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
California, MDNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.6%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.9%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.1%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in California 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 California Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
California, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.9%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in California 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 California partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
31.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
55.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
48.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Potomac Place, Sunrise of Mt Vernon and The Skybridge at Town Center are the top-rated memory care facilities near California, Maryland. See full list of communities.

There are 54 memory care facilities near California, Maryland. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in California, Maryland are Sunrise of Mt Vernon, Paul Spring Community and Spring Hills Mount Vernon. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 54 memory care facilities near you in California, Maryland typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in California, Maryland, 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 California, Maryland, 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 California, Maryland ranges from $1695 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in California, Maryland is $6,393. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in California, Maryland typically starts at $1695. 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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