A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors can help you find a memory care provider in California that meets your family’s needs. The median monthly cost of memory care in California is about $5,000.
My mother has lived here for her last 23 months. She loves the musical programs and live entertainment they bring in. She also enjoys the chair tai chi, bingo, bible study, outings, but especially her 3...
My parents instantly loved it and put down a deposit the same day they toured. They didn't even look anywhere else! They are very happy there, and say everyone on staff is friendly, helpful, and funny!...
When I was falling a lot at home, my son insisted I move to senior living. I didn't want to leave my home of decades but my son refused to take no for an answer. I left a deposit at the 1st place I visited (...
I'd highly recommend that others explore The Terraces for their loved ones or themselves. It's warm, friendly and down to earth.
I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The place is very welcoming, clean feels like home. The staff are some of the most caring people I've ever met they have some amazing people who work...
Our 100 yr old mom has been living in memory care at Pacifica Senior Living since [date removed]. We can't say enough about our outstanding experience with the facility and staff. She's been in the same...
I would highly recommend The Gardens at Park Balboa. The place is very welcoming, clean feels like home. The staff are some of the most caring people I've ever met they have some amazing people who work...
Our 100 yr old mom has been living in memory care at Pacifica Senior Living since [date removed]. We can't say enough about our outstanding experience with the facility and staff. She's been in the same...
The Staff goes out of their way to treat the residents like family. Irma the general manager is always there and available. We just had my uncle's 100th birthday and they went out of their way to make it...
A most excellent staff! Professional but yet caring, sincere people that I have observed myself. Every Tuesday, I visit my friend [name removed] & I am amazed how the staff is sooooo positive, gracious in...
Strengths: very communicative to families ongoing. Really partner once a resident. Everyone is super friendly and you feel like they care. Seem to work they don't know what to ask. Also the Dining schedules...
First, it is beautiful with a beautiful courtyard in the middle of the complex, 2nd it has such a sweet and friendly staff, 3rd they have different activities every day and last they have lots of family...
I am beyond grateful to have found Greenhaven Place for my Dad. This the third assisted living my Dad has lived at and it is by far the best. The care my Dad receives is phenomenal. They have really taken...
My husband and I moved into a 2-bedroom apartment at The Woodlake five months ago. We are quite comfortable with our living arrangements in this apartment. Also we are enjoying the companionship of our...
The meals and dining services are improving. I haven't had a lot of interaction with the faculty or staff because he is an independent living but we would recommend Regency Place Senior Living to other...
Memory care communities in California are licensed by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and are referred to as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE).[01]
Each memory care community must provide the following to remain licensed in California:[02]
All memory care communities in California must follow the following resident and staffing practices:[02,03]
California Department of Public Health
1616 Capitol Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
Phone: 916-558-1784
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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In California, the CDSS inspects each memory care facility once a year and no later than 10 days after a complaint has been filed.[02] To search for inspection reports, you can use the Care Facility Search on the CDSS website using the following instructions:
If you would like to access a specific memory care facility’s inspection report, you can also search by facility name or address, if you have that information. Each inspection report includes the following information:
California Department of Social Services. (2023). Laws and regulations. CA.gov.
State of California Health and Human Services Agency. Department of Social Services. (2008). Manual of Policies and Procedures Community Care Licensing Division: Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.
California Assisted Living Association. (2015). California compendium of residential care and assisted living regulations and policy.
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