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Memory care in Laguna Niguel offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Laguna Niguel is about $6,019 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 33 communities, read 704 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We moved my [age removed] aged mom from FL to CA after a minor stroke. She started in independent living at a larger facility and was really lost. It was too far to walk to the dining room and space in...
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 Aegis we know and care about our residents as unique individuals. We honor and affirm their past, present and future. And we believe that growing older is not something to be endured, it's something to be savored and celebrated like life itself. We are committed to knowing and caring for our...
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They did a good job when we were there. The food is pretty bad though. That's why they get a four. Everything else would have been a five, except the food.
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 the Arcadian Aliso, we have a solid history of providing excellent memory care, dementia care, and Alzheimer’s care services in Orange County, California, and have made it our mission since 1998 to provide a stimulating and cheerful environment with all the comforts of home. We also encourage...
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After searching all of the caregiving options available, Freedom Village by far was the best choice. I continue to appreciate the hardworking, kind and caring staff here. I believe that this is a good...
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.
Are you looking for peace-of-mind, safety and comfort within an environment offering a greater sense of well-being for yourself or a loved one? Freedom Village Assisted Living is open to the public and offers a loving, caring staff who provide assistance with personal care, medication...
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I would tell others that it is a great community for independent living. It is very secure with a private gate. It is an upscale community. Our experience was during the pandemic. The staff are...
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.
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I'm quite impressed with La Vida. It was hard for my mom to make the decision to move out of the family home which she had lived in for 50-years. [Name removed] and the staff were always very...
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.
Welcome to Vintage Mission Viejo! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mission Viejo, California.Make yourself at home at Vintage Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, California. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul....
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.
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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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.
Step into a flower-filled painting by Monet and you've arrived at Aegis of Dana Point. Our serene assisted living community is close to spectacular ocean bluffs and near picturesque Dana Point Harbor, San Juan Capistrano and the pier at San Clemente. Shopping and medical care are close at hand...
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Cost of memory care in Laguna Niguel, CA

The average cost of senior living in Laguna Niguel is $6,019 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anaheim, CA with an average of $4,916 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Laguna Niguel, CA vs. nearby cities

Laguna Niguel, CA
$6,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Laguna Niguel, CA vs. the state and national average

Laguna Niguel, CA
$6,019/mo
U.S. national average
$4,919/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,019/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Laguna Niguel, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,890/mo
Studio
$6,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,615/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Laguna Niguel over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Laguna Niguel

Recent reviews for memory care in Laguna Niguel

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

Clearwater at North Tustin

5.0
All 5's! But we had to take my dad out because he escaped from the fenced memory care area by going around a corner, dragging a bench to the fence and using it to climb over the fence. He is very spry. The found him wandering in the parking lot and ascertained what happened from security camera ...
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ActivCare Orange

4.7
We chose ActivCare Orange because I really liked the personal connection that we made, the staff were very open in comparison to the others that we looked at. It was like they opened up the entire facility, they were honest and it was full disclosure. It created a wonderful sense that we were ...
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Laguna Niguel review score based on 167 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 31 Laguna Niguel memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Laguna Niguel 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

Laguna Niguel review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Laguna Niguel, CA31 facilities
8.6
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Laguna Beach, CA38 facilities

Review subcategories for Laguna Niguel 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 167 reviews of 31 Laguna Niguel memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Laguna Niguel 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
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
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Value for cost*
4.3
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Laguna Niguel memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Laguna Niguel memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
87.1%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.8%
46.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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98%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.9%
69.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.8%
27.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71%
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.6%
44.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.4%
67.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.9%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
43.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
40.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
74.2%
48.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.1%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.5%
39%
Room service
Room service
54.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Laguna Niguel 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 Laguna Niguel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.8%
32.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
74.2%
52.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.9%
58.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
38.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.6%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
54.8%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.4%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Golden Creek, Atria San Juan and Sunrise of Orange are the top-rated memory care facilities near Laguna Niguel, California. See full list of communities.

There are 33 memory care facilities near Laguna Niguel, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Laguna Niguel, California are Atria Golden Creek, Oakmont of Orange and Vista Corona Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 33 memory care facilities near you in Laguna Niguel, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, California ranges from $1200 to $15900. The average Memory Care cost in Laguna Niguel, California is $6,019. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Laguna Niguel, 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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