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Memory care in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo is about $5,556 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 934 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
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.
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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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
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.
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....
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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
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.
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.
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
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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Cost of memory care in Mission Viejo, CA

The average cost of senior living in Mission Viejo is $5,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yorba Linda, CA with an average of $4,841 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Mission Viejo, CA vs. nearby cities

Mission Viejo, CA
$5,556/mo

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

Mission Viejo, CA
$5,556/mo
U.S. national average
$4,919/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,556/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Mission Viejo, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,937/mo
Studio
$6,131/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,644/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,580/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,995/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Mission Viejo over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Mission Viejo

Recent reviews for memory care in Mission Viejo

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.

Crescendo Senior Living Assisted Living and Memory Care in Placentia, CA

5.0
I thank the caregivers every chance I get! They have the most empathy & care for all the residents in Memory Care. It takes a special person to pour themselves into their jobs, but most of all the residents, as they all have unique dispositions which require patience, empathy, a personal ...
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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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Mission Viejo review score based on 186 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 186 reviews of 30 Mission Viejo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mission Viejo 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

Mission Viejo review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Mission Viejo, CA30 facilities
8.7
Laguna Hills, CA37 facilities

Review subcategories for Mission Viejo 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 186 reviews of 30 Mission Viejo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mission Viejo 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
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Mission Viejo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mission Viejo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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
83.3%
63%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.3%
46.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.7%
69.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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
70%
71.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
76.7%
67.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo 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
46.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.4%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
40.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
70%
48.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39%
Room service
Room service
56.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
43.3%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mission Viejo 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 Mission Viejo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.7%
32.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
56.7%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
86.7%
58.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.7%
38.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.2%
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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 Mission Viejo, California. See full list of communities.

There are 32 memory care facilities near Mission Viejo, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Mission Viejo, California are Atria Golden Creek, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Oakmont of Orange. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 32 memory care facilities near you in Mission Viejo, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, 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 Mission Viejo, California ranges from $866 to $15900. The average Memory Care cost in Mission Viejo, California is $5,556. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Mission Viejo, California typically starts at $866. 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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