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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Memory care in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano is about $6,066 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 31 communities, read 626 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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.
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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, 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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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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Cost of memory care in San Juan Capistrano, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Juan Capistrano is $6,066 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wildomar, CA with an average of $4,768 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Juan Capistrano, CA vs. nearby cities

San Juan Capistrano, CA
$6,066/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Juan Capistrano, CA vs. the state and national average

San Juan Capistrano, CA
$6,066/mo
U.S. national average
$4,996/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in San Juan Capistrano vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$6,066/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in San Juan Capistrano, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,194/mo
Studio
$6,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,457/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,795/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in San Juan Capistrano over time

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What families are saying about memory care in San Juan Capistrano

Recent reviews for memory care in San Juan Capistrano

Ivy Park at San Juan Capistrano

5.0
We love the classic, intimate 2 story design, and semi-hidden location. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Ivy Park at San Juan to other families.

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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Willow View Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Ana, CA

4.5
First of all, I chose this community because it was affordable and it met the necessary requirements. One of the main reasons was that they have friendly staff . I visited other communities and that seemed so sterile and the staff personalities were so dry, At this community, the staff are ...
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San Juan Capistrano review score based on 171 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 29 San Juan Capistrano memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Juan Capistrano 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

San Juan Capistrano review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
San Juan Capistrano, CA29 facilities
8.9
Dana Point, CA27 facilities
8.9
Laguna Niguel, CA29 facilities

Review subcategories for San Juan Capistrano 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 171 reviews of 29 San Juan Capistrano memory care communities. This chart helps you compare San Juan Capistrano 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
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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San Juan Capistrano memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Juan Capistrano memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano 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
86.2%
65.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.7%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano 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
69%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.3%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano 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
34.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.2%
41.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.4%
49.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.1%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
51.7%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.6%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Juan Capistrano 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 San Juan Capistrano offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.5%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
33.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.8%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.4%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.1%
51.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
79.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.6%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.1%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.1%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
48.3%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wildomar Senior Assisted Living, Atria Golden Creek and ActivCare Laguna Hills are the top-rated memory care facilities near San Juan Capistrano, California. See full list of communities.

There are 31 memory care facilities near San Juan Capistrano, California. See the full list.

The 31 memory care facilities near you in San Juan Capistrano, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, 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 San Juan Capistrano, California ranges from $2000 to $16100. The average Memory Care cost in San Juan Capistrano, California is $6,066. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in San Juan Capistrano, California typically starts at $2000. 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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