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Memory care in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre is about $4,946 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 56 communities, read 961 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
The Arcadian Retirement Center, centrally located in Arcadia, California, specializes in assisted living care for the elderly. The Arcadian realizes the importance of providing the highest quality of care while keeping the cost affordable during these tough economic times. We emphasize 'Quality...
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.
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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.
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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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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
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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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It's a very exclusive place, but the staff is wonderful and the amenities are excellent. Parking is a bit of a hassle.
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.
Beauty. Art. History. And tradition. These are the hallmarks of Pasadena, one of California’s true gems. In the heart of this dynamic city is a place where you can renew your passion for culture and community every day. Welcome to Villa Gardens – Pasadena’s choice for premier full-service...
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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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Photo of Duarte Manor
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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This is a larger community that offers my mom more movement. They have 24 staffing at the main door. They have surveillance cameras and I have peace of mind that she will not wander off. The community is...
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.
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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.
Garfield Care Garfield Care Center is a large assisted living community that is located in Pasadena, CA. The community consists of apartment living style homes. With Garfield Care Center, you get all the perks of living in the big city but you get your own little community environment. At...
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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.
Castle View Retirement Estates Castle View Retirement Estate is an assisted living community based in beautiful Pasadena, CA. This community is surrounded by lush trees and wooded areas, leaving nature to greet our residents at every turn. Pasadena is one of the most scenic, residential areas in...
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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, 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.
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My Father has only been there for over one month, I can see that the Caregivers pay attention to the patients, and give them a lot of special attention, I have seen that with my Father, my Sisters feel that...
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.
Vista Cove at San Gabriel is an intimate and caring Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Our mission is to serve our residents with compassion and respect in an inviting setting; to promote their independence; and to care for their physical, medical and emotional well being. Our commitment...
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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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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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Overall they do a good job here. The staff are all very friendly, and they do their best to make sure all of the residents are comfortable and cared for. However I do have some concerns when it comes to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Prospect ManorThe beautiful campus of Prospect Manor Assisted Living Community can be found in Pasadena, California. Located just over six miles from Los Angeles, the city of Pasadena has a quaint look that is known for its unique businesses, stunning homes, and quality schools. This small town...
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Since my mom has been here at the care and insight has been great. The community is very, very clean and nice. My mom's room is a good size for her with a nice bathroom and dining area. I would definitely...
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.
Atherton is an independent living community located in the gorgeous city of Alhambra, CA, which is situated in Los Angeles County. The city provides a wide variety of things to do and attractions to see, from the golf courses and farmer's markets in the area to art exhibitions, this city has it...
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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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Sierra Madre, CA

The average cost of senior living in Sierra Madre is $4,946 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Covina, CA with an average of $4,595 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sierra Madre, CA vs. nearby cities

Sierra Madre, CA
$4,946/mo
$4,919/mo
$4,713/mo

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

Sierra Madre, CA
$4,946/mo
U.S. national average
$4,919/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,946/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sierra Madre, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,978/mo
Studio
$5,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,578/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,603/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Sierra Madre over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Sierra Madre

Recent reviews for memory care in Sierra Madre

Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Terraza Court Senior Living in Culver City, CA

4.4
The thing that was most apparent to us was how open and inviting the fell of the community was. From the staff to the residents it just feels welcoming. They have activities like bingo and other things for the residents to do to keep busy. I like it a lot here it has been a great fit for our ...
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Santa Anita Assisted Living in Arcadia, CA

4.6
My favorite thing’s games Art and crafts, going shopping at Ross for less, Walmart!! Ralphs grocery store Subway Sandwiches!Always variety games fun coupons toward gifts!!

Sierra Madre review score based on 208 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 50 Sierra Madre memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sierra Madre 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

Sierra Madre review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Sierra Madre, CA50 facilities
7.8
Arcadia, CA57 facilities
7.9
Monrovia, CA60 facilities

Review subcategories for Sierra Madre 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 208 reviews of 50 Sierra Madre memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sierra Madre 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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4.0
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Sierra Madre memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sierra Madre memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sierra Madre, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54%
63%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42%
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
60%
69.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26%
27.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sierra Madre, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48%
71.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32%
44.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
25.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sierra Madre, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
43.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44%
40.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46%
48.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sierra Madre, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44%
39%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sierra Madre 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 Sierra Madre offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sierra Madre, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
32.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
28%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52%
52.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
58.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
38.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42%
35.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Sunrise of Yorba Linda and Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir are the top-rated memory care facilities near Sierra Madre, California. See full list of communities.

There are 56 memory care facilities near Sierra Madre, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Sierra Madre, California are Sunrise of Yorba Linda, Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir and Atria Covina. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 56 memory care facilities near you in Sierra Madre, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre, 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 Sierra Madre, California ranges from $750 to $151500. The average Memory Care cost in Sierra Madre, California is $4,946. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sierra Madre, California typically starts at $750. 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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