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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Stanford, CA

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Memory care in Stanford 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 Stanford is about $6,496 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 38 communities, read 413 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Kensington Place of Redwood City
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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I liked that this was close to me. I liked that it was a mixed facility with assisted living and memory care combined together. My mother can do activities with higher functioning people. It also had a...
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.
Photo of Hopkins Manor
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.
Photo of Abigail Complete Care, Inc.
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.
Photo of Lakeview Lodge
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Peninsula Senior Living Magnolia
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.
Photo of Sunnyside Gardens
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.
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This is an excellent facility established by local residents for independent and assisted living and memory care. It's located within easy, safe walking distance of a friendly downtown area, providing a...
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.
San Carlos Elms is a comfortable home setting with the security and benefits of supportive services to each resident. The Elms is conveniently located within easy walking distance of beautiful downtown San Carlos churches, Senior Center and City Library. Fire and Police Departments are within...
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.
Photo of Lesley Terrace Assisted Living Facility
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.
Bonnie Brae Terrace focuses on affordable living for seniors and is nestled on a quiet street in Belmont, CA surrounded by beautiful views. Our complex offers studio apartments as well as a limited number of studio alcove and one bedroom apartments. Sixteen apartments are available for people...
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Cost of memory care in Stanford, CA

The average cost of senior living in Stanford is $6,496 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillsborough, CA with an average of $6,337 per month.

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

Stanford, CA
$6,496/mo
$6,498/mo
$6,377/mo

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

Stanford, CA
$6,496/mo
U.S. national average
$4,906/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,496/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,579/mo
Studio
$7,864/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,316/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Stanford over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Stanford

Recent reviews for memory care in Stanford

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Stanford review score based on 92 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 33 Stanford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stanford 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

Stanford review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Stanford, CA33 facilities
7.7
Palo Alto, CA35 facilities
7.7
Atherton, CA35 facilities

Review subcategories for Stanford 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 92 reviews of 33 Stanford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Stanford 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.
Stanford, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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*Learn more about cost details

Stanford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stanford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stanford, 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 Stanford 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 Stanford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stanford, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.6%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.7%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stanford 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 Stanford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stanford, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stanford 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 Stanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stanford, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.6%
45.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60.6%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Stanford 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 Stanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stanford, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.4%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
40.9%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.2%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stanford 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 Stanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stanford, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
60.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top-rated memory care facilities near Stanford, California. See full list of communities.

There are 38 memory care facilities near Stanford, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Stanford, California are Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 38 memory care facilities near you in Stanford, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Stanford, California is $6,496. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Stanford, California typically starts at $695. 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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