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Memory care in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes is about $4,950 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 3 communities, read 13 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Pajaro Dunes Memory Care Facilities | 13 Reviews

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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.
Aegis of Aptos is one of the Santa Cruz areas newest assisted living communities. Located just minutes from beautiful Monterey Bay, Aegis provides high quality assisted living services in a specially designed environment. Innovative programs, and high staffing ratios enable us to provide the...
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WHEN VISITING MY GRANDFATHER I WAS GREETED WITH A SMILE AND WAS DELIGHTED TO SEE HOW CLEAN THE FACILITY WAS. EVERYONE I PASSED HAD A SMILE AND WAS SUPER NICE MY GRANDFATHER LOOKED SO HAPPY AND WAS ENJOYING...
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.
Montecito Manor Montecito Manor is an assisted living community located in the scenic mountainside town of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California. This residence is a specialized memory care center for seniors living with dementia and Alzheimer's. The center is near Flodberg Park and several...
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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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Cost of memory care in Pajaro Dunes, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pajaro Dunes is $4,950 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pacific Grove, CA with an average of $4,588 per month.

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

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$4,950/mo

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

Pajaro Dunes, CA
$4,950/mo
U.S. national average
$4,915/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,950/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,170/mo
Studio
$7,827/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,510/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pajaro Dunes over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Pajaro Dunes

Recent reviews for memory care in Pajaro Dunes

Whispering Pines Inn, LLC in Hollister, CA

5.0
Whispering Pines Inn has devotedly served the San Benito County for over 26 years. The management & staffs are caring & very responsive to their elderly residents. Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to have the heary & compassion which I have seen with the employees as well ad ...
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Carmelo Park in Monterey, CA

5.0
It is smaller than the community next door. It depends on the individual; however, they have been able to accommodate a friend of mine into this community. The staff's communication and proactiveness about my friend stand out to me. They have been amazing to work with. The staff is nice, has ...
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Madonna Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care in Salinas, CA

5.0
I wish I could have convinced my mom to move here a year ago. She would have been much happier, with all the staff attention, activities, and meeting new people. It would have made her life so much more enriched at the end of life experience. I cry every day because I miss my mom so much. My ...
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Pajaro Dunes memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pajaro Dunes memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pajaro Dunes, 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 Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes 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
56.3%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes 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
62.5%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes 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
12.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
45.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
40.8%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pajaro Dunes 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 Pajaro Dunes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 memory care facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Pajaro Dunes, California is Westmont of Morgan Hill. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 3 memory care facilities near you in Pajaro Dunes, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pajaro Dunes, 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 Pajaro Dunes, 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 Pajaro Dunes, California ranges from $981 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Pajaro Dunes, California is $4,950. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pajaro Dunes, California typically starts at $981. 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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