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Alzheimer’s care in Brookdale incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Brookdale memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Brookdale, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
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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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I've lived here for two years and I am very pleased with my life here. The community is very friendly and supportive. There are many activities offered here to keep our bodies and minds busy. Many of the...
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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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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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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
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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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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.
The Chateau Guest Home is a quaint assisted living community located in the bustling city of Santa Cruz, CA. Santa Cruz is a beautiful seaside community with a lot of great amenities. It is also a tourist destination, making it an ideal location for an assisted living community, and that's why...
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Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc. is an assisted living community that is located in the town of Soquel, CA. Soquel is located in the Santa Cruz area. Living in Soquel you definitely get the small town feel but are still close enough to the big city lifestyle of the Santa Cruz...
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This place was highly recommended by my accountant, who has many clients in TLG, so she knows they don't do funky financial stuff (unlike Forum). My mother stayed here from age 89-93, 2017-2021, in The...
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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Capitola ManorCapitola Manor is a uniquely beautiful and welcoming assisted living community nestled within Santa Cruz, CA. The landscaped community has much to offer in the way of being a home away from home. Trees and shrubs surround the property, which gives way to a peaceful and quiet setting...
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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.
Cedar Creek is particularly well-suited to mobile, active, social residents. However we pride ourselves on providing care to our residents throughout their journey. Our one-of a kind activity program helps our residents stay engaged in the day at any stage of their process, boasting several...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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It seemed fine. My uncle went in here for rehab, got better and got out of there so that's great. Everything was good. They were nice and good at communicating.
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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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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.
HMC of Campbell is located in the beautiful state of California where the weather is deemed to be perfect year round. The senior care facility that has been in business for more than 30 years provides superior care for the elderly that requires assisted living. We are known for the compassion...
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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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized 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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Brookdale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Brookdale is $5,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pajaro Dunes, CA with an average of $4,631 per month.

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

Brookdale, CA
$5,992/mo

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

Brookdale, CA
$5,992/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,992/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,092/mo
Studio
$7,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,124/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,410/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Brookdale

Recent reviews for memory care in Brookdale

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 .

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA

4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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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

Brookdale review score based on 676 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 676 reviews of 222 Brookdale memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brookdale 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

Brookdale review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Brookdale, CA222 facilities
8.1
Scotts Valley, CA15 facilities
8.1
Santa Cruz, CA14 facilities

Review subcategories for Brookdale 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 676 reviews of 222 Brookdale memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Brookdale 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
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
3.9
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Value for cost*
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Brookdale memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookdale memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Brookdale 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 Brookdale Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.5%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brookdale 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 Brookdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.9%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.2%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookdale 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 Brookdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookdale 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 Brookdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookdale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.9%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 263 memory care facilities near Brookdale, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Brookdale, California are Sunrise of San Mateo, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 263 memory care facilities near you in Brookdale, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, 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 Brookdale, California ranges from $695 to $115000. The average Memory Care cost in Brookdale, California is $5,992. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Brookdale, 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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