The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in San Diego County, CA

At Paradise Village, memory care residents receive support from highly trained caregivers. Each resident has an individualized support plan that dictates the level of care they require, and the plan is regularly updated as needs change. During the day, residents can enjoy the art studio or library, take leisurely strolls through dedicated walking paths or participate in the full daily schedule of events, which includes activities such as massages, manicures and art projects. Caregivers are available to assist with daily living tasks around the clock, and a nurse is on staff to handle medical needs. Memory care residents can choose between studio or friendship suite layouts.

Pacifica Senior Living Vista offers award-winning care for memory care residents with a team of specialized caregivers assisting those with memory loss. Residents are encouraged to maintain as much independence as possible while receiving gentle, compassionate support as needed. Each memory care resident receives an individualized plan that outlines where they may need support. Daily programming, including live entertainment and daily exercise classes, stimulates seniors and encourages socialization. Nursing support is available 24/7, and residents are provided with personal alert pendants.

Residents of Pacifica Senior Living Escondido's memory care neighborhood, known as Legacies, receive a person-first approach to care. Each resident has an individualized plan based on their unique needs and preferences. Caregivers assist with daily living tasks such as personal care and hygiene and can provide support in other areas, such as dining. Each caregiver receives ongoing dementia care training. The Legacies neighborhood is secured around the clock and wander guards are provided as needed. Group and one-on-one activities are scheduled daily to keep residents stimulated and encourage memory development.

We featured Silvergate Fallbrook on our top 10 list for its thoughtfully designed memory care suite neighborhoods where residents receive award-winning care. The neighborhood designs foster a homelike environment by removing long hallways with resident rooms instead branching off from great room common areas. Each neighborhood, which accommodates 12 resident suites, is themed for easy recognition and includes a kitchen, dining area and shared living room. Every suite is secured and enclosed to minimize wandering due to confusion or anxiety. Trained caregivers use the Positive Approach to Care model by Teepa Snow, which offers quality care fostering dignity and respect. Residents can participate in numerous activities, including social engagement, music and art therapy planned by a full-time activity director.

Lantern Crest Senior Living's Memory Care at the Ridge neighborhood is designed for residents with memory care needs. Caregivers receive training in dementia care and follow comprehensive care plans designed to encourage physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Residents can select from studio or one-bedroom apartments, where they receive weekly housekeeping and laundry services, as well as 24-hour emergency response systems. The memory care neighborhood is equipped with security measures to prevent wandering and protect residents. Residents are encouraged to participate in memory-stimulating events and games, including activities in a craft room and recreational outings.

At Silvergate San Marcos, memory care residents live in suites designed as an alternative to traditional apartment-style layouts. This creates a more home-like approach that minimizes wandering and anxiety due to getting lost. Each memory care neighborhood features a shared common area with private or shared rooms surrounding it to eliminate hallways and corridors. This setup allows for better supervision of residents, allowing caregivers to be within earshot and have visual contact with residents and improving response time when someone needs something. Residents receive around-the-clock care from nurses, medication technicians and caregivers, thanks to low resident-to-staff ratios that exceed industry standards.

Alta Vista Senior Living approaches memory care with a robust activities program to promote and engage long-term memories. These include group activities such as baking, music therapy and golf putting, as well as one-on-one activities such as jewelry making. Residents are encouraged to create memory books for reminiscing. Wander guards alert highly trained staff if memory care residents try to leave secure areas. Residents' health and cognitive functioning are assessed at least every 90 days or when an observable change of condition is noted, allowing care plans to be updated regularly as needed.

We featured Westmont Town Court on our top 10 list because of its unique Compass Rose program, which is its guiding philosophy to memory care. Each resident gets an individualized care plan and completes a life history assessment, both of which are used to guide caregivers and meet resident needs. Residents participate in activities and events designed to stimulate the mind and foster a sense of community. They have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, library, theater and activity rooms in a secure environment. A dedicated memory care program director oversees care, which may include assistance with daily living tasks and routine wellness assessments in a homelike setting.

White Sands La Jolla offers memory care through its memory support community. It offers a secure, homelike setting featuring around-the-clock licensed nursing availability. Care is provided by specially trained staff members who get to know each resident on a personal level to provide individualized care and promote independence. Residents can participate in regular activities, exercise programs and outdoor outings, including scenic drives, or they can spend time in the on-site salon or spa. Family style dining is provided, and a kitchen is available for residents who enjoy cooking.

Belmont Village Sabre Springs earned a place on our top 10 list for its willingness to keep couples with differing needs together. It offers two levels of memory care: nonsecured within the assisted living community for early-stage and mild cognitive impairment, and the dedicated memory care neighborhood. In the memory care neighborhood, a licensed nurse is available 24/7, and specially trained caregivers can support each resident with daily living tasks as needed. The environment is carefully monitored and secured and is designed in smaller, self-contained settings that allow residents to explore. Enrichment activities are ability-centered for individual residents and follow the Whole Brain Fitness approach. Those in need of physical, occupational or speech therapies can receive services on-site.