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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pajaro Dunes, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If your loved one needs memory care in Pajaro Dunes, A Place for Mom can help. With 16 memory care facilities in Pajaro Dunes, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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


You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Cruz, Watsonville or La Selva Beach.

Pajaro Dunes Memory Care Facilities | 131 Reviews

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Average starting price of Memory Care in Pajaro Dunes, CA is $5,058/month. Learn more
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Pajaro Dunes, CA
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 the owners who are there even on weekends. They are hands on in all they do!

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 a clean community, provide good care, and healthy food. I would highly recommend this community to others.

Brookdale Scotts Valley
4.0

My dad likes the security that the facility offers. He knows he's in a safe environment that can scale with his needs. He likes have the meals available and brought to him if needed. He is still very independent and mobile so not a lot of car needed. Therefore, I don't have a lot of feedback.

Merrill Gardens at Gilroy

7600 Isabella Way, Gilroy, CA 95020

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9.2
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43 reviews

Like everywhere, some employees are fantastic, others less so, and some are somewhere in between. But overall, we feel like she is in good hands. I would recommend Merrill Gardens at Gilroy to others...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy is a gated senior community set on a tranquil five-acre tract near downtown Gilroy. Enjoy a plethora of relaxing activities and attractions — art and food festivals, boating, hiking areas, golf and shopping. The team provides a high level of services, including diabetic...

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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community

80 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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8.9
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32 reviews

The facility is clean, attractive and in a nice location. Staff are bright, cheerful, friendly and helpful. Food is good and plentiful. The care my wife has received is outstanding, and she's happy. They...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Sunshine Villa, A Merrill Gardens Community is a beautiful community located in the center of all the action. We are within walking distance of the Santa Cruz Wharf, beach and boardwalk. Our beautiful building has a charming personality—and a fascinating past—all its own. Sunshine Villa, A...

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Vista Harden Ranch

290 Regency Circle, Salinas, CA 93906

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8.0
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33 reviews

Some of the caregivers deserve a strong 5. Others deserve maybe a 3 or 4. Overall, I feel the staff is stretched too thin, and mom does not get the personal attention she needs. But maybe that's the way it...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

At our community, you can do more of what you love.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our retirement community with both assisted living and memory care could be right for you. Here it’s all about choices—your...

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Westwind Memory Care

160 Jewell Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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8.0
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5 reviews

Caring staff. Good housekeeping. Sometimes communication could be better. Overall, I would recommend Westwind Memory Care to others.

Provides: Memory Care
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The Westwind Memory Care assisted living community is located in the gorgeous city of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. This area is known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Monterey Bay. Seniors who love the water and all things nature will love the Santa Cruz atmosphere. The...

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Aegis of Aptos

125 Heather Terrace, Aptos, CA 95003

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1 review

I was very impressed by our tour with Aegis of Aptos. It is a really nice facility and they had a lot of things that they offered. I knew someone who was here and they had a great experience. Unfortunately I...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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Paradise Villa

2177 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

About the communityWelcome to Paradise Villa Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our senior living community is pleasantly located in Santa Cruz, California, on 17th Avenue. We’re a dignified and affordable solution for families seeking assisted living care in the area. For over 40 years we’ve...

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Montecito Manor

311 Montecito Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076

12 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living

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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Capitola Manor

1098 38th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

1 review

nice staff, clean rooms, despite the drought, the yard was still pleasant.dining area was nice, and large kitchen looked good. still a bit high priced, but may be able to swing this place...

Provides: Assisted Living

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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Soquel Leisure Villa, Inc.

4101 Fairway Drive, Soquel, CA 95073

2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living

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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Live In Serenity

1340 17th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides: Assisted Living

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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Santa Cruz Alzheimer's Association

1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides: Memory Care

Santa Cruz Alzheimer's Association

1777 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides: Memory Care

Valley Haven III

2266 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides: Assisted Living

Valley Haven III

2266 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides: Assisted Living

Dominican Oaks

3400 Paul Sweet Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95065

7.0
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1 review

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...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Maple House

410 Pennsylvania Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Pajaro Dunes, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pajaro Dunes is 5,058 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Juan Bautista, CA with an average of 4,223 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Belmont Village San Jose are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Pajaro Dunes, California. See the full list.

The 16 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 $4,040 to $5,368. The average Memory Care cost in Pajaro Dunes, California is 5,058. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pajaro Dunes, California typically starts at $4,040. 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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