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27 Memory Care Facilities near Santee, CA

Last Updated: 7/3/24

If your loved one needs memory care in Santee, A Place for Mom can help. With 27 memory care facilities in Santee, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Memory Care facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Riverview Office Park and Sky Ranch.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Diego, El Cajon or Lakeside Farms.

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Average starting price of Memory Care in Santee, CA is $5,535/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $5,535/month
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Santee, CA
Cypress Court in Escondido, CA
4.1

Love my apartment! Most residents are wonderful people, have made lots of nice friends. Food is great. I love that I'm surrounded with people that are fun and you can have conversations with them. I love that I no longer have to cook or clean. I still drive and am able to park my car in gated underground parking. Great place!

Brookdale San Marcos
4.8

When it comes to the overall cleanliness, they could do a little better with some of the appliances and overall open spaces (stains on carpets, etc.) However, based on the experience with have had with Brookdale San Marcos, we would absolutely recommend them to other families.

Sun and Sea in Imperial Beach, CA
5.0

The people here are really friendly, and the place is very pretty. They have a lovely garden outside. We came and had a little tour, spoke to the people, and they were very helpful and informative. My dad is a hospice patient and they do an excellent job with him and made the transition a very smooth one.

Lantern Crest Senior Living

800 Lantern Crest Way, Santee, CA 92071

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

At Lantern Crest Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(35 reviews)

The staff is really friendly and know most everyone by name. They get along well with the residents and each other. Some even sing going around the halls and into the rooms. Housekeeping is weekly and done...

Monte Vista Village

2211 Massachusetts Avenue, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Monte Vista Village is a charming senior community in Lemon Grove, CA, in San Diego County. We offer excellent assisted living and independent living options. Located amongst 7.5 acres of land (including a stunning tiered waterfall), Monte Vista Village is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.5(78 reviews)

Lovely grounds. Kind and caring staff. Good food. Nice amenities and fun activities . I would highly recommend Monte Vista Village to others looking.

Atria Collwood

5308 Monroe Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Collwood is a senior residence located in the famous city of San Diego, California. Residents here enjoy access to highly qualified doctors, specialists, hospitals and medical centers. This active city features beautiful coastal views, great fishing, sailing, and many ways to stay active....

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.3(98 reviews)

The friendliness of the staff gets a 5+. (There have been 2 or 3 cooks since my mom has been there and the current one is not the best). It's a very personal choice but Atria has been a great fit for my mom....

Stellar Care

4518 54th Street, San Diego, CA 92115

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care

Located in the heart of San Diego, the 123-apartment community offers studio & one bedroom apartments each with a private bathroom and individual climate control to ensure your comfort. We encourage you to bring your own furnishings and decoration to make you apartment your own. Residents feel...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.6(38 reviews)

The staff is very attentive to the residents and notice things that might become problems. I would and have recommended Stellar Care to others I know.

The Montera

5740 Lake Murray Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Tucked away on a gorgeous property in La Mesa, CA, just minutes from downtown San Diego, The Montera defines care-focused senior living. From well-appointed studio and one bedroom apartments, to personalized care plans designed for each Assisted Living resident, to rejuvenating short-term stays,...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(89 reviews)

It is a great place, My father really likes it. The food is really good and he likes the entertainment. Convenient parking is very limited? It has been good. They have some very strict rules about...

Grossmont Gardens

5480 Marengo Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.0(135 reviews)

I don't require medical care. I'm home-bound in my apt so I don't see the grounds or activities. Everyone I do see are very nice. Still having problems getting 1 meal a day delivered to me. ( after 18...

Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Penasquitos

12979 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd, San Diego, CA 92129

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Set among the canyons and nature preserves of northern San Diego County, with a central location off Interstate 15, Pacifica Senior Living Rancho Peñasquitos is a vibrant senior living community designed to help older adults find greater well-being.This independent and assisted living community...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.1(80 reviews)

I would recommend to others, gladly. Place for Mom helped me so much in our family's difficult journey. My Place for Mom advisor has been helping a good friend of mine with her mother's issues. Thank you...

Ivy Park at Sabre Springs

12515 Springhurst Dr, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Sunrise of Sabre Springs is an assisted living and memory care community. Residents can live in Assisted Living without care and age in place, adding in care as needed. Every resident receives a customized care plan that addresses their individual needs by a designated care manager who get to...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.5(39 reviews)

Very friendly and helpful staff. The facility is very homey with a lot of enriching activities. The room sizes are nice and we really like the layout which makes it very comfortable for my mom.

Belmont Village Sabre Springs

13075 Evening Creek Dr S, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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The Belmont Village facility at Sabre Springs is located in the attractive residential community of Poway. Situated in northeast San Diego County, Poway is known as 'The City in the Country' and prides itself on the fact that much of the area is preserved as dedicated open space. With great views...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.4(61 reviews)

Much better than I expected. Staff are very friendly and responsive to individual needs. Restaurant menu and serving staff We are in one of the smaller one bedroom apartments and it is perfect for us....

Sungarden Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care

2045 Skyline Drive, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Sungarden Terrace is family owned for over 19 years and takes great pride in providing excellent care in a warm, nuturing environment. Some of our staff have been with us since our doors opened. Our reviews are all 4 and 5 star reviews focusing on great care, a family-like atmosphere, excellent...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.3(35 reviews)

The staff at Sungarden Terrace is AMAZING. So friendly and caring. Mom was very comfortable and happy there. I would definitely recommend them for anyone who wants their loved one in a warm, welcoming,...

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Grossmont Gardens Memory Care

4960 Mills St, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
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Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...

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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
3.7(54 reviews)

Wonderful people and care at Memory Care. They were very understanding when [name removed] would block the public restroom (his "office"). He kept climbing out of bed and trying to sleep on floor, so they...

Westmont of La Mesa

9000 Murray Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Beauty Salon
Enclosed Courtyard
4.8(14 reviews)

The Westmont of La Mesa is a beautiful community that is kept clean and has friendly staff working there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who...

Cloisters of the Valley

4171 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Cloisters of the Valley offers complete residential senior care in a private, caring environment. If you are looking into an assisted living facility for your loved one, you will want to make sure you are getting the best medical care in the most home-like environment possible. Please stop by to...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.6(14 reviews)

I had good stay. They took good care of me while I healed up. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. Staff is courteous and responsive. Now I am able to return to work.

Huntington Manor

14755 Budwin Ln, Poway, CA 92064

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4.5(1 review)

Our loved one is happy here

La Vida Real

11588 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At La Vida Real, we surround our residents with an engaging blend of comfort, style, fine dining, endless social opportunities, and an impressive array of recreational and wellness programs. Here, you’ll discover a service-enriched retirement lifestyle specially designed to meet your unique needs...

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Beauty Salon
Guest meals
4.2(8 reviews)

It is great but it is expensive! What I like, and I believe my Mom likes too, is the events they plan, particularly the exercise classes. She has definitely found community within the area of exercise. They...

Lo Har Senior Living

768 Dorothy Dr, El Cajon, CA 92019

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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We are licensed as an Assisted Living facility for seniors with Alzheimer's or a related dementia. We are Private pay only.

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3.0(11 reviews)

Lo Har Senior Living has been good so far with their services and staff. My mother has been engaging in a couple of the activities that they offer. The community and her room seem to be getting good...

Nazareth House

6333 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Nazareth House San Diego is committed to offering active elders personalized assistance, supportive services, and compassionate care in a Catholic, spirit-centered, loving community. Your safety, care, and assistance are assured while your independence is encouraged.The focus at Nazareth House is...

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Beauty Salon
4.4(9 reviews)

Our Dad spent 5 1/2 years at Nazareth House. During that time, we visited almost every. We observed interaction between many caregivers and residents. From not only our experience with Dad but others, the...

Little Flower Haven

8585 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa, CA 91941

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
4.0(4 reviews)

She really loves it. It's very clean and they are friendly. They always have things going on. The food seems to be good. We haven't had any problems with the laundry, except mom would like stuff ironed and...

Good Samaritan

1515 Jamacha Way, El Cajon, CA 92019

Provides: Assisted Living
4.0(1 review)

My father in law has been well cared for. The staff, including the nuns seem very friendly. His room is more than adequate size and is completely furnished.

Sunshine Care Home

11812 Lakeside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

Provides: Assisted Living

California Home For Seniors

1061 E Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92021

Provides: Assisted Living

Judy Jones Assisted Living

743 Hacienda Dr, El Cajon, CA 92020

Provides: Assisted Living

Casa El Cajon

306 Shady Ln, El Cajon, CA 92021

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Presidio Place

8625 Lamar St, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Provides: Assisted Living

Monterey Trellis

8914 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of memory care in Santee, CA

The average cost of senior living in Santee is 5,535 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Riverside, CA with an average of 4,145 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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Santee, California

Memory Care

Memory care services provide assistance to seniors who require specialized memory care. Care providers are required to undergo dementia-specific education and staff must be available for assistance 24 hours-a-day. Typically, residents in memory care need assistance with dressing, eating, and bathing. Dementia living homes maintain supervised areas to prevent wandering ; a standard symptom of Alzheimer’s. Memory care provides 24-hour supervised care with recreational opportunities, meals, and health management for seniors. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $10,646 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $8,760 . The state of California maintains a number of stipulations related to this kind of community. The The Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division supervises this community type.

Cost of Living

The overall cost of care for a community is affected by the city where it is located. The rent burden for Santee is about 24.1% of the average person’s monthly income. The median home value in Santee costs around $387,505 and the median rent is about $1,853 per month a month.

Demographics and Values

In Santee, 5.6% are widowed, 6.8% live in poverty, 6.3% do not have health insurance, and 11.2% have some form of disability. The current population of Santee consists of 58,113 people. Santee has a population density of 1,356 people per square mile. Of the population of Santee 8.8% have a graduate degree, 25.5% have a high-school diploma, and 28.7% have a college degree. In Santee, 12.6% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Demographically, Santee is 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 4.9% Asian, 81.7% white, 2.2% black, 6.7% mixed race, 18.4% Hispanic, and 3.6% other or not specified. Out of the total city population, 47.6% are male and 52.4% are female. The median age of Santee is 38 years old.

State Information

An overview of California

The natural beauty of California is ranked 5th in the nation. California is ranked 19th in quality of life and 7th in healthcare. There are 391 general hospitals and 1,108 health centers that provide care for 39,715,372 California residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in California are Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. The state of California has a cost of living index of 138.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 121.4 and a housing index rating of 227.3.

Social demographics of the state

The state of California ranks 1st in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 31% of California’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 23,558 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges. The median age in the state is 37, and 26% of the population is over the age of 55. During the latest presidential election, 32% voted for the Republican candidate while 62% voted for the Democratic candidate.

State-wide weather information

During the winter, the average temperature in California drops to around 47F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 76F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 8F during the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in California is around 71F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 116F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 34F during the month of June. On average, California has an air quality index rating of around 57.1 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of August with a rating of around 83.0 AQI. California experiences an average humidity rating of about 61%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 81%. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of December at around 16.26 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of California is around 2.04 inches. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of western cypress, jojoba, sequoia, and redwood. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black bears, the cougars, the coyotes, or the whales. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

Frequently asked questions

There are 27 memory care facilities near Santee, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Santee, California are Monte Vista Village and The Montera. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 27 memory care facilities near you in Santee, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, California ranges from $3,731 to $5,701. The average Memory Care cost in Santee, California is $5,535. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Santee, California typically starts at $3,731. 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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