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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kirkwood, CA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Kirkwood, A Place for Mom can help. With 22 memory care facilities in Kirkwood, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Blissful Gardens
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Mom is in competent and cheerful hands. Our family is blessed to have found Blissful Gardens. The staff are always available and welcoming to us. Mom is in level 4 care with her Alzheimer's, but they keep...
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.
Blissful Gardens is located in Cameron Park near Cameron Park Drive and opened in 2021. We are a medium Memory Care community. We focus on the residents' abilities. With the Executive Director having over 20 years of experience caring for seniors with different types of Memory Loss. Blissful...
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From the first day we toured the facility two years ago to present, my opinion has not changed about the care provided by Expressions. I toured several facilities for my mom who is in advanced stages of...
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.
With unbeatable views, a rooftop patio, and award-winning memory care programming, Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care is an industry-leading community for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia. This community was built in 2019 and consists of 54 apartments for your loved ones to...
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Committed staff who goes above and beyond to provide a personal connection with each resident. It really has become a safe wonderful community for my parents. I highly recommend Ponte Palmero.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Ponte Palmero Retirement Community is the premier Retirement Living Community in Cameron Park, California and is also near the communities of Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom and Auburn. Ponte Palmero is a full-service, resort style solar retirement community that allows you to invest your...
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It is a nice community. Everyone is kind, friendly, and helpful. The only thing I didn't like was when they had power outages they didn't notify family and as a result my father had a fall and was alone...
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.
Nestled amidst the scenic ridges above the historic town, Eskaton Village Placerville's 63-acre campus is thoughtfully designed to complement the beautiful countryside. The Lodge offers a range of options, including assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Surrounding the Lodge are...
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Of all the care facilities that we visited, we were most impressed with Foothill Village Senior Living Community in Angels Camp, CA. Upon contacting them we were introduced to[name removed] who took us on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Foothill Village is a warm, friendly, and active senior living community offering a full range of senior retirement accommodations and services. Our retirement village is ideally located in Historic Angels Camp, home of the Calaveras County Jumping Frog Jubilee. Foothill Village is nestled in...
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The Lodge is a beautiful facility. It is warm and welcoming. They, like many places, are struggling with staff shortages. This often leads to delay in housekeeping and or maintenance. The biggest...
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.
Warmth, joy, freedom…it all awaits you at this stress-free mountain retreat overlooking the Sierras just a half hour from Lake Tahoe. At The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, named the best senior living community in Carson City, NV five years running, you can finally sit back and...
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This is the best facility I’ve seen as far as cleanliness goes and all of the rooms have been recently updated. It is a smaller community and because of that, they do not have a lot of entertainment. What I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Looking out to breathtaking views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sierra Place is a modern, elegant retirement community adjacent to the Silver Oaks Golf Club and next door to the new Silver Oaks Park.Our community is gated, and arranged like a peaceful village. Interiors are bathed in natural...
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Everyone at Oak Terrace has been absolutely wonderful. I stumbled upon them based off a referral and drove there at 4:30 in the afternoon. I walked right in and a wonderful young woman named [removed] showed...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oak Terrace Memory Care is located in Soulsbyville, CA in a beautiful home-like setting. Oak Terrace Memory Care provides care particularly for area seniors afflicted with Alzheimer's and Dementia. We pride ourselves on our dedicated, compassionate and professional employees that are there every...
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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.
We have discovered that many of our aging friends are much too active and healthy to need nursing care, yet they still require assistance each day to allow them to maintain their independence and dignity - with the assurance that help is available as needed. Some of the services provided by our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Summerville At Virginia Creek
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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My parents stayed at The Chateau in Gardnerville and they really liked it. The facility was clean, the food was good, the rooms were a good size, the staff was wonderful and the activities were enjoyable. My...
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.
Brookdale Gardnerville provides assisted living and memory care to seniors in Douglas County, Nevada, where we enjoy small town living with wonderful views of the Sierra Nevada and Pine Nut Mountains. Gardnerville is only 17 miles from Lake Tahoe, a favorite destination for our residents. In case...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Mountain Springs Senior Care
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.
Photo of Skyline Estates
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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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A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that...
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.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County.  Our 14-bed country home  has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements.  We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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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The staff seem to truly care about the residents. The owners invited me to eat lunch and the food was top notch. The view from moms room was amazing, I got her a nice easy chair recliner and she loves to...
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.
Located in San Andreas, we are a small Assisted Living facility in the foothills of northern California.  Country Haven is operated by 2 Registered Nurses who have over 20 years of combined experience caring for people.

Cost of memory care in Kirkwood, CA

The average cost of senior living in Kirkwood is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fallen Leaf, CA with an average of $4,299 per month.

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

Kirkwood, CA
$4,539/mo

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

Kirkwood, CA
$4,539/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,539/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,109/mo
Studio
$4,925/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,086/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Kirkwood

Recent reviews for memory care in Kirkwood

Eskaton Cameron Park

4.3
We would recommend Eskaton based on overall quality of care and relative value compared to alternatives. Relative good "bang for the buck".

Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA

4.4
We chose Sunshine Manor because a friend of ours had a previous good experience with them and it was A Place for Mom suggestion. It compared favorably to other communities in the area. They had immediate availability. It is a very pleasant community. They are really good with letting the ...
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Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care in Carson City, NV

5.0
Mom is very happy, playing her piano with all her friends. The staff do not wear name tags so mom thinks they are all her friends. The staff is extremely helpful and caring for my mom. Very easy access to get in by ringing the doorbell and entering the front door. There’s always somebody to take ...
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Kirkwood memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kirkwood memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kirkwood, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.8%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.8%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kirkwood, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.8%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kirkwood, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kirkwood, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kirkwood, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.4%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
13%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Blissful Gardens, Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care and Ponte Palmero are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kirkwood, California. See full list of communities.

There are 22 memory care facilities near Kirkwood, California. See the full list.

The 22 memory care facilities near you in Kirkwood, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, California ranges from $1350 to $8260. The average Memory Care cost in Kirkwood, California is $4,539. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Kirkwood, California typically starts at $1350. 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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