Memory Care Communities in Arcadia, California

Memory Care costs in Arcadia start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Arcadia and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Arcadia, CA, is a suburb of the greater Los Angeles metro area with a population of 59,000 residents, of whom 18 percent are seniors aged 65 and over. Seniors with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, advanced forms of Parkinson's disease and other types of dementia can find safe, comfortable living in one of Arcadia's 11 memory care facilities.

In Arcadia, and all of California, residential care facilities are regulated and licensed by the California State Department of Social Services Adult Care Licensing Program.

• Weather in Arcadia is similar to that of the adjacent city of Pasadena, where warm summers are offset by very mild winters. July and August high temperatures reach an average of 91 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters average 47 degrees Fahrenheit for overnight lows. Winter and spring bring the bulk of Arcadia's annual 21 inches of rain, which can raise pollen, mold and other allergens that seniors with asthma may find troublesome.
  
• Arcadia's cost of living is significantly higher than the average cost elsewhere in America, though it's not far above the median cost of living in a city in California. Across categories, the cost of living here is 267 percent higher than the national average, though the largest part of that premium is the 600-percent higher housing cost. Seniors' healthcare is more affordable, at just 85 percent of the national average cost.
  
• Crime in Arcadia is about 20 percent lower than the national rate for all categories combined. Violent crimes, such as those that affect seniors and other vulnerable people, are especially rare, while much of the local property crime is relatively minor. Property crime in Arcadia is also lower in every major category than the equivalent national rate.
  
• The Arcadia area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Methodist Hospital of Southern California and Huntington Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.