Memory Care Communities in Corte Madera, California

Memory Care costs in Corte Madera 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 Corte Madera 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.

Corte Madera is a small community north of San Francisco. The Alzheimer's Association projects over 650,000 Californians have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease and require treatment in a dedicated memory care facility. Corte Madera has a population of just 9,800, 18 percent of whom are seniors 65 and older. Those in Corte Madera who need specialized care for dementia will find dozens of memory care facilities in the surrounding area. 

The California Department of Social Services regulates and licenses memory care facilities, including those exclusively dedicated to dementia treatment and those that are a separate part of a larger assisted living community. These regulations include 24-hour supervision and specific training for all staff members. 

• The Bay Area, of which Corte Madera is part, has moderate temperatures year-round for cooler summers and snowless winters. January lows are in the mid-40s, while July high temperatures reach into the low 70s. Seniors with health conditions aggravated by wide temperature fluctuations will likely be comfortable here. 
  
• The San Francisco metro area has very poor air quality according to the American Lung Association. Corte Madera residents are affected, as well, due to their proximity to the metro area. Those in memory care with chronic respiratory conditions should take this into account. 
  
• Corte Madera's cost of living is three times the national average, due to housing costs, which are more than 7 times the rest of the U.S. These high housing costs may affect memory care fees, as the cost of doing business for many of these places may increase. Groceries and healthcare are right around the national average. 
  
• The San Francisco area, including Corte Madera, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the San Francisco Brain Health Center - California Pacific Medical Center and the University of California - San Francisco Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.