Encinitas is a growing beach community of 63,000 people roughly halfway up the coast between San Diego and Carlsbad. Seniors account for 16.9 percent of the population in Encinitas, and those in need of help managing Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, advanced Parkinson's disorder and various forms of dementia will find 21 memory care facilities in the city.
Memory care facilities in California are sometimes known as residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs), and they are often located on or near the grounds of assisted living communities in the same network. Memory care facilities in Encinitas are regulated by the California Department of Health and Human Services, which publishes guidelines and conducts periodic site inspections to ensure quality of care.