Fountain Valley is a city of approximately 56,000 people located in Orange County, California. Across the county, officials estimate that over 84,000 people are affected by dementia. Most of them are seniors, part of the same 65 and older age group that makes up about 8 percent of Fountain Valley's population.Â
For families considering memory care for their loved ones, many options are available from which to choose in the Fountain Valley area. More than 175 different memory care facilities are available in Fountain Valley and communities close by, such as Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach. Â
Memory care facilities in Fountain Valley and throughout the state are known as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). However, not all RCFEs provide memory care services. Facilities admitting persons diagnosed with dementia must meet additional requirements to provide safety and security.