Memory Care Communities in Glendale, California

Memory Care costs in Glendale start around $6,249 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 Glendale 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.

The city of Glendale, CA, is an inviting place for families looking into memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Glendale, a city of 200,000 people, has 16 memory care facilities to choose from. In a state of nearly 40 million people, an estimated 650,000 of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, finding a high-quality memory care facility is a serious concern for many of California's families. These properties are often located near or on the grounds of assisted living communities, and all are regulated as long-term care properties by the California Department of Social Services. 

• Weather in Glendale is similar to nearby Burbank, where winter lows average 41 degrees Fahrenheit in December, and 88 degrees in August. The Los Angeles area doesn't get much rain in a typical year, but the Glendale area gets a little over 17 inches annually. Dry summers here can be an issue for seniors with asthma, though fall and winter tend to be mild and easy to manage for most seniors.
• Glendale's cost of living is 57 percent higher than the national average. Much of this premium is in the very high local cost of real estate, but even some issues that seniors in memory care deal with can be more expensive than average. Healthcare, for example, costs roughly 9 percent more in Glendale than is typical nationwide.
• Crime rates are generally low in Glendale. Property crimes of concern to seniors, such as vandalism and theft, are less than one-third the average for California. Violent crime rates are also low. California's overall violent crime rate is roughly 40 percent higher than Glendale's lower levels.
• The Glendale area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Glendale Memorial Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.