Memory Care Communities in Grand Terrace, California

Memory Care costs in Grand Terrace 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 Grand Terrace 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.

Nearly 15 percent of Grand Terrace's 12,500 residents are seniors aged 65 or older, and many of those seniors are living with some form of dementia. In fact, throughout California there are an estimated 650,000 seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzhiemer's Disease or another dementia-related impairment. 

Those who need dementia care can choose from 11 memory care facilities in the area. In California, memory care facilities are subject to the same rules and regulations as assisted living facilities and both types of care are classified as residential care facilities (RCFs). All RCFs in the state are regulated by the California Department of Social Services.

• Although the cost of living in Grand Terrace is 30 percent higher than the national average, healthcare costs are 17 percent below average, which might be financially helpful to families of seniors who require frequent access to medical care. 
  
• The area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as U.S. Health Works Medical Group, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Air quality in Grand Terrace and throughout San Bernardino County is poor due to high levels of ozone and particle pollution. Seniors, particularly those in poor health, should consider that breathing the air in Grand Terrace has adverse health effects.
  
• Violent crime in Grand Terrace occurs at nearly half the state average. While a California resident has a one in 223 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime, residents of Grand Terrace only have a one in 394 chance. Families of seniors living in the area can rest assured knowing that the city is relatively safe.