Memory Care Communities in Placentia, California

Memory Care costs in Placentia start around $4,988 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 Placentia 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.

Placentia is a small city located in Orange County, California, with a population of about 52,000 residents. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 650,000 Californians over 65 years old suffer from dementia disorders. With almost 15 percent of Placentia's residents falling into this age range, the need for specialized memory care facilities in the area is strong, and as such, there are 57 memory care facilities in the area that provide memory care services to the elderly. As California's regulations are similar for both levels of care, some of these facilities share a community alongside assisted living facilities, which are officially known as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). 

• Even though Placentia's overall cost of living is more than 85 percent higher than the national average, this can mostly be attributed to housing costs. In fact, the cost of healthcare is 11 percent below the national average, making Placentia an affordable place to live for seniors who require frequent medical care. 
  
  
• Seniors can enjoy spending plenty of time outdoors in Placentia's coastal climate. Temperatures are comfortable year-round in the area. During July, the area has an average high temperature of only 86 degrees Fahrenheit and in January, average lows are very mild at 46 degrees, which is 20 degrees higher than the national average.
  
  
• Crime rates in Placentia are much lower than state averages, meaning that seniors and their loved ones can feel safe living in the area. Only 1.47 violent crimes and 15.15 property crimes occur per 1,000 residents each year in Placentia. By comparison, the state of California has an average of 4.45 violent crimes and 25.53 property crimes per 1,000 residents each year. 
  
  
• Seniors with a respiratory illness may wish to consider memory care in an area of the state with better air quality. The air in Orange County is poor, according to the American Lung Association, which means it may aggravate underlying respiratory conditions or result in breathing difficulties.