Memory Care Communities in Rancho Cucamonga, California

The median cost of memory care in Rancho Cucamonga is the same as the California median and about $938 more than the national median. Rancho Cucamonga falls near the middle of the price range when compared to other cities in the area. Bakersfield averages $1,875 less, and Riverside is about $1,563 less. Cities that cost more than Rancho Cucamonga include San Diego at $281 more and Oxnard, averaging $625 more per month.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care residents typically pay $6,563 per month in Rancho Cucamonga, with variations based on services, location and amenities.

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.

Finding the right care option includes looking at costs and services. The most affordable senior care option in Rancho Cucamonga is adult day health care, which is $4,911 less than memory care. Seniors who want care in their homes can choose in-home care or home health care, both of which cost about $652 less per month than memory care. Assisted living is also more affordable at $1,313 less each month. However, nursing home facilities typically cost about $2,562 more per month for a semiprivate room. 

Memory care facilities in Rancho Cucamonga and California as a whole fall under the jurisdiction of the California Senior Care Licensing Program through the California Department of Social Services. It licenses and monitors all types of residential care facilities to promote residents' health, safety and quality of life.

• The cost of living in Rancho Cucamonga is 37.8% higher than the national average but 12.1% lower than the state average. This can make it an appealing move for seniors who live in a more expensive California city. Some areas of spending aren't as high in Rancho Cucamonga, which helps seniors save money. For instance, groceries are only 1.9% higher than the U.S. average. Living in a memory care community offers predictable monthly expenses with most costs included.
• Health care costs are lower than average in Rancho Cucamonga. They're 17.3% lower than the national average, which can help seniors afford the medical care they need.
• The climate of the area appeals to many people. The city sees an average of 287 sunny days with January lows of 43. Many memory care facilities have secured outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy the beautiful weather safely.
• Seniors in Rancho Cucamonga can feel secure in the relatively low crime rates. When it comes to violent crimes, the city rates at 10.1 out of 100, which is lower than the U.S. average of 22.7. Property crime is 33.7 in Rancho Cucamonga and 35.4 nationally. In secured memory care facilities, the sense of safety is even higher due to alarm systems and 24-hour staffing.
• While memory care facilities provide some basic medical care, residents might occasionally need more intensive treatment. Kindred Hospital Rancho offers a spot to see a variety of specialists.