Memory Care Communities in Santa Maria, California

Memory Care costs in Santa Maria start around $4,100 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 Santa Maria 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.

Throughout California, an estimated 650,000 seniors over 65 have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. In a city such as Santa Maria, where nearly 10 percent of the population is over 65, there's a need for memory care facilities that provide support to seniors who have dementia. Seniors who require this level of care can choose from five memory care facilities in the area, three of which are located in Santa Maria and an additional two nearby in Lompoc and Nipomo. 

In Santa Maria and throughout the rest of California facilities that provide memory care or assisted living services to the elderly are officially known as residential care facilities. As care provisions for both memory care and assisted living services are similar in the state, residential care facilities often provide both levels of care. 

• A slightly higher-than-average violent crime rate in Santa Maria might cause concern for some seniors and their loved ones. For every 1,000 residents in the city, a total of 4.76 violent crimes occur each year. The state average is a bit lower, at only 4.45 violent crimes per 1,000 residents per year.  
  
• The Santa Maria area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia such as Marian Regional Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Although California doesn't tax social security income, the state does tax all other forms of retirement income, including pension and retirement savings withdrawals. Seniors who are receiving a regular income may wish to consider this when planning their budget for memory care, as California's income tax rates are among the highest in the country. 
  
• The air quality in Santa Maria and throughout Santa Barbara County has been assigned a passing grade by the American Lung Association. Seniors living in Santa Maria don't need to worry that the air they breathe will affect any underlying respiratory illnesses or exacerbate breathing issues.