Memory Care Communities in Simi Valley, California

In Simi Valley, memory care residents pay $7,188 per month on average for care, making this among the costlier places in the state and nation for residential dementia services. Local care costs are 10% higher than the California average and 28% higher than the national norm, and they exceed costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in San Diego spend about $340 less per month on care, and in Santa Maria, rates are about $560 less. Similarly, care costs in Los Angeles are 9% below Simi Valley’s median, and seniors in Riverside pay 30% less for dementia care.  

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.

Dementia care facilities in Simi Valley charge monthly rates of $7,188.

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.

In Simi Valley, memory care residents pay $7,188 for residential services. This is 36% less than the cost of nursing home care, which offers housing and around-the-clock medical support for those with extensive care needs. However, other local senior care options are typically more affordable, including home health care, which costs 16% less than memory care, and in-home care, which costs 19% less than residential dementia services. Similarly, memory care costs about 25% more than assisted living, which provides residential services for seniors who don’t have dementia.

All memory care facilities in Simi Valley are licensed by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. This agency enforces minimum standards for housing, security requirements, staffing and care planning through an initial licensing process, regular inspections and by investigating reports of substandard conditions or care.

• Seniors living in Simi Valley pay relatively high state income taxes on most forms of retirement income, which may impact some individuals’ memory care budgets. However, Social Security benefits are tax-exempt, and there’s a senior income tax exemption individuals can claim to offset what they owe for other forms of income.
• Ventura County, where Simi Valley is located, is a dementia-friendly community. This means the county has taken steps to raise community awareness of Alzheimer’s and provide support to seniors and families affected by memory-related conditions. Through Dementia Friendly Ventura County, residents can connect with resources such as seminars and support groups.
• The air quality in Simi Valley is subpar, which may be a consideration for some prospective memory care residents with chronic heart or lung conditions. The American Lung Association gives the region a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels but low scores of D for 24-hour particle pollution and F for ozone pollution. Fortunately, many memory care facilities have air purification and filtration systems to support residents’ health.
• On a 100-point cost of living index based on living costs in the nation as a whole, Simi Valley rates 151.8, which is in line with the state norm of 149.9. Housing prices, groceries and miscellaneous expenses, such as clothing and salon services, tend to be high here, but opting for memory care may provide monthly savings on certain living expenses.
• Crime is relatively uncommon in Simi Valley, making the city an attractive option for vulnerable seniors. On a 100-point scale, the city’s violent crime score comes in at about half the national norm at 10.7, and the property crime score is 21.7 versus 35.4 nationally. To further protect residents, memory care facilities have alarm systems and secured indoor and outdoor areas to reduce the risk of wandering.