Memory Care Communities in Westlake Village, California

Memory Care costs in Westlake Village start around $8,208 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Westlake Village 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.

Close to 8,500 people call Westlake Village home, and just over a quarter of them are 65 years of age or over. As these seniors age, their risk of developing dementia goes up. In Los Angeles County alone, approximately 12.9 percent of seniors 65 or older were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2015.

In the Westlake Village area, there are six memory care facilities available to help families provide comprehensive care for loved ones who have Alzheimer's or other dementia. These facilities are formally known and licensed throughout the state as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs).

• Memory care facilities in the Westlake Village area may offer outdoor spaces where residents can enjoy the city's year-round climate. The average low temperature is 47 degrees Fahrenheit in January, and the average high temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Even seniors who do not venture out may still be able to appreciate frequent sunshine pouring in through their windows. In a typical year, Westlake Village has 285 sunny days, which is 80 more than the U.S. average. 
  
• Knowing how much it costs to live in a city can help families of seniors with dementia budget for memory care services. The overall cost of living in Westlake Village is 84 percent higher than the California state average and 152.6 percent higher than the U.S. national average. 
  
• When selecting a memory care provider, families may want to know whether the facility is in a city that is generally considered safe. In Westlake Village, there is an overall crime rate of 26.54 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is considerably lower than that of Los Angeles, the nearest major city, with its rate of 33.59 crimes per 1,000 residents.
  
• The Westlake Village area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program in nearby Los Angeles, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.