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Memory care in Carson offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Carson is about $7,603 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 453 communities, read 13338 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Los Angeles, Torrance and Pasadena.

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Photo of Newport Mesa Senior Living
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Staff, especially the med techs, are extremely caring. They do many activities like coloring or guided crafts with the residents. The facility feels like a home, welcoming, with seasonal decorations. They...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Newport Mesa Senior Living, our beautiful, safe, and friendly community of quality caregivers, well-trained professionals, and most importantly, satisfied residents. Located in Orange County, Newport Mesa Senior Living offers a full spectrum of assisted living and memory care services...
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Overall experience has been good. Only complaint is the food. Temps are cold when [name removed] eats it. She stated to me it was ok but not great. Stated food repeats often + no choice in what to eat....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Atria Glendale is an independent living, assisted living and memory care community in Glendale, CA, with a dedicated 24/7 staff, chef-prepared meals, scheduled local transportation and a robust calendar of events each month. Located just off I-5 near Griffith Park less than a mile from Glendale...
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The facility is very nice. It is clean, decorated well and apartment offers a nice layout. Activities are plenty and staff are all professional and kind.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff is great! They have great activities! I haven't been able to participate because I broke my ankle in three places. The food is very good. I have a one bedroom, with a nice size, living room,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Reserve at Thousand Oaks is a beautiful place where seniors can enjoy a special quality of retirement living. It is nestled on 9 acres in the hills in Thousand Oaks.Living Independently at The Reserve at Thousand Oaks Condo Style Apartments offers residents the comfort of knowing that 24-hour...
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There were a few hiccups in the beginning. Some worked out. The good: many really good activities and the staff for those have been great. They try very hard to get my mom involved. The med techs have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Park View Estates is a warm and welcoming senior community. Conveniently located in Fountain Valley, California and next to Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Park View Estates offers a continuum of care for our residents to gracefully age in place. Our living options include...
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I would generally recommend this community, but the initial transition had some challenges. There were issues with coordination and communication early on, particularly around care routines. While things...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ivy Park at Laguna Woods is a senior living community centrally located and easily accessible from Interstate 5 and Highway 73. The location is one of Orange County’s most desirable with its natural beauty, multiple golf courses, scenic views of the Saddleback Valley, close proximity to the...
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The building has been remodeled beautifully and the lobby and dining room are especially lovely. All the staff I have encountered have been so nice and helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ivy Park of Wellington is a senior living community set in picturesque Laguna Woods. The location boasts coastal amenities and a temperate climate. It’s only a short distance to many popular restaurants and shopping centers. At Ivy Park our seniors are empowered to maximize their independence and...
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I would rate it a five for the cost of the place. It is very clean. The staff is very friendly. It was a very affordable. The food is fair but decent there is nothing so far that I could say negative about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Meridian at Chino, we provide a welcoming senior-living community where your loved one can flourish with support, dignity and style. This community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care, enabling residents to age in place within a familiar and...
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Savant of Jurupa Valley is a beautiful, welcoming community! The recent remodel makes everything look brand new, and the cleanliness is top-notch. My uncle feels right at home, and we couldn't be happier
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Villa De Anza offers assisted living in lovely residential area. Our community has a beautiful lake behind the building with fish, turtles and ducks that our residents enjoy feeding. We get the best of both worlds at Villa De Anza because we able to enjoy the peace of a residential area, while...
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My cousin did not eat their meals because he had no teeth so he only drank protein shakes and instant rice a roni that he ordered. He was bedridden for 3 years and could not get up to participate in any...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Spring Senior Assisted Living is a Genesis community which conveniently located in the residential neighborhood of Torrance, CA outside of Los Angeles. Our quiet beaches stretch nearly a mile and half along the Pacific Ocean and our very safe city is well known for its low crime rates. Residents...
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Photo of Brittany House
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From the time I walked in the door, greeted by very nice, very welcoming staff. I was impressed. Very clean and I can tell they take great care of the residents/patients here. If you are looking for your...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
NEWLY REMODELEDActivCare at Brittany House specializes in quality residential memory care for those with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Through all stages of the disease--from early to mid to end stages and hospice--ActivCare can adapt to the resident's changing needs. We provide continuity of...
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Because of their Circle of Friends program, which is unique to Belmont Village, my mom with dementia now spends 8 to 10 hours a day out of her apartment --engaged mentally, socializing, and exercising; I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belmont Village facility of Rancho Palos Verdes is located in a beautiful Palos Verdes peninsula residential neighborhood, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and greater Los Angeles basin. This area, which is known for its dramatic views from the Palos Verdes Hills, is convenient for our senior living...
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We chose Katella because of the location and size and beauty of the rooms. Nice community. I think the harder part was that my mom was a little combative and not an easy patient, and they only had so much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Katella Senior Living welcomes you to a senior living community located within warm and sunny Los Alamitos in Southern California. Tastefully decorated in California Casual style throughout, Katella Senior Living allows our residents everything they need to flourish, all within comfortable and...
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They mentioned when we moved in my mom that they were going to renovate - the place *really* needs it as it has a LOT of potential. My mom isn't really active or social so the kindness, patience and care of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cottage at Artesia Gardens is a beautiful family owned residential facility located in Buena Park, California. It is a clean, elegant facility providing a home like atmosphere with spacious rooms inside and beautiful gardens outside. Our facility is secure, so residents are free to enjoy and...
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Friendliest, cleanest and most welcoming of all facilities that I visited. And, affordability was also very important! It's a very good facility, however if they had more variety of mid afternoon activities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Terraza Court Senior Living is a newly renovated premiere senior living community located in the bustling town of Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, one of the many industry cities around Los Angeles. Residents who live here have access to a variety of ethnic restaurants and quaint...
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Number one is the friendliness, professionalism, and enthusiasm of the staff. Secondly, is the thoughtfulness that went into the design and entire facility and how the residents would interact with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Leonard on Beverly is a full-service Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Support community located in Los Angeles just minutes from Beverly Hills. Our holistic approach to resident-centered care and whole-person wellness supports seniors of varying needs to live as active and...
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There's a tremendous sense of community between the residents and staff. The staff is very involved in hosting recreational activities.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Boutique Assisted LivingWhere boutique-style residences meet a luxury lifestyle in Beverly Hills. Just minutes from Rodeo Drive, explore Boutique Assisted Living and Short-Term Stays designed just for you.We’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to.Discover how great life can be when you’re...
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My only comment regarding #2 the cleanliness, is that is has been clean but there have been some plumbing problems that have caused overflow and smell. However, with that being said they have continued to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont of Huntington Beach is a lovely retirement community situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. You’ll feel at home in our retirement...
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[name removed] and [name removed] really made my experience here at Grace Retirement enjoyable. The food was actually really good and tasty. The staff cared about my grandma. They speak Korean and serve...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Well situated between Los Angeles and Orange County, La Habra Villa (LHV) is a beautiful community which provides independent, assisted living, and memory care to seniors in the area. Our team of professionally trained and courteous staff has been providing personal senior care at La Habra Villa...
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I would rate all categories a 5. We have been very pleased with Glen Terra. My mother in law has been there 1 year now and we have been very happy with Glen Terra. We have had great interaction with staff....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Glen Terra Assisted Living is a newly remodeled assisted?living facility in Glendale, CA with an array of engaging activities, spacious and well-designed apartments, a full-scope wellness program, and amenities that enhance daily life. Not only are we dedicated to providing high-quality senior...
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I have 2 parents in there now, my mom in Memory Care and my dad in Assistant Living I would give them a 5 on all. The staff is friendly and helpful they make sure my parents eat together and keep them busy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mainplace Senior Living provides seniors with a safe and caring assisted living community to call home in Orange, Orange County, California. This community offers the memory care that seniors need and it provides a beautiful home to those who are looking to be surrounded by a caring and...
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My brother loves the food. They have a restaurant quality kitchen. Nice variety, good portions they always have a choice of homemade soup or salad with dinner and dessert. The cook who is Mexican learned how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lighthouse is a premier assisted living community located in the sunny southern California town of Toluca Lake. Residents enjoy a wondrous view of the towering tree-covered Mount Olympus. Other nearby attractions like Universal Studios and the Los Angeles Zoo make the Lighthouse an ideal...
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I found they were knowledgeable and authentically cared about the welfare of my mother-in-law. We thought the room size was ample and they had a number of valuable activities to offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I’m so impressed with how caring and cognizant the staff is. Even the periphery employees knew my friend after only a couple of weeks. Management always had time to talk with me. I didn’t have many meals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belmont Village of Burbank, California is located in the beautiful Burbank Hills residential area, with convenient access to healthcare facilities, places of worship, the main Burbank library, quaint cafes and shops along tree-lined streets. Just three blocks from the Belmont senior living...
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My mother lives at No. Lake Villas & I can attest to the care being consistently above the norm. I’ve managed my mother’s health for over 12 years, as her memory declined, & have moved her to several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
North Lake Villa is located in a quiet neighborhood, surrounded by the beautiful Altadena mountains, overlooking the lush scenery of the city of Pasadena. Our facility has been providing custodial care and supervision for 30 ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents since 1975. Our experience and...
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Cost of memory care in Carson, CA

The average cost of senior living in Carson is $7,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Bernardino, CA with an average of $6,178 per month.

Memory care costs in Carson, CA, vs. state and national averages

Carson, CA
$7,603/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

Memory care costs in Carson, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,603/mo

Memory care costs in Carson, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,620/mo
Studio
$7,953/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,201/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,997/mo

Senior living costs in Carson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carson, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarson, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$7,603/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$6,464/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$4,752/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Carson, CA:$7,603/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Carson, CA:$6,464/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Carson, CA:$4,752/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Carson, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Carson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Carson, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carson, CA$7,427/mo$6,998/mo+6.1%
California$6,924/mo$6,714/mo+3.1%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Carson, CA
2024 average cost:$7,427/mo
2023 average cost:$6,998/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
California
2024 average cost:$6,924/mo
2023 average cost:$6,714/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Carson

Recent reviews for memory care in Carson

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

MorningStar of Pasadena

5.0
I would give a 5 in every category. Morningstar of Pasadena is a beautiful facility with friendly, caring and professional staff. My mother has done very well there and we feel great peace of mind knowing she is in good hands. I would highly recommend the facility.

Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Carson review score based on 1,670 family reviews

8.4
Review score453 facilities1670 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1670 reviews of 453 Carson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Carson review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Carson, CA453 facilities
8.5
Anaheim, CA471 facilities
8.2
Oxnard, CA168 facilities

Review subcategories for Carson memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,670 reviews of 453 Carson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Carson resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Carson, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.7
Friendliness
3.5
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.4
Staff
3.3
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Carson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Carson memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Carson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carson, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
72.6%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.8%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.6%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carson memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Carson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carson, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64%
72.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.8%
68.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carson memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carson, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.8%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carson memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carson, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50.6%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
54.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carson memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Carson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carson, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.5%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
43.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.9%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Carson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Carson protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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