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Memory Care in Oakland by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Memory Care Partners in Oakland
Each of these Oakland communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Oakland
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Oakland.
Paying for Memory Care in Oakland
Memory care in California costs about $6,850 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Oakland-only figure is published. Ask each Oakland community what its memory care rate includes, since some price care levels separately. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| California memory care | $6,850 | $3,005 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| California assisted living | $7,000 | $3,155 |
Find Out What an Oakland Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Oakland veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Oakland Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Oakland is home to about 10,186 veterans, 4,955 of them 65 or older. Across Alameda County the count is 39,894, with 20,791 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Oakland Communities
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 Oakland partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Staff training
Ask Oakland communities how many hours of dementia training caregivers get, and how often it is refreshed.
Daily routine
Ask to see an Oakland community’s activity calendar and watch one activity in person.
Visiting
An Oakland community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Oakland
Widen the memory care search beyond Oakland with these nearby California cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Oakland Memory Care Questions
Can an Oakland veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Oakland who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Oakland?
About $6,850 a month is typical across California. Ask each Oakland community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Oakland?
2 in Oakland, plus 156 across California.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Oakland?
Yes. Many Oakland families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Oakland Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Oakland
Personal care and meals in Oakland, for needs that stop short of dementia care.
Independent living in Oakland
Active retirement in Oakland, with care nearby if needs change.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Oakland? See Memory Care in California or the national guide.
