Memory care · Palmdale, CA
Memory care in Palmdale
Families in Palmdale usually choose between two kinds of memory care: a secure unit inside a larger assisted living community, or a small board and care home whose caregivers are trained for dementia. Palmdale has 1 licensed community with sixteen or more beds and 32 board and care homes with six or fewer.
Memory care options in Palmdale
A home that cares for people with dementia in California needs more than a basic license. It must meet the state's dementia care rules, and homes that secure their doors or keep residents who are bedridden or on hospice need additional approval from the Department of Social Services. The public licensing file does not show which homes in Palmdale have that approval, so we confirm it with every home before we suggest it.
- Secure memory care units are found in larger communities. Palmdale has 1 licensed for sixteen or more residents.
- Small board and care homes are often the better fit for someone who is easily overwhelmed or wanders at night. Palmdale has 32 with six or fewer beds.
- Memory care in LA County typically runs $7,629 to $9,000 a month. Board and care homes that accept dementia residents often cost less.
Larger licensed communities in Palmdale
Not every licensed community has a secured memory care unit, and the state file does not say which do. We confirm that with each community before we suggest it.
Palmdale on the map
The 33 board and care homes and larger communities in Palmdale, colored by size. Select a pin for the home's name, size and license facts.
Map of the 31 board and care homes and larger communities in Palmdale
Turn on JavaScript to see the map. Everything on it is also listed on this page.
- Board and care (6 or fewer beds)
- Assisted living (16 or more beds)
Palmdale in the state licensing data
How the 33 licensed homes in Palmdale compare with LA County as a whole, from the state extract dated May 25, 2025.
| State licensing data | Palmdale | LA County |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed homes | 33 | 1,644 |
| Board and care, 6 beds or fewer | 32 (97%) | 1,359 (83%) |
| Small homes, 7 to 15 beds | 0 (0%) | 27 (2%) |
| Communities, 16 or more beds | 1 (3%) | 258 (16%) |
| Licensed beds | 298 | 43,145 |
| Median beds per home | 6 | 6 |
| Licensed since the start of 2024 | 4 | 287 |
- The largest licensed home in Palmdale is Palm Vista Senior Living, with 115 beds.
- Homes with fifteen or fewer beds hold 183 of the 298 licensed beds in Palmdale (61%).
- Licensed homes in Palmdale are spread across these ZIP codes: 93551 (21 homes), 93552 (8 homes), 93550 (4 homes).
- Newest licenses in Palmdale: Affordable Boarding Care (2025), Claire's Villa (2024), Club Vista Care Home (2024), Fairway Vista (2024).
Board and care homes in Palmdale
Small homes to ask about for dementia care. The state file does not show which hold a dementia waiver, so we confirm that with each home first. Listed alphabetically; select a home for its license details.
Plus 17 more on the Palmdale board and care page.
Nearby communities
Northwest Palmdale (3.8 mi, 3 homes, 3 board and care); Acton (5.6 mi, 1 home, 1 board and care); Quartz Hill (7.1 mi, 1 home, 1 board and care); Southeast Antelope Valley (9.7 mi, 4 homes, 4 board and care); Lancaster (9.8 mi, 59 homes, 55 board and care). Distances are straight-line between community centers.
See every licensed home on our Palmdale board and care page, or read more about memory care across Los Angeles County.
Free for families
Want us to check which of these 33 homes has an opening? Free.
Tell us what your loved one needs. We call the homes, confirm openings, rates and the care they can give, then get back to you with the ones that fit. Your family pays nothing.
Questions families ask
How much does memory care cost in Palmdale?
Memory care communities in Los Angeles typically start at $7,629 to $9,000 a month. A board and care home that accepts residents with dementia is often less, usually inside the $3,000 to $6,000 board and care range, depending on how much hands-on care is needed.
Which homes in Palmdale are licensed for dementia care?
California's public licensing data does not list dementia waivers or secured-perimeter approval. We confirm both directly with each home, and we only suggest homes that can legally and safely meet your loved one's needs.
Is a small board and care home safe for someone with dementia?
It can be. Many families find a six-bed home calmer than a large community, with the same caregivers every day. The home must follow the state's dementia care rules, and if doors are secured it needs approval from the Department of Social Services. Ask to see it.
Memory care in nearby communities
More care options in Palmdale
Get help with memory care in Palmdale
We will call you back the same business day. There is no cost to your family. The care home pays our fee.