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Memory care in Cardiff By Th, CA

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Cardiff By Th
Licensed capacity
175
across all 1
Within 25 miles
272
of the center of Cardiff By Th
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982), as of Oct 14, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Cardiff By Th (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Cardiff By Th

Counting neighboring towns, there are 272 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Cardiff By Th, 271 more than in Cardiff By Th itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Cardiff By Th

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Nearby cities

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Local overview

Memory care in Cardiff By Th at a glance

Our directory lists one memory care community with an address in Cardiff By Th, based on California CDSS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Cardiff By Th, 1 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Cardiff By Th

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for San Diego County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves San Diego County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 23 – Aging & Independence Services LTC Ombudsman Program2

    (800) 640-4661

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in San Diego County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves California.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Cardiff By Th

How many memory care communities are in Cardiff By Th, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Cardiff By Th, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Cardiff By Th there are 272.

How many residents can memory care communities in Cardiff By Th serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 175 residents.

Do memory care communities in Cardiff By Th have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.

Who licenses memory care in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses memory care in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Cardiff By Th?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In San Diego County, call (800) 640-4661. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there memory care communities near Cardiff By Th?

Nearby cities with listings include Encinitas (3, 2.1 mi), Rancho Santa Fe (1, 3.4 mi), Carlsbad (15, 7.7 mi).

Guides

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Other types of care

Other senior care in Cardiff By Th

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982)), Oct 14, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Cardiff By Th (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facility layer - RCFE dementia client group (983/980/981/982). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 14, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.