Silverado San Juan Capistrano is a memory care community located in San Juan Capistrano, California. The facility specializes in providing support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, exclusively serving those with memory loss. The environment is purposefully designed to enhance the safety, comfort, and quality of life for residents experiencing cognitive decline. Both English and Spanish are spoken at the facility, supporting communication for diverse residents.

Care services at Silverado San Juan Capistrano focus on the specific needs of individuals living with memory impairment. The campus is a secured community, intended to prevent wandering and promote safety for residents, and is staffed by caregivers and 24-hour nursing personnel trained in dementia and behavioral health care. The facility provides full assistance with all activities of daily living—including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, as well as incontinence and ambulatory care—tailored for individuals who require varying levels of support. Medication management is provided, with oversight by qualified staff, ensuring that residents’ prescriptions are administered safely and on schedule for optimal health outcomes. Diabetes care and podiatry services are available, addressing particular medical conditions often present in the senior population. Silverado accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses and provides care for individuals with behavioral health needs within the memory care scope. The use of restraints or medication for challenging behaviors may be employed, but reviews have noted inconsistencies in application.

Amenities at the community include a barber and beauty salon for personal grooming and self-care, and a range of enrichment and therapeutic programs. Residents have access to engagement activities designed for those with memory impairment, including arts and crafts, cooking classes, outdoor games, and pet therapy. The entire community is laid out to accommodate memory loss, with thoughtful signage and layouts that help reduce confusion and enhance independence to the greatest extent possible.

Transportation services are provided by Silverado San Juan Capistrano for both medical and non-medical needs. Complimentary transportation is available, as well as transportation at cost, supporting residents' access to medical appointments, therapy sessions, and community outings, as well as facilitating family visits and group activities within the region.

Family and resident review summaries report high overall satisfaction with the quality of care, highlighting staff compassion, warmth, and effective communication. Many families appreciate the atmosphere of the facility, its cleanliness, and the personalized touches in day-to-day care, along with diverse resident activities and meaningful engagement programs that reflect the social model of care at Silverado. However, some reviews mention periods of understaffing, occasional cleanliness concerns, and high costs, as well as activity and engagement limitations for higher-functioning residents. Nonetheless, the facility is generally recognized for skilled, person-centered memory care supported by a dedicated team in a secure and thoughtfully designed setting. As of 2023-2024, there have not been any reported major expansions or recent changes at the San Juan Capistrano location.

Costs at this community start at $3,895 and range up to $8,000. The average price in the community is $5,947, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,938. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.