CareGrade™ OriginalQuick Answer
A memory care app helps families find and compare specialized dementia care communities from their phone. The CareGrade™ app — free on the Apple App Store — grades memory care communities A–D, with CareCircle™ family workspace for collaborative decisions and Clara™ AI concierge for 24/7 guidance.
📱 Download CareGrade™ on the App Store
Why Memory Care Needs a Specialized App
Memory care is not standard assisted living. It requires specialized capabilities:
- Secured environments to prevent wandering and elopement
- Staff trained in dementia care and behavioral management
- Structured programming for cognitive engagement
- Environmental design that reduces confusion (circular hallways, memory boxes, contrast colors)
A memory care app helps you evaluate these specialized capabilities alongside the standard trust metrics — all from your phone.
How the CareGrade™ App Grades Memory Care
SeniorTrust™ Score for Memory Care
Memory care communities are graded A–D using the SeniorTrust™ Scoring System, which for RCFEs (including memory care) weighs:
- CCLD inspection data — deficiency counts, complaint histories, license status
- Memory care verification — whether the community is verified as providing specialized memory care
- Staffing signals — complaint patterns that suggest understaffing
- Environmental safety — features relevant to wander management
- Verified reviews — family satisfaction signals
What to Look for in Memory Care
When using the app to compare memory care communities, check:
- Memory care designation: Is the community verified as providing specialized memory care?
- Secured environment: Does it have secured perimeters for wander management?
- Staff training: Are staff specifically trained in dementia care?
- Standalone vs. unit: Is it a standalone memory care facility or a unit within a larger assisted living?
- Staff-to-resident ratios: Memory care typically requires higher staffing than standard AL
CompareWHY™ for Memory Care
Use CompareWHY™ to compare up to 4 memory care communities side by side. See why one scores higher in staffing, environment, or care quality — in plain English.
CareCircle™ for Memory Care Decisions
Memory care decisions are often emotional and involve multiple family members. CareCircle™ — the family workspace in the app — lets everyone collaborate:
- Build a shared shortlist of memory care communities
- Share notes about tours, staff interactions, and environment observations
- Set reminders for tours and follow-ups
- Track priorities (e.g., "Must have secured perimeter," "Within 30 minutes of daughter")
- Converge on a top pick together
Everyone sees the same board, synced in real time — whether they're on an iPhone in Los Angeles or an iPad in Sacramento.
Clara™ — Guidance for Memory Care Questions
Clara, the AI concierge in the app, can help with memory care questions:
- What's the difference between assisted living and memory care?
- How do I know if my loved one needs memory care?
- What should I look for in a memory care community?
- How do I evaluate secured environments?
Ask Clara 24/7 by typing or tap-to-speak.
How to Find Memory Care on the App
Step 1: Download
Get CareGrade™ free on the App Store
Step 2: Filter by Memory Care
Set your location and filter by "Memory Care" to see specialized dementia care communities.
Step 3: Check Trust Scores
Start with A and B grades. Tap any community for the full score breakdown and inspection history.
Step 4: Compare Finalists
Use CompareWHY™ to compare your top 3–4 memory care communities side by side.
Step 5: Collaborate in CareCircle™
Invite family to CareCircle™, share notes from tours, and decide together.
Step 6: Tour and Decide
Tour the top 2–3 communities with specific questions about secured environments, staff training, and programming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free app to find memory care?
Yes. The CareGrade™ app is free on the Apple App Store — download here.
How does the app grade memory care communities?
The SeniorTrust™ Score for memory care uses CCLD inspection data, memory care verification, staffing signals, environmental safety features, and verified reviews. Communities cannot pay for a better grade.
Can I compare memory care communities on my phone?
Yes. The app's CompareWHY™ tool lets you compare up to 4 memory care communities side by side with full score breakdowns.
Does the app help me know if my loved one needs memory care?
Yes. Ask Clara, the AI concierge, about the difference between assisted living and memory care, and what signs indicate a need for specialized dementia care.