Visited White Sands La Jolla today. Their memory care program is incredible — they use a Montessori-based approach with specialized cognitive engagement. The ocean-view secured courtyard is beautiful and Dad would have freedom to walk safely.

White Sands La Jolla

Memory Care

Uploaded White Sands' memory care program brochure. Their staff-to-resident ratio is 1:4 during daytime — much better than the state minimum, and they have a dedicated dementia specialist on staff.

White Sands La Jolla

Memory Care

Belmont Village Sabre Springs also has a strong memory care program. Their Circle of Friends approach is well-regarded for mid-stage dementia. Might be worth a comparison tour.

Belmont Village Sabre Springs

Memory Care

Both White Sands and Belmont are A-grade for memory care. White Sands scores higher on staffing ratios and has a beautiful ocean-view setting, while Belmont has better family satisfaction scores. The key difference is White Sands is purely memory care (specialized with Montessori methods), while Belmont also offers assisted living so Dad could transition if his needs change.

I'm leaning toward White Sands. The staff really impressed me — you can tell they're specially trained for dementia care, and the ocean view is a huge plus for Dad's mood. Let's discuss on the family call Saturday.

White Sands La Jolla

Memory Care