Conveniently situated less than an hour’s drive east of San Francisco, Concord is Contra Costa County’s largest community. Concord is home to slightly less than 125,000 citizens, approximately 14.8% of which are aged 65 and over and therefore at higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s disease is the country’s seventh-leading cause of death. In Concord, Alzheimer’s disease deaths have increased by 10.65% during the years between 2014 and 2018, according to data provided by the CDC. In comparison, death from all causes increased by 9.13% in Concord. According to a study performed in 2020, the number of those living with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. will increase to 12.7 million by 2050.
Memory care communities in Concord provide secure and supportive living environments with trained staff on duty 24/7 for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This guide provides an exploratory introduction to memory care in Concord, including cost comparisons with other types of senior care and a list of resources designed for seniors and their families.
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4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA, 94521
"Oakmont of Montecito was excellent. I liked their facilities. It was a little older but still well-maintained. I think they're in the process of a refresh and they were getting new furniture, new paint, cleaning it up, and making it modern. I liked t..."
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1401 Civic Court, Concord, CA, 94520
4.4
(27 reviews)
"Oakmont of Concord was a well-maintained, newer facility. It had an amazing, friendly staff. I was surprised at the size of the memory care there. It was a bigger memory care than other facilities. I think they had like 27 beds, but the ratio of staf..."
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1081 Mohr Ln, Concord, CA, 94518
4.6
(7 reviews)
"I toured the memory care of TreVista-Concord. It was excellent. It was well laid out for the needs of the people they were serving. All the staff was very nice, professional, and not pushy or anything. They had a little buffet and they said it was si..."
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1735 Alray Dr, Concord, CA, 94519
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential..."
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175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
4.5
(31 reviews)
"Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill is the place that I want to send my loved one. My wife is there and they're just really professional. It's a place that gives you warmth. There's no odor or any urine smell or anything, and they have sepa..."
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2770 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
4.1
(29 reviews)
"Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill (Formerly Chateau Pleasant Hill) offers Contra Costa County's only continuum of senior care located on a..."
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1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA, 94549
4.5
(25 reviews)
"Atria Park of Lafayette is a smaller place. I think they have a maximum of 100 residents. It's very clean and I like their memory care. It is well thought out. The director knew what she was doing. Some of the memory care facilities I visited felt mo..."
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1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
4.6
(15 reviews)
"This is a great facility hands down! They specialize in Dementia Care and have people trained who seem to really care about seniors with memory challenges - a challenge for family & friends of loved ones. I LOVE the mesh of activities they have avail..."
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3486 Monroe Ave, Lafayette, CA, 94549
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I like Lafayette Gardens. I would be thinking about putting my wife there. It seemed to be very nice. It was clean. One of the caretakers showed me around, but the owner came later to talk to me. I sat around there with them for about half an hour wa..."
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2175 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
"Ivy Park at Walnut Creek is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a picturesque neighborhood within the city of Walnut Creek. Paralle..."
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2562 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Walnut Creek Care Home didn't have any openings, but the house was spotless. It was very, very clean. The staff there was great. There was no smell of urine or something like that. For me, this particular home just needed some remodeling. It was date..."
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2015 Mt Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
3.9
(8 reviews)
"Walnut Creek Willows was a larger community. It was a 72-bed facility. It was one of the nicest, largest communities that I've ever seen. The administrator there and the staff cared for the residents and there's a warmth that you feel when you get th..."
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540 Patterson Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
3.3
(6 reviews)
"My husband seems to have settled a little bit now at The Carlton. They have gone through a lot with him; it has not been easy. I chose this community because my husband is pretty young at 70 years old and has advanced Alzheimer's. He is a difficult c..."
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1400 Montego, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
4.1
(36 reviews)
"Our tour at Atria Walnut Creek was great. We were greeted professionally. While they were waiting on our appointment individual, they made sure we were comfortable and tended to any needs we might have had. The sales director/marketing director came ..."
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1010 Second Street, Lafayette, CA, 94549
4.8
(14 reviews)
"I thought Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was very welcoming and very nice. It seemed like it would be also a fit. However, there was limited availability for space, and the only thing they had available was a shared unit. Nevertheless, I would recommen..."
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1660 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
4.1
(14 reviews)
"As the first Aegis community, we are proud to be the hallmark of elegant senior living. Aegis of Pleasant Hill provides our residents a warm..."
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2069 Gill Port Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Strawberry Hill at Gill Port was excellent. The home was spotless. The people who work there were just really, really wonderful. But the reason why that one isn't a good selection for me, is at this time, all of the residents are men and my family me..."
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1868 Danielle Ct, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Better Living, and it's a very nice home. It's very clean, well-cared for, and the staff is very friendly and very helpful. They take good care of my mom. They had a Christmas activity the other night...."
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1315 Mt. Pisgah Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
3.7
(6 reviews)
"My husband was a resident of Heatherwood for seven years. During that time he was treated with the utmost care and compassion. Being privately owned, the facility provides personal care rather than the impersonal care given by corporate owned ..."
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2801 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents have moved into Viamonte at Walnut Creek. It is a very nice facility. It's new and very well done. They are also expensive, but nice. They're brand new, modern, and stylish. They have nice amenities. The location is good. The staff is nice..."
READ MOREAll long-term care facilities in California are licensed and regulated by the Senior Care Licensing Program. There are 14 Senior Care Licensing offices located throughout California, including one in nearby Oakland. There is a hotline that those with concerns about these facilities can call. Each facility is inspected every two years.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The average cost of memory care in Concord and other San Francisco Bay Area communities is $7,899 per month. This is higher than both the national and California averages of $5,625 and $6,563, respectively.
Residents of memory care facilities in Santa Rosa pay the highest costs in the state at $8,810 per month, while their counterparts in Stockton pay the lowest prices at an average of $4,561 per month. San Diego residents pay a monthly average of $6,844, with prices dipping to $5,000 moving inland to Riverside.
Concord
$7,899
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Santa Rosa
$8,810
Stockton
$4,561
San Diego
$6,844
Riverside
$5,000
Concord’s least expensive senior care option is adult day health care, which comes with a monthly price tag of approximately $1,950. Assisted living is the next least costly choice at an average of $6,319 per month. Those who opt for home care or home health care typically pay $6,864 and $7,150, respectively. Nursing home care is the most expensive type of senior care in Concord, with a semiprivate room costing an average of $11,566 per month.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,319
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
In Concord, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
The following resources are designed for older adults in Concord, their families and their caregivers who are seeking information and support. The services listed here are free and may be useful to seniors in long-term memory care facilities and their families as well as those seeking information about Alzheimer’s and dementia, including options for memory care and how to make the best decisions.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Support Group By Senior Helpers & Alzheimer Foundation of America | (925) 677-2150 | Held on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., This support group is open to families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and dementia. The group provides extensive training for family caregivers in a positive, supportive environment. There is no cost to attend. |
| Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada | (800) 272- 3900 | For those suffering from Alzheimer's disease or dementia, their families and caregivers can access a range of supportive and educational services from the Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada. Services include long-term care planning, ongoing education for family and professional caregivers, symptoms assessments and a 24/7 helpline. Services are available in English and Spanish. |
| Contra Costa County Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (925) 685-2070 | Residents of long-term care facilities in Concord and other Contra Costa County communities as well as their families and other advocates can contact the Contra Costs Long-Term Care Ombudsman if they experience or suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation. Trained volunteers and staff conduct confidential investigations of all complaints and work to find resolutions. |
Concord Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Elizabeth
5
Review of Oakmont of Montecito
Oakmont of Montecito was excellent. I liked their facilities. It was a little older but still well-maintained. I think they're in the process of a refresh and they were getting new furniture, new...
Provider response
Hi Elizabeth, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Oakmont of Montecito! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case.
Memory Care
Elizabeth
5
Review of Oakmont of Concord
Oakmont of Concord was a well-maintained, newer facility. It had an amazing, friendly staff. I was surprised at the size of the memory care there. It was a bigger memory care than other facilities....
Provider response
Hi Elizabeth, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Oakmont of Concord! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case.
Memory Care
Deborah
5
Review of TreVista-Concord
I toured the memory care of TreVista-Concord. It was excellent. It was well laid out for the needs of the people they were serving. All the staff was very nice, professional, and not pushy or...
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