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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pleasanton, CA for 2024

 

Located 40 miles from downtown San Francisco, CA, Pleasanton sits within the Amador Valley and San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay region. Local seniors have access to 23 memory care communities, which costs around $7,899 per month. This is $2,274 more than the national cost and $1,336 more than the state norm.

This guide offers an overview of memory care in Pleasanton, including 269 reviews facility reviews with an average reviewer rating of 4.77 out of 5 stars stars.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Pleasanton

Across California, the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services licenses Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, including memory care communities, through its Senior Care Licensing Program. The division operates 14 regional offices, and the team ensures facilities comply with state regulations and investigates complaints against providers.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Pleasanton

 

  • Both Alameda County and the state of California are members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Members pledge to increase comfort for people of all ages through initiatives such as transportation programs, affordable housing developments, improved health care access, social engagement opportunities and environmental projects.

 

  • As of 2023, Alameda County has an overall livability score of 64, placing it in the top half of U.S. communities, 16 points ahead of the national average and just 9 points below the highest-scoring city.

 

  • Pleasanton is safer than 22% of U.S. neighborhoods, with crime rates higher than state and national averages. Regarding property offenses, such as burglary, vehicle theft and theft, Pleasanton’s score of 17.06 is almost 2 points lower than the national median and 6.41 points below the state average. For violent crime, Pleasanton residents have a 1 in 775 probability of experiencing a violent incident. Fortunately, memory care communities offer 24/7 security. 

 

  • In Pleasanton, the cost of living is almost double that of the national average and 45.6% higher than the state norm. Housing costs are notably higher than in many places throughout the country and state; on a 100-point scale, the U.S. average is 100, the state median is 234.8 and Pleasanton’s average is 483.1. However, memory care offers fixed monthly fees, and seniors may qualify for financial assistance through Medi-Cal’s waiver programs and the dual Medicare-Medicaid CalPACE scheme.  

 

 

  • As with nearby areas, Pleasanton experiences warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Temperature-wise, summer can see highs of around 97 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter lows can dip to about 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The shortest day has about 9.5 hours of sunlight, while the longest day has almost 15 hours.

Paying for Memory Care in Pleasanton

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 median monthly cost for memory care services in Pleasanton is approximately $7,899.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

In Pleasanton, memory care rates run about $1,336 more than California and $2,274 more than the U.S. costs. With average fees of $7,899 per month, Pleasanton is among the costliest places in California for memory care, second only to Santa Rosa, where the monthly average increases by $911. Napa’s facilities offer a modest saving of $24 compared to those in Pleasanton, while Visalia is the state’s cheapest location for memory care, with facilities charging almost $3,600 less than in Pleasanton.

Pleasanton

$7,899

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Santa Rosa

$8,810

Visalia

$4,313

Napa

$7,875

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Aging in place is more affordable than memory care, with the hands-on nonmedical support of in-home care costing about $1,035 less than dementia care. Intermittent skilled nursing and therapeutic services of home health care run about $749 less than memory care. Averaging $6,319 monthly, $1,580 less than memory care, assisted living offers help with daily activities in a residential setting. Adult day health care, which includes daytime care and recreational programs in a community location, costs even less, priced $5,949 lower than memory care. Seniors who need around-the-clock clinical supervision typically pay $11,566 for semi-private accommodation in a nursing facility, a $3,667 increase compared to memory care.

Memory Care

$7,899

In-Home Care

$6,864

Home Health Care

$7,150

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$6,319

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,566

Note: Data for Pleasanton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.  

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Pleasanton

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in California

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Pleasanton

Pleasanton and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Pleasanton, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Pleasanton

 

Pleasanton 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 Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Memory Care

Reviewer#LD060623

I visited this facility

Review of Ivy Park at Pleasanton

We were thinking of going with them for my mom. Everybody was great taking us on the tour. It was a very good facility. They take the residents out daily because there's a park there, and they go...

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Memory Care

Patrick

I visited this facility

Review of The Parkview

I was impressed with The Parkview. It was nice, modern, and kept clean, but they only had shared rooms for memory care. The staff who gave me the tour was very helpful, very knowledgeable, and very...

Provider response

Hi Patrick, we're happy to hear your tour went well! Thanks for sharing your positive feedback. Should you need anything from our team, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Linda

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care

My father has moved into Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care. He has been fine there, aside from the adjustment period, and still wanting to go home. It's strictly memory care there. They have about...

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