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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA for 2024

Walnut Creek, CA, is home to nearly 70,000 residents, and seniors make up almost 30% of the population. These individuals are at a growing risk of developing Alzheimer's disease—a condition that affects one in nine seniors in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that Alzheimer's-related deaths have increased by more than 22% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the 13% increase for deaths of all causes. In 2016, Alzheimer's was the leading cause of death for 643 seniors, and by 2020, that number rose to 786.

Walnut Creek offers a wide range of dementia care resources to support the needs of those impacted by memory loss conditions. Memory care facilities are a popular option. These communities offer 24/7 supervision, personal care assistance and dementia-specific programming to help seniors continue to live as independently as possible Residents can also benefit from daily meals, household chore services and organized daily activities. This guide highlights the pros and cons of living in Walnut Creek, the average cost of memory care and where seniors can go for support.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay area and is home to a little less than 70,000 people. With nearly 30 percent of Walnut Creek's residents being over 65 years of age, there is a need for specialized care for those with dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease. Those who require this level of care have 30 residential memory care facilities to choose from in the Walnut Creek area, some of which are housed in the same communities as assisted living facilities, which are known officially as residential care facilities throughout California. For both memory care and assisted living, regulations are similar throughout the state. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Walnut Creek

 

  • The American Lung Association has given the air quality in Walnut Creek a passing grade. Seniors with respiratory illnesses or breathing problems don't need to be concerned that the air they're breathing will worsen their condition.
     
  • The Walnut Creek area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia disorders such as John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
     
  • For seniors who have limited income, residing in the Walnut Creek area may be too expensive. The overall cost of living in Walnut Creek is 125.5 percent higher than the national average, which is likely to affect the cost of room and board in memory care facilities. 
     
  • Although seniors and their loved ones can feel comfortable knowing that the rate of violent crime in Walnut Creek is far below the state average, some discomfort may come with the knowledge that property crime rates are above average. Only 25.53 property crimes occur per 1,000 residents on average each year throughout California, while in Walnut Creek this average is considerably higher at 32.28 property crimes per 1,000 residents each year. This means residents of Walnut Creek have a one in 31 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime, while the average California resident has only a one in 39 chance.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Walnut Creek

Memory Care costs in Walnut Creek start around $6,837 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Walnut Creek and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in California

Berkeley

$11,290

Danville

$7,994

Lafayette

$7,947

Pleasant Hill

$7,247

Walnut Creek

$6,837

San Ramon

$6,296

US

$5,694

Concord

$5,295

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Walnut Creek

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

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 Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Review of Walnut Creek Care Home

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...

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Review of Strawberry Hill at Gill Port

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...

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Review of Walnut Creek Willows

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...

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