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2443 Aarles Court, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
Seniors who need some extra help with household chores and activities of daily living might consider making a move to assisted living. These communities provide a comfortable, homelike setting and a helping hand for those who need it but who don’t require around-the-clock care or skilled nursing services. The average cost of assisted living in Pleasant Hill is $6,100 per month, which higher than the statewide median. Â
This guide provides an overview of assisted living in Pleasant Hill along with cost comparisons, benefits and drawbacks, and aging-related resources for seniors retiring in the city.Â
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The Senior Care Licensing Program is responsible for licensing and monitoring assisted living facilities throughout the state of California. There are 13 regional offices, including the Oakland Adult and Senior Care Regional Office serving Contra Costa County, that perform inspections and ensure facilities operate according to the state’s rules and regulations.
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, Pleasant Hill seniors can expect to pay $6,100 per month for assisted living. The state average is substantially lower at $5,000 per month, and the national median is even more affordable at $4,300. Â
The cost of assisted living for Pleasant Hill seniors is $1,100 more than the state median at $6,100 per month, but on the lower end for the region. In Santa Cruz, the average cost is $700 more than in Pleasant Hill. Salinas, the most expensive city nearby, costs an average of $1,000 more. Generally, coastal cities cost more than rural, inland areas such as Stockton, where the average cost of assisted living is $2,600 below Pleasant Hill.Â
Pleasant Hill
$6,100
California
$5,000
Santa Cruz
$6,800
Salinas
$7,100
Stockton
$3,500
Assisted living is comparable to other intermittent assistance services, though it includes room and board at $6,100 per month. In-home services, both with and without health care, average $6,101 per month. The most affordable long-term care option is an adult day health care at $1,950, which is ideal for seniors who live with friends or family but need help during the traditional workweek. Nursing homes offer the most expensive level of care at $12,471 for shared rooms and $15,208 for private rooms.Â
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$15,208
Note:Â Data for Pleasant Hill was not available, so data for the closest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Pleasant Hill through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Pleasant Hill has various resources available to help seniors who are considering a move to a local assisted living community. Local and state government agencies serve the region and offer free benefits counseling, case management and legal help.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging acts as a one-stop information and referral center for Pleasant Hill seniors. The help information line allows residents to schedule appointments with HICAP counselors to learn about their health insurance options. |
LINK Paratransit | (925) 938-7433 | The LINK Paratransit service is a public transportation option specifically available to disabled and senior residents in Pleasant Hill and throughout central Contra Costa County. Seniors must schedule rides at least one day in advance, and subscription services may be available for those with recurring appointments. Group reservations may also be available for seniors traveling to and from long-term care accommodations. |
Pleasant Hill Senior Center | (925) 798-8788 | The Pleasant Hill Senior Center offers care management services, travel opportunities and operates a resource center. Other forms of assistance available at the center include legal aid, health insurance counseling and guidance on selecting an assisted living facility. It also hosts regular fitness and wellness classes and acts as a social hub for Pleasant Hill seniors. |
Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office | (925) 313-1481 | Contra Costa County's Veterans Service Office offers assistance to Pleasant Hill residents who were former members of the military. Staff members are available to help senior veterans apply for federal, state and local benefits and work to combat elder financial abuse. Free assistance is available to veterans applying for disability compensation, pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits. |
Pleasant Hill-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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Lia
5
Review of Aegis Living Pleasant Hill
We went and toured Aegis Living Pleasant Hill. They had a good salesperson in the sense that they were prepared for a visit. They gave us a tour of the facility. Everything was carpeted. When the...
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My mother is now living in Carlton Senior Living. It seems to have a lot of activities. They have transportation to and from the doctor. They have restaurant-style dining. It's really clean and has...
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Review of Aegis Living Pleasant Hill
I liked Aegis Living Pleasant Hill. The staff was very nice there, but they gave me one price on the phone and when I was there when they wrote everything up, it ended being about double the amount...
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