103 Assisted Living Facilities near Walnut Creek, CA
There are 103 Assisted Living Facilities in the Walnut Creek area, with 40 in Walnut Creek and 63 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Walnut Creek is $4,012 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,346. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill with an average starting cost of $3,340.
To help you with your search, browse the 312 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Walnut Creek. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Walnut Creek 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pleasant Hill with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 6 families in Walnut Creek find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Walnut Creek, call (855) 863-8283.
40 Assisted Living Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA
Atria Walnut Creek
Provides: Assisted Living
1400 Montego, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"We visited Atria Walnut Creek. It had very nice facilities, and everything was all modern and new. The amenities were outstanding. They had a library, a superb movie theater, piano, music room, and..." More
Atria Valley View
Provides: Assisted Living
1228 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
"Atria Valley View was well-kept and had a good layout. They offered a lot of things. They had nice outdoor sitting areas. They also had outdoor activities very similar to the other place we..." More
Sunrise of Walnut Creek
Provides: Assisted Living
2175 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Sunrise of Walnut Creek was lovely. I've stayed there before and the people there were very nice and very helpful. It's just an all around a good place. There's entertainment for the guests every..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Walnu...
Provides: Assisted Living
2421 Wasden Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"I chose Welcome Home in Walnut Creek for mother, but she hasn't been there long. She said she liked the food. They had people come in to play music, maybe a guitar, and I believe I saw some people..." More
Emerald Care Home I
Provides: Assisted Living
113 Rock Oak Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Emerald Home was nice and the people there are very nice. The food is okay. The rooms are pretty small but they're okay.
" More
Abraham Care Home - Lommel
Provides: Assisted Living
14 Lommel Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
"This is a board and care home located in a nice residential neighborhood, with sidewalks. It also has a nice backyard. I've had a number of clients placed there.
The rooms are beautiful,..." More
Harmony Home Care
Provides: Assisted Living
1621 Third Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
"Not many reviews to be found on Harmony home. It is not a large facility, not modern and up to date as far as rooms, decor goes. This is all true. My sister has lived there a few years now, and she..." More
Cypress Manor Guest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1712 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
"At Cypress Manor Guest Home in Walnut Creek we strive to provide the highest quality of care to residents. A staff of fully trained and highly qualified staff provide a number of varying levels of..." More
Belrose Care Home I
Provides: Assisted Living
209 Normandy Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"We believe that in creating Belrose Care Homes, we would be rendering a very special and important services to the families whose elderly relatives need to be taken care of in our assisted living..." More
Belrose Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
36 Bai Gorry Place, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"We believe that in creating Belrose Care Homes, we would be rendering a very special and important services to the families whose elderly relatives need to be taken care of in our assisted living..." More
Belrose Care Home III
Provides: Assisted Living
226 Normandy Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"We believe that in creating Belrose Care Homes, we would be rendering a very special and important services to the families whose elderly relatives need to be taken care of in our assisted living..." More
Gill Port Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
2069 Gill Port Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Gill Port Care Home is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. We are close to shops and restaurants, as well as parks and schools.
Gill Port Care Home is a residential care facility for..." More
Classic Care Home of Walnut Creek
Provides: Assisted Living
11 Norlyn Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
"Classic Care Home of Walnut Creek is an established Residential Care Facility since the year 2000 for Seniors.
We are a non-medical facility in a residential setting, licensed for six residents..." More
Abraham Care Home - Via Monte
Provides: Assisted Living
116 Via Monte, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
Abraham Care Home - Bancroft
Provides: Assisted Living
1095 Bancroft Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
Abraham Care Home - Calle Nogales
Provides: Assisted Living
147 Calle Nogales, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
Abraham Care Home - Filbert
Provides: Assisted Living
2832 Filbert Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all..." More
Abraham Care Home - Flowerwood
Provides: Assisted Living
1148 Flowerwood Place, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all..." More
Abraham Rest Home- Brightwood
Provides: Assisted Living
1035 Brightwood Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all..." More
Caring Star 2015
The Kensington
Provides: Assisted Living
1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
"Everybody at The Kensington seemed very personable. The staff was great and very friendly; we liked them a lot. The other rooms were quite nice and had patios and balconies. It was a large..." More
Caring Star 2015
Tiffany Court of Walnut Creek
Provides: Assisted Living
1866 San Miguel Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
"Love, love, love Tiffany Court! My aunt was very hesitant to move into a assisted living. She needs a little more help, but is still very high functioning and Tiffany Court has been the perfect..." More
An Oak Grove Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
2801 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Oak Grove Manor is a board and care facility on Oak Grove Road in an upscale residential neighborhood of Walnut Creek, about 20-30 minutes outside of San Francisco. It's safe, secure, spotless"”but..." More
Carriage Care
Provides: Assisted Living
1959 Carriage Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"My mother is in Carriage Care, and they are doing a beautiful job. The care is round the clock. She has a huge, beautiful, private room. They gave her a hospital bed. They'd give her anything she..." More
Rock Oak Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
594 Rock Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"My wife moved into Rock Oak Villa. Its a converted private house, the ratio of caregiver to patient is extremely good, theres three or four caregivers for the four or five folks that are there,..." More
Byron Park
Provides: Assisted Living
1700 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
"I really liked Byron Park, it was clean. The people who did the tour and the receptionist at the desk were right on the ball and had a lot of good information. The facilities were very nice and the..." More
Walnut Creek Willows
Provides: Assisted Living
2015 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
"My dad is in Walnut Creek Willows. They have really caring, extremely organized people, and everything is what we expected. I will recommend it.
" More
Joned's Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
141 Via Monte, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"They let me have my pet over here at Joned's Rest Home. The room they provided is really big so I have some extra stuff to store. I wouldn't have to put it in storage. It also has its own private..." More
R & N Middleton Residential Care
Provides: Assisted Living
2211 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
"I've placed a number of clients here. It's owned by a woman who owns four board and care homes. This one is in a mixed commercial and residential area a few miles from Walnut Creek.
It's a..." More
Wallnut care home
Provides: Assisted Living
2562 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"At St. Francis care home we are committed to provide an exceptional care and help each and everyone of our residents to feel secure and feel important.
..." More
R & N Middleton Residential Care # 5
Provides: Assisted Living
2203 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Sophia'S House/Our Families For Senio...
Provides: Assisted Living
2443 Aarles Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Tender Touch Residential Care Home Iv
Provides: Assisted Living
2560 Cedro Place, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
63 Assisted Living Facilities near Walnut Creek, CA
Caring Star 2012
Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasa...
Provides: Assisted Living
175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Carlton Senior Living was very nice. I saw a studio apartment, and it’s a very nice facility." More
Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill
Provides: Assisted Living
2770 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill is very nice, very friendly, and comfortable. I have a positive feeling about the place. The staff is very friendly and very informative. They gave me a lot of..." More
Caring Star 2017
Oakmont of Montecito
Provides: Assisted Living
4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
"Montecito is fantastic, and it was really the most elegant one, with fountains and everything. It was also the most expensive. Everything was OK, and the rooms were fine. The staff who accommodated..." More
Caring Star 2015
Sunrise of Danville
Provides: Assisted Living
1027 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526
"I really liked Sunrise of Danville for my husband, but it was too small and there was only one male resident. It wasn't all dedicated to memory care, but it was comfortable, homey, nice, and clean...." More
Caring Star 2016
Atria Park of Lafayette
Provides: Assisted Living
1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
"Atria Park of Lafayette was extremely nice and beautiful. The rooms were very nice and the staff was great. The residents seemed very happy. It's a very upscale and clean community. It was very good." More
Caring Star 2016
Brookdale Danville Diablo Road
Provides: Assisted Living
950 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526
"Brookdale Danville Diablo Road is only assisted living and not senior living. The staff was very nice, but once we found out that’s all it was, we just sort of kind of stopped taking the tour. We..." More
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Palm Garden Home Care
Provides: Assisted Living
280 Elsie Drive, Danville, CA 94526
"Veronica, Vikki, and Ed are so amazing. I was able to stay with my mother any time I wanted and only thing they said to me was, "coffee"?
They were there for my every question and supported my..." More
Amazing Home Care II
Provides: Assisted Living
5017 Saint Garrett Court, Concord, CA 94521
"My friend was in Amazing Home Care II for one month. The facility and people were very nice. The food was fine. It was a private home, not like a fancy, large facility, but it was very nice.
" More
Oakmont of Concord
Provides: Assisted Living
1401 Civic Court, Concord, CA 94520
"Oakmont of Concord was very good, but a smaller facility than others, and they didn't have quite enough staff that older people would need. For younger people, it wouldn't matter that much but they..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Conco...
Provides: Assisted Living
807 Waever Lane , Concord, CA 94518
"Welcome Home Senior Residence - Concord II is a locked facility with bells on the doors and a secure backyard. It only has six beds, and there are two people on duty at all times. They prepare..." More
Magnolia Garden at Danville
Provides: Assisted Living
205 El Pinto, Danville, CA 94526
"Magnolia Garden have nurses that come in. They had a wonderful patio outside with animals that live in the vicinity for the participants to feed. It’s a wonderful setting with a lot of big trees...." More
Gines Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
2565 Stone Valley Road, Alamo, CA 94507
"We went to Gines Residential Care Home for a tour. We saw a garage door that was open where we could see old stuff like an old stove. It did not look very good. It’s also a much older house. The..." More
Caring Angels Care Home For Seniors
Provides: Assisted Living
"Caring Angels Care Home opened its doors to the seniors of the greater East Bay in the Fall of 2003. This day was long awaited for owner Lenise Gibson. Her dream of providing the highest level of..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Alamo I
Provides: Assisted Living
220 Bolla Ave, Alamo, CA 94507
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are starting to rise, increasing dramatically per day. This may..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Alamo II
Provides: Assisted Living
10 Castle Crest Rd., Alamo, CA 94507
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are starting to rise, increasing dramatically per day. This may..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Alamo...
Provides: Assisted Living
110 Paseo De Sol, Alamo, CA 94507
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are starting to rise, increasing dramatically per day. This may..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Conco...
Provides: Assisted Living
1780 Peach Place, Concord, CA 94518
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are starting to rise, increasing dramatically per day. This may..." More
QCare Residential Care Facility I
Provides: Assisted Living
3662 Lissome Way, Concord, CA 94518
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QCare Residential Facility aspires to provide high level of care by maintaining our residents’ dignity, safety, and well-being. This is achieved through assessments, care plans, monitor and..." More
QCare Residential Care Facility II
Provides: Assisted Living
4363 Fairwood Drive, Concord, CA 94521
"QCare Residential Facility aspires to provide high level of care by maintaining our residents’ dignity, safety, and well-being. This is achieved through assessments, care plans, monitor and track,..." More
QCare Residential Care Facility III
Provides: Assisted Living
4369 Fairwood Drive, Concord, CA 94521
"QCare Residential Facility aspires to provide high level of care by maintaining our residents’ dignity, safety, and well-being. This is achieved through assessments, care plans, monitor and track,..." More
Alamo Residence Home I
Provides: Assisted Living
836 Stone Valley Rd., Alamo, CA 94507
"Alamo Residence Homes provide quality care for elderly clients in two home style environments. Our staff is dedicated to providing optimum personal care in a safe and warm environment designed to..." More
Alamo Residence Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
2978 Miranda Ave. , Alamo, CA 94507
"Alamo Residence Homes provide quality care for elderly clients in three home style environments. Our staff is dedicated to providing optimum personal care in a safe and warm environment designed to..." More
Abel Care Home I
Provides: Assisted Living
899 Pla Vada Court, Concord, CA 94518
"ABEL CARE HOME I is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a..." More
Abel Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
891 Pla Vada Court, Concord, CA 94518
"ABEL CARE HOME II is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a..." More
Abel Care Home III
Provides: Assisted Living
881 Pla Vada Court, Concord, CA 94518
"ABEL CARE HOME III is an assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities are an apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a..." More
Emerald Care Home II
Provides: Assisted Living
1171 Kaski Lane, Concord, CA 94518
"Emerald Care Home is an assisted living community, located in Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Assisted living facilities provide care to elderly people who need help with daily tasks such as meal..." More
Sunny Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1565 Thorn Drive, Concord, CA 94521
"Sunny Care Home is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. We are close to shops and restaurants, as well as parks and schools.
Sunny Care Home is a residential care facility for the..." More
La Orinda Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
2180 La Orinda Place, Concord, CA 94518
"La Orinda Care Home is located in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. We are close to shops and restaurants, as well as parks and schools.
La Orinda Care Home is a residential care facility for..." More
Heavenly Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
341 Boyd Road,, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"We focus on resident independence by promoting good nutrition, enjoyable activities, and outstanding supportive care.
Private and shared rooms; beautiful garden settings for walks or just a..." More
St francis carehome II
Provides: Assisted Living
3546 Concord Blvd, Concord, CA 94519
"At St. Francis care home we are committed to provide an exceptional care and help each and everyone of our residents to feel secure and feel important...." More
Ariane's Residential Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
3742 Barrington Drive, Concord, CA 94518
"Ariane's Residential Care Home is a family owned & operated facility since 1996.
Our care home, located in sunny Concord, California, is nicely set in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood,..." More
Rose Cottage
Provides: Assisted Living
1972 Jeanette Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Rose Cottage is a small residential care home in Pleasant Hill California. We offer a relaxing home environment and the highest quality care for your loved ones. We help our residents enjoy a..." More
Abraham Care Home - Nathalee
Provides: Assisted Living
5132 Nathalee Drive, Concord, CA 94521
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to..." More
Diablo Seniors Home
Provides: Assisted Living
902 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526
"Diablo Seniors home offers residents independent living options and daily support services. We offer private and semi private rooms. On-going assessments of the residents needs to include..." More
Pleasant Hill Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
40 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Pleasant Hill Manor offers programs to help meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and their families. We provide 24-hour Assisted Living with a focus on aging well. We are..." More
Kc Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1866 Clayton Way, Concord, CA 94519
"My aunt is in KC Care Home. It is clean, but there aren't any activities for her to do. They have a theater room. The food is good, and the care is excellent. She's very happy there." More
Caring Star 2016
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
Provides: Assisted Living
1010 Second Street, Lafayette, CA 94549
"Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was new, clean, and well-maintained. The person that assisted me during the tour was very nice. They have a beauty-parlor, exercise rooms, dining room, and they provide..." More
TreVista Concord
Provides: Assisted Living
1081 Mohr Lane, Concord, CA 94518
"We’re very pleased with the care at Courtyards at Pine Creek. The caregivers are very caring and have given us nothing but positive experiences. My parent is in a private room with adequate..." More
Caring Star 2013
Agape Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1841 Andrea Lane, Concord, CA 94519
"I am so grateful for the care that my mom received from the caregivers at Agape. Each of them treated my mom with great respect during a difficult time as she declined in her capabilities. An..." More
Reyes Guest Home Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
810 Navaronne Way, Concord, CA 94518
"We chose Reyes Guest Home because it only handles six people and it's not a big assisted living area. It's a very pretty and big house with a great scenery. My mom seemed to be quite happy there..." More
The Good Life
Provides: Assisted Living
158 Leonard Drive, Concord, CA 94518
"This is a board and care home in Concord, about a half hour east of San Francisco. It opened about 10 years ago, and I've had a number of clients there over the years.
It's very homey; it just has..." More
Aegis of Pleasant Hill
Provides: Assisted Living
1660 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Aegis of Pleasant Hill was a very lovely and intimate place because it was not big. Everything was very nice. The common areas were not large but were very nicely appointed. We were welcomed by the..." More
Concord Royale
Provides: Assisted Living
4230 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
"My Dad has lived here since Oct. 2015. I can't say enough about this place. They are caring and responsive. There are a lot of activities offered. My Dad is in a studio plus. His patio has a view..." More
Moraga Royale
Provides: Assisted Living
1600 Canyon Road, Moraga, CA 94556
"As a geriatric care manager, I have a lot of residents at Moraga Royale at any given time. It's a lovely place at the edge of Moraga"”close to stores. Those who are ambulatory can walk across the..." More
Happy Valley Home for Our Parents
Provides: Assisted Living
3292 Walnut Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549
"Our mother has been at this facility for nearly two years. They are genuinely caring, loving, affectionate and nurturing. The setting is lovely, with vegetable garden and gazebo in the back with..." More
Hidden Valley Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
33 Hidden Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
"In January my husband fell and broke a femur. He's been in Hidden Valley Care Home. He is treated as a person and he is treated very well. He has made a lot of progress. It has been a very good..." More
Aegis of Moraga
Provides: Assisted Living
950 Country Club Drive, Moraga, CA 94556
"Aegis was a nice community. They offered comfortable services, but it just they didn’t appeal to me as much. A lot of those impressions have to do with first impressions. When you walk in, you see..." More
Silver Years Care Home For Seniors #1
Provides: Assisted Living
993 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94518
What to Consider About Assisted Living Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA
Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA
Free Assisted Living Resources in Walnut Creek, CA
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Walnut Creek, CA
Other Options in Walnut Creek, CA
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek
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Review of Sunrise of Walnut Creek
I have mixed feeling about this facility. I visited three times and ate their twice. Pros: Attractive facility; dedicated staff; friendly residents, impressive demetia care unit (residents in th... Read more
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Review of Tiffany Court of Walnut Creek
Love, love, love Tiffany Court! My aunt was very hesitant to move into a assisted living. She needs a little more help, but is still very high functioning and Tiffany Court has been the perfect so... Read more
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Review of Harmony Home Care
Not many reviews to be found on Harmony home. It is not a large facility, not modern and up to date as far as rooms, decor goes. This is all true. My sister has lived there a few years now, and she... Read more
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Walnut Creek
Part of Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek, California, is in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. There are 179 assisted living and residential care communities in Walnut Creek, CA, and the surrounding areas.. Like the city itself, these are scattered in a roughly Y-shaped pattern through the western valley of Contra Costa County, at the base of Mount Diablo. Residential care and assisted living facilities in California are regulated through the state Department of Social Services Senior Care Licensing Program; and offer 24-hour monitoring, room and board and help from staff doing the normal activities of daily living.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek
- Contra Costa is on the warm side of the San Francisco Bay Area, and Walnut Creek benefits from that with warm summers and very mild winters. Daytime highs in the city average 69 degrees Fahrenheit, lows average 48 degrees, and the prevailing Delta breeze brings 25 inches of rain annually off the Bay.
- The cost of living in Walnut Creek is significantly higher than the average for both California and the United States generally. Groceries, for instance, cost an average 25 percent more in Walnut Creek than nationally.
- California imposes significant taxes on its residents, as does Contra Costa County. Residents who earn income here pay 10.8 percent in state income tax, though SSI and most retirement income are exempt. Property taxes can also take a bite out of homeowners, though residents in assisted living feel the cost much less directly.
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Crime in Walnut Creek is very low in all categories. Serious crimes fall below one-third the national average.
- Walnut Creek has the good fortune to be right on the East Bay route for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). This network of buses and trains can carry a senior, whose Medicare card can be accepted for a senior discount pass, anywhere in the region, from Santa Cruz in the south to Sausalito in the north.
- Walnut Creek has two of the region's most prestigious hospitals. John Muir Memorial Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center. Both of these providers maintain large inpatient facilities near the center of town, and both operate extensive networks of outpatient and specialty clinics throughout the area.
Paying for Assisted Living in Walnut Creek
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Walnut Creek start around $4,012 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living 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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Walnut Creek
Financial aid is available for low-income and indigent aging citizens, and personal free care consultations can be arranged through the Care First website. Help managing the costs of assisted living is also available from the state through its Medi-Cal waiver program, which helps divert eligible seniors from skilled nursing homes and into residential care communities.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our
Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Free Assisted Living 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 an assisted living 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 assisted living resources in Walnut Creek, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek-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.
