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. 

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Concord, CA

2015, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023

Oakmont of Montecito

4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA, 94521

Montecito is a senior assisted living, independent living, and memory care facility located on a lush campus in Montecito, California, close to shopping, fine dining and entertainment. Residents and l … (read more)
Montecito is a senior assisted living, independent living, and memory care facility located on a lush campus in Montecito, California, close to shopping, fine dining and entertainment. Residents and l … (read more)
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2015, 2017, 2020, 2022, 2023

Oakmont of Concord

1401 Civic Court, Concord, CA, 94520

Oakmont of Concord offers music, art, and movies. Their accommodations are very nice. They have private rooms and each room has a little display case next to the door where they can put private things … (read more)
Oakmont of Concord offers music, art, and movies. Their accommodations are very nice. They have private rooms and each room has a little display case next to the door where they can put private things … (read more)

TreVista-Concord

1081 Mohr Ln, Concord, CA, 94518

My aunt moved into TreVista-Concord. The facility is really clean, very bright, and welcoming. Her room is big and a nice size. When I walk through the facility, I see the other rooms, and they are a … (read more)
My aunt moved into TreVista-Concord. The facility is really clean, very bright, and welcoming. Her room is big and a nice size. When I walk through the facility, I see the other rooms, and they are a … (read more)

2016

Atria Park of Lafayette

1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA, 94549

Atria Park of Lafayette is near Health Medical Center and the junction of Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette, California. The chefs offer a variety of daily options, and the meals ar … (read more)
Atria Park of Lafayette is near Health Medical Center and the junction of Taylor Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette, California. The chefs offer a variety of daily options, and the meals ar … (read more)

2021

Lafayette Gardens

3486 Monroe Ave, Lafayette, CA, 94549

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 sa … (read more)
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 sa … (read more)

2014, 2015

The Kensington

1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

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 lov … (read more)
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 lov … (read more)

Ivy Park at Walnut Creek

2175 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

Ivy Park at Walnut Creek, located in Walnut Creek, California, is conveniently located near The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Ygnacio Plaza Shopping Center and the Clarke Memorial Swim Center. Residents say t … (read more)
Ivy Park at Walnut Creek, located in Walnut Creek, California, is conveniently located near The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Ygnacio Plaza Shopping Center and the Clarke Memorial Swim Center. Residents say t … (read more)

Walnut Creek Care Home

2562 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598


Walnut Creek Willows

2015 Mt Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA, 94596


Strawberry Hill at Gill Port

2069 Gill Port Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598


2012

Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill

175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523

Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill is centrally located in Pleasant Hill, California, with easy access to Highway 680 and close to the Century Theater, Marshall’s department store and Pleasa … (read more)
Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill is centrally located in Pleasant Hill, California, with easy access to Highway 680 and close to the Century Theater, Marshall’s department store and Pleasa … (read more)

Atria Walnut Creek

1400 Montego, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

Atria Walnut Creek is near Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek, California, close to San Miguel Park and the John Muir Medical Center. Visitors note that the facility is clean with a pleasant atmosphere. T … (read more)
Atria Walnut Creek is near Interstate 680 in Walnut Creek, California, close to San Miguel Park and the John Muir Medical Center. Visitors note that the facility is clean with a pleasant atmosphere. T … (read more)

2016

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

1010 Second Street, Lafayette, CA, 94549

Merrill Gardens is located centrally in Lafayette, California, near Briones Regional Park and Interstate 680. Visitors note that the facility is clean and well maintained, with a restaurant-style dini … (read more)
Merrill Gardens is located centrally in Lafayette, California, near Briones Regional Park and Interstate 680. Visitors note that the facility is clean and well maintained, with a restaurant-style dini … (read more)

Aegis Living Pleasant Hill

1660 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523


Better Living of Walnut Creek

1868 Danielle Ct, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

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 th … (read more)
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 th … (read more)

Heatherwood

1315 Mt. Pisgah Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

Heatherwood has everything that my mom needs. The staff is taking good care of her. My mom said the food is good. Her room is always clean, neat, and tidy. They have a rec room, where everybody gather … (read more)
Heatherwood has everything that my mom needs. The staff is taking good care of her. My mom said the food is good. Her room is always clean, neat, and tidy. They have a rec room, where everybody gather … (read more)

Viamonte at Walnut Creek

2801 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner

540 Patterson Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523

My mom went to Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner. The facility was really nice and very new. But the staff was terrible. What happened was the staff wasn’t watching the residents there, and people we … (read more)
My mom went to Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner. The facility was really nice and very new. But the staff was terrible. What happened was the staff wasn’t watching the residents there, and people we … (read more)

COVID-19 Rules for Memory Care in Concord

Since most COVID-19 rules for Memory Care Communities and other Senior Living Facilities are set at the state level, you can view the specific rules for your state on our Guide to Memory Care in California. Keep in mind that every community has specific policies that they put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Concord

All 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. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Concord

  • Concord offers a pleasant climate, with more sun and less rain than the national averages, making it a great choice for those who like spending time outdoors. The area receives no snowfall. The average winter low is 39 degrees, and the average high in summer is in the high 80s. 
  • The violent crime rate in Concord is low compared to the national average. However, the community has a higher than average rate of property crime. The property crime rate really doesn’t affect residents of memory care facilities because these places have high levels of security and are difficult to access. 
  • Concord’s cost of living is significantly higher than the overall cost of living in the U.S. as well as higher than the California average. 
  • There are several highly rated medical facilities in and around Concord, including BASS Medical Group, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center.
  • Concord has a higher number of physicians per capita than the U.S. average. This means health care providers have time to spend on care.

Paying for Memory Care in Concord

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. 

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

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. 

$7899

Concord

$6563

California

$5625

The United States

$8810

Santa Rosa

$4561

Stockton

$6844

San Diego

$5000

Riverside

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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. 

$6864

Home Care

$7150

Home Health Care

$1950

Adult Day Health Care

$6319

Assisted Living

$11566

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Concord

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.

More ways to pay 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 Concord

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

(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.

(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. 

(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. 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Concord

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.

Laws and Regulations for Memory Care in California