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Memory Care Communities in Concord, CA
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LBarb
5.0
Review of Oakmont of Concord
Oakmont of Concord memory care provides a warm and supportive environment where each resident feels loved by the staff. My mother has consistent contact with same caretakers every day, which is...
Provider response
Hi Lbarb, thank you for your kind words and this wonderful review!
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Elizabeth
5.0
Review of Oakmont of Montecito
Oakmont of Montecito was excellent. I liked their facilities. It was a little older but still well-maintained. I think they're in the process of a refresh and they were getting new furniture, new...
Provider response
Hi Elizabeth, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Oakmont of Montecito! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case.
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Elizabeth
5.0
Review of Oakmont of Concord
Oakmont of Concord was a well-maintained, newer facility. It had an amazing, friendly staff. I was surprised at the size of the memory care there. It was a bigger memory care than other facilities....
Provider response
Hi Elizabeth, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Oakmont of Concord! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case.
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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.
Concord
$7,899
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Santa Rosa
$8,810
Stockton
$4,561
San Diego
$6,844
Riverside
$5,000
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.
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
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.
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.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,319
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Support Group By Senior Helpers & Alzheimer Foundation of America | (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. |
| Alzheimer's Association of Northern California and Northern Nevada | (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. |
| Contra Costa County Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (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. |
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.
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.
