Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Walnut Creek, CA below include 29 memory care communities with 315 reviews. On average in Walnut Creek, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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CARING STARS WINNER
1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4.6
(19 reviews)
"We toured The Kensington, which we are quite pleased with. Everybody was very nice to us. The people who run the units have all been just super. We're physically pretty mobile, we still drive, and we still go to all of our doctor's appointments and d..."
$5,900
2175 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4.3
(15 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Walnut Creek, and it's clean. The staff was friendly, and I liked the programs that engaged the residents. I can't find anything negative about the place. When I signed up for a tour and went at the appointed time, I saw my name ..."
$4,795
1400 Montego, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4.0
(39 reviews)
"Atria Walnut Creek is right across the parking lot from the nursing home where my husband is. I'm independent and I'm staying in a respite suite. My living space is very nice and very spacious. And because it's a respite apartment, it's very nicely f..."
$3,495
2562 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Walnut Creek Care Home seemed nice. The staff was nice, too. My sister will have her own room with a wall and a sliding door to the outside. It's small, but it's a nice room and they allow cats. They only have six beds, so they don't have a lot of ac..."
$5,500
2015 Mt Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3.8
(8 reviews)
"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 residents and there's a warmth that you feel when you get th..."
$4,500
1315 Mt. Pisgah Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3.6
(6 reviews)
"My husband was a resident of Heatherwood for seven years. During that time he was treated with the utmost care and compassion. Being privately owned, the facility provides personal care rather than the impersonal care given by corporate owned ..."
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2069 Gill Port Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 this time, all of the residents are men and my family me..."
$5,000
1868 Danielle Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"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 the other night...."
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2801 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4.0
(1 reviews)
"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 amenities. The location is good. The staff is nice..."
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2000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Ivy at Berkeley sets a new standard in luxury senior living, encouraging you to embrace an active, carefree lifestyle in a truly exceptional environment. Nestled in one of Berkeley's most picturesque locations, The Ivy offers stunning views and direct access to the natural beauty of the Bay Area. With a focus on enriching both body and soul, we provide a wide range of activities and outdoor spaces, along with comprehensive assisted living and memory care for those who need it. The Ivy team is dedicated to helping our residents live their best lives, offering an array of amenities, services, and wellness options designed to enhance comfort and elevate their experience. We invite you to visit and see for yourself! To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$7,795
468 Perkins Street, Oakland, CA 94610
5.0
(3 reviews)
"I was visiting a friend at Lakeside Park. It was a very nice facility. It was well run. They were very friendly and very attentive to the people who lived there. They would take them out for walks in the neighboring park along Lake Merritt. They were..."
$5,295
2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are clean, efficient, rather spacious, excellent access to the nurses stations. The staff is top-notch; attentive, caring, always available...."
$12,000
5980 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94566
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sunol Creek Memory Care specializes in memory care, so their staff is trained to deal with people who have memory issues such as dementia or confusion. They know how to treat my friend. The staff talks to him and is nice to him. He has a private room..."
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35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated...."
$4,090
1 Hamilton Hill, Novato, CA 94949
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill seemed a little bigger, which was good. I liked that. The location is very nice. It's an extension of where the old hospital was and the building itself, the structure, is very nice and very, very well located. It's essent..."
$4,500
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
$9,900
105 Power Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
4.8
(8 reviews)
"My visit to Vista Prado was very good. The facility was clean and it had friendly staff. I liked that the residents were active during the day. They had activities going through the day and they were in a big common area to do those activities. They ..."
$3,950
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
"I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh..."
$4,595
4625 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94534
4.8
(7 reviews)
"While we were there on the tour, Hannah knew every resident we walked by, and she took the time to help them out while she was touring us around. She just had a lot of compassion. They gave us a couple of cannoli, and they were pretty good. They offe..."
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11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ..."
$4,695
Memory Care
Roland
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at Walnut Creek
I toured Ivy Park at Walnut Creek, and it's clean. The staff was friendly, and I liked the programs that engaged the residents. I can't find anything negative about the place. When I signed up for...
Provider response
Hi Roland, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Walnut Creek! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon!
Memory Care
Rodney
5.0
Review of The Kensington
I toured The Kensington. It is probably the most luxurious facility I've seen. They have a very large dining area, a very big menu, and very luxurious rooms. They did show me the layout of the...
Memory Care
Reviewer#LD120423B
4.0
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...
Provider response
Thank you very much.Your review is very much appreciated
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
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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
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.
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.
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.
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