The 33 Best Memory Care Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA for 2018

There are 33 Memory Care Facilities in the Walnut Creek area, with 6 in Walnut Creek and 27 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Walnut Creek is $3,450 per month. This is lower than the national median of $4,962. Cheaper nearby regions include Antioch with an average starting cost of $3,430.

To help you with your search, browse the 131 reviews below for memory care facilities in Walnut Creek. On average, consumers rate memory care in Walnut Creek 3.9 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 12 families in Walnut Creek find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Walnut Creek, call (855) 863-8283.

6 Memory Care Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA

Atria Walnut Creek

Provides: Memory Care

1400 Montego, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

"My loved one recently was a long term resident at this facility until a few weeks ago when I decided to relocate them to another facility where they would receive better care, their needs be..." More

Sunrise of Walnut Creek

Provides: Memory Care

2175 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

"I've only had clients in the dementia unit, so that's all I can talk about here. I have mixed feelings about it. I was there, seeing a resident a few months ago, and someone had escaped while I was..." More

Walnut Creek Willows

Provides: Memory Care

2015 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

"My ex-husband is at the Walnut Creek Willows. It has been close to a year that he has been there. It is much too far from where the family lives. He is terribly unhappy there. He wanted to have a..." More

Caring Star 2015

The Kensington

Provides: Memory Care

1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

"This used to be an independent living facility. Now it's assisted living, and it's very good. Some of the residents from the old independent living days still drive and have cars. They also have a..." More

Better Living of Walnut Creek

Provides: Memory Care

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..." More

Heatherwood

Provides: Memory Care

1315 Mt. Pisgah Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

"Heatherwood focuses on dementia care. I've had lots of clients there, and my sense is that it's best for those with advanced dementia. The entire team there has a high tolerance for behavior issues..." More

27 Memory Care Facilities near Walnut Creek, CA

Caring Star 2012

Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasa...

Provides: Memory Care

175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

"I've had quite a few clients there"”in the dementia unit, assisted living, and independent living. I've also had hospice patients there. And it's been a very good choice for them. It's a lovely..." More

Entrust of Concord

Provides: Memory Care

1081 Mohr Lane, Concord, CA 94518

"I visited this facility last winter. The staff was very nice (especially the owner Patricia). I toured the group spaces and the cafeteria as well. What I really liked was the large number of..." More

Caring Star 2015

Sunrise of Danville

Provides: Memory Care

1027 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

"When you first enter the facility it is impressive..and the staff is friendly. After sitting with administration..it seemed affordable and wonderful fit. Soon that changed..the management started..." More

Caring Star 2017

Montecito

Provides: Memory Care

4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521

"I am very pleased with Oakmont. The facility itself is immaculate and very clean. The staff is very sweet. The people are very friendly. The food is good. There are a lot of activities. I have..." More

Caring Star 2016

Atria Park of Lafayette

Provides: Memory Care

1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549

"I like Atria, I love the location. That was great except their very limited care, it's really primarily assisted living. It is quite expensive. If budget wasn't an issue, it would be a great place..." More

Oakmont of Concord

Provides: Memory Care

1401 Civic Court, Concord, CA 94520

"I went to visit my friend who lives at Oakmont of Concord, the community is beautiful, well kept and residents look very happy. All empyees look very happy there, they are always smiling and they..." More

Caring Star 2015

Brookdale Danville

Provides: Memory Care

400 West El Pintado, Danville, CA 94526

"The facility is kept very clean. My mother is difficult to work with but the staff manages her negativity with cheerful kindness. Unlike a previous nursing home, here she changes her clothes..." More

Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner

Provides: Memory Care

540 Patterson Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

"The staff at Chateau are very thoughtful and well trained. While the building may be in need of some updates, overall the facility works very well and has the amenities the patient's need. We had..." More

Caring Star 2016

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

Provides: Memory Care

1010 Second Street, Lafayette, CA 94549

"The overall atmosphere at Merrill Gardens is very pleasant and very inviting. The place that I was showed was a two bedroom. It is basically an apartment room with two beds. It is way too small for..." More

Caring Star 2016

Pinole Senior Village

Provides: Memory Care

2850 Estate Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564

"There's one in Pinole that we visited and we really like this place. It's called Pinole Senior Village. The place is very clean and nice. The people there are very friendly. They have different..." More

Caring Star 2015

Sunrise of Oakland Hills

Provides: Memory Care

11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619

"I was so surprised when I first visited Sunrise to determine if it would be an appropriate place to leave my father while I was on vacation for 12 days as a resident in their respite care program...." More

Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights

Provides: Memory Care

2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606

"When my parent was in the assisted living unit the care was generally good, but had begun to be less than great with their staffing cuts. Now my parent is in the skilled nursing unit, and though..." More

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Marymount Villa

Provides: Memory Care

345 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577

"I've referred many clients to Marymount, which offers assisted living with memory care. They also have hospice on site. The staff is well qualified, professional, welcoming, warm. They're well..." More

Carlton Senior Living San Leandro

Provides: Memory Care

1000 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577

"This assisted living facility is in a large and quite fancy building, near the downtown area"”and easy for visitors to get to, although not a super beautiful location. The food is good, but..." More

Belmont Village Albany

Provides: Memory Care

1100 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

"Belmont Village is brand new, so there were a lot of people during open house. It was kind of hectic and crazy, but my questions were answered. It's a bit pricey, but it looked beautiful. The rooms..." More

Caring Star 2016

Oakmont of Mariner Point

Provides: Memory Care

2400 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501

"Oakmont of Mariner Point would be one of the places that I would consider for my mom because it was in Alameda. They had a lovely view of the waterway in Alameda. The facility was lovely. It was..." More

The Point at Rockridge

Provides: Memory Care

4500 Gilbert Street, Oakland, CA 94611

"We found The Point at Rock Ridge for my husband, and it is a nice place; I like it. There is no smell, and the rooms are beautiful and clean. The food is good. They communicate with me right away..." More

Mercy Retirement & Care Center

Provides: Memory Care

3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 94601

"The Doctor on staff does not care. He keeps repeating "not necessary" whenever I asked for an X'ray for my mom to check her coughing & breathing problem. He stuck his stethoscope on her then..." More

Woodpark

Provides: Memory Care

3121 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

"We basically choose Woodpark because we can afford it. They have art and a men's group where they talk. He is not really into activities, but they have card games. The staff I have only known them..." More

Dimond Care

Provides: Memory Care

3003 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94602

"Dimond Care was small. They had activities in the morning and the evening, plus a garden and a patio outside. People were very accommodating and friendly. " More

Rose Gate Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care

1345 Clarke Street, San Leandro, CA 94577

"We placed my aunt at Rose Gate and it's a decent place. Her room is pretty large and they told us to bring her furniture. She's in a shared room, but her part of the room is big enough. It's not..." More

The Gardens Alzheimer's & Special Care

Provides: Memory Care

840 Washington Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991

"The Gardens is a 49-bed assisted living community providing Alzheimer’s and dementia residents with a safe and nurturing home environment with personal attention from professional caregivers. We..." More

Caring Star 2014

Silverado Berkeley

Provides: Memory Care

2235 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94702

"This is an amazing assisted living facility. The location is perfect on Sacramento street, near the downtown but away from the noise and clutter. Many good shops, restaurants and even the North..." More

Lakeside Park

Provides: Memory Care

468 Perkins St, Oakland, CA 94610

"Our family was very fortunate to finally found a place were we felt peace and assurance for ourselves and for our loved one's safety. We are all very thankful and proud that we are all now part of..." More

Heart & Soul Communities II

Provides: Memory Care

2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA 94578

"Mom is doing good at Heart and Soul. She fit in really well with the residents there. They were more like her in what she was going through. The staff is very nice and understanding. They seem to..." More

Bayside Park

Provides: Memory Care

1440 40th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

"When you walk in the door, you think it's a place you'd like to live yourself. The facility is gorgeous in every way, with everything under the sun under its roof--exercise facilities, exercise..." More

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Provides: Memory Care

5238 Coronado Ave., Oakland, CA 94611

"This brand new community in the East Bay is located in the coveted Rockridge neighborhood outside Oakland. The community design matches the classic architecture of the area and it's close to..." More

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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 d... Read more

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