Walnut Creek is a vibrant city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay area with an exceptionally comfortable climate, a range of resources for seniors and easy access to world-class hospitals. It’s home to Walnut Creek Medical Center, a 554-bed nationally ranked hospital that specializes in endocrinology, orthopedics and pulmonology. While the city is a popular option for young professionals, it has a senior community that accounts for about one in 10 of its 70,000 residents.
Walnut Creek is noted for its wide selection of nursing homes. This type of care is ideal for those who need around-the-clock medical monitoring and personal care by licensed medical professionals. It’s the highest level of care available outside of an inpatient hospital setting and also the costliest, with the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reporting that local facilities charge $12,471 per month for semiprivate rooms. Seniors who only need personal care services or short-term or intermittent skilled nursing may be good candidates for assisted living or in-home care.
This guide details senior care costs in Walnut Creek, including how nursing home care compares to other options such as assisted living and home health care. It also lists a few local resources that help seniors obtain the care they need.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Walnut Creek, CA
1975 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
My mother is now at ManorCare Health Services – Tice Valley. Kaiser was the one who pushed her here for physical therapy, and then she wasn’t able to go back to the home, so we decided to just keep he
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My mother is now at ManorCare Health Services – Tice Valley. Kaiser was the one who pushed her here for physical therapy, and then she wasn’t able to go back to the home, so we decided to just keep her there. The care is good. The staff is attentive. They listen to me because my mother can’t really speak for herself. They’re pretty good. They provide good meals, but she’s on hospice, so she’s not eating, but it looks nutritious for her. Her room is old, but it’s adequate. They have an outdoor patio area for families to visit. They have been responding to my questions.
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My mother is now at ManorCare Health Services – Tice Valley. Kaiser was the one who pushed her here for physical therapy, and then she wasn’t able to go back to the home, so we decided to just keep he
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My mother is now at ManorCare Health Services – Tice Valley. Kaiser was the one who pushed her here for physical therapy, and then she wasn’t able to go back to the home, so we decided to just keep her there. The care is good. The staff is attentive. They listen to me because my mother can’t really speak for herself. They’re pretty good. They provide good meals, but she’s on hospice, so she’s not eating, but it looks nutritious for her. Her room is old, but it’s adequate. They have an outdoor patio area for families to visit. They have been responding to my questions.
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1226 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
Dangerous. Understaffed: management is to blame. My elderly parent stayed at Manor Care, at least 2 separate occasions between bouts of time at John Muir, during the Thanksgiving/ Christmas/ New Year
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Dangerous. Understaffed: management is to blame. My elderly parent stayed at Manor Care, at least 2 separate occasions between bouts of time at John Muir, during the Thanksgiving/ Christmas/ New Year season. MC was understaffed which was DANGEROUS b/c my elder was recovering from bypass surgery AND acquired a large bed sore @ JM. The bed sore would often come in contact with fecal matter if the bandages weren’t changed at least 3x/ day. MC failed to do this and my elder had to be transferred back to JM with complications from hygienic neglect. It’s maddening that JM allowed my elder to go back to MC to "recover." Had to be resourceful and moved my elder to a top notch facility in SJ through personal connections. MC lost my elder’s personal belongings between the confusion of moving between JM and MC. No one was held accountable. Also, they failed to rehabilitate my elder – take them out of bed to walk at least 2x a day, as my elder had to learn to walk again. JM did this, but MC let my elder lay in bed with no recovery exercises.
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Dangerous. Understaffed: management is to blame. My elderly parent stayed at Manor Care, at least 2 separate occasions between bouts of time at John Muir, during the Thanksgiving/ Christmas/ New Year
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Dangerous. Understaffed: management is to blame. My elderly parent stayed at Manor Care, at least 2 separate occasions between bouts of time at John Muir, during the Thanksgiving/ Christmas/ New Year season. MC was understaffed which was DANGEROUS b/c my elder was recovering from bypass surgery AND acquired a large bed sore @ JM. The bed sore would often come in contact with fecal matter if the bandages weren’t changed at least 3x/ day. MC failed to do this and my elder had to be transferred back to JM with complications from hygienic neglect. It’s maddening that JM allowed my elder to go back to MC to "recover." Had to be resourceful and moved my elder to a top notch facility in SJ through personal connections. MC lost my elder’s personal belongings between the confusion of moving between JM and MC. No one was held accountable. Also, they failed to rehabilitate my elder – take them out of bed to walk at least 2x a day, as my elder had to learn to walk again. JM did this, but MC let my elder lay in bed with no recovery exercises.
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1449 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
My father was there for two nights, first night he was found on the floor at 5am, second night his red button for help did not work.
My father was there for two nights, first night he was found on the floor at 5am, second night his red button for help did not work.
130 Tampico, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
My husband is still in rehab at Tampico Terrace Care Center. It’s connected to John Muir Hospital, and we’re members of John Muir Health plans. It’s very close to the hospital. It’s fine. Because of t
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My husband is still in rehab at Tampico Terrace Care Center. It’s connected to John Muir Hospital, and we’re members of John Muir Health plans. It’s very close to the hospital. It’s fine. Because of this darned virus, it just makes me so angry, because I can’t see him except through the window. I don’t like it. The biggest reason is because he was in isolation for two weeks in one room by himself. He is lonely. He doesn’t see many people except for two hours a day when the various rehab people come in and give him exercises. He has just recently moved into a room with a roommate.
He has been there twice. The first time was when he had a fall. He was in the hospital for three days and then they put him in there. He was only in there a little bit because they said he was fine to come home. From then on it was downhill.
My husband is in bed all day long. They just come in for two hours a day for rehab. The room he just got out of was horrible. It was a big room and he was all by himself. It wasn’t very lit up. It had a couple little lights, but he was in bed all the time. Now, I don’t know if he is in with someone else, maybe that’s going to be better because there will be company?
The employees are not very responsive. I called and I called and I tried to get someone to call me back, but they didn’t call back. I tried to get connected with the right person and I never got the right one. It’s not very good. They’re not very responsive. It’s a care facility with rehab, but rehab is only a couple of hours a day, and he is in bed all the time, so he is not rehabbing very well. It is not good. He is not having a very good prognosis. His improvement is not improving.
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My husband is still in rehab at Tampico Terrace Care Center. It’s connected to John Muir Hospital, and we’re members of John Muir Health plans. It’s very close to the hospital. It’s fine. Because of t
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My husband is still in rehab at Tampico Terrace Care Center. It’s connected to John Muir Hospital, and we’re members of John Muir Health plans. It’s very close to the hospital. It’s fine. Because of this darned virus, it just makes me so angry, because I can’t see him except through the window. I don’t like it. The biggest reason is because he was in isolation for two weeks in one room by himself. He is lonely. He doesn’t see many people except for two hours a day when the various rehab people come in and give him exercises. He has just recently moved into a room with a roommate.
He has been there twice. The first time was when he had a fall. He was in the hospital for three days and then they put him in there. He was only in there a little bit because they said he was fine to come home. From then on it was downhill.
My husband is in bed all day long. They just come in for two hours a day for rehab. The room he just got out of was horrible. It was a big room and he was all by himself. It wasn’t very lit up. It had a couple little lights, but he was in bed all the time. Now, I don’t know if he is in with someone else, maybe that’s going to be better because there will be company?
The employees are not very responsive. I called and I called and I tried to get someone to call me back, but they didn’t call back. I tried to get connected with the right person and I never got the right one. It’s not very good. They’re not very responsive. It’s a care facility with rehab, but rehab is only a couple of hours a day, and he is in bed all the time, so he is not rehabbing very well. It is not good. He is not having a very good prognosis. His improvement is not improving.
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1224 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab wasn’t too bad. I understand that the rehab staff was really good; my dad talked to me about that. They would take him out to the gym. He was there for rehab. I
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Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab wasn’t too bad. I understand that the rehab staff was really good; my dad talked to me about that. They would take him out to the gym. He was there for rehab. I never saw his room; they wouldn’t let us in because of COVID. It was a two-person room. The lobby looked nice. I could walk into the foyer and walk into the lobby. Their activities would depend on how much care you needed. There were a few times when the staff couldn’t answer the phone. My dad says the food was good there, and I’m relieved that they had no COVID cases. The cost was $500 a day and that was just for him to stay there (no therapy). For me, it was too expensive.
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Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab wasn’t too bad. I understand that the rehab staff was really good; my dad talked to me about that. They would take him out to the gym. He was there for rehab. I
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Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab wasn’t too bad. I understand that the rehab staff was really good; my dad talked to me about that. They would take him out to the gym. He was there for rehab. I never saw his room; they wouldn’t let us in because of COVID. It was a two-person room. The lobby looked nice. I could walk into the foyer and walk into the lobby. Their activities would depend on how much care you needed. There were a few times when the staff couldn’t answer the phone. My dad says the food was good there, and I’m relieved that they had no COVID cases. The cost was $500 a day and that was just for him to stay there (no therapy). For me, it was too expensive.
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1800 Adobe Street, Concord, CA, 94520
My mother stayed in Bayberry Skilled Nursing and Healthcare for a couple of weeks. The physical therapist and the occupational therapist were really wonderful. They have activities although mom didn’t
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My mother stayed in Bayberry Skilled Nursing and Healthcare for a couple of weeks. The physical therapist and the occupational therapist were really wonderful. They have activities although mom didn’t take advantage of them. The place was kind of a veteran’s home, there were lots of them and a lot of residents hanging out on their wheelchairs. They had some games, bingo, and they had an ice cream social. The place itself was clean though not necessarily spacious. Mom didn’t like the food, but she didn’t like it at the hospital or at home either. I would rate the therapists a 5 out of 5, but the nursing and administration I would give a rating of 3. Mom had a terrible roommate, and after the 4th day I tried getting her moved to another room. The administrative staff weren’t really receptive and tried talking me out of that. So, the administrative people really had a hard time being able to connect with us.
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My mother stayed in Bayberry Skilled Nursing and Healthcare for a couple of weeks. The physical therapist and the occupational therapist were really wonderful. They have activities although mom didn’t
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My mother stayed in Bayberry Skilled Nursing and Healthcare for a couple of weeks. The physical therapist and the occupational therapist were really wonderful. They have activities although mom didn’t take advantage of them. The place was kind of a veteran’s home, there were lots of them and a lot of residents hanging out on their wheelchairs. They had some games, bingo, and they had an ice cream social. The place itself was clean though not necessarily spacious. Mom didn’t like the food, but she didn’t like it at the hospital or at home either. I would rate the therapists a 5 out of 5, but the nursing and administration I would give a rating of 3. Mom had a terrible roommate, and after the 4th day I tried getting her moved to another room. The administrative staff weren’t really receptive and tried talking me out of that. So, the administrative people really had a hard time being able to connect with us.
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4367 Concord Boulevard, Concord, CA, 94521
My father was a tall man, he was admitting for rehabilitation.
My Dad had his leg amputated. His nurse came to about his armpit. She drop him, probably weight and height issue.
He past shortly.
I p
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My father was a tall man, he was admitting for rehabilitation.
My Dad had his leg amputated. His nurse came to about his armpit. She drop him, probably weight and height issue.
He past shortly.
I pray this problem does not happen to your love one.
Or that staff will speak up if unable for task and ask for HELP.
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My father was a tall man, he was admitting for rehabilitation.
My Dad had his leg amputated. His nurse came to about his armpit. She drop him, probably weight and height issue.
He past shortly.
I p
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My father was a tall man, he was admitting for rehabilitation.
My Dad had his leg amputated. His nurse came to about his armpit. She drop him, probably weight and height issue.
He past shortly.
I pray this problem does not happen to your love one.
Or that staff will speak up if unable for task and ask for HELP.
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3806 Clayton Road, Concord, CA, 94521
Terrible food call for help it takes 1 hour or they do not come at all lousy beds everything is old and worn out terrible treatment to guests by old lady behind desk never go back there Stone brook su
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Terrible food call for help it takes 1 hour or they do not come at all lousy beds everything is old and worn out terrible treatment to guests by old lady behind desk never go back there Stone brook supposed to be a lot better2 physical therapist were good and 2 attendeants were nice
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Terrible food call for help it takes 1 hour or they do not come at all lousy beds everything is old and worn out terrible treatment to guests by old lady behind desk never go back there Stone brook su
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Terrible food call for help it takes 1 hour or they do not come at all lousy beds everything is old and worn out terrible treatment to guests by old lady behind desk never go back there Stone brook supposed to be a lot better2 physical therapist were good and 2 attendeants were nice
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331 ILENE STREET, Martinez, CA, 94553
My mother had a horrible stay at this facility. She was sent there after a bad fall and dislocated shoulder, which resulted in a hospital stay. She would go for 7+ hours without being changed, the e
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My mother had a horrible stay at this facility. She was sent there after a bad fall and dislocated shoulder, which resulted in a hospital stay. She would go for 7+ hours without being changed, the entire time she was there (10 days), she was never bathed, just given a wet washrag once. Because of COVID, they were piling 4 people into one room to isolate them. We couldn’t wait to be able to bring her home. Everyday she was there she would just cry and cry over the phone.
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My mother had a horrible stay at this facility. She was sent there after a bad fall and dislocated shoulder, which resulted in a hospital stay. She would go for 7+ hours without being changed, the e
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My mother had a horrible stay at this facility. She was sent there after a bad fall and dislocated shoulder, which resulted in a hospital stay. She would go for 7+ hours without being changed, the entire time she was there (10 days), she was never bathed, just given a wet washrag once. Because of COVID, they were piling 4 people into one room to isolate them. We couldn’t wait to be able to bring her home. Everyday she was there she would just cry and cry over the phone.
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1050 SAN MIGUEL ROAD, Concord, CA, 94518
I am the daughter of a patient in memory care. Because I live out of state, I am very grateful for the caring staff who has shown real concern for my mother. The facility is old, and not fancy, but my
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I am the daughter of a patient in memory care. Because I live out of state, I am very grateful for the caring staff who has shown real concern for my mother. The facility is old, and not fancy, but my mother’s happiness is of paramount importance, and she is happy and content there most of the time. The main challenge is that the phone system needs work, and it’s hard to get someone to answer the phone at times. Over the 5 years my mother has been there, I have learned to trust the level of her care. My mother often sings and dances in their musical evening events.
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I am the daughter of a patient in memory care. Because I live out of state, I am very grateful for the caring staff who has shown real concern for my mother. The facility is old, and not fancy, but my
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I am the daughter of a patient in memory care. Because I live out of state, I am very grateful for the caring staff who has shown real concern for my mother. The facility is old, and not fancy, but my mother’s happiness is of paramount importance, and she is happy and content there most of the time. The main challenge is that the phone system needs work, and it’s hard to get someone to answer the phone at times. Over the 5 years my mother has been there, I have learned to trust the level of her care. My mother often sings and dances in their musical evening events.
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11 ALTARINDA ROAD, Orinda, CA, 94563
I liked Orinda Care Center. The rooms were small and could use some updating. It looked like they had some activities that the people were engaged in. There wasn’t much grounds; it was all parking. I
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I liked Orinda Care Center. The rooms were small and could use some updating. It looked like they had some activities that the people were engaged in. There wasn’t much grounds; it was all parking. I liked the feel of it. I am upset that my husband is not able to get in there; unfortunately, they are not taking him at this time. The layout is nice. I wish that they would have more outdoor areas because there aren’t any outdoor areas for them now. I think that would be very important for them to be able to go outside. I only saw one room, and it looked well kept. The staff person was very nice.
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I liked Orinda Care Center. The rooms were small and could use some updating. It looked like they had some activities that the people were engaged in. There wasn’t much grounds; it was all parking. I
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I liked Orinda Care Center. The rooms were small and could use some updating. It looked like they had some activities that the people were engaged in. There wasn’t much grounds; it was all parking. I liked the feel of it. I am upset that my husband is not able to get in there; unfortunately, they are not taking him at this time. The layout is nice. I wish that they would have more outdoor areas because there aren’t any outdoor areas for them now. I think that would be very important for them to be able to go outside. I only saw one room, and it looked well kept. The staff person was very nice.
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1625 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
The work attitude of the staff at Oak Park (Grace Healthcare) was really poor. The rooms were fine, but they were not clean. They had a TV, and I guess they also had a large room where they get togeth
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The work attitude of the staff at Oak Park (Grace Healthcare) was really poor. The rooms were fine, but they were not clean. They had a TV, and I guess they also had a large room where they get together once in a while and listen to somebody singing songs.
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The work attitude of the staff at Oak Park (Grace Healthcare) was really poor. The rooms were fine, but they were not clean. They had a TV, and I guess they also had a large room where they get togeth
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The work attitude of the staff at Oak Park (Grace Healthcare) was really poor. The rooms were fine, but they were not clean. They had a TV, and I guess they also had a large room where they get together once in a while and listen to somebody singing songs.
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336 Diablo Road, Danville, CA, 94526
1010 1ST STREET, Lafayette, CA, 94549
4110 ALHAMBRA WAY, Martinez, CA, 94553
1790 MUIR ROAD, Martinez, CA, 94553
348 Rheem Blvd., Moraga, CA, 94556
3318 WILLOW PASS ROAD, Concord, CA, 94519
1911 OAK PARK BLVD., Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
Nursing Home Costs in Walnut Creek, CA
Nursing homes in Walnut Creek charge approximately $12,471 for semiprivate rooms and $15,208 for private rooms.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Walnut Creek is one of the priciest cities in the nation for nursing home care. On average, seniors in shared rooms pay $12,471 per month, which is over $3,200 higher than the state rate of $9,247 and over $4,700 higher than the national median of $7,756.
Across California, nursing home costs vary considerably. The only surveyed city with higher monthly nursing home fees than Walnut Creek is the San Jose area, where facilities charge approximately $12,547 per month. In the Santa Cruz area, fees are closer to the state average at $9,201. Those seeking more budget-friendly options may consider Los Angeles or Riverside, where fees come in at $8,060 and $7,756, respectively.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Walnut Creek seniors residing in nursing homes pay $12,471 for shared rooms and $15,208 for private accommodations, making this level of care the priciest option in the city. Those who only need help with daily living activities or short-term skilled nursing may pay about half the monthly rate by opting for assisted living, which costs $6,100 per month. Home care, which includes personal care and basic chores, and home health care, which also includes limited skilled nursing services, cost $6,101 per month. Seniors may save even more money by obtaining services in a daytime community setting via adult day health care, which is affordable at $1,950.
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
Nursing home (private room)
Note: Data for Walnut Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Walnut Creek, CA
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Walnut Creek, CA
Walnut Creek has numerous agencies and programs to help older adults obtain community-based services that may enable them to avoid or shorten the duration of nursing home care. The following table includes these local providers as well as agencies that assist seniors in identifying payment options and ensuring high-quality care when they can’t avoid nursing home placement.
The Area Agency on Aging administers a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over to support their independence and quality of life. Through its helpline, older adults can get help with finding community-based services such as home-delivered meals, in-home care and transportation.
Empowered Aging is a local nonprofit organization that provides telephone reassurance and friendly visits to homebound seniors. It also serves as the area’s long-term care ombudsman. Its volunteer ombudsmen help residents understand their rights and resolve issues regarding intake and discharge procedures and care planning, and they follow up on reports of elder abuse or neglect.
This agency provides free, unbiased health insurance advice and assistance to Walnut Creek area residents who qualify for Medicaid. Through this agency, individuals can get help with understanding their Medicare coverage for nursing home care, comparing Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans and researching long-term care insurance.
Contra Costa Senior Legal Aid is staffed with legal professionals who help seniors access public benefits that may help cover nursing home expenses, including Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income and the State Supplementary Payout.
MSSP is a federally and state-funded program that helps older adults avoid nursing home placement. Services include help with finding local caregivers, obtaining durable medical equipment, home modifications and paratransit vouchers for medical appointments. Services are free to those who are at least 65 years old, on Medicaid and at risk of requiring nursing home placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Walnut Creek a safe place to live?
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Walnut Creek is 327, which is above the national average of 323.
What is the traffic like in Walnut Creek?
There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 5.
How much is housing in Walnut Creek?
At $2,375, the average cost of housing in Walnut Creek is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Does Walnut Creek have a good job market?
Walnut Creek offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.47.
Is Walnut Creek an accessible place to live without a vehicle?
In Walnut Creek, 87.9% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 7 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Does Walnut Creek have good health care options?
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 70.5% in Walnut Creek – this is lower the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 98 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
Is Walnut Creek a good place to retire?
According to Caring.com’s
2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Walnut Creek ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 208th, and it scored the best in Health Care, while it’s lowest score was for Affordability.
Does Walnut Creek have fun activities for retirees?
In Walnut Creek, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is above the average.
