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

Manorcare Health Services – Tice Valley

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

ProMedica Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation (Rossmoor)

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

La Casa Via Transitional Care Center

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.

Tampico Terrace Care Center

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing and Rehab

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Bayberry Skilled Nursing and Healthcare

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Stonebrook Healthcare Center

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Windsor Manor Rehabilitation Center

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Alhambra Conv Hospital

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

San Miguel Villa

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Orinda Convalescent Hospital

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Pleasant Hill Post Acute

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Danville Rehabilitation

336 Diablo Road, Danville, CA, 94526


Lafayette Care Center

1010 1ST STREET, Lafayette, CA, 94549


Martinez Convalescent Hospital

4110 ALHAMBRA WAY, Martinez, CA, 94553


Legacy Post Acute Care

1790 MUIR ROAD, Martinez, CA, 94553


Moraga Post-Acute

348 Rheem Blvd., Moraga, CA, 94556


Willow Pass Healthcare Center

3318 WILLOW PASS ROAD, Concord, CA, 94519


Windsor Rosewood Care Center

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. 

$12471

Walnut Creek

$9247

California

$7756

United States

$8060

Los Angeles

$7756

Riverside

$12547

San Jose

$9201

Santa Cruz

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.  

$6101

Home care

$6101

Home health care

$1950

Adult day health care

$6100

Assisted living

$12471

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$15208

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.  

Resource 

Contact 

Service 

(925) 229-8434 

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.

(925) 685-2070 

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. 

(925) 602-4163 

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.

(925) 609-7900 

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. 

(925) 356-6777 

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.