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The Tiffany Court staff is wonderful to my Mom. My Mom needed assisted living with memory care, and Tiffany Court at Kingston is the unicorn for our family. Private rooms with private bathrooms and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
TIFFANY COURT is a unique assisted living community, located in the heart of beautiful Walnut Creek. Our intimate size, elegant homelike environment, and unsurpassed location make Tiffany Court the number one choice for seniors in Contra Costa County. Tiffany Court resident independence is...
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I ended up having only four days notice to select a facility and set up the room furnishings for my mother-in-law. The staff went out of their way to set up the contracts, walking me through the facilities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
As one of the most trusted senior living providers in the East Bay, Atria Walnut Creek has served families like yours for more than 10 years.With a continued commitment to quality, they have just completed a full-scale renovation to enhance the beauty and functionality of the community, indoors...
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I was amazed how the staff knew my name the first day I came in. It felt like home and being welcome to the community. The staff is always willing to help when I need it. They always have a smile on their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With the classic California ambiance of a Mission-style lodge, Atria Valley View is a vibrant assisted living community nestled in the hills of Walnut Creek, conveniently located near downtown, shopping, banking and the John Muir Medical Center.Recently redeveloped to create strong indoor-outdoor...
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My father was residing at Sunrise until he passed away in September of 2022 from old age. I finally have the time to write this review that is so over due. My fathers care at Sunrise Assisted living was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ivy Park at Walnut Creek offers the finest in retirement living, assisted living, and memory care. We strive to create the retirement lifestyle that our loved ones have always desired and to bring their envisioned community to life. Our range of care services are based on a “whole living”...
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As far as community goes the neighbors keep pretty much to themselves but it is located in a very nice neighborhood. Feel safe there. As of now and would recommend to a friend that would need this type of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Relax and comfortable is what we is at La Orinda Care home. We offer flexibility with meals, furniture, activity schedule and even prices to tailor things to make day to day living more comfortable. We offer activity for our residents which include arts and crafts, games, exercise, karaoke and...
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We have had both parents and currently mom staying at Montecito.. experiencing Assisted Living and now Memory Care. It has been and continues to be a journey. We are so very grateful to have the staff and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Montecito is a premier retirement community situated on a lush five-acre campus with views of the rolling hills and direct access to Galindo Creek and Newhall Park. Montecito provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle...
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I found Sunrise of Danville after looking at over 30 assisted living facilities over a 3-month-period working with an advisor at A Place for Mom. When I visited Sunrise of Danville I knew it was the right...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Community & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in Danville, CAVery close to Blackhawk Medical CenterMinutes from beautiful Diablo Country ClubSurrounded by stunning gardensSunrise of Danville, in Danville, California, offers a loving environment, staffed by experienced caregivers. Our...
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Everything is immediately addressed. Very friendly, goes out of the way to notice you, ask how you are, called by name. A nice plus is the people that live there are open and welcoming. Staff, they have you...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Comforts with Luxury AmenitiesSome seniors might think retirement means falling asleep in an armchair and counting down the minutes until your next television program comes on. But that doesn’t have to be your experience. Instead of settling for a life of isolation and boredom, you can...
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All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Park of Lafayette offers all the comforts of home, with just the right amount of care. Our dedicated staff provides 24-hour support to assisted living residents, as well as specialized care for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. With panoramic views of Mount Diablo, spacious...
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What really makes Oakmont of Concord stand out from other assisted living facilities is the staff. Our mother was treated like a much loved family member and it made such a difference in the quality of her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About Oakmont of ConcordOakmont of Concord is a luxury retirement community situated on a lush campus with scenic views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment.If an active lifestyle is what...
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Photo of Brookdale San Ramon
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We never stayed there. My father in law could not get in because of his needs. He passed on [date removed]. We had payed for a room and fees $[removed] and they gave it all back. They were not obligated to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our luxurious, inviting community, in the greater San Francisco/Oakland metropolitan area, encompasses the perfect assisted living experience, where each day you can choose from all kinds of life-enriching activities and programs to share with friends and neighbors. Continue to enjoy your...
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My mom is currently a resident at TreVista Concord and everything has been great for her at this facility overall. All of the staff do a great job of explaining and making everything work. My mom is in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you make the decision to move to your new home with us at Entrust Senior Living of Concord, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community, you will find we are not just another senior living community.We measure our success not only by the Wellness factor, but also the Happiness factor!It has...
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I am so glad that we found the New Alamo Residence Home for my mom. My mom had dementia and she had lived at a larger assisted living facility for a few years, but as her condition advanced, she needed more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
At New Alamo Residence Home in Alamo, CA, we welcome folks into a posh residence with technologically advanced amenities, professional healthcare, and full-time assistance. We invite folks from ages 55 and up to move into an ideal, stress-free environment that allows you to spend your twilight...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fewer Worries, More JoyIf you were to ask our memory care residents in Danville, California if they are happy to be here, they would tell you life has never been better. Each resident of our community experiences a full and rich life. Our community calendar provides activities, programs and...
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It is a great community with really good stuff. It is a little on the pricey side and communication between the staff and family could be improved. Food is fairly decent Lots of activities and outings. We...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Kensington at Walnut Creek, San Francisco Bay area community is nestled a beautiful residential neighborhood walking distance to shopping and restaurants. The gracious community features 178 spacious apartments. Our manicured grounds, gardens, courtyards, and fountains enhance the community....
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I'm glad that my loved ones moved in here. My loved ones really like the community. There is a health provider that comes on site and this is a big plus that the doctor can see my loved ones on site in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the foothills of Walnut Creek, Byron Park is the premier choice for senior living in the East Bay. Since 1991, our dedicated staff has been serving the community with both independent and assisted living, creating a vibrant and safe atmosphere for residents to thrive. Invigorating...
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We chose LaFatyette because of the location and the manger was extremely friendly, and it was clean and in a nice neighborhood. She did upsell us on some things that went away after a couple days of being in...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Lafayette Gardens is a senior living facility designed to allow the elderly a safe place to enjoy their late years. Many times, seniors fear losing their independence, but it is at times like this that an assisted living facility can allow them to be as independent as they like. The community...
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Our family was grateful for the kindness and medical support my parents received. My mother and father passed away at Casa Blanca within weeks of each other.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We are located on 1.75 acre — we are looking at the foothills of Mt. Diablo. Our area is peaceful. Come and see us.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They accepted my loved one from the hospital and were able to accommodate us quickly. They did require a 24-hour aide at first, but only for 3 days, and they only quarantined him for 3 days. They have a...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Reviews 'When one visits Heatherwood, the first thing that one notices is the upbeat, happy atmosphere. The staff greet you with a smile. Heatherwood has a great feel. This is pretty remarkable, given that Heatherwood specializes in caring for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of...
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I moved my sister here from out-of-state and the transition from her former situation has been nothing but positive. The facility is small and home-like but big enough to have a variety of activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Walnut Creek Willows is located in the outskirts of Walnut Creek,California facing beautiful Mt. Diablo. We are dedicated in providing a friendly and comfortable living environment for our residents. We create a "home away from home" setting for our residents. We provide personalized care to our...
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They have been good. It's working out so far. I don't have any major concerns at this point. It's clean and the staff is friendly, I haven't gotten any complaints about food. I would give them a four out of...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Relax and comfortable is what we is at Gill Port Care home. We offer flexibility with meals, furniture, activity schedule and even prices to tailor things to make day to day living more comfortable. We offer activity for our residents which include arts and crafts, games, exercise and outdoor...
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My father was a 104 years old when he was a resident at the Carnelian. He had progressing dementia, was very needy and presented with a a variety of special needs - in other words, he could be challenging...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Carnelian III is a senior care home that's located in Contra Costa county, Walnut Creek, CA. It's a caring home environment that assists seniors in a group home setting. Idyllic in location, the Mediterranean climate enables the picturesque city to bask in the perpetual sunshine it creates....
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Carnelian I is a senior care home that is located in Contra Costa county, Walnut Creek, CA. This is a caring home that provides assistance to seniors in a group home setting. As is normal for California's interior valleys, the summers are warm and dry and the winters are pleasantly mild. The...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Carnelian II is a residential care home located in Contra Costa county, Walnut Creek, CA. It is a caring home that assists seniors in a group home setting. Idyllic in location, the Mediterranean climate enables the area to bask in perpetual sunshine throughout the year. Pre-historic, Native...

Cost of assisted living in Walnut Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Creek is $4,793 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsburg, CA with an average of $4,371 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek, CA vs. nearby cities

Walnut Creek, CA
$4,793/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek, CA vs. the state and national average

Walnut Creek, CA
$4,793/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,793/mo
$5,805/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,028/mo
Private
$5,750/mo
Studio
$5,731/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,827/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Walnut Creek over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Walnut Creek, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Walnut Creek.

What families are saying about assisted living in Walnut Creek

Recent reviews for assisted living in Walnut Creek

Heavenly Care LLC in Antioch, CA

5.0
Heavenly Care LLC is a kind, compassionate, comfortable environment, clean orderly, although it was hard to get through to them on the phone. Overall a nie place.

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

Blue Horizon Living LLC in Concord, CA

4.8
They are great at Blue Horizon Living LLC. Mom just missed dad and that is the only reason that we took her out. The management and staff are exceptional at this facility. They were very patient with mom as she was in a lot of pain. I really couldn't ask for a better place for mom. The people ...
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Walnut Creek review score based on 144 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 76 Walnut Creek assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Walnut Creek review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

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Review subcategories for Walnut Creek assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 144 reviews of 76 Walnut Creek assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Walnut Creek resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Walnut Creek, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

Walnut Creek assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Creek assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Creek, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Walnut Creek assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Walnut Creek that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
56.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Walnut Creek assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Walnut Creek Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut Creek assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Walnut Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Creek assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Walnut Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Creek assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Walnut Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Walnut Creek

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Walnut Creek protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

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