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Memory care in Clayton offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Clayton is about $6,103 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 39 communities, read 737 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Concord Royale
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.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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77 Floor plans available
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.
Photo of Stoneman Village
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.
Photo of Sunrise of Danville Executive
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.
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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.
Photo of Pleasant Hill Village
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.
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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
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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.
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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My dad is in this community and they are very attentive and very hands on. He is always out in the open interacting with people and not just sitting in his room. It is working out pretty well. They feed him...
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.
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Cost of memory care in Clayton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Clayton is $6,103 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakley, CA with an average of $5,882 per month.

Memory care costs in Clayton, CA, vs. nearby cities

Clayton, CA
$6,103/mo
$6,165/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, CA, vs. state and national averages

Clayton, CA
$6,103/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,103/mo

Memory care costs in Clayton, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,650/mo
Studio
$6,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,306/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,378/mo

Senior living costs in Clayton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Clayton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClayton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,103/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,595/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,468/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Clayton, CA:$6,103/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Clayton, CA:$4,595/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Clayton, CA:$5,468/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Clayton, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Clayton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Clayton, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Clayton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Clayton, CA$8,264/mo$9,452/mo-12.6%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Clayton, CA
2024 average cost:$8,264/mo
2023 average cost:$9,452/mo
Percent change:-12.6%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Clayton

Recent reviews for memory care in Clayton

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Vista Prado in Vallejo, CA

4.9
Love this place, clean and homey Always immaculate Love the happy friendly staff always greet me by name Excellent quality of care Food is very good. I am a longtime chef. Food is not fancy but very well prepared Need more music. Too much of the quizzes. Get more musical movies Found this place ...
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Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Clayton review score based on 154 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 154 reviews of 33 Clayton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clayton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Clayton review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Clayton, CA33 facilities
8.7
North Gate, CA43 facilities
8.8
Concord, CA37 facilities

Review subcategories for Clayton memory care

When memory care 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 154 reviews of 33 Clayton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Clayton resident and family memory care 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.
Clayton, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Clayton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clayton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clayton, 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 Clayton memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Clayton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clayton, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clayton memory care

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 Clayton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clayton, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clayton memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Clayton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clayton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
48.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clayton memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Clayton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clayton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clayton memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Clayton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clayton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Clayton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Clayton protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Brentwood, Sunrise of Danville and Oakmont of Concord are the top-rated memory care facilities near Clayton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 39 memory care facilities near Clayton, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Clayton, California are Sunrise of Danville and Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in Clayton, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Clayton, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Clayton, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Clayton, California ranges from $480 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Clayton, California is $6,103. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Clayton, California typically starts at $480. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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