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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Contra Costa County, CA
Memory care in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County is about $5,894 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 37 communities, read 670 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Oakland, Livermore and Martinez.
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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.
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.
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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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...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care Center for Pleasant Hill's spacious, inviting atmosphere is ideal for those needing short-term medical rehabilitative care as well as for residents requiring an extended stay and 24-hour nursing services. Our short-term care program features an aggressive rehabilitation and medical...
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My mother-in-law has been at Gracian in Pleasant Hill for just over a year. We cannot say enough about Gracian Homes and the care they provide our mother. We are welcome to stop by at any time to visit and...
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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The Reutlinger is an outstanding facility. High standards are the hall mark of success for this facility as they abound in all areas of operation.
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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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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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, 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.
Thank You for visiting Country Place Assisted Living & Alzheimer's Care Community online. For our clients & residents we offer all the comforts of home without all of the responsibility. Our mission is to provide seniors with the help & care they need, the respect they deserve and the enjoyment...
Cost of memory care in Contra Costa County, CA
The average cost of senior living in Contra Costa County is $5,894 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakley, CA with an average of $5,692 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Contra Costa County, CA vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Contra Costa County, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Contra Costa County, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Contra Costa County
Recent reviews for memory care in Contra Costa County
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
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
The Point at Rockridge in Oakland, CA
4.7
We chose The Point community because of the location, it is very close to us which is convenient. The staff members are very friendly and the care that we have been able to see is immediate and pretty good.
Contra Costa County review score based on 153 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 153 reviews of 35 Contra Costa County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Contra Costa County 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
Contra Costa County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Contra Costa County 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 153 reviews of 35 Contra Costa County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Contra Costa County 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.Contra Costa County, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Contra Costa County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Contra Costa County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
51.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Contra Costa County 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 Contra Costa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Contra Costa County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Oakmont of Montecito are the top-rated memory care facilities near Contra Costa County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 37 memory care facilities near Contra Costa County, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Contra Costa County, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Sunrise of Danville. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 37 memory care facilities near you in Contra Costa County, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County, California ranges from $500 to $19100. The average Memory Care cost in Contra Costa County, California is $5,894. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Contra Costa County, California typically starts at $500. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Contra Costa County
- Oakland, California
- Livermore, California
- Martinez, California
- Brentwood, California
- Vallejo, California
- Moraga, California
- Walnut Creek, California
- San Ramon, California
- Benicia, California
- Fairfield, California
- San Leandro, California
- Berkeley, California
- Union City, California
- Concord, California
- Danville, California
- Pinole, California
- Emeryville, California
- Richmond, California
- Alameda, California
- Lafayette, California
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