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10 Best Nursing Homes in Contra Costa County, CA

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Contra Costa County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Contra Costa County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Contra Costa County is about $6,102, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 743 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Molena, Birds Landing and Mountain House.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Contra Costa County, CA

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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
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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.
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It was great. We’ve had two loved ones in there; one a while ago and more recently, my great aunt. It was very positive. The care was good from what I saw and I was there every day.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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My mother has only been there since Friday and so far she seems happy there. The staff seems attentive. She hasn't been seen by a physician yet - that is supposed to happen soon. The staff is friendly and...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
At Tampico Terrace, we are committed to treating our residents with dignity and respect. We aim to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and to return our residents to their highest level of independence so they can return home. We have a specialized therapy unit for those recovering from...
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Contra Costa County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Contra Costa County is $6,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakley, CA with an average of $5,886 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Contra Costa County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Contra Costa County, CA
$6,102/mo
$6,092/mo

Nursing homes costs in Contra Costa County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Contra Costa County, CA
$6,102/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Contra Costa County, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,114/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,102/mo

Nursing homes costs in Contra Costa County, 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 Contra Costa County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Contra Costa County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeContra Costa County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,102/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,604/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,114/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,471/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Contra Costa County, CA:$6,102/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Contra Costa County, CA:$4,604/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Contra Costa County, CA:$6,114/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Contra Costa County, CA:$5,471/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Contra Costa County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Contra Costa County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Contra Costa County, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Contra Costa County 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
Contra Costa County, CA$6,773/mo$6,633/mo+2.1%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Contra Costa County, CA
2024 average cost:$6,773/mo
2023 average cost:$6,633/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Contra Costa County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Contra Costa County

Atria Park of Lafayette

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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 definitely recommend them to others looking.

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Contra Costa County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Contra Costa County nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
69.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Contra Costa County nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Contra Costa County nursing homes

Nursing homes 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%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Contra Costa County nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
36.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Contra Costa County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Contra Costa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

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