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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walnut Heights, CA

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Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Walnut Heights is about $5,948, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 641 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Walnut Heights, CA

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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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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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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
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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.
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 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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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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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: 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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, 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.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
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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...
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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Walnut Heights, CA

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Heights is $5,948 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsburg, CA with an average of $5,805 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walnut Heights, CA vs. nearby cities

Walnut Heights, CA
$5,948/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walnut Heights, CA vs. the state and national average

Walnut Heights, CA
$5,948/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walnut Heights vs. other types of senior living

$5,972/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,948/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Walnut Heights, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,179/mo
Studio
$6,497/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,330/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,343/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Walnut Heights over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walnut Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walnut Heights

The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, CA

5.0
We chose The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens because it was very close to me--less than a mile and we knew 3 others who had or do have a family member there. the front room of the apartment is spacious in comparison to some.

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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Walnut Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Heights, 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 Heights 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 Walnut Heights 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
63.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.2%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walnut Heights, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut Heights, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut Heights, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
51.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Heights 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 Walnut Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut Heights, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
61%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cogir of Brentwood, Greenhills Care Home and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walnut Heights, California. See full list of communities.

There are 47 nursing homes facilities near Walnut Heights, California. See the full list.

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