10 facilities, but not cheap. Pleasanton is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores run above average.
828 beds · $6,500/mo
Best safety record in Pleasanton. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
103 beds · $4,795/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $6,992/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
82 beds · $6,295/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
46 beds · $5,495/mo
Above-average safety. Offers memory care.
123 beds · $6,182/mo
Above-average safety. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $6,798/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Pleasanton has 10 licensed facilities. 5 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. There are also 4 smaller residential homes if you prefer a quieter, more personal setting. The remaining 1 fall in between.
Expect to pay around $6,303/mo. That's about 19% more than the county average of $5,290/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $4,795 up to $7,168 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 9 of 10 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Pleasanton is 8.3 out of 10. That puts Pleasanton in the top third of LA County, which is a good sign. Facilities here tend to have cleaner inspection histories than average. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. None of the facilities here currently accept Medi-Cal, so you'll need to look at neighboring cities if that's a factor. 7 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 10 licensed assisted living facilities in Pleasanton with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Pleasanton is $6,303/mo, about 19% more than the typical California city we track. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 10 facilities in Pleasanton with a FYI Safety Score, 6 land in the Good or Excellent range and 0 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 10 facilities with an inspection record, 50% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton currently has the highest safety score in Pleasanton at 9.5 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Ivy Park at Pleasanton starts at $4,795/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.3. Across all 10 facilities in the area, published prices range from $4,795 to $7,168/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
Unfortunately, none of the facilities we track in Pleasanton currently participate in the ALW program. That can change, so it's worth calling facilities directly. You might also look at neighboring cities where Medi-Cal acceptance is more common.
Yes, 7 facilities in Pleasanton offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Stoneridge Creek Pleasanton and Ivy Park at Pleasanton and Valle Verde Care Home Iv and Carefield Pleasanton and Sunol Creek Memory Care and The Parkview and Valle Verde Care Home Iii. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.