71 facilities, but not cheap. Walnut Creek is one of the pricier markets in LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
153 beds · $4,845/mo
Best safety record in Walnut Creek. Large community with more amenities.
151 beds · $7,698/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. On the pricier end.
32 beds · $5,880/mo
Very clean inspection history. Offers memory care.
66 beds · $4,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $7,275/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. On the pricier end.
6 beds · $6,535/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,000/mo
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention.
300 beds · $4,829/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
6 beds · $6,181/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Walnut Creek has 71 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (57) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 7 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,908/mo. That's about 11% more than the county average of $5,311/mo, so this isn't the cheapest market. Prices range from $2,800 up to $9,981 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 64 of 71 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Walnut Creek is 8.4 out of 9.9. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 1% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 16 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
It's on the pricier side. The average in Walnut Creek is $5,908/mo, which is about 11% more than the LA County average. If budget is a concern, it's worth looking at neighboring cities too.
Atria Valley View currently has the highest safety score in Walnut Creek at 9.9 out of 9.9. 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, Tiffany Court starts at $4,000/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.9. Across all 71 facilities in the area, published prices range from $2,800 to $9,981/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
1% of facilities in Walnut Creek participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 16 facilities in Walnut Creek offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Heatherwood Memory Care and Tice Valley Residential Care. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.