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Explore the passionate community of Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community nestled in Castro Valley, CA. The community’s specialized memory care meets exceptional comfort. The team prioritizes safety and individualized care, ensuring a secure environment with round-the-clock supervision and tailored services for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Residents enjoy well-appointed accommodations tailored to their needs and experience personalized attention from a dedicated team.
Discover the thoughtfully designed amenities: fully furnished suites, a variety of private and semi-private accommodations, and all-inclusive pricing. Enjoy three nutritious meals and two snacks daily, with options ranging from seasonal organic vegetables to delectable desserts. The daily activities and social programs foster meaningful interactions, while the holistic approach to care supports both physical and emotional well-being. Here, we keep your mind and self safe.
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community is legally operated by Altcare Willow Creek, Inc; Asram Living Llc, and administrated by Elizabeth M Carson.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.2 | 2 | This facility has 90% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 90% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 10 | 16 | This facility has 38% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 38% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Total Residents: 48
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Castro Valley's city center to Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community is located in Castro Valley, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Aegis Living Moraga |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Moraga (School Tree) | 100 | Yes | 66 | 5 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
11
Rank
#352 / 1365 |
76.0%
Facility
76.0%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#669 / 1289 | Aegis Senior Communities, LLC | Studio |
| Memory Care of Contra Costa |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Pleasant Hill (Poet's Corner) | 75 | No | 66 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
11
Rank
#326 / 1365 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#703 / 1289 | Carlton Senior Living, LLC | Studio |
| Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Castro Valley | 49 | No | 80 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
11
Rank
#292 / 1365 |
75.5%
Facility
75.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#681 / 1289 | Altcare Willow Creek, Inc; Asram Living LLC | Studio |
| Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Castro Valley | 49 | No | 4 | - | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#1 / 1397 | - | - | Asram Living LLC | Studio |
| Heatherwood Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Walnut Creek | 32 | Yes | 96 | 2 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#323 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
11
Rank
#1161 / 1365 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#318 / 1289 | Gs East Bay Health | Studio |
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community is in the Castro Valley neighborhood of Castro Valley.
The legal owner and operator of Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community is Altcare Willow Creek, Inc; Asram Living Llc.
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community's occupancy is 76%.
Elizabeth M Carson is the administrator of Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community.
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community has 49 beds.
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
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