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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 assisted living communities in Contra Costa County, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Last updated
Jul 2026
We analyzed
12 homes
Other senior care options in Contra Costa County:
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Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Contra Costa County, California.

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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Contra Costa County, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Contra Costa County, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Contra Costa County

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Reutlinger Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Danville
120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1646
No
30
Facility 30
CA AVG 59
Rank #1717 / 2058
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #649 / 1475
27
11
Facility 11
CA AVG 13
Rank #886 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #155 / 1504
 65.0% Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties IncStudio / 1 Bed
Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community
AL
HOS
MC
Castro Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1131 / 1646
No
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
Rank #416 / 2058
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 81
Rank #271 / 1475
10
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #526 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
19
Facility 19
CA AVG 13
Rank #423 / 1504
 75.5% Altcare Willow Creek, Inc And Asram Living LLCStudio
Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill – Martinez
AL
IL
Pleasant Hill
165
Facility 165
CA AVG 104
Rank #275 / 1646
Yes 65
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #765 / 1475
14
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 13
Rank #52 / 1504
 84.2% Carlton Senior Living, LLCAlove / 1 Bed
Heatherwood Memory Care
AL
MC
Walnut Creek
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 104
Rank #1247 / 1646
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #43 / 2058
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #123 / 1475
7
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #326 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1234 / 1504
 87.5% Gs East Bay Health-
Aegis Living Moraga
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Moraga (School Tree)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 104
Rank #698 / 1646
Yes 66
86
Facility 86
CA AVG 81
Rank #649 / 1475
19
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #481 / 1504
 76.0% Aegis Senior Communities, LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Safe Haven – Oakley
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Oakley
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No-
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 81
Rank #611 / 1475
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
 100.0% Safe Haven Oakley LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Aegis Living Pleasant Hill
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Valley)
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 104
Rank #844 / 1646
Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 59
Rank #597 / 2058
85
Facility 85
CA AVG 81
Rank #699 / 1475
18
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #724 / 1434
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 13
Rank #105 / 1504
 81.1% Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill LLC And Aegis Senior Et AStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
Westmont of Brentwood
AL
IL
MC
Brentwood
155
Facility 155
CA AVG 104
Rank #319 / 1646
Yes
27
Facility 27
CA AVG 59
Rank #1757 / 2058
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1344 / 1475
58
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #1313 / 1388
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 3
Rank #1288 / 1434
28
Facility 28
CA AVG 13
Rank #155 / 1504
 81.9% Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Fresno Ops And Westmont LvngStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Alamo Residence Home
AL
RESC
RC
Alamo
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
Yes
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 59
Rank #1904 / 2058
70
Facility 70
CA AVG 81
Rank #1125 / 1475
10
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #443 / 1388
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 3
Rank #1157 / 1434
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #926 / 1504
 100.0% Samamesh LLC-
Safe Haven – Oakdale
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Oakdale
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 59
Rank #1951 / 2058
83
Facility 83
CA AVG 81
Rank #765 / 1475
5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #211 / 1388
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 3
Rank #1011 / 1434
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
 66.7% Safe Haven Oakdale LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community
AL
HOS
MC
Castro Valley
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 104
Rank #1131 / 1646
No
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 59
Rank #2018 / 2058
--
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
--Asram Living LLCStudio
Light of Grace
AL
HC
Oakley
-No
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 59
Rank #1824 / 2058
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
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Overview of Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community
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Set foot in the welcoming community of Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community in Castro Valley, CA, which offers specialized memory care in a secure and nurturing environment. The highly skilled and dedicated team provides round-the-clock supervision and tailored services to meet the unique needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Experience the difference at Oak Creek: Enjoy comfortable accommodations, nutritious meals, engaging activities, and holistic care. The community is designed to foster meaningful interactions and support overall well-being. Participate in specialized activities focusing on keeping the mind, body, and spirit active and engaged. Meet new companions within the beautifully created spaces of the community. Discover why Oak Creek is the ideal choice for your loved one. Schedule a tour today and see for yourself.

Phone: (510) 889-7515

Contact Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community

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Overview of Light of Grace

Light of Grace is a dedicated assisted living community in Oakley, CA, that offers personal care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can keep their peace of mind during their stay. Nutritious meals, housekeeping services, and recreational activities are also available to help enrich residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, the community strives to maintain residents’ holistic well-being.

Social events, light exercises, and various activities provide residents with more opportunities to learn and make friends. With cozy living spaces and accessible communal areas, residents can rest comfortably. Residents also have easy access to their needs with its ideal setting in Oakley. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in California, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

Phone: (925) 303-5503

Contact Light of Grace

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Data source California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Contra Costa County, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Contra Costa County, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Contra Costa County, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Contra Costa County, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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