Compare Memory Care around Contra Costa County
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| The Reutlinger Community | MC AL IL NH SNF | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
104
Rank
#561 / 1648 | No |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1715 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1399 | 22 | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#884 / 1388 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#412 / 1160 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#217 / 1494 | 65.0% | A+ | Reutlinger Community, The And Eskaton Properties Inc | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Oak Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community | MC AL HOS | Castro Valley | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1131 / 1648 | No |
4
Facility
4
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2014 / 2087 | - | - | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | - | - | - | Asram Living LLC | Studio |
| Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center | MC NH RC SNF | Concord (Adobe Street) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
104
Rank
#726 / 1648 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
13
Rank
#240 / 1494 | 81.9% | A+ | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Willow Creek Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Community | MC AL HOS | Castro Valley | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1131 / 1648 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | 93
Facility
93
CA AVG
81
Rank
#242 / 1399 | 5 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 19
Facility
19
CA AVG
13
Rank
#401 / 1494 | 75.5% | - | Altcare Willow Creek, Inc And Asram Living LLC | Studio |
| Aegis Living Moraga | MC AL HOS RC | Moraga (School Tree) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
104
Rank
#699 / 1648 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
CA AVG
57
Rank
#854 / 2087 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1399 | 14 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#650 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1494 | 76.0% | - | Aegis Senior Communities, LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Memory Care of Contra Costa | MC RC | Pleasant Hill (Poet's Corner) | 75
Facility
75
CA AVG
104
Rank
#952 / 1648 | No |
66
Facility
66
CA AVG
57
Rank
#854 / 2087 | 87
Facility
87
CA AVG
81
Rank
#568 / 1399 | 9 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#525 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#430 / 1494 | 74.7% | - | Carlton Senior Living, LLC | - |
| Aegis Living Pleasant Hill | MC AL HOS RC | Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Valley) | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
104
Rank
#845 / 1648 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#597 / 2087 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#687 / 1399 | 11 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1388 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1160 | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
13
Rank
#108 / 1494 | 81.1% | C+ | Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill LLC And Aegis Senior Et A | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Heatherwood Memory Care | MC AL | Walnut Creek | 32
Facility
32
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1248 / 1648 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 95
Facility
95
CA AVG
81
Rank
#108 / 1399 | 6 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1388 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1160 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1215 / 1494 | 87.5% | - | Gs East Bay Health | - |
| Hillendale Home Care | MC HC RC | Walnut Creek (Buskirk Avenue) | - | No |
82
Facility
82
CA AVG
57
Rank
#356 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | 24
Facility
24
CA AVG
13
Rank
#265 / 1494 | - | A+ | - | - |
| Westmont of Brentwood | MC AL IL | Brentwood | 155
Facility
155
CA AVG
104
Rank
#320 / 1648 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1755 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1300 / 1399 | 34 | 41
Facility
41
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1313 / 1388 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1054 / 1160 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#899 / 1494 | 81.9% | A+ | Westmont Mgr Gp LLC, Gp Of Fresno Ops And Westmont Lvng | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Overview of Hillendale Home Care
Hillendale Home Care is an award-winning community in Walnut Creek, CA, that offers home care. Older adults experience the highest quality of care for their special needs with a respectful and well-trained team available 24/7. The community also provides specialized care to enhance the quality of life of those with dementia, Parkinson’s, and diabetes, ensuring their comfort and safety.
With cheerful and friendly companions, older adults will surely live a vibrant lifestyle that aims to keep them socially engaged and physically active. The community also helps with meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, and daily living activities to ensure maintenance-free living. Medication reminders and transportation services are also available for older adults’ convenience. Serving Contra Costa, Alameda, and Sonoma counties, the community strives to deliver exceptional care to ensure older adults spend a blissful retirement in the comforts of their homes.
Nestled in a welcoming neighborhood in Contra Costa County, Brentwood, CA, Westmont of Brentwood is a classic senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community offers comfortable, attractive residences that come in variations of studio, one, and two-bedroom layouts that include cable connections, individual thermostats, emergency response systems, and fully equipped kitchens. Residents benefit from housekeeping services, so they have more time to connect with friends, explore the community, or enjoy the privacy of their well-designed apartments.
The community uses a holistic approach to whole-body wellness, featuring activities and programs that enrich residents’ physical, social, cognitive, and emotional well-being. From fitness classes and lifelong learning classes, to social events and musical and artistic endeavors, the community ensures there are plenty of opportunities to improve all aspects of residents’ wellbeing. In addition to vibrant activities and community spaces, residents also enjoy an exquisite dining experience with a variety of healthy and delicious menus to choose from, which ensures their bodies are nourished and their cravings satisfied.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.
Does California Medicaid cover memory care?
California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 12 memory care communities in Contra Costa County, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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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