Memory Care of Contra Costa

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1.4 miles from city center

Description

Burrowed in Contra Costa County, Pleasant Hill, CA, Memory Care of Contra Costa is an inviting senior living community that offers specialized memory care services to residents dealing with memory loss. The community warmly welcomes residents into their bright and spacious apartments with easy access to a wide range of local services. Residents enjoy a Positive Approach to Care, which entails fostering positive relationships between the carer and residents and respecting each resident’s unique needs and abilities.

Residents are encouraged to participate and engage in their failure-free activities tailored to their individual needs and abilities. With convenient transportation services, residents can effortlessly attend outings, appointments, and scenic drives. The community also offers an adaptable dining experience catered to preferences and special dietary needs of every resident, ensuring they are nourished and energized throughout the day.

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What does this place offer?

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Types of Care Available

Memory Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.

California CARES Program

CA CARES

General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Services: Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year), weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings).

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MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Services: In-home support (4-6 hours/day), respite care (14 days/year), meals (~$6/meal), transportation (8 trips/month), care management.

California IHSS

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (up to 283 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).

CA MSSP

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Case management, respite care (up to 10 days/year), minor home mods (avg. $500), adult day care (~$50/day).

CA PTP

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

Eligibility

General: Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025): ~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).
Asset Limits: Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Services: Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county).

CA ALW

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CA Specifics: Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Services: Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day), medication management, social services.

CA CARES

California CARES Program

Eligibility

General: Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits: No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits: Not applicable; need-based.
CA Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Services: Respite care (up to 10 days/year), counseling (4-6 sessions/year), training (2-3 workshops/year), supplies (~$200/year).

CA LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).
Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.
CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.