Sunol Creek Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pleasanton, CA

Sunol Creek Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Pleasanton, CA

Overview of Sunol Creek Memory Care

Sunol Creek Memory Care, established in 2014, is a distinguished community offering exceptional care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses. Nestled in the picturesque Pleasanton, California, this community is dedicated to providing top-notch memory care services tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. Their unwavering commitment extends from personalized care plans to comprehensive medical support and complex medication management, ensuring residents receive the highest level of care possible.

Their accommodations are not only beautiful but also thoughtfully designed to cater to various resident needs and budgets. With inviting common areas, residents have ample opportunities to engage with one another and participate in enriching activities. Conveniently situated just one mile from downtown Pleasanton, this vibrant community offers a plethora of Montessori-inspired activities that promote cognitive stimulation and engagement. Their innovative SPARK program has earned them recognition and accolades for its excellence in memory care. Additional amenities such as transportation services, Wi-Fi access, a beauty salon, and housekeeping services enhance the overall living experience.

(925) 846-8283
Bed community size
46-bed community Rank #1179 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1179th out of 1658 homes in California for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
12 years in operation Rank #569 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 569th out of 1487 homes in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #1393 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1393rd out of 2093 homes in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
85%
Rank #461 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 461st out of 1530 homes in California for occupancy rate. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
39 / 46
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Awards

AwardsSunol Creek has been named one of the Nation’s Best Memory Care communities three years in a row.

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceApril 7, 2014
CountyAlameda
RCFE Number019200484

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunol Creek Memory Care is legally operated by Pri Sunol Llc; Agemark Management Llc, and administrated by Joan Newman.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Grab Bars
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency call systems and grab bars in bathrooms.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Secure Outdoor Space
Circular Indoor Walking Path
Ample Natural Lighting
Group Activity Room
Integrated Nurse Call/Delayed Egress Systems
ActivitiesSunol Creek offers a variety of activities designed to engage residents and promote well-being.
Specific ProgramsActivities and Enrichment programs

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,495 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionSunol Creek provides meals tailored to the needs of residents, ensuring comfort and familiarity.

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 4 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (25% above)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (100% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Complaint visits (62% below)
• Complaint investigations (70% below)
Latest Inspection April 1, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #413 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 54 This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 1.52.5 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2416 This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 513 This facility has 62% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 62% better Rank #592 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 592nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 147 This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 310 This facility has 70% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026, found no deficiencies after investigating complaints about resident care and medication management.
  • The facility had multiple substantiated deficiencies for failure to supervise residents who wandered off in 2024 and 2025, posing potential health and safety risks.
  • A November 4, 2024 inspection cited an immediate health and safety risk deficiency for missed medications affecting 8 residents due to staff miscommunication.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunol Creek Memory Care

Floor plan of a shared resident room with two beds
Semi Private Room Floor Plan
Private resident room with two beds and bathroom
Companion Room Floor Plan
Floor plan of a two-bedroom resident unit
Private Room Floor Plan

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Address 27.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pleasanton's city center to Sunol Creek Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 8.45 miles to nearest hospital (Neurology: Fremont Center: Palo Alto Medical Foundation)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sunol Creek Memory Care is located in Pleasanton, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General 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

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
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

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General 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

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
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

Age 62+
General 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

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

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

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
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

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Sunol Creek Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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.

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Pri Sunol LLC; Agemark Management LLCPrivate Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunol Creek Memory Care

Who is the owner of Sunol Creek Memory Care?

The legal owner and operator of Sunol Creek Memory Care is Pri Sunol Llc; Agemark Management Llc.

Is Sunol Creek Memory Care in a walkable area?

Sunol Creek Memory Care has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunol Creek Memory Care?

Sunol Creek Memory Care's occupancy is 85%.

Does Sunol Creek Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Sunol Creek Memory Care on this page.

Who is the administrator of Sunol Creek Memory Care?

Joan Newman is the administrator of Sunol Creek Memory Care.

How many beds does Sunol Creek Memory Care have?

Sunol Creek Memory Care has 46 beds.

Has Sunol Creek Memory Care had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sunol Creek Memory Care has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.

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