Sunol Creek Memory Care in Pleasanton, CA | $5495

Overview of Sunol Creek Memory Care

Sunol Creek Memory Care is a purpose-built, single-story memory care community on Sunol Boulevard in Pleasanton, California. Operated by Agemark Management LLC and administered by Joan Newman, the 46-bed facility has been running for 12 years and holds private room accommodations throughout. At 85% occupancy, 39 of its 46 beds are currently filled.

The design choices at Sunol Creek are legible and deliberate. A circular indoor walking path reduces dead-end confusion for residents with dementia. Secure outdoor space gives residents access to fresh air without requiring constant line-of-sight supervision.

Integrated nurse call and delayed egress systems, ample natural lighting, and a group activity room round out a physical plant built around cognitive safety rather than aesthetic amenity. A secured perimeter and grab bars are standard throughout.

Care is provided around the clock by licensed nurses and CNAs. Rehabilitation services, short-term rehab, and respite care are available, giving the community some flexibility beyond long-term memory care placement. Activities and enrichment programming are offered on-site. Dining is adapted to resident needs.

State inspections have tended to concentrate on medication management and staffing credentials rather than direct safety failures. The starting price is $5,495 per month.

Sunol Creek is a focused, operationally specific community. It is built for adults living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnoses who need secured, around-the-clock supervised care in a setting designed from the ground up for cognitive decline, not retrofitted for it.

(925) 846-8283

46-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

12 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 48 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

85%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

39 / 46

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

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

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceApril 7, 2014

CountyAlameda

RCFE Number019200484

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Secured Perimeter

Grab Bars

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency call systems and grab bars in bathrooms.

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Secure Outdoor Space

Circular Indoor Walking Path

Ample Natural Lighting

Group Activity Room

Integrated Nurse Call/Delayed Egress Systems

ActivitiesYes

Specific ProgramsActivities and Enrichment programs

Starting Price$5,495 per month

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

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 6 citations 24 total visits 5 complaint visits 5 official inspections 3 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection April 1, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	10	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) Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	1	3	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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	5	4	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 Average citations per year since 2022.	1.5	2.5	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 Average citations per inspection.	0.3	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	24	16	This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	5	13	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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	14	7	This facility has 100% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (14 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 100% worse
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
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

Inspection Reports Summary 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.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunol Creek Memory Care

Semi Private Room Floor Plan

Companion Room Floor Plan

Private Room Floor Plan

27.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Pleasanton's city center to Sunol Creek Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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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