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Assisted Living in Walnut Creek, California

Walnut Creek, California, is one of the most welcoming cities for seniors on the West Coast. This quiet suburb of the greater San Francisco Bay Area has the look and feel of a small town set well back into the wooded hill country around Mt. Diablo. Seniors make up more than 29% of Walnut Creek's 70,000 residents, which is about double the statewide average. Cool Delta breezes keep Walnut Creek's summers mild, which is ideal for long afternoon walks with the town's large walking buddies hiking network along the hundreds of miles of local walking and bike paths. 

Despite the higher-than-average overall cost of living in the Bay Area, Walnut Creek's 50 assisted living facilities are closer to the price range for nearby Vallejo, which averages $4,325 a month, according to Genworth Financial's 2019 Cost of Care Survey. This is only somewhat higher than the national average cost of $4,051 a month for similar services.



The SeniorScore for Walnut Creek, California



Walnut Creek earns a SeniorScore of 82, out of a possible 100, which is substantially above the national average score of 72. SeniorScores are calculated based on a range of variables affecting livability for seniors in the community. Walnut Creek earns high marks for its exceptional access to health services, very low crime rate and extensive senior-friendly leisure opportunities.

Walnut Creek is home to the John Muir Medical Center, as well as a higher-than-average number of Medicare-networked health facilities. The area enjoys a very low rate of violent crime, and more than 82 public golf courses dot the landscape in and around town.

Walnut Creek scores exceptionally high for both Health and Safety and Recreation and Leisure. Ratings in these categories are 79 and 78, respectively. The city has more than 80 fire stations and maintains a low response time for emergency services. The wooded hillsides Walnut Creek is built on are laced with horse trails and jogging paths. Residents of Walnut Creek can enjoy themselves in any of the town's 21 public parks, or visit the animal rehabilitation project at the nearby Lindsay Animal Museum and Wildlife Refuge. Yet another area where Walnut Creek rates highly is in General Quality of Life, which comes in at 75. This is partly a measure of air and water quality, partly a measure of the local schools, including a very favorable 96.69% school completion rate, and partly the mild temperatures and ideal rainfall each year.



SeniorScore™ for Walnut Creek, California



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

82

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Walnut Creek scores significantly higher than the California average of 71.
  • Walnut Creek scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
79

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 9 hospitals within close range of the city, including Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek, John Muir/mt Diablo Hlth Syst, and John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus.
  • There are 400 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Arlene, The Heritage Pointe, and Razel and Ruztin.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 449 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a high property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
78

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
  • There are 82 golf courses in or around the city, including The North Course at Rossmoor Golf Course, Diablo Hills Golf Course, and Boundary Oak Golf Course.
  • There are 21 parks near the city center, including Acalanes Ridge Open Space, The Ruth Bancroft Garden, and Lindsay Wildlife Museum.
  • There are 151 churches in or near the city, including St Mary\'s Church, Congregation B\'Nai Shalom, and St Paul\'s Episcopal Church.
  • There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 270 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 19 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 244 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
56

Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.99% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.71% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $116,343, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $88,451, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $53,550, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $49,800 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $125,925 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $19,760 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $61,158 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 6.53%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
75

General Quality of Life

  • Walnut Creek receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Walnut Creek has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • This city has above average water quality.
  • Walnut Creek has a dense population density of 3,323.6 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Walnut Creek have a long daily commute time.
  • The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
  • Walnut Creek has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.69%.

 
 

Assisted Living Costs in Walnut Creek, California



Assisted living in Walnut Creek costs seniors an average of $4,325 a month, according to Genworth Financial's 2019 Cost of Care Survey. This is somewhat more than seniors pay nationwide, at an average of $4,051, but it is less than the California state average of $4,500 a month.


Walnut Creek's average cost of assisted living is low by the standards of California's more urban areas. Seniors in San Francisco and San Diego, for example, pay an average of $4,750 a month, or $425 a month more than Walnut Creek's average. San Jose has some of the highest costs for assisted living in California, at $5,853 a month, but seniors in Bakersfield pay some of the lowest costs, at $3,650.

  • Walnut Creek: $4,325
  • Sacramento: $4,500
  • San Francisco: $4,750
  • Los Angeles: $4,500
  • San Diego: $4,750
  • Redding: $4,250
  • Fresno: $3,861
  • Bakersfield: $3,650
  • Chico: $4,925
  • San Jose: $5,853


Top Assisted Living Facilities in Walnut Creek, California



The Kensington - Walnut Creek, CA

The Kensington

1580 Geary Rd

Walnut Creek, CA 94597

1-855-229-7494

11 Reviews  

Located in the Waldon neighborhood, The Kensington is a senior community in Walnut Creek, California. With roughly 21,000 poeple living in the zip code of 94597, the neighboring area is densely populated. It is a largely upper class ...

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Atria Valley View - Walnut Creek, CA

Atria Valley View

1228 Rossmoor Pkwy

Walnut Creek, CA 94595

1-855-238-4376

8 Reviews  

Atria Valley View is a senior housing facility located at 1228 Rossmoor Pkwy in Walnut Creek, California. With a median family income of $78,416, the facility is in a primarily affluent area. It has an average population density, ...

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Byron Park - Walnut Creek, CA

Byron Park

1700 Tice Valley Blvd

Walnut Creek, CA 94595

1-855-238-4376

6 Reviews  

Byron Park is a 25 room senior community. It is located at 1700 Tice Valley Blvd in Walnut Creek, California. The community is in a largely affluent area, with a median per-household income of $78,416. It ...

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Comfort Assisting - Walnut Creek, CA

Comfort Assisting

112 La Casa Via Ste 160

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

1-855-229-7494

5 Reviews  

Comfort Assisting is a senior housing facility located within the Waldon neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California. With an average per-household income of $113,958, the facility is in a primarily well-to-do area. It is densely populated, with about 27,000 ...

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Bethel Care Homes - Walnut Creek, CA

Bethel Care Homes

1391 Juanita Dr

Walnut Creek, CA 94595

1-855-221-7955

3 Reviews  

Situated around the Waldon area of the city, Bethel Care Homes is a home care facility in Walnut Creek, California. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with about 17,000 residents in the 94595 zip code. With a ...

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Abraham Rest Home - Walnut Creek, CA

Abraham Rest Home

14 Lommel Ct

Walnut Creek, CA 94597

1-855-243-3078

2 Reviews  

Abraham Rest Home is a senior housing community situated within the Waldon neighborhood of Walnut Creek, California. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 21,000 poeple living in the zip code of 94597. With a median ...

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Sans Souci - Walnut Creek, CA

Sans Souci

330 El Divisadero Ave

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

1-855-243-3078

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Located in the Waldon area of Walnut Creek, California, Sans Souci is a 6 room senior community. The community is in a generally upscale area, with an average per-household income of $113,958. With around 27,000 individuals living in ...

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The Arlene - Walnut Creek, CA

The Arlene

100 Arlene Dr

Walnut Creek, CA 94595

1-855-229-7494

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Situated near the Waldon area of Walnut Creek, California, The Arlene is a 6 bed senior care facility. With approximately 17,000 residents in the zip code of 94595, the neighboring area has an average population density. It is ...

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Free Assisted Living Resources in Walnut Creek, California



Walnut Creek Seniors Club

Walnut Creek seniors aged 50 and over can join the local seniors club for community recreational events and multiple local discounts and other benefits. Club members get $1 rides on the club's minibus to anywhere in Walnut Creek, as well as free access to Lyft and periodic trips overseas with other club members. The Seniors Club holds educational seminars on fraud prevention and senior housing options, free social services and discounts for local special events. The club maintains affinity groups for local seniors that include weekly card games, music groups and social events such as dinners and dances open to seniors only.

Civic Park Community Center 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 943-5851

https://walnutcreekseniorsclub.org/

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services operates 20 offices around the county, including one in Walnut Creek, where seniors can get free legal help with elder law issues. Seniors in Walnut Creek can visit an office for help preparing taxes, estate planning, simple wills and advance directives. Legal staff offer professional advice and advocacy in senior housing, means-tested benefit programs and appeals for aid. CCLS also conducts classes on asset protection, caregiver issues and how to plan ahead for transitions in senior living arrangements.

2702 Clayton Rd., Ste. 202, Concord, CA 94519

(925) 609-7900

https://www.ccsls.org/

Ombudsman Services

The Ombudsman's Office of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda Counties offers full-spectrum support for seniors who need help finding safe and comfortable assisted living. Representatives from the office make unannounced visits to assisted living facilities and train facility staff in senior care. The office also takes calls from seniors and families who need information about senior care and takes concerns and complaints about elder care and neglect. Ombudsman workers can also educate seniors about health management and advance directives, long-term care issues and the laws governing senior care.

2255 Contra Costa Blvd Ste. 204, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

(925) 685-2070

https://www.ccsombudsman.org/

Area Agency on Aging

The Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging offers multiple services to area seniors. Agency staff assist seniors with finding and signing up for benefits they may be eligible for and help handle appeals for denial of benefits. Other services include daily home check-ins, free and low-cost transportation vouchers for Bay Area Rapid Transit, and health insurance advocacy and education programs. Contra Costa County AAA volunteers also operate a Friendship Line that serves seniors all over the state with companion care, suicide and mental health interventions and a friendly voice when needed.

1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94596

(925) 229-8434

https://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/area-agency-on-aging/

Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging (DVFA)

DVFA provides no-cost support for seniors in Contra Costa County with financial planning and organization services. Financial and care management are available for seniors in Walnut Creek who do not have immediate family or a close personal support network. Assistance with bill payments is also available through program volunteers.

140 Gregory Lane, Suite 240, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

(925) 945-8040

http://www.dv-fa.org/


 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions



Question
How much does assisted living cost in California?

Answer
Assisted living in California costs roughly $125 per day (ranging from $33 to $300), $3,750 per month (ranging from $987 to $9,000), and $45,000 yearly (ranging from $11,844 to $108,000). By comparison, the national averages are $117 per day, $3,500 per month, and $42,000 yearly.

Question
How much do assisted living communities cost in Walnut Creek?

Answer
The price of assisted living in Walnut Creek, California runs between $2,000 and $9,375 monthly, with an average of $4,150 (or approximately $49,800 yearly).

Question
What is included with assisted living?

Answer
Assisted living is provided in either shared or private rooms. Services commonly include spiritual activities, 24-hour supervision, help with dressing, meal preparation, and transportation assitance.

Question
Do any assisted living communities in Walnut Creek accept Medicaid?

Answer
These assisted living communities in Walnut Creek take Medicaid as payment: Silver Oak Manor, Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation - Ygnacio Valley, Lincoln Glen A CARING COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS, Sunnyvale Health Care Center, and ManorCare Health Services-Tice Valley.

Question
Are there many seniors in Walnut Creek?

Answer
The city has a population of 82,557, with 6,672,510 inhabitants in the surrounding area. The senior community currently represents around 38% of the overall population.

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