The Best Assisted Living Facilities in Walnut Creek, CA

COVID-19 Rules for Assisted Living in Walnut Creek

For assisted living communities, COVID-19 rules and regulations are typically set at the state level. You can view specific rules on our guide to assisted living in CA. These rules change often, and many communities have policies in place that go above and beyond what’s required by the state, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more.

How to Pay for Assisted Living in Walnut Creek

The median rate for assisted living in Walnut Creek is $6,319 per month, making it the second most expensive city for this type of care in the region.

Assisted Living in Walnut Creek vs. Nearby Cities

Santa Rosa, which is just to the north of Walnut Creek, is more expensive, with a monthly average of $7,048. The only nearby city with assisted living costs lower than the national average is Stockton at $3,649. Vallejo has assisted living costs just below the California average, at $4,950 per month. In the southern part of the Bay Area, the city of San Jose has a median price of $6,000 per month for assisted living.

• Walnut Creek: $6,319
• California: $5,250
• National: $4,500
• San Jose: $6,000
• Stockton: $3,649
• Vallejo: $4,950
• Santa Rosa: $7,048

Assisted Living vs. Other Types of Care in Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to in-home care and nursing homes, assisted living in Walnut Creek is an affordable option. A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $11,566 per month, more than $5,000 above the average rate for assisted living. When care is needed for 40 hours per week, homemaker services cost $6,864 per month, and home health care costs $7,150 per month. Adult day health care, at $1,950, is significantly less expensive but only available during certain hours of the day.

• Assisted Living: $6,319
• Homemaker Services: $6,864
• Home Health Care: $7,150
• Adult Day Health Care: $1,950
• Nursing Home (semiprivate room): $11,566

Note: Data for Walnut Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Walnut Creek