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Walnut Creek is a city in California with a fairly large senior population. According to U.S. Census data, the city has a population of 70,166, and 29.1% of the population is aged 65 or older. The city has long, warm summers and short winters, with temperatures typically staying between 40 and 83 degrees F throughout the year. The city is home to many hiking trails and popular attractions, including Mount Diablo State Park, Old Borges Ranch and Castle Rock Park. This makes it a popular spot for active seniors who are looking to enjoy the great outdoors and pleasant weather.
Walnut Creek is located near Vallejo and shares a similar cost of living. The average monthly cost of assisted living in the area is $4,325 per month, although costs can vary depending on the size of the facility and type of care provided.
Note: Data for Walnut Creek was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Vallejo, was used instead.
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The average monthly cost of assisted living in Walnut Creek is $4,325 per month. This is slightly lower than the statewide average of $4,500 but above the national average of $4,051. Costs can vary significantly across the country, however, the fees in neighboring states, such as Nevada, Utah and Arizona, tend to be lower. A typical assisted living facility in Oregon, however, charges more per month than one in Walnut Creek.
Assisted living costs vary from city to city in California. As a general rule, coastal cities tend to see higher assisted living fees than inland cities; however, population density and cost of living can influence prices as well. The cost of assisted living in California can vary from as little as $3,313 per month in Madera to $5,853 per month in San Jose. Coastal cities tend to see fees closer to, or above, $5,000. Costs in Chico, which is at the northern end of the state, are also above average, at $4,925.
Seniors living in Walnut Creek may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) if they qualify for full Medi-Cal assistance. This waiver is aimed at low-income seniors and can be used to cover the costs of assisted living. The ALW is a Home and Community Based Services Waiver that aims to reduce the need for seniors to move into nursing facilities. Eligible services include transportation for the purposes of attending medical appointments, support with the activities of daily living and access to adult day health care services.
Get more information about California’s ALW, the application process and the eligibility criteria on our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services | (925) 229-8434 | There are several branches of the Area Agencies on Aging in California. The Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services offers assistance to the residents of Walnut Creek, including support with mobility, respite care, access to transportation services and meal plans. It also connects seniors and their loved ones with other support agencies that may be able to provide financial assistance or help for those with certain medical conditions. |
| Contra Costa Veterans Service Office | (669) 900 9128 | The Contra Costa Veterans Service Office provides local veterans and their families with support and assistance, including help with VA Aid and Attendance benefits, pensions and other payments. It also offers recommendations for support groups and veteran-owned and run businesses, education services and other programs that may be of use to veterans and their loved ones. |
| Walnut Creek Senior Center | (909) 598-6200 | The Walnut Creek Senior Center is a recreational facility that serves senior citizens. It offers a variety of services, including a nutrition program, educational sessions for older adults, counseling services, health and wellness activities, social get-togethers and support services. Eligibility for their sessions varies, with some programs being open to all and subsidized sessions aimed at specific age-groups. |
| Walnut Creek Seniors Club | (925) 943-5851 | The Walnut Creek Seniors Club is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of services for seniors, including drop-in sessions, classes, volunteer opportunities, social events and travel opportunities. There is a nominal annual membership fee required. This fee gives access to a monthly newsletter, discounts on events and trips and access to members-only services and facilities. |
| Contra Costa Senior Legal Services | (925) 609-7900 | Contra Costa Senior Legal Services has been offering free legal services, advocacy and advice for seniors in the local area for more than 40 years. It assists with housing issues, prevention of abuse, incapacity planning and ombudsman complaints. It also offers educational sessions to help seniors remain aware of their legal rights. |
Assisted living communities in Walnut Creek must operate in compliance with the state’s laws and regulations concerning health and safety, staffing, accommodations and medication management/administration. To learn more about the laws and regulations in effect in the state, visit our Assisted Living in California page.