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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walnut Creek, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 52 independent living facilities in Walnut Creek, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Walnut Creek Manor
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Waterford At Rossmoor
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Pleasant Hill Village
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Lafayette Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Lafayette Senior Housing Assn
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Clayton Gardens Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Concord Royale
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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Photo of Moraga Royale
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
Photo of Golden Pond
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Orinda Senior Village
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Martinez Hillside
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Circle
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Walnut Creek, CA

The average cost of senior living in Walnut Creek is $5,179 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsburg, CA with an average of $5,114 per month.

Independent living costs in Walnut Creek, CA, vs. nearby cities

Walnut Creek, CA
$5,179/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut Creek, CA, vs. state and national averages

Walnut Creek, CA
$5,179/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut Creek, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,790/mo
Independent Living
$5,179/mo

Independent living costs in Walnut Creek, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,294/mo
Studio
$5,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,159/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,269/mo

Senior living costs in Walnut Creek vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Walnut Creek, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalnut Creek, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,179/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,559/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,790/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Walnut Creek, CA:$5,179/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Walnut Creek, CA:$4,559/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Walnut Creek, CA:$5,790/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Walnut Creek, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Walnut Creek and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Walnut Creek, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walnut Creek have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Walnut Creek, CA$7,316/mo$6,620/mo+10.5%
California$3,671/mo$3,505/mo+4.7%
National$3,210/mo$3,103/mo+3.4%
Walnut Creek, CA
2024 average cost:$7,316/mo
2023 average cost:$6,620/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
California
2024 average cost:$3,671/mo
2023 average cost:$3,505/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,210/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Walnut Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Walnut Creek

Carlton Senior Living Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Walnut Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walnut Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walnut Creek, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walnut Creek independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Walnut Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Walnut Creek independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Walnut Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walnut Creek independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Walnut Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walnut Creek, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
47%
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