The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Contra Costa County, CA

"I don't think there was anything we didn't like about Oakmont of Montecito. We were very impressed with the facilities and very impressed with the staff. We have a friend who lives there, and we happened to look at it and see her at lunchtime. She wa..."

"The apartments are very roomy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I lost my partner in Dec. the friends we had made here since July24 were all very considerate, helpful and understanding. The stAff and caregivers also showed understanding they ..."

"I am a resident of an independent living community called Quail Lodge Retirement Community. I like the camaraderie of all the people here. Both the residents and the staff would greet new people and seem very upbeat. The food is also excellent. We ha..."

"I toured The Heritage Downtown. It's gorgeous from the moment you enter the property. It has lots of trees, and it's beautifully maintained. The rooms were nice. They have a washer and dryer there. I would move in right now, but I don't need it right..."

"I toured The Kensington. It is probably the most luxurious facility I've seen. They have a very large dining area, a very big menu, and very luxurious rooms. They did show me the layout of the rooms. The rooms were a little on the larger side, and th..."

"Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill is the place that I want to send my loved one. My wife is there and they're just really professional. It's a place that gives you warmth. There's no odor or any urine smell or anything, and they have sepa..."

"Atria Park of Lafayette looks very nice. My tour there was very good. I just didn't get to meet anybody who works with the residents (the caregivers). That's what I missed and didn't think of it when I was there. What they have is a small room. I l..."

"I toured Carlton Senior Living Concord. I like that it's sort of an open structure, everything was laid out, and everything was very bright and airy. It's not a very enclosed structure. It's very easy to walk around. There's a little fountain area. T..."

"Oakmont of Concord memory care provides a warm and supportive environment where each resident feels loved by the staff. My mother has consistent contact with same caretakers every day, which is important In building a sense of home, for my mother...."

"Westmont of Brentwood was very clean. Everybody was very friendly. My only concern was the size of the rooms. They had common and dining areas. The staff was great...."

"The rooms are great and remodeled with a full kitchen no dishwasher but full refrigerator and an induction stove top and microwave. The food is great and the staff is amazing. Tristan and Lacey are fantastic. Very happy and my grandmother is very hap..."

"The rooms at Atria Valley View are homey and comfortable, with up-to-date features. Of course, storage space is minimal, but that is something one would expect when downsizing and moving to a multi-unit facility. The food here is way better than I ..."

"Atria Walnut Creek is right across the parking lot from the nursing home where my husband is. I'm independent and I'm staying in a respite suite. My living space is very nice and very spacious. And because it's a respite apartment, it's very nicely f..."

"I really liked Truewood by Merrill, Pinole. The only reason I wouldn't go there is it's a 35-minute drive from my family that lives in Berkeley and on the highway. It was beautiful. The staff was great. Everybody was very, very helpful and very willi..."

"I have an application to Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. I saw the assisted living, and it was a very good experience. They're so friendly, I like the layout of the apartment, all the services, the laundry, and the meals in the rooms. They have ..."

"My aunt moved into Byron Park and is having the best time! Every time we visit she's busy with her new friends, enjoying happy hours, live music and all the fun and interesting programs. She loves sitting in the garden and swimming in the pool. We lo..."

"Walnut Creek Care Home seemed nice. The staff was nice, too. My sister will have her own room with a wall and a sliding door to the outside. It's small, but it's a nice room and they allow cats. They only have six beds, so they don't have a lot of ac..."

"I'm looking for an independent senior apartment. I felt very comfortable and had confidence to choose this apartment after I talked to the Manager two weeks ago. She is very nice and the most important very knowledgeable. They have constant planned..."

"I thought Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was very welcoming and very nice. It seemed like it would be also a fit. However, there was limited availability for space, and the only thing they had available was a shared unit. Nevertheless, I would recommen..."

"I went to look at Diamond Terrace. I liked it best because it was only five minutes from my house. I like that the regular bus stop is right outside the door. I like the proximity to the pharmacy because it pretty much shares the same parking lot pra..."