Memory Care Communities in Pleasanton, California

In Pleasanton, memory care rates run about $1,336 more than California and $2,274 more than the U.S. costs. With average fees of $7,899 per month, Pleasanton is among the costliest places in California for memory care, second only to Santa Rosa, where the monthly average increases by $911. Napa’s facilities offer a modest saving of $24 compared to those in Pleasanton, while Visalia is the state’s cheapest location for memory care, with facilities charging almost $3,600 less than in Pleasanton.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The median monthly cost for memory care services in Pleasanton is approximately $7,899.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

Aging in place is more affordable than memory care, with the hands-on nonmedical support of in-home care costing about $1,035 less than dementia care. Intermittent skilled nursing and therapeutic services of home health care run about $749 less than memory care. Averaging $6,319 monthly, $1,580 less than memory care, assisted living offers help with daily activities in a residential setting. Adult day health care, which includes daytime care and recreational programs in a community location, costs even less, priced $5,949 lower than memory care. Seniors who need around-the-clock clinical supervision typically pay $11,566 for semi-private accommodation in a nursing facility, a $3,667 increase compared to memory care.

Across California, the Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services licenses Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, including memory care communities, through its Senior Care Licensing Program. The division operates 14 regional offices, and the team ensures facilities comply with state regulations and investigates complaints against providers.  

• Both Alameda County and the state of California are members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Members pledge to increase comfort for people of all ages through initiatives such as transportation programs, affordable housing developments, improved health care access, social engagement opportunities and environmental projects.

• As of 2023, Alameda County has an overall livability score of 64, placing it in the top half of U.S. communities, 16 points ahead of the national average and just 9 points below the highest-scoring city.

• Pleasanton is safer than 22% of U.S. neighborhoods, with crime rates higher than state and national averages. Regarding property offenses, such as burglary, vehicle theft and theft, Pleasanton’s score of 17.06 is almost 2 points lower than the national median and 6.41 points below the state average. For violent crime, Pleasanton residents have a 1 in 775 probability of experiencing a violent incident. Fortunately, memory care communities offer 24/7 security. 

• In Pleasanton, the cost of living is almost double that of the national average and 45.6% higher than the state norm. Housing costs are notably higher than in many places throughout the country and state; on a 100-point scale, the U.S. average is 100, the state median is 234.8 and Pleasanton’s average is 483.1. However, memory care offers fixed monthly fees, and seniors may qualify for financial assistance through Medi-Cal’s waiver programs and the dual Medicare-Medicaid CalPACE scheme.  

• The patient-to-doctor ratio in Alameda County is 902:1, which is lower than the statewide statistic of 1,240:1. Alameda County also offers greater access to dental care, with 1,022 patients per dentist compared with the state ratio of 1,132 to each dental professional. Additionally, the area has several medical centers, and Stanford HealthCare Tri-Valley Hospital is in the city.

• As with nearby areas, Pleasanton experiences warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Temperature-wise, summer can see highs of around 97 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter lows can dip to about 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The shortest day has about 9.5 hours of sunlight, while the longest day has almost 15 hours.