The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Concord, CA

We include Oakmont of Montecito in our top 10 because of its exceptional dining options. In a restaurant-style setting that allows for ample socialization, seniors can choose from an array of entrées, alongside fresh salads and delectable desserts, with private dining spaces available for family gatherings and festivities. Seniors are encouraged to participate in activities that cater to their cognitive, physical and social well-being, such as music, movies, painting and intimate group conversations that elicit happy memories. The community provides its members with access to trained caregivers 24/7 to receive personalized care. Residents can enjoy cozy sitting areas, a spa and an enclosed courtyard and garden that provide a comfortable space to relax and reminisce.

At Oakmont of Concord residents with cognitive challenges enjoy a soothing environment and specialized activities that increase engagement and foster meaningful relationships. Seniors can participate in activities based on music, art and sensory and tactile stimulation in the small group activity areas scattered throughout the community's memory care neighborhood, Traditions. Group excursions and gatherings promote conversation, evoke memories and keep residents feeling useful, needed and valued as part of the community. Residents are treated to restaurant-style meals every day and can reserve private dining rooms for celebrations and family gatherings. Indoor and outdoor common areas in the neighborhood provide safe and comfortable spaces to spend time with friends and family.

Concord Royale was selected for our top 10 list because of its distinctive building that features a variety of themes, including travel throughout the world and celebrations of American life, as well as its three garden courtyards, beautifully decorated large living room and elegant dining room. In a wing thoughtfully designed for residents with cognitive challenges, seniors enjoy a high caregiver-to-resident ratio and a full range of structured activities. Seniors can reminisce through storytelling, boost their self-esteem with group singalongs, stimulate their brains through craft activities and enjoy musical performances highlighting old-time favorites. The community's staff is trained in sensitivity, personal care and meeting the needs of those with memory impairments.

Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill is a well-designed community that offers various living options including person-centered memory care inspired by Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. With this approach, residents receive care marked by dignity, imagination, sensory experiences and choice, as well as signature programs that contribute to a more meaningful and productive lifestyle. Personalized fitness programs such as Live 2 B Healthy can increase physical well-being and cognitive function, while Dakim’s clinically proven ONLINE brain exercise program can enhance memory and language skills. Through painting, handicrafts, music and storytelling activities, residents can display their creativity, reminisce and interact with their neighbors while playing bingo, developing gardening skills and cooking.

Atria Park of Lafayette, which is conveniently located near Highway 24 and Lafayette's green hills, offers a secure structured memory care neighborhood for seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community's Engage Life program engages residents in physical, cognitive and social activities. Activities include music, arts and crafts, singalongs, bingo and exercise. The community features secure common areas, enclosed gardens and straight, unobstructed hallways that make it easier for residents to navigate the building. Residents also enjoy Individual care plans, including around-the-clock support with activities of daily living from staff with extensive dementia training, housekeeping services to make life easier and communal dining that encourages social interaction.

The Kensington supports each resident's independence, dignity and individuality through its person-centered approach to memory care. Each apartment in the secure memory care community has an individual thermostat, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a spacious kitchen and a private balcony. A daily wellness check and an emergency response system ensure that seniors receive prompt medical attention. Social, cultural and educational programs within the Art of Living Well program can help residents with memory loss make connections and improve cognitive function. The community offers a group exercise studio complete with state-of-the-art senior-friendly equipment, as well as Stand Strong, a program to help residents retain their physical abilities, mobility and balance.

Ivy Park at Walnut Creek features a specialized memory care neighborhood, Evergreen, that provides engagement and comfort for residents and their families. Through the EverYou program, residents of the neighborhood can enjoy nutritious and delicious meals, personalized care 24 hours a day from a team of specially trained staff and a full calendar of physically and mentally stimulating activities. The community's many peaceful and secure indoor and outdoor gathering places allow neighborhood residents to relax and socialize, observe nature and enjoy the scenery. Providing residents with a full-service salon and hydro spa keeps them looking their best, reduces anxiety and maintains strength through fun and enjoyable exercise.

We added Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner to our top 10 list because of the two separate living environments it offers. The first area is designed for residents who benefit from an active, stimulating environment, while the second is for those who need a quieter, more intimate setting. To aid cognitive function and improve the quality of life for those with cognitive challenges, the community offers music therapy, art classes, educational sessions and customized fitness programs led by certified trainers as part of its Live 2 B Healthy program. The community's staff participates in Positive Approach to Care Training developed by Teepa Snow, a world-renowned dementia expert.

Life Guidance Memory Care at Atria Walnut Creek offers forward-thinking, personalized care in a safe, secure environment designed to encourage joy, meaning and purpose. The custom-designed neighborhood offers secured entry and exit points and a 24-hour emergency call system, ensuring residents receive immediate medical attention. With Engage Life events, residents have daily opportunities for physical, cognitive and social engagement through activities such as art, storytelling, cooking, gardening, tai chi and yoga. Members of the community receive 24-hour support with activities of daily living from a team of specially trained caregivers. Nurses are available on-site and on-call to administer medication and resolve medical issues.

Residents at Merrill Gardens at Lafayette enjoy an inviting environment and personalized care plans in their memory care community, Garden House. The beautifully landscaped grounds are complemented by secure outdoor courtyards where residents with dementia can enjoy the fresh air and regain a sense of independence. The community's Montessori approach to memory care engages residents in community roles, routines and activities that encourage belonging and well-being. The Active Living Program Director manages the community's packed calendar of enriching activities, including pet therapy, chair yoga, ice cream socials, bread baking, scenic drives and Bible studies, all of which provide physical, mental, social and sensory stimulation.