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    $4,000 – 4,500/month

    A Place for Seniors

    257 Normandy Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm attentive dementia care, recommended

    I'm so glad we chose this place for my grandmother. Darby and the kind, energetic staff gave family-like, detail-oriented dementia care-she felt at home, loved the wooden patio, and was lovingly cared for through her last days; I felt comfortable leaving her there and would definitely recommend them, with only minor room for improvement.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.67·(6)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.7

    Pros

    • high-quality, attentive clinical care
    • compassionate and kind staff
    • detail-oriented caregiving
    • staff go above and beyond
    • homelike and comfortable environment
    • positive, upbeat staff and resident energy
    • family-like atmosphere and emotional support
    • specialized dementia and memory care expertise
    • strong end-of-life and hospice-style care
    • accessible and effective administration (administrator Darby named)
    • pleasant outdoor wooden patio space
    • consistently strong recommendations from family members

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews present an overwhelmingly positive picture of the facility, with consistent praise for the quality of care, the attitude and competence of staff, and the overall environment. Multiple reviewers use superlatives ("amazing," "phenomenal," "top notch") and explicitly state they "couldn't imagine a better place" or that placing a loved one there was the "best family decision." There are no negative items reported in these summaries, and the dominant theme is trust in both day-to-day care and end-of-life support.

    Care quality and clinical attention: Reviewers repeatedly highlight attentive, detail-oriented care. Comments emphasize that staff provide not only routine assistance but also go "above and beyond," suggesting responsiveness to individual needs and proactive problem-solving. One reviewer specifically notes that their family member was cared for "until her last days," indicating competence and compassion in end-of-life situations. The phrase "care like family" occurs in multiple summaries and reinforces a perception that clinical tasks are delivered with personal dedication and emotional support.

    Staff, atmosphere, and resident wellbeing: Staff behavior is a central strength in these reviews. Descriptors such as "kind," "compassionate," "happy staff," and "phenomenal staff" recur, and reviewers point to a positive, upbeat energy among both staff and residents. This contributes to a homelike, comfortable atmosphere where families feel secure leaving loved ones. Emotional responses from family members — feeling at ease, describing the placement as the best decision — indicate high levels of trust and satisfaction with interpersonal care and daily interactions.

    Specialized services and administration: The facility is noted for specializing in dementia and memory-care needs, which multiple reviewers identify as an important factor in their choice. This focus appears to be well-executed in practice. Administration receives specific praise as well: the administrator (named Darby in the summaries) is mentioned positively, and overall management is described in terms that imply accessibility, competence, and alignment with the caregiving team. That administrators are singled out by name suggests families experienced good communication and leadership.

    Facilities and environment: Specific physical features are less frequently detailed, but a "nice wooden outdoor patio" is mentioned and highlights attention to outdoor space and resident comfort. Combined with comments about a comfortable, homelike setting and happy residents, the available evidence points to a facility that balances practical care needs with quality-of-life considerations.

    Notable patterns and limitations of the source material: The reviews are uniformly positive and emphasize staff and care quality; there are no reports of problems, complaints, or areas needing improvement in the provided summaries. This limits the ability to identify potential weaknesses or common operational issues. Also, reviewers do not comment on some operational areas such as dining quality, specific medical staffing levels, activities programming beyond general resident happiness, pricing, or admissions experience. These gaps mean families should still ask targeted questions about meals, activities, clinical staffing ratios, and costs during a tour.

    Overall impression and recommendation guidance: Based on the summaries, this facility appears to excel in compassionate, detail-oriented care with a strong memory-care specialization and supportive administration. Families seeking a homelike environment with attentive staff and reliable end-of-life care would likely find the facility a strong option. Prospective residents or their families should, in addition to the positive testimonials, verify specifics not covered in the summaries (meals, activities, clinical staffing numbers, licensure and inspection reports, and visit the outdoor and communal spaces) to ensure the facility meets their practical needs as well as the highly praised interpersonal care described by reviewers.

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    Location

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    A Place for Seniors is located at 257 Normandy Ln, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598.

    About A Place for Seniors

    A Place for Seniors in Walnut Creek, CA, is a small senior living facility with six assisted living units that gives people options like studio apartments, private bedrooms with pull cords, and private bathrooms that have ADA-compliant features, so folks with mobility problems can manage better. Seniors can get different types of care here, including help with transferring, incontinence, high acuity needs, medication management, non-ambulatory care, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and rehabilitation, and there's memory care with ways to reduce confusion and keep residents safe from wandering. Residents receive help with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and hygiene, as well as regular health checks, rehabilitation support, and family counseling or advice when it's needed most, with some caregiving coming from staff in a manner similar to Adult Foster Homes or Personal Care Homes you find in other states.

    People living here can take part in arts and crafts, computer classes, exercise, walking along trails, daily activities, outings, or fun events, and enjoy movies in the theater room or group meals in a spacious dining hall. Meals are made to be nutritious, with vegetarian choices, snacks between meals, and a focus on health and enjoyment. There's also laundry and housekeeping for easy living, and linen service so folks can focus less on chores and more on enjoying daily life.

    Amenities also include full apartment security, in-room emergency buttons, wheelchair accessible showers, on-site hair salons, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and wellness programs designed for seniors, with convenience like parking spaces, access to public transit, and transportation so residents can get to appointments, run errands, or go on excursions. Nurses are available around the clock, so health needs can be met at any time, and staff help monitor medication or high-acuity health needs for people who need more support.

    The facility, which is part of the company A Place for Seniors, supports both independent and assisted living, memory care, residential care homes, and even adult day services or home care. The environment is home-like, with communal shared areas and private living spaces, and the community often gets recognized for quality care, friendly service, and good activities, getting high review scores from families. Senior living advisors help families with advice and guidance, and resources are available for pricing, reviews, and frequently asked questions. All these options, features, and services add up to a place that gives seniors support and care as their needs change, in a setting that feels both secure and welcoming.

    People often ask...

    A Place for Seniors offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,000 per month.

    A Place for Seniors offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 1 photos of A Place for Seniors on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 257 Normandy Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

    No, A Place for Seniors does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number079200290
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeA PLACE FOR SENIORS, LLC
    EffectiveFebruary 20th, 2013
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    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    10

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    07 Apr 2026Inspection
    Identified that there was no lease agreement and no sale of controlling interest to another party, based on interviews; no deficiencies were found.
    19 Feb 2026Inspection
    Observed a kitchen hot water temperature of 126.6°F, higher than allowed and posing an immediate safety risk. One deficiency was cited.
    • Type A87303(e)(2)
    26 Feb 2025Inspection
    Observed that one gate was locked, restricting residents' ability to depart the premises, and No Smoking-Oxygen in Use signs were not posted near oxygen equipment.
    • Type A87468.1(a)(6)
    • Type B87618(b)(3)(B)
    21 Feb 2024Inspection
    Observed two Type A deficiencies involving improper storage of cleaning products and unsecured medications.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87465(h)(2)
    12 Dec 2023Complaint
    Identified an improper lock on the front door, including a butterfly lock that could trap residents and compromise safety.
    • Type B87468.1(a)(6)
    06 Oct 2023Inspection
    Observed safety and maintenance problems during a case-management review. Three deficiencies related to outdoor safety, passageways, and bathroom doors were noted.
    • Type B87705(h)
    • Type B87307(d)(6)
    • Type B87307(d)(2)
    31 Jan 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging staff training deficiencies, residents left in soiled diapers for extended periods, insufficient showers, and misuse of resident funds. The investigation did not find a preponderance of evidence to support these allegations.
    31 Jan 2023Inspection
    Observed no citations issued; infection control measures were in place, staff followed current COVID-19 guidance, and food supplies and safety devices remained functional.
    18 Aug 2022Inspection
    Noted infection control measures were in place, but hazardous items including cleaning solutions, an unlocked bottle of Miralax, and knives were accessible to residents, creating safety risks.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87705(f)(1)
    • Type A87705(f)(2)
    20 Feb 2020Inspection
    Inspection found compliance with safety regulations and staff training requirements, along with minor deficiencies that need correction.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87705(f)(1)
    • Type A87705(f)(2)

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