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The Watermark at San Ramon

The Watermark at San Ramon is an assisted living and memory care community in San Ramon, CA.

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  • Interior

    A modern bedroom with a plush blue bed and stylish decor.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a dresser, armchair, and soft lighting.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace with green tiles and comfortable leather chairs.
  • Building

    A modern residential building with a clear blue sky in the background.
  • Windows

    An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, warm lighting, and large windows.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant dining area with elegant chandeliers and wooden furniture.

12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583

To contact a resident: (925) 725-1485

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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The Watermark at San Ramon Costs & Pricing

The Watermark at San Ramon offers a range of living options that reflect its premium amenities and services, with pricing that is notably higher than both the average costs in Contra Costa County and across California. For instance, a studio unit is priced at $5,695 per month, which surpasses the county's average of $4,358 and the state's average of $4,145. Similarly, a one-bedroom apartment at The Watermark comes in at $6,395, exceeding both local and state averages of $5,008 and $4,340 respectively. For those seeking more space, the two-bedroom units are available for $8,795 per month - well above the county's average of $6,208 and California's average of $5,270. These figures indicate that while The Watermark at San Ramon commands a premium price point, residents can expect enhanced features and a quality lifestyle that reflects this investment.

Floor plansThe Watermark at San RamonContra Costa CountyCalifornia
Studio$5,695$4,358$4,145
1 Bedroom$6,395$5,008$4,340
2 Bedrooms$8,795$6,208$5,270

Overall Review of The Watermark at San Ramon

common 28 reviews mention this

Care team feels attentive and kind

Residents describe a care team that is consistently kind, attentive, and responsive.

Across reviews, residents and families repeatedly point to caregivers and leadership as the reason they feel comfortable—patients are treated with dignity, and concerns are handled quickly. Multiple reviewers mention frequent check-ins, prompt communication with families, and staff members taking time to get to know preferences. A few reviews also mention care moments that felt harder (like bathing or shower reminders), but even those responses describe management as reachable and focused on fixing issues.

common 16 reviews mention this

Activities and engagement are strong

Residents and families say the community keeps people engaged with frequent activities.

Reviews commonly describe a busy day with planned activities, including group outings, music, walking, and games. Several families specifically say their loved ones became more social or seemed happier after moving in, and one reviewer credits daily scheduling with helping their family member stay involved. The activity mix matches what the community offers, from scheduled day-to-day events to community-sponsored outings and wellness-style programming.

common 17 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent highlight

Dining stands out in reviews, with residents described as enjoying the meals.

Many reviews talk about food quality and variety, including restaurant-style dining experiences and staff who remember preferences. Families mention meeting for meals in the dining room and praise the kitchen for serving consistently good food. The menu support for special diets is also a recurring theme, which aligns with the community offering meals and programs designed around dietary needs.

  • A cozy restaurant dining area with elegant chandeliers and wooden furniture.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, warm lighting, and large windows.
differentiator 14 reviews mention this

Assisted living and memory care support

Families describe assisted living and memory care transitions that feel well supported.

A consistent thread is that families feel supported when their loved one needs assisted living or memory care, including smoother moves and ongoing help with day-to-day needs. Several reviews specifically mention dementia-related support, medication handling, and staff attention aimed at keeping residents safe and comfortable. The community also lists multiple care services tied to daily assistance and medication management, and reviews reflect those same priorities in how families talk about peace of mind.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care experience has occasional staffing limits

Some reviews mention staffing or care-assistance challenges that affected daily routines.

While many reviews are very positive, a few note moments like difficulty getting shower assistance or reminders for incontinence care. Another review mentions periods of growth pains with staffing challenges and service inconsistency before things stabilized under current leadership. Overall, the caveat is not a lack of engagement—rather, some residents experienced inconsistency in how certain care tasks were carried out.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing runs high versus area benchmarks

Some families call out the cost as a downside.

At least one reviewer explicitly describes the community as expensive, while others focus more on the value of the experience. The pricing range provided for units also comes in above county and state benchmarks for most unit types, which can help explain why cost is mentioned at all in the reviews. If you’re comparing options, it may be worth asking how pricing changes with level-of-care needs as needs shift over time.

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Features

Housing

  • 95 resident community capacity 95 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (15 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of San Ramon, California offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing to seniors looking for a peaceful and convenient place to live. With several parks nearby such as San Ramon Central Park and Hap Magee Ranch Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and nature walks. There are also a range of dining options including fast food restaurants like In-N-Out Burger and family-friendly eateries like Black Bear Diner Pleasanton. For medical needs, there are multiple pharmacies and healthcare facilities within close proximity, such as CVS Pharmacy and Valleycare Health Systems. Additionally, transportation options such as the West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station provide easy access to surrounding areas. Places of worship like Fountain Christian Fellowship offer spiritual support and community engagement opportunities. Overall, this neighborhood in San Ramon provides a mix of recreational, dining, healthcare, and religious resources suitable for senior living.

Parks

  • San Ramon Central Park (0.5 miles)
  • Diablo Vista Park (2.3 miles)
  • Osage Station Park (2.6 miles)
  • Souyen Park (2.8 miles)
  • Hap Magee Ranch Park (5.7 miles)
  • Hap Magee Dog Park (5.8 miles)
  • Emerald Glen Park (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Fieldwork Brewing (0.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.2 miles)
  • Burma! Burma (4.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (5.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (5.8 miles)
  • Black Bear Diner Pleasanton (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Philz Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • Joe & The Juice (0.8 miles)
  • Boba Bliss (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)

Physicians

  • Luxor Dental Prosthodontics & Implant Surgery (1.3 miles)
  • Reproductive Science Center (1.8 miles)
  • Golden State Dermatology (6.2 miles)
  • Foothill Optometric Group (6.2 miles)
  • Andal Kadambi M.D. (6.3 miles)
  • Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists (6.4 miles)
  • Golden Dublin Optometry (6.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Blackhawk Plaza (2.8 miles)
  • Regal Hacienda Crossings Screenx, Imax & RPX (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station (5.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Dublin (5.6 miles)
  • Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station (5.8 miles)
  • Castro Valley BART Station (8.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Valleycare Health Systems (6.9 miles)
  • Ucsf Medical Center (6.9 miles)
  • Eden Medical Center (8.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Post-Acute Care Center (9.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (10 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Fountain Christian Fellowship (7.4 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley (7.8 miles)
  • New Beginnings Church (9.6 miles)

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