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Sunol Creek Memory Care in Pleasanton, CA

Sunol Creek Memory Care is a memory care community in Pleasanton, CA.

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Sunol Creek Memory Care in Pleasanton, CA

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5980 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton, CA 94566

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Sunol Creek Memory Care Costs & Pricing

Sunol Creek Memory Care offers a range of living arrangements with monthly costs that reflect the premium services and care provided. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $5,859, which is significantly higher than the average of $4,532 in Alameda County and $4,145 across California. The semi-private rooms are priced at $6,636, again exceeding county and state averages of $3,273 and $3,333 respectively. Finally, those opting for a one-bedroom accommodation will find the cost at $7,413 - substantially above both local and state benchmarks of $4,644 and $4,340. While these rates are on the higher end compared to regional counterparts, they likely reflect the quality of care and amenities available at Sunol Creek Memory Care.

Floor plansSunol Creek Memory CareAlameda CountyCalifornia
Studio$5,859$4,532$4,145
Semi-Private$6,636$3,273$3,333
1 Bedroom$7,413$4,644$4,340

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Overall Review of Sunol Creek Memory Care

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Care teams show up with compassion

Residents and families describe caregivers who treat them with compassion and respect.

Across many reviews, families say the staff feels genuinely caring—supportive from move-in through day-to-day needs. Multiple reviewers also highlight communication and follow-through, including updates about what is happening medically and emotionally. Even reviewers who were unhappy with other parts still point to moments of friendliness, but the overall thread is that residents are treated with kindness.

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Memory-care programming keeps people engaged

The community’s activities and engagement efforts are a recurring positive theme in reviews.

Many reviewers describe residents staying engaged through group activities, games, puzzles, music, and outings, rather than spending the day passively. Others mention the facility helping residents remain oriented and actively involved. The activity offerings also align with the community features that include on-site and community-sponsored activities plus day trips and educational speakers.

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Nursing and medical follow-up are emphasized

Families describe responsive medical oversight and attention to dementia-related needs.

Several reviews emphasize that the care team understands dementia and responds to changing needs, including patience with behaviors and support that fits each person. Reviewers also describe communication when health issues come up, such as getting timely calls and help coordinating next steps. This matches the community’s memory-care focus and includes multiple care services centered on medical management, medication support, and coordinating with health care providers.

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Meals and dining fit dietary needs

Dining is frequently mentioned, including preferences and dietary restrictions.

Reviews commonly mention food as good, and some describe dining options that resemble a shared dining room experience with residents encouraged to join. Others note diet needs tied to diabetes and restrictions, along with meal preparation and service that supports residents’ requirements. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and meal programming consistent with that emphasis.

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Activities and staffing draw criticism

Some reviews say staffing levels affected activities and resident engagement.

A smaller set of reviews complain that understaffing limited activities, describing residents being left to watch TV rather than participate. Others point to gaps in programming, including concerns about activity leadership and whether what was marketed was actually happening. One reviewer also notes a mismatch between pricing and the level of support they felt was delivered.

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Pricing is frequently called out as high

Reviews and pricing information both suggest the cost runs high.

At least one reviewer says the cost was out of their personal price range but felt it was worth it for the care received. Other reviews criticize value, arguing that what they experienced did not match what they paid and expected. Price information provided for the community also shows higher rates across unit types compared with county and state benchmarks.

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Features

Housing

  • 46 resident community capacity 46 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (19 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (19 miles away)
  • San Jose International (20 miles away) San Jose International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence 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
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Pleasanton, California offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. With several cafes, pharmacies, physicians, parks, places of worship, hospitals, restaurants, theaters, and transportation options within a few miles radius, residents have easy access to everything they may need on a daily basis. The presence of reputable healthcare facilities such as UCSF Medical Center and Valleycare Health Systems provides assurance for quality medical care when needed. Additionally, the proximity to BART stations like Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton allows for easy travel to neighboring cities for leisure or appointments. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded community with ample resources for seniors to live a fulfilling and enjoyable lifestyle.

Cafes

  • Inklings Coffee & Tea (1.1 miles)
  • Bill's Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Tak Yuan Herbal (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Ceizler Harold B DDS (1.8 miles)
  • Mission Peak Orthopaedic Medical Group (1.9 miles)
  • Pleasanton Adult Primary Care: Kevin G. Hart, MD (2.6 miles)
  • California Center for Sleep Disorders (2.6 miles)
  • Webster Outpatient Surgery Center (2.9 miles)
  • Alex Anastasiou, DO (3.3 miles)
  • Ramford Ng, MD (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Pleasanton Sports Park (2.7 miles)
  • Emerald Glen Park (4.5 miles)
  • Jack Williams Park (5.1 miles)
  • Independence Park (5.5 miles)
  • Robert Livermore Park (6.7 miles)
  • Niles Community Park (7.3 miles)
  • Rancho Arroyo Park (7.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Fountain Christian Fellowship (2.9 miles)
  • New Beginnings Church (5.4 miles)
  • Wat Buddhanusorn (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Ucsf Medical Center (3.3 miles)
  • Valleycare Health Systems (3.3 miles)
  • Washington Hospital Heliport (8.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chili's Grill & Bar (3.5 miles)
  • Black Bear Diner Pleasanton (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Applebee's (3.9 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (3.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hacienda Crossings Screenx, Imax & RPX (4 miles)
  • Livermore Cinemas (6.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station (4 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Dublin (4.2 miles)
  • West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station (4.5 miles)
  • Fremont BART Station (8 miles)
  • Union City BART Station (8.4 miles)

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