Heatherwood Memory Care

Heatherwood Memory Care is a memory care facility in Walnut Creek, California, designed specifically for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia-related cognitive challenges. The community operates with approximately 32 beds and is family-owned, providing a home-like environment for residents navigating memory impairment.

The facility supports residents' independence in daily activities while providing necessary assistance as cognitive challenges progress. A licensed nurse communicates with each resident's primary care physicians to confirm medication orders and changes. The community emphasizes individualized care, with staff trained to recognize and respond to each resident's particular needs and preferences throughout the day and night.

Meals are prepared from scratch on-site, with attention given to presentation, atmosphere, and quality. The community maintains a robust activity program with full-time professional activity staff, offering residents opportunities for engaging and purposeful engagement. Outdoor spaces provide a safe, secure environment with peaceful access to nature.

Heatherwood is intentionally small enough that caregivers develop deep familiarity with each resident's personality, preferences, and behavioral patterns, allowing staff to provide highly individualized responses—such as recognizing when afternoon agitation signals a need for rest. The community maintains a high staff-to-patient ratio and reports low staff turnover.