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Assisted Living in Pleasant Hill by the Numbers
Pleasant Hill Assisted Living Communities We Work With
All 2 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Pleasant Hill, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
What Assisted Living Costs in Pleasant Hill
No separate Pleasant Hill figure is published, so the best benchmark is the California median of $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025), $800 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Ask each Pleasant Hill community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| California assisted living median | $7,000 | $3,155 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| California in-home care | $7,627 | $3,782 |
Find Out What a Pleasant Hill Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Pleasant Hill veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Pleasant Hill Veterans and Their Families
About 1,044 veterans live in Pleasant Hill, and 583 of them are 65 or older. Across Contra Costa County, there are 37,905 veterans, 21,088 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Pleasant Hill Communities
Dementia down the road
2 of the 2 Pleasant Hill partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
2 Pleasant Hill partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Care-level pricing
Ask how a Pleasant Hill community decides care levels and how much the bill rises with each step.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Pleasant Hill and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Pleasant Hill
Other California assisted living pages within driving distance of Pleasant Hill.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Pleasant Hill Assisted Living Questions
Can a Pleasant Hill veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Pleasant Hill who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Pleasant Hill?
No Pleasant Hill-only figure is published. The California median is $7,000 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Pleasant Hill?
2 in Pleasant Hill, plus 186 across California.
Which Pleasant Hill communities also offer memory care?
2 of our 2 Pleasant Hill partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Pleasant Hill community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Pleasant Hill community.
More Care Options in Pleasant Hill
Independent living in Pleasant Hill
Active retirement in Pleasant Hill, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Pleasant Hill
Secure dementia care in Pleasant Hill, offered by 2 of our partners here.
Related Patriot Angels guides
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GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soonLooking beyond Pleasant Hill? See Assisted Living in California or the national guide.