Alameda sits on an archipelago in San Francisco Bay and features a collection of small islands. The city contains 11 assisted living communities and another 415 sit within driving distance of the city proper. Cost data from 2024 suggests that seniors in this community pay around $7,495 per month for assisted living, with local rates exceeding California’s median by around $1,250.
Our guide includes 1481 reviews reviews of local assisted living facilities, helping you make informed decisions regarding your long-term care plans. On average, local facilities earn a quality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars.
426 Results
44 Dubost Ct, Danville, CA 94526
3.0
(2 reviews)
"We placed him at Danville Home because we felt that the place was safe inside. A nice lady gave us a tour of the whole place. They were cooking lunch, and it smelled good. It looks like the place is very good to live in. The room was small, but it’s ..."
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1621 Third Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
2.8
(7 reviews)
"Not many reviews to be found on Harmony home. It is not a large facility, not modern and up to date as far as rooms, decor goes. This is all true. My sister has lived there a few years now, and she is a handful to put it mildly, due to her Traumatic ..."
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205 El Pinto, Danville, CA 94526
2.7
(7 reviews)
"Magnolia Garden have nurses that come in. They had a wonderful patio outside with animals that live in the vicinity for the participants to feed. It’s a wonderful setting with a lot of big trees. It’s very pretty. They do have a person that’s in char..."
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2565 Stone Valley Road, Alamo, CA 94507
2.2
(4 reviews)
"I toured Gines Residential Care Home for my mother. It's just a house, so it's individual care, and it's not like a group. They even said if she needed more help and supervision at night, that we would have to buy that over and above. They have a res..."
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16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Silver Point Plaza was an old facility that needed updating. It did not meet the needs of my dad, but the staff seemed to be very friendly and eager. The place was clean and provided activities. ..."
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835 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
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4369 Fairwood Drive, Concord, CA 94521
"QCare Residential Facility aspires to provide high level of care by maintaining our residents� dignity, safety, and well-being. This is achi..."
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1510 Newlands Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
"Acacia Manor is located adjacent to renowned Hillsborough near downtown Burlingame. We're just minutes from major hospitals, medical offices..."
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2634 Holland Street, San Mateo, CA 94403
"Welcome to Holland House. Our staff all go through training regarding dementia, hospice and other areas of need that our residents may encou..."
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40 Boyd Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Pleasant Hill Manor offers programs to help meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and their families. We provide 2..."
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2511 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Our warm and welcoming senior Board and Care can help provide families with immediate relief to ensure that your loved ones are properly car..."
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843 Jefferson Court, San Mateo, CA 94401
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
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3645 Fleetwood Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
"We are operating a 6-bed facility for ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. We only accept private clients. We have 2 private rooms and 2 s..."
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2921 Isabel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
"Portola Place is an assisted living facility that is located in beautiful San Mateo CA. Our facility is small and is located in a beautiful ..."
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2160 Ramona Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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1424 Sanchez Ave, Burlingame, CA 94080
"sidential care home for the elderly. We are located in the Peninsula, just a few minutes south of the beautiful city of San Francisco, Calif..."
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220 Bolla Ave, Alamo, CA 94507
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are star..."
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12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
"Inspired Senior Living WATERMARK AT SAN RAMON A stylish, tranquil retreat set among California�s picturesque wine country. Life is better..."
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110 Paseo De Sol, Alamo, CA 94507
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are star..."
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1780 Peach Place, Concord, CA 94518
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are star..."
READ MOREBased on data from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs about $7,495 per month in Alameda. Local costs trend hundreds of dollars over California’s median of $6,250 and exceed costs in many nearby cities. For example, seniors in Vallejo pay around $2,550 less, and facilities in Stockton charge roughly $4,363.
Alameda
$7,495
California
$6,250
The United States
$5,350
Stockton
$4,363
Napa
$7,488
Vallejo
$4,944
San Jose
$7,150
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Alameda through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living ranks among the more cost-effective senior care solutions in Alameda, with residents paying around $7,495 per month for services. By comparison, seniors pay higher fees of approximately $7,531 for in-home care and roughly $8,580 for home health care. While nursing home rates come in higher at around $12,471, adult day health care costs run considerably lower at about $1,842.
In-Home Care
$7,531
Home Health Care
$8,580
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$7,495
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,471
Note: Since data for Alameda is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, San Francisco, instead.
Alameda offers its seniors a wide range of free and subsidized resources, enabling them to live more fruitful lives in the city. Below are a few resources that can help with medical care, low-cost transportation, dealing with care quality issues and helping out in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (510) 577-1900 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for seniors residing in assisted living communities and other types of senior care. It’s a free service managed by the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging. Ombudsmen regularly visit assisted living facilities to conduct basic inspections and ensure seniors are aware of their rights. If a resident, their family or a third party makes a complaint, the ombudsman will investigate and pursue a resolution with the facility’s manager. Seniors comparing assisted living facilities as potential new homes can request information about them from the ombudsman, such as their inspection reports. |
| Alameda County Social Services Agency | (510) 271-9100 | Alameda County Social Services Agency is a multi-resource organization that focuses on enhancing the social and economic well-being of all age groups in the county. Seniors can call to get information about several resources, such as cooling centers set up during periods of extreme heat, the office of the Public Administrator to discuss wills and estates and multiple transportation options across the county. |
| San Francisco VA Medical Center | (415) 221-4810 | The VA Medical Center provides many services for veterans. These include dental care, geriatric teaching programs, rehab following cardiac arrest and mental health support. There are also numerous clinics near Alameda, such as the Oakland Outpatient Clinic and the Fremont VA Clinic. It’s strongly recommended that vets call before visiting clinics as walk-in appointments aren’t available. |
| ReCares Medical Equipment Reuse | (510) 251-2273 | ReCares is a nonprofit organization that accepts donations of usable medical equipment to pass on to low-income residents of Alameda, including seniors. Some items, such as commodes and front-wheel walkers, are always available. However, other items, such as wheelchairs and walkers with seats, can be more difficult to acquire, although they are provided when available. The organization operates from three sites based in Oakland, San Francisco and Marin County. |
Alameda-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Malou
5.0
Review of Elders Inn
I toured the Elders Inn. It had a beautiful courtyard, was clean, and had no unpleasant odors. The front desk and touring staff coordinator were very nice. Tristan was great. It is located on a...
Assisted Living
Malou
5.0
Review of Oakmont of Mariner Point
I toured the Oakmont of Mariner Point. It's beautiful and in a beautiful neighborhood, overlooking the water. I'm not choosing it because they don't have enough level of care. Janet and Charles are...
Provider response
Hi Malou, thank you for leaving us this feedback about your visit. We appreciate you taking the time.
Assisted Living
Suzanne
5.0
Review of Waters Edge Lodge
The tour at Waters Edge Lodge was very thorough. The gentleman that gave the tour was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was very informative and pleasant. It went well. He showed me probably...
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