Alameda sits on an archipelago in San Francisco Bay and features a collection of small islands. The city contains 9 assisted living communities and another 415 sit within driving distance of...
Our guide includes 1488 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 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
893 San Pablo Ave., Pinole, CA 94564
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband is in St. Clare's Home For Seniors. They treat my husband with ultimate respect and dignity. They are extremely patient and kind, and it's all of the staff. The director is amazing. Her day manager on site is fantastic. They are all very k...
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1728 Sereno Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
5.0
(1 reviews)
I have moved into Excel Care last month. I chose them for their price and quality. It's quiet. The staff are friendly. Food is quite good. I'm a diabetic, so they can only do so much. They need repair of their facilities. There are no amenities reall...
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73 Golden Hinde Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband's aunt has moved into Comforting Hands Forever, Llc. That's a six-person board and care. They provide a lot of care. It's very loving and very kind. They're very nice to all the clients. It's very, very clean. The food is amazing. They're ...
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801 Rose Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
5.0
(1 reviews)
Pine Hills has a very low ratio between patient and caregiver; I really like it. My dad has his own room, the caregivers are very nice, and they cooked homemade foods. My dad has dementia, and they always have someone around my dad even someone watch...
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2729 Marsh Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mother was so happy at Carolina Living. As a medical professional, I cannot say enough about the quality of care delivered at this facility. The staff members treat your family as if you are part of their extended family and truly care about your ...
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3262 Montevideo Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
5.0
(2 reviews)
My father stayed at Blue Meadow until his recent passing. The staff were very kind to him and made him very comfortable throughout his stay. All rooms are spacious and clean. The home cooked meals are excellent. The home is clean and well maintai...
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4181 Storey Lane, Concord, CA 94518
5.0
(1 reviews)
I've been at Penny's Guest Home. I looked at the one over at Storey lane. It was really nice. In fact, that's probably the one I would've put my father in if it hasn't been for a friend in another place. It was really nice on the outside and on the i...
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1515 Maddux Drive, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(1 reviews)
My aunt currently lives in Britannia Place and she is happy there. She gets a lot of attention and help. It's a small community, like a single home, with maybe about six people in total. They have private rooms and she loves the food. The whole move-...
$3,500
233 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
5.0
(1 reviews)
My brother is in Greenwood Assisted Living. It's very nice. It's perfect. I like the people a lot. They've been very proactive and I like them a lot. The staff is great. He has a sizable room. He's got his own bathroom. In the present situation, it's...
$5,500
2581 Eucalyptus Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
5.0
(2 reviews)
I moved my mom a few times due to COVID as well as changes in her needs, and the employees at Westborough Manor were by far the most compassionate, well-trained, and loving. (I visited weekly.) The place is kept very clean, and it's surprisingly brig...
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151 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
5.0
(1 reviews)
The lady that runs Judy's Homes For The Elderly is very nice, very helpful, and answers all your questions. It is a lot homey. There are only seven people that reside there. They have two caregivers 24 hours a day. I saw some of the residents in ther...
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441 North Camino Alto, Vallejo, CA 94590
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Isabel's Care Home because it was small. They didn't have any patients that were in hospice and my brother is only 72 years old, so he is very young to be in a home and I didn't want him to be around people who are already in that situation....
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2135 Lupine Road, Hercules, CA 94547
5.0
(2 reviews)
I want to put in a great word for Cozy Family Care in Hercules. It is now under new ownership, but I continue to be very happy with my 96 y.o. mom's placement last year. Her caregiver, Celia has been there for 9 years now and is a true blessing. She ...
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594 Rock Oak Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
My wife moved into Rock Oak Villa. Its a converted private house, the ratio of caregiver to patient is extremely good, theres three or four caregivers for the four or five folks that are there, and the care is obviously very good. They go out of th...
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3653 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
5.0
(1 reviews)
My father is at Pacific Care Home II. The caretakers are very pleasant and very attentive towards the people that are there. They assist them whenever they need to be assisted. They offer me food all the time and their food is very good. It's very ho...
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2550 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother is in Westborough Manor. It's more individual care there and like a family setting. There are six residents and three caregivers. When they can they do meals together, but they're still in "pandemic mode." When it's not a pandemic, though, ...
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501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
5.0
(2 reviews)
Sequoias-Portola Valley was an excellent place. It has a square layout with a central office, a lounge, and a dining area. The units were scattered all around, and they were all on one level. There was a swimming pool, a gym, and an arts and crafts r...
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1320 Valota Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(4 reviews)
Having compassion, kindness and competence, The Ark in Redwood City, CA made a significant impact in my Dad’s health recovery. Bethany and her team of empathetic healthcare professionals were excellent. In particular, Val was a medical angel with hi...
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2801 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
Oak Grove Manor is a board and care facility on Oak Grove Road in an upscale residential neighborhood of Walnut Creek, about 20-30 minutes outside of San Francisco. It's safe, secure, spotless"”but also homey in décor. And the grounds are beautiful. ...
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3 Navajo Court, Alamo, CA 94507
5.0
(1 reviews)
Villa Vietri is a care home. They just have six people. It's a very nice place. I think my husband will like it there. I went in to take a look at it. The owner is very nice. She is a nice young girl. She is very enthusiastic about what she is doing....
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Assisted Living
Just No
1.0
Review of Oakmont of Mariner Point
Understaffed. No nurse is available, only “med techs.” We had to help our loved one with ADLs. Took 15 minutes for a response to call pendants, sometimes no help arrived at all.
Provider response
Hi there,I've been made aware of your concerns, and I regret to read that you are unsatisfied with parts of your experience at Oakmont. I would like to speak with you to learn more about your...
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.
Based 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.
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