Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
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Alamo sits in Contra Costa County, giving seniors access to 544 assisted living facilities. While monthly care rates vary depending on a facility’s amenities, locals in...
To help you assess the quality and amenities in local assisted living communities, our directory features 2011 reviews reviews that highlight local facilities’ pros and cons. These facilities have an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
READ MORE2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I made the fateful decision to engage Heart And Soul Communities II in San Leandro as a hospice domicile for my spouse as they began their transition from hospital to end of life. After my interview, I believed that this was a vocation for the peo..."
READ MORE707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
4.6
(21 reviews)
"We have been in the process of finding our father the perfect assisted living situation and although it has been more arduous than anticipated, I think we have finally found the right fit for dad! Upon Arriving at the facility, I was instantly str..."
READ MORE4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
4.6
(41 reviews)
"I don't think there was anything we didn't like about Oakmont of Montecito. We were very impressed with the facilities and very impressed with the staff. We have a friend who lives there, and we happened to look at it and see her at lunchtime. She wa..."
READ MORE801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502
4.6
(19 reviews)
"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 three or four different floor plans. They have a movie ro..."
READ MORE1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I toured The Kensington. It is probably the most luxurious facility I've seen. They have a very large dining area, a very big menu, and very luxurious rooms. They did show me the layout of the rooms. The rooms were a little on the larger side, and th..."
READ MORE18888 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
4.6
(31 reviews)
"Brookdale San Ramon was excellent. The staff was very helpful, very willing to answer questions, and seemed eager to help me come by. I only saw one apartment, but they looked neat, clean, and well-appointed. They gave me a pie and it was good. They..."
READ MORE9199 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon, CA 94583
4.5
(15 reviews)
"The rooms are great and remodeled with a full kitchen no dishwasher but full refrigerator and an induction stove top and microwave. The food is great and the staff is amazing. Tristan and Lacey are fantastic. Very happy and my grandmother is very hap..."
READ MORE2562 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Walnut Creek Care Home seemed nice. The staff was nice, too. My sister will have her own room with a wall and a sliding door to the outside. It's small, but it's a nice room and they allow cats. They only have six beds, so they don't have a lot of ac..."
READ MORE399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My great uncle resides here and I highly recommend it. The Staff is kind and responsive and have made the difficult transition very easy for my uncle. He has been there 7 months now and I visit him at least once a week and he is doing very good. H..."
READ MORE7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
4.5
(8 reviews)
"The rooms in Emerald Valley were beautiful. The one that I looked at is a one-bedroom. I liked everything except the stove. They had a stove in there that only had two burners, one in the front, and one in the back. I did not like that. You should ha..."
READ MORE326 Mission Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I would highly recommend living at Aldersly. The staff are all wonderfully dedicated & caring, they provide transportation & fun activities, the food is delicious, and the grounds are just gorgeous. If you are looking for a kind-hearted and professio..."
READ MORE3156 Puttenham Way, Fremont, CA 94536
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My wife has moved into Mary's Manor. I like the fact that they are right there all the time, so you can have 24/7 care. They only take care of five people. It's more home-like. It's a small place and it is kind of private. You got a hospital bed and ..."
READ MORE1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
4.4
(29 reviews)
"I toured Atria Park of Lafayette. It's a very attractive and well-maintained facility. It looked very colorful and was not as tightly laid out as other facilities. It was spread out and easy to tour. It's a very warm environment. They have a beauty s..."
READ MORE33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
4.4
(48 reviews)
"I went to Pacifica Senior Living Union City. It was very nice and very clean. We saw some of the residents, and they looked happy. The person who gave us the tour was really helpful, and he answered all our questions, too. The area was nice. We were ..."
READ MORE250 Myrtle Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
4.4
(13 reviews)
"Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame is a great place and my mom likes it a lot. She has a large 2-room apartment. She has 3 meals a day. There's a courtyard in the front, which is a very nice sunny patio area with nice chairs that overlooks the park. T..."
READ MORE1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
4.4
(47 reviews)
"I have a friend who lives in MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward. They completely remodeled all the common areas. The whole lobby and dining room looks like a nice hotel. And they modernized all the hallways. They also came in and put in Wi-Fi. They..."
READ MORE175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
4.4
(31 reviews)
"Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill is the place that I want to send my loved one. My wife is there and they're just really professional. It's a place that gives you warmth. There's no odor or any urine smell or anything, and they have sepa..."
READ MORE1401 Civic Court, Concord, CA 94520
4.4
(30 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly kind from the moment we walked in. We felt welcome and supported.The facility was clean and well-maintained and had a warm home like atmosphere...."
READ MORE450 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood, CA 94513
4.4
(31 reviews)
"I visited Westmont of Brentwood. When I first walked in, there was a nice receptionist that I kind of came in and checked in with. She offered me a cookie while I was waiting. Then, a young woman named April came to get me and met me at that front de..."
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Kristy
1.0
Review of Gines Residential Care Home
I toured Gines Residential Care Home. The person who showed me around was complaining that her staff was back in the Philippines so she had to be working. They need to have a true staff helping...
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Melissa
4.0
Review of Gines Residential Care Home
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...
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ReviewerRD12162020v
5.0
Review of Villa Vietri
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...
In Alamo, the cost for assisted living facilities typically reaches $6,319 per month, which stands $1,069 above the general rate across California and surpasses the national cost by over $1,800. Rates run lower in nearby cities such as San Jose, where facilities charge $319 less for services, and Santa Cruz, where seniors spend $769 less on residential care. Similarly, median monthly fees in Vallejo are $1,369 lower than in Alamo, and opting for care in Modesto saves residents approximately $2,319 per month.
Alamo
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Santa Cruz
$5,550
San Jose
$6,000
Modesto
$4,000
In Alamo, assisted living communities charge median rates of $6,319 per month for care.
For many seniors considering assisted living, cost is a significant concern. Fortunately, California’s state Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers an Assisted Living Waiver Program to help eligible seniors cover the costs of assisted living in Contra Costa County. Aid is also available to those who qualify through California’s Optional State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income.
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.
At $6,319 per month, assisted living rates in Alamo compare favorably to most senior care solutions in the region. This monthly fee runs $545 lower than private nonmedical personal care services seniors obtain through in-home care, and it comes in $831 below the cost of home health care, which encompasses private skilled nursing services. Additionally, seniors who need around-the-clock medical support pay $5,250 more per month for nursing home care than assisted living residents, although seniors who attend nonresidential adult day health care facilities pay about $4,370 less on monthly services.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Alamo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Alamo and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Alamo, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Alamo Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.