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.
2723 Barlow Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother-in-law was at Lake Chabot Care Home. That place was perfect for her. They were much smaller and I think they were one of those that were converted homes, so I think they only had a maximum capacity of six or seven individuals. They had much...
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1 Avalon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
5.0
(1 reviews)
My parents moved into the Frank Residences last November. I think it's a very good community. I think it's very well-run, well-managed, clean and very, very good. My parents are very, very happy there. The staff is excellent, very attentive, very goo...
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3262 Montevideo Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
5.0
(1 reviews)
My husband had Alzheimers before he passed away. The staff and Cynthia were wonderful with him, They were friendly, warm and affectionate with him. Always going the extra mile. I couldn't have given him better care myself.I visited every day for the...
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849 North Delaware, San Mateo, CA 94401
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has been at George Anne Home for two months. The staff is very kind, nice, and caring. The house is clean and is really a nice place. They provide hospice care, and I'd highly recommend it. My dad's in a really nice single room with his own ba...
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2069 Gill Port Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
Strawberry Hill at Gill Port was excellent. The home was spotless. The people who work there were just really, really wonderful. But the reason why that one isn't a good selection for me, is at this time, all of the residents are men and my family me...
$5,000
710 Village Drive, Suisun City, CA 94585
5.0
(1 reviews)
I'm very pleased with Village Golden Care Home. They are excellent. They take good care of my mother. She's been there since July. The food is good. It's decorated for the holidays and for Halloween. It just feels like home. The rooms are bright and ...
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103 Michael Court, Vallejo, CA 94591
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad is in “D” Hillside Place II. The experience is very good. The atmosphere is very positive. The staff is good. We have tasted the food and it is nice also. The value is good for the price. They treat my dad really well. The location is very con...
$2,500
970 Old Oak Road, Livermore, CA 94550
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mom is in Old Oak Golden Villa. It has excellent help, beautiful surroundings, excellent care, great food, beautiful rooms, and a happy environment. It's very nice. They usually play games on Thursday afternoons, karaoke, different board games, pu...
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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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505 Hacienda Ln, Suisun City, CA 94585
5.0
(1 reviews)
I visited Hacienda Del Mar Care Home for my dad, and it was beautiful. The room I saw was very nice. And the person who accommodated me answered all my questions and she's very informative. The dining area was also beautiful, they had a TV area, an a...
$2,200
2268 Marina Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
5.0
(1 reviews)
Leaving your parent with strangers is one of the hardest thing you will do. A Home of Our Own was an incredible transition for my Mom. They truly were an answer to my prayers! Staff & administrator were great to work with and the staff cares for and ...
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2401 BLANDING AVENUE, Alameda, CA 94501
5.0
(1 reviews)
This is a great place and the people are very professional as well as personable. They have treated my father well and with great respect. His health and mantal faculties have been declinging but they have adjusted to any of his needs. ...
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6112 Hilton Street, Oakland, CA 94605
5.0
(1 reviews)
My friend has lived in Hilton House for about 2 years now. It’s just an excellent facility for people who don’t have a huge amount of money. The food is great, the people that worked there are very caring, and we just couldn’t be happier. It was perf...
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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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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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2404 Silverado Drive, Antioch, CA 94509
5.0
(1 reviews)
We have found Perry's Home Care for my dad. It's board and care. It's excellent and is why I picked it. They help with personal care, medication management, and meals. They're just basic stuff. Everything is non-medical. The caregivers are very carin...
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2624 Becard Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94566
5.0
(1 reviews)
Anne's Guest Homes is owned by Maribec N., and this particular residence, Chateau Livermore, is run by Susan P. Susan and "Cel", the two full-time caregivers, take care of my beloved Mother, Marilyn. Susan and Cel are AWESOME! They love my Mom as ...
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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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810 Navaronne Way, Concord, CA 94518
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Reyes Guest Home because it only handles six people and it's not a big assisted living area. It's a very pretty and big house with a great scenery. My mom seemed to be quite happy there and she's got a bright room. Each room has a door that ...
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6683 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(1 reviews)
An uncle of mine was a resident of this facility for over a year until he passed. Westport Home took care of my uncle though his income is only coming from SSI. I could not say more of the way they treated my uncle. This is a great place for the r...
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Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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.
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