Ramona Care Home
2160 Ramona Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Alamo sits in Contra Costa County, giving seniors access to 542 assisted living facilities. While monthly care rates vary depending on a facility’s amenities, locals in this city pay a median rate of $6,319 for care. By comparison, the typical assisted living facility in California charges a monthly rate of $5,250, and nationally, seniors expect to pay $4,500 for residential services.
To help you assess the quality and amenities in local assisted living communities, our directory features 2018 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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2160 Ramona Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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READ MORE2921 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 ..."
READ MORE1640 Eleanor Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential s..."
READ MORE8552 Briarwood Ln, Dublin, CA 94568
"Our community offers 24-hour care with a full staff. Our staff has over 12 years of experience giving quality loving care. All of our room..."
READ MORE2135 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 ..."
READ MORE2723 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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34209 Sylvester Drive, Fremont, CA 94555
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father has moved into Common Destiny Care Home. It's a home, and it's very clean. They provide warm lunch, and the people are nice there. His accommodation is OK. He has basic things he needs. He is comfortable. It's small. The people can spend mo..."
READ MORE849 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..."
READ MORE4181 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..."
READ MORE810 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 ..."
READ MORE2401 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. ..."
READ MORE974 Suffolk Way, Fairfield, CA 94533
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to visit this facility to seek care for one of my elderly family member. I came across Lovinhome. We saw how clean the place were. This place was well organized and clutter free. We met the staff there: both were husband and wife. They greeted..."
READ MORE15848 Connolly Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was hard for me to find a place that would take my mom, because of limited resources and either Medicare or Medicaid and a lot of places didn't accept them, or you had to come from the hospital. So, those were a lot of the problems I was facing, b..."
READ MORE1 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..."
READ MORE2729 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 ..."
READ MORE893 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..."
READ MORE2624 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 ..."
READ MORE2598 Boxwood Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Bright Minds Residential Care. So far, I've been very happy with the care there. The staff is responsive to whatever request I have, like they help me get hair dressers and stuff like that to come in, they actually have people co..."
READ MORE280 Elsie Drive, Danville, CA 94526
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Veronica, Vikki, and Ed are so amazing. I was able to stay with my mother any time I wanted and only thing they said to me was, "coffee"? They were there for my every question and supported my family and I during the most difficult time. They off..."
READ MORE441 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...."
READ MOREIn 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.
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...