Assisted Living Communities in Castro Valley, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Castro Valley, CA below include 668 Assisted Living facilities with 2689 reviews. On average in Castro Valley, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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"The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ..."
"My dad has been settled for several months now, so he's fine, and he is in Golden Age. I'm very happy with them. They take excellent care of my dad. He is very happy there. I don't have any complaints at all. He has a bedroom. Golden Age is a home; i..."
"My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl..."
"I went to Bethesda Home. The place was nice. The location was good. The lady was very professional. The place looked clean. It looked very nice and peaceful...."
"I toured Willie Care Home for my father, and it was very positive. The owner was really friendly, and they provided the information that we needed, so it was good. The place was very nice, it was clean and organized, and the clients were getting exce..."
"My friend was in Amazing Home Care II for one month. The facility and people were very nice. The food was fine. It was a private home, not like a fancy, large facility, but it was very nice.
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"My life has improved since moving to Cardinal Point . I enjoy my quiet apartment, meals in the dining room, many opportunities to exercise, join reading/discussion groups, play board/card games, work in the garden, walk along the estuary and thru t..."
"My mother moved into Juliet Stephen RCH. It was a very good experience. Their response time when you push the button is so far it's always been under a minute. That's a huge thing right now. It's like a three-star hotel as far as their amenities. The..."
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
"The setting, care, and cuisine are excellent, but what sets the Forum apart from many other retirement facilities is the ability of the members through our Boards and committees to interact with our Management Staff to improve the quality of life for..."
"I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh..."
"The apartments are very roomy. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I lost my partner in Dec. the friends we had made here since July24 were all very considerate, helpful and understanding. The stAff and caregivers also showed understanding they ..."
"My mother has resided at Mills Estate Villa for several years. The facility is very well maintained. The Care Providers are excellent, extremely friendly and attend to my mother's needs. The individuals at Mills interact well with the doctors an..."
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ..."
"The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they..."
"I have to leave an incredible review with the Management department they helped my long time friend there and she would always have a smile on her face before her passing. From activities to front desk, she was always in great spirits due to the park..."
"I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai..."
"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..."
"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..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Castro Valley, CA and Nearby Cities
Assisted living costs $6,319 per month in Castro Valley, compared to $5,250 on average across California. It's also $1,819 more expensive than the national average. As such, seniors might consider nearby locations to save money. Assisted living costs $1,369 less in Vallejo than in Castro Valley, and seniors can save up to $769 living in Santa Cruz. The price of assisted living in San Jose is closer to Castro Valley but still $319 cheaper. However, care is $729 more in Santa Rosa.
Castro Valley
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Jose
$6,000
Santa Cruz
$5,550
Vallejo
$4,950
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Paying for Assisted Living in Castro Valley
Assisted living costs $6,319 per month in Castro Valley.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Castro Valley
Seniors who need assistance paying for an assisted living facility in Castro Valley may qualify for the state's Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver Program. Room and board are not covered in the waiver program but several supportive services are, including personal care assistance, medication administration and meal preparation.
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Castro Valley, CA
At a typical cost of $6,319 per month in Castro Valley, assisted living offers a middle ground for seniors. While adult day care, averaging $1,950, is considerably less costly than assisted living, support is limited to daytime hours. Home care is 8.6% more expensive than assisted living in Castro Valley, and home health care rates are nearly 13.2% higher, but both services typically offer more flexible caregiver attendance than daycare. A semi-private room in a nursing home is $5,247 more than assisted living and provides skilled nursing, medical treatments and a higher level of support for seniors with complex health care needs.
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 Castro Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Castro Valley
Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Castro Valley
Castro Valley 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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Review of Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care
I toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. They have great staff, easy layout, and a lot of activities. The residents seemed very nice. The room was really nice and spacious. I...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Baywood Court
My father is doing fine at Baywood Court. The staff has been great. We have not had any issues. They're very organized, attentive, and caring. It's a nice environment. He was at the hospital for a...
Review of Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care
We toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very nice, clean, and has kind of a medium-sized environment as far as people living there. They're in a good location with...