Assisted Living Communities in Castro Valley, California

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.

Assisted living costs $6,319 per month in Castro Valley.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

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.