Assisted Living Communities in Castro Valley, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Castro Valley, CA below include 668 Assisted Living facilities with 2690 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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"Westmont Milpitas was a nice place. It's a new building and everything seemed clean. The people seemed like they were having a good time there. They had a gym, a swimming pool, and a live band once a week. The staff was amazing...."
"The rooms at Atria Valley View are homey and comfortable, with up-to-date features. Of course, storage space is minimal, but that is something one would expect when downsizing and moving to a multi-unit facility.
The food here is way better than I ..."
"I went here. I like the location. It's a nice place and nice layout. I like everything about it. Everything was very professional and very clean. I didn't see anything at this point that needed any improvement. The staff during the tour was very plea..."
"Cadence Millbrae was very nice. The administrator was very alert and concerned about my mother's situation. She toured us around very thoroughly and she was very friendly. The facility was clean and all the people we'd pass by in the hallways that wo..."
"I saw Heritage on the Marina for the fourth time now. It’s a three-tiered community with independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. I like the cleanliness, the friendliness, the knowledgeability, the quality, and the payment structure ..."
"We're considering it because it's a 10-minute walk from where we live. The overall experience with my tour was very good. We got a lot of information and we saw the facility. It was good. We saw several rooms. The place was clean, neat, and well-lit...."
"We chose The Ivy at Golden Gate for my husband because of the location to our home and I was very pleased with the tour of the facility. I like the staff's attentiveness to the residents and consistency of attention. The chef prepares very good meals..."
"I toured Oakmont of San Jose. They're always trying to be interactive with the people there, getting them out and doing things and going where they're at. They have window walls that open up, so it flows out to their patio in a really large way and t..."
"I went here. It's really beautiful. I liked the fact that they have a dedicated staff so that the residents would know who their caregivers were. Where my husband was before, there would be like a pool of caregivers, and he would never know which car..."
"My friend lives in Landmark Villa. I mostly have good comments about them. They seem to care about their residents. They go above and beyond to help them. They were willing to work within my friend's budget, which is helpful. I had lunch there once a..."
"My mom was at Villa Fontana Retirement Community temporarily. She was there transitioning out of the hospital. She needed 24/7 care while she was recovering. After she recovered, we then relocated her to the other facility. If I had the option to kee..."
"I toured Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights. It seemed like a very friendly and safe place. That's a nice facility. They have comfortable and cozy little rooms. I would recommend it to others, but I needed something with more care...."
"I toured Carlton Senior Living San Leandro. It was very good. The place was very small. I wasn't even thinking too much because they don't have any private rooms. My friend Orvis has to have a private room in memory care but they don't have any priva..."
"My mom likes Friendship Care Home a lot. I like it a lot, too. The place is very adequate. There are lots of social interactions. They have activities every day. The area is very spacious. My mom has lots of room to walk around, which she loves. The ..."
"I went to Westgate Villa Assisted Living for my mother-in-law. It felt homey, and I felt like everyone there is like family. I saw a lot of seniors that were engaging with each other. I would say like a big family. They have extra precautions. They m..."
"I have an application to Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. I saw the assisted living, and it was a very good experience. They're so friendly, I like the layout of the apartment, all the services, the laundry, and the meals in the rooms. They have ..."
"We had an excellent tour experience at The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens. I think they had a good program in the memory care. The person that took me for the tour actually sat down with me after and we kind of discussed what are the options and what ..."
"My Mom and I were very happy with the staff and assistance at Atria Walnut Creek. It's a well-run, modern, and cheerful place. Mom's medical needs unfortunately required her to move to another facility but that's no reflection on Atria. They provided..."
"My parents are moving into Brookdale Diablo Lodge. It was a balance of a very nice facility - the cost of care and also the quality of care. It was a very nice building. It's kind of an old-school charm. The rooms were a little bit smaller than some ..."
"Mom has been at The Reutlinger for a year now. They have a lot of activities and a great art department. The restaurant is OK but could be a bit better. The staff is really nice. I don’t like the rooms with rooftop views. Maybe they could put plants ..."
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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...