Assisted Living Communities in Fremont, California
The Alameda County community of Fremont sits on the southeastern shore of San Francisco Bay, providing views of the Dumbarton Bridge and the rolling hills of East Bay. This city offers a range of long-term care options for seniors, including 21 assisted living communities. As of 2024, the standard monthly fee for assisted living in this city comes to $7,495, surpassing the state norm by about $1,250 and the national median by nearly $2,150.
In this guide, we include 2432 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in and around Fremont, which indicate an average satisfaction rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
"I toured Carlton Senior Living Fremont. They were very friendly and very accommodating. They showed me around, so they were very nice. The facility seemed to be pretty nice and clean...."
"My wife has moved into Mary's Manor. I like the fact that they are right there all the time, so you can have 24/7 care. They only take care of five people. It's more home-like. It's a small place and it is kind of private. You got a hospital bed and ..."
"My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself.
We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming.
The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated...."
"Aegis Living Fremont was nice. It didn't feel like a convalescent hospital. It feels more like an apartment and a hotel. It was well taken care of and kept up. They kept the residents busy all day. They made sure they were getting stimulation and att..."
"Aegis Gardens was very clean, and the staff was friendly. The organization and maintenance of the community was very good. They had private rooms, but it was very expensive. We were looking for something semi-private for my father, but they did not h..."
"I am choosing Fremont Village for my brother. The facility was very, very clean. The dining room area was very acceptable and the activity area was very acceptable, too. They had exercise activities and motion activities. A week ago, they had a luau ..."
"This place met my Mother's needs. Lincoln Villa has been so great taking care of her. The staff always so caring and loving to all of the residents. My Mother was treated so well until she passed away this year. I remember when I first visited Lincol..."
"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..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fremont, CA and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living communities in Fremont charge a monthly baseline rate of $7,495. This surpasses the state norm of $6,250 and trends higher than costs in many nearby cities. For example, in Vallejo, fees come in about $2,550 lower, and in Stockton, seniors pay even lower rates of roughly $4,363.
Fremont
$7,495
California
$6,250
The United States
$5,350
Stockton
$4,363
Napa
$7,488
Vallejo
$4,944
San Jose
$7,150
Paying for Assisted Living in Fremont, CA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fremont
Eligible seniors can find financial assistance services in Fremont through both the Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver Program, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the optional state supplement (OSS).
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 Fremont, CA
Assisted living communities in Fremont charge around $7,495 monthly. While seniors who attend adult day health care facilities pay lower fees of about $1,842, other senior care options cost more. For example, home health care agencies charge approximately $8,580, and nursing home fees surpass assisted living rates by roughly $4,975.
In-Home Care
$7,531
Home Health Care
$8,580
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted Living Facility
$7,495
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,471
Note: Since data for Fremont is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, San Francisco, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Fremont
Seniors in Fremont can use the following resources to help with medical care and transportation. They can also assist seniors who want to help their communities and need someone to talk to about the quality of their care. These examples only dip into what the city has to offer.
The Long-term Care Ombudsman is a division of the Alameda County Area Agency of Aging. It’s mostly staffed by volunteers who routinely visit long-term care communities to engage with the residents, ensure they’re aware of their rights and take note of their complaints. The ombudsman investigates all complaints made by seniors, their families and third parties. If a complaint suggests criminal behavior, such as neglect, the ombudsman will contact the appropriate authority.
The Aging & Family Services of the City of Fremont offers a range of resources for older residents. These include counseling and emotional support programs to help seniors cope with grief, depression and other factors that may induce anxiety, such as coping with the physical changes of aging. It also manages Ride-On Tri-City!, a transportation program that includes subsidized taxi services, a wheelchair van service that operates door-to-door and training on how to cost-effectively use of the area’s public transport services.
The Palo Alto VA Medical Center-Menlo Park serves the area’s veterans and some family members, providing excellent levels of health care services. The center delivers a number of treatments, such as physical therapies for muscular conditions, dentistry, speech pathology and smoking cessation sessions. There’s also a pharmacy and day treatment services, in addition to specialists who deal with women’s health issues. However, walk-in appointments and emergency services are not available.
City of Fremont Volunteers is a program initiated by the City of Fremont to give able-bodied citizens, including seniors, the opportunity to serve their communities. These include participating in park clean-up operations, helping out in senior centers, working with the local fire department and assisting the police department, including its animal shelter. There are also opportunities to deliver hot meals to housebound seniors and provide rides to medical appointments.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fremont
Fremont-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Fremont is 429, which is above the national average of 323.
There is heavy traffic congestion with a below average crash rate of 5.
At $2,590, the average cost of housing in Fremont is above the nationwide average of $1,442
Fremont offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.46.
In Fremont, 89.3% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 7 local transit vehicles per hour. This is less than the national average of 8.
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 72.5% in Fremont – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 107 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is more the national average of 82.
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Fremont ranked in the bottom of the pack. It’s overall rank was 219th, and it scored the best in Health Care, while it’s lowest score was for Affordability.
In Fremont, the number of parks is less than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Review of Carlton Senior Living Fremont
I toured Carlton Senior Living Fremont. They were very friendly and very accommodating. They showed me around, so they were very nice. The facility seemed to be pretty nice and clean.
We toured Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. It was great. It was pretty good. It was very clean. I liked the amenities. It was very nice. The staff was very nice and answered all our questions. They...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Mary's Manor
My wife has moved into Mary's Manor. I like the fact that they are right there all the time, so you can have 24/7 care. They only take care of five people. It's more home-like. It's a small place...