Union City, located in Northern California, is near the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. Its residents have access to 18 assisted living...
Our directory of 2693 reviews reviews, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars, can help shed light on the quality of care available at Union City’s assisted living communities.
2550 Catalpa Way, San Bruno, CA 94066
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother is in Westborough Manor. It's more individual care there and like a family setting. There are six residents and three caregivers. When they can they do meals together, but they're still in "pandemic mode." When it's not a pandemic, though, ...
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3262 Montevideo Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
5.0
(2 reviews)
My father stayed at Blue Meadow until his recent passing. The staff were very kind to him and made him very comfortable throughout his stay. All rooms are spacious and clean. The home cooked meals are excellent. The home is clean and well maintai...
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1095 Bancroft Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother has stayed there for a few years so far. She's 95, has a spacious room with her own bathroom. The aides that care for her are wonderfu....
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280 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...
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2723 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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849 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...
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100 Bellerose Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
My father is in Bellerose Senior Living and it's been going great. It's close enough to the house that many of the neighbors and his friends in the community can visit him. It's very clean, and it's got a great, friendly staff. Things are going well....
$6,650
205 Collins Avenue, Colma, CA 94014
5.0
(1 reviews)
We chose Peninsula Reflections. I liked the place. It was very nice. The room was big and a single for my partner. I felt warm when we went there and talked to the people. The staff seemed very nice and knowledgeable. They knew what they were doing, ...
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27965 High Country Drive , Hayward, CA 94542
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother stayed here from 2014 through 2016. I'm so grateful my mother had occasion to live at such a beautiful place, knowing what good care and love they showed her. I could always see how happy she was. Their loving care and kindness to her kept ...
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2069 Gill Port Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
Strawberry Hill at Gill Port was excellent. The home was spotless. The people who work there were just really, really wonderful. But the reason why that one isn't a good selection for me, is at this time, all of the residents are men and my family me...
$5,000
3653 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
5.0
(1 reviews)
My father is at Pacific Care Home II. The caretakers are very pleasant and very attentive towards the people that are there. They assist them whenever they need to be assisted. They offer me food all the time and their food is very good. It's very ho...
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836 Stone Valley Rd., Alamo, CA 94507
5.0
(3 reviews)
Great facility. Meeran S. was amazing to deal with initially in getting my mother situated in her new environment. They have many activities available and take great care of my mother. We are beyond happy with the decision we made for our family. ...
$4,500
4313 Potrero Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother lives in We Care Elderly Care right now. It's a nice place. They have six clients there, and they have two girls who come over and help out. They are excellent. Everything was just so nice and shiny, and the place smells good. She eats ther...
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35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
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....
$4,090
2401 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. ...
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865 VERMONT STREET, Oakland, CA 94610
5.0
(1 reviews)
When we were searching for a facility, there were a few things that were absolute essentials; one was the manner with which the residents were treated. Other important factors were cleanliness, space, privacy, outdoor space (did they have gardens and...
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1309 ALLSTON WAY, Berkeley, CA 94702
5.0
(2 reviews)
Chaparral House had more activities, nice grounds, and nice staff members. You walk in, and it's sunny. There are big and tall ceilings. There are a couple of different activity rooms, lots of outside ground areas, and even a garden. The staff member...
$9,960
552 W. Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
5.0
(2 reviews)
My husband is in Princess Lodge. It's very warm, homey, and caring. The staff is very alert but very caring. They're affectionate with the residents there. It's very personalized. They don't refer to them as patients. They are residents of the commun...
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151 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
5.0
(1 reviews)
The lady that runs Judy's Homes For The Elderly is very nice, very helpful, and answers all your questions. It is a lot homey. There are only seven people that reside there. They have two caregivers 24 hours a day. I saw some of the residents in ther...
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3536 Murphy Street, Livermore, CA 94550
5.0
(3 reviews)
Emily G. with Easy Living Care Home has turned our life around. As an only child, making decisions for my mom who is suffering from Alzheimer's, was extremely hard. I was about to put her in a skilled nursing facility (which is something I did not wa...
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Assisted Living
Norman
3.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Union City
I didn't like Pacifica Senior Living Union City. The room was not as good as the other facility we visited because it was a little older. The staff was good, though. They have activities. This...
Assisted Living
Richard
3.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Union City
Pacifica Senior Living Union City wasn't that expensive. I chose to stay there because they had a two-week minimum while a lot of the other facilities had a 30-day minimum. The facility was spread...
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Assisted Living
Joe
4.0
Review of Tri City Care Home
My mom moved into Tri City Care Home. It's actually a house. My mom is in a master bedroom shared with another person. They get to help my mom with everything, and she's wheelchair-bound now. It's...
The average cost of assisted living in Union City is $1,069 higher than the California median and $1,819 costlier than the U.S. average. Prices vary less when comparing Union City's costs to those in other California cities. Napa’s average of $6,300 is close to Union City’s, while seniors in Santa Cruz pay around $769 less. The most expensive option among these cities is Santa Rosa, with an average price of $7,048, which is $729 higher than Union City's.
Union City
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Santa Cruz
$5,550
Napa
$6,300
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Seniors in Union City can expect to spend close to $6,319 per month on assisted living fees.
Seniors in Union City who help paying for services received while in assisted living may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP). The program helps seniors who are eligible for nursing home care to live in an assisted living facility. The program does not cover room and board, but does cover some services.
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.
Assisted living in Union City costs $6,319 per month and offers extensive support while maintaining residents’ independence. This rate is $545 less than in-home care, which provides assistance with daily activities to seniors in their own homes. Priced slightly higher at $7,150 per month, home health care services combine essential medical services with basic care. At $1,950 monthly, adult day health care costs significantly less than assisted living, as it is limited to daytime hours. Nursing home facilities offer more comprehensive medical services and charge approximately $11,566 for a semi-private room, almost twice as much as assisted living providers.
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 Union City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Union City 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 Union City, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Union City 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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