1620 So. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4.5
(10 reviews)
It was very beautiful and clean. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful....
$3,788
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...
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1620 So. Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035
4.5
(10 reviews)
It was very beautiful and clean. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful....
$3,788
348 West Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
4.5
(5 reviews)
My mother-in-law is here. She likes where it was. The front of the building faces the street and they've got these beautiful plants. It's in between a grocery store and the BART train here in San Leandro, so it's easy for transportation and then ther...
$3,850
CARING STARS WINNER
2384 Pacific Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051
4.5
(31 reviews)
My husband's Aunt lived at Pacific Gardens for several years at the end of her life. She went from living alone in her home with some outside help a few hours a week to Pacific Gardens and the family was very worried about her transition. Our chief c...
$5,275
6510 Gladys Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4.5
(7 reviews)
I toured El Cerrito Royale. The staff is very friendly and consistent. I've been there a couple of times before, so I recognize the staff from previous visits. The director has been there for more than 30 years. The place is upscale and nicely decora...
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CARING STARS WINNER
2115 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell, CA 95008
4.5
(23 reviews)
My mother used to be a resident of Merrill Gardens. It was an excellent place, but it was more expensive than other places. It's a brand-new facility, just four years old, but they have a well-established system. She was very happy there, and she had...
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4363 Fairwood Drive, Concord, CA 94521
4.5
(2 reviews)
QCare Residential Care Facility II was spacious, clean, and updated. I liked it. I would not have a problem at all putting my grandmother or my mother there. The location was good, too. The staff was very pleasant. I just walked around the place and ...
$4,500
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1850 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612
4.5
(2 reviews)
My experience at Lake Park Senior Living was great. Everything was great. However, I was looking for a facility that was based on my grandmother's income. It's a beautiful facility. I wish we could afford it, but we can't. The lady that gave me the t...
$3,495
33 Hidden Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
4.5
(2 reviews)
We placed my father in a board and care facility called Hidden Valley Care Home in Lafayette. He was only there one night, but it was very good. We were very happy with it. It was the best fit for his needs. He was bedbound. It seemed like he was goi...
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1931 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
4.4
(11 reviews)
I went to Palm Villas of Redwood City. It is very good for memory care, I believe. The drawback for them is they don't offer transportation, and my husband has to have immunotherapy every three weeks, so transportation is critical. The one thing abou...
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707 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070
4.4
(9 reviews)
My mother was a resident of The Elms for over four years before she passed away at the age of 90 this past holiday season. My brother and I couldn't have chosen a better place for Mom. The staff is amazing! Everyone is very caring, gentle and compass...
$3,800
1855 Miramonte Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
4.4
(7 reviews)
The Villa Siena had a really nice energy about it, even as soon as mom walked in the door. They are a Catholic-based home, so they do have an on-site chapel. They have church services, mass services, and daily prayer services in the afternoon. So as ...
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22445 Cupertino Road, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.4
(12 reviews)
I liked Sunny View Retirement Community. It has been there since 1964. It has a vibrant culture, it looked nice, and had a homey feel to it. They have an active building program, so they always seem to be adding and improving their facilities. I also...
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2671 Plummer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
4.4
(10 reviews)
My mother has been in Lincoln Glen Manor. She likes it. I think all these places are way too expensive, but it's a nice building and the people are very nice. They have all their meals provided. They have different workout routines and games. There a...
$3,140
4230 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
4.3
(8 reviews)
My brother stayed at Concord Royale for two weeks. The staff was awesome and friendly. The food was good. The rooms were immaculate, and they had events going on for the seniors. I'd give it a 10 all the way across. Rehab came in to help him from the...
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931 Camino Ramon, Danville, CA 94526
4.3
(3 reviews)
My dad received excellent care at Camino Ramon Home for Seniors. The caregivers were skilled, dedicated, and caring. The home is very clean, and caregivers are very attentive to the residents. During my dad's last weeks of life, a caregiver stayed...
$4,500
3292 Walnut Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549
4.3
(3 reviews)
Our mother has been at this facility for nearly two years. They are genuinely caring, loving, affectionate and nurturing. The setting is lovely, with vegetable garden and gazebo in the back with lovely gardens surrounding the house. ...
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14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070
4.2
(16 reviews)
I went to visit my mom's friend in Saratoga Retirement Community. She was there for rehab. It was absolutely outstanding. I would give it a 10. My mom going in said, I would go there. My mom felt that it was beautiful. What stood out were the grounds...
$4,456
850 Webster, Palo Alto, CA 94301
4.2
(4 reviews)
Channing House is very nice. It's quite large. They have a walking track on the top of the building so people can walk around the top. There's a gorgeous view of the Santa Cruz mountain range, which is near us. The units cost by the floor. So if you ...
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100 Bay Pl, Oakland, CA 94610
4.2
(17 reviews)
Our father was admitted to the St. Paul's Towers, skilled nursing for several weeks and had phenomenal care. The nurses and care team are all very kind, responsive, caring, compassionate and understanding of our family needs. They kept us well inform...
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3850 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
4.2
(14 reviews)
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...
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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.