Willow Creek Alzheimers & Dementia Care Center
22424 Charlene Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"Willow Creek is good, but quite expensive. The amenities and activities are very good. The staff members are very good too...."
READ MOREOur comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Alameda County, CA below include 184 memory care communities with 1859... To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
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22424 Charlene Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"Willow Creek is good, but quite expensive. The amenities and activities are very good. The staff members are very good too...."
READ MORE2716 Meadowlark Dr, Union City, CA 94587
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE3121 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
"Honoring elders as wisdom keepers and social contributors sets the stage to look at elders in terms of all they offer to those younger in ye..."
READ MORE663 Brighton Way, Livermore, CA 94551
"Paradise Hills Home Care is situated in Livermore, CA. The facility is close to Livermore Municipal Airport, making for an easy commute into..."
READ MORE560 Chardonnay Dr, Fremont, CA 94539
"Good Samaritan Care Home is an assisted living facility in Fremont, CA. This Bay Area city offers a gorgeous historical district and incredi..."
READ MOREP O Box # 754, Union City, CA 94587
"Located 40 miles east of San Francisco, atop 267 acres of scenic property, the Masonic Home at Union City offers panoramic views and a moder..."
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3234 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE5195 Proctor Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"Nestled in the populous unincorporated area of Alameda County, Castro Valley Senior Care is located in Castro Valley, CA. Seniors enjoy conv..."
READ MORE2420 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORE429 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Sonnet Hill Senior Living was delightful. It was my choice for my friend who's 98 years old. I took her and we went through a second tour, and they got her a wheelchair because she was having a very, very difficult time walking. They were very kind a..."
READ MORE147 Crescent Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt is at Crescent Oaks Memory Care. It's a nice place. I like everything about them. Their program director is really good because she's always got parties going on and she decorates everything for them. They have such a good time with all the a..."
READ MORE1474 Pompey Drive, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"All About Seniors is an actual home setting, so it's very homey, comfortable, and has a relaxed feel. The staff also lives there so they take care of the place very well, it's very clean. The food is excellent, and because there's only six residents,..."
READ MORE919 Rosette Court, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Parkview RCH#2 is very nice, and the people are very nice. It's assisted living, and my wife moved there. She is currently out again because she's hospitalized. They provide activities like taking them out a little bit. Most of the elderlies are ..."
READ MORE1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
READ MORE23500 Cristo Rey Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
4.8
(63 reviews)
"The setting, care, and cuisine are excellent, but what sets the Forum apart from many other retirement facilities is the ability of the members through our Boards and committees to interact with our Management Staff to improve the quality of life for..."
READ MORE600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
"I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai..."
READ MORE1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
READ MORE707 Thayer Lane, Foster City, CA 94404
4.6
(21 reviews)
"We have been in the process of finding our father the perfect assisted living situation and although it has been more arduous than anticipated, I think we have finally found the right fit for dad! Upon Arriving at the facility, I was instantly str..."
READ MORE4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
4.6
(41 reviews)
"I don't think there was anything we didn't like about Oakmont of Montecito. We were very impressed with the facilities and very impressed with the staff. We have a friend who lives there, and we happened to look at it and see her at lunchtime. She wa..."
READ MORE1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4.6
(16 reviews)
"My mother will move into The Kensington. The staff was professional and kind. They were great. It's a beautiful facility. My husband said the food was very good...."
READ MOREAlameda County, which is located at the head of San Francisco Bay, has a population of roughly 1.7 million residents, almost 14 percent of whom are aged 65 and over. In 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported that nearly 12 percent of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over were living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Alameda County families who are researching local memory care have over two dozen options to choose from. In Alameda County, as in the rest of California, memory care facilities are generally located within residential care facilities for the elderly. These facilities are monitored by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.
Memory Care costs in Alameda County start around $7,021 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Alameda County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
San Francisco County
$7,964
San Mateo County
$7,742
Santa Clara County
$7,697
Alameda County
$7,021
Santa Cruz County
$6,558
Contra Costa County
$6,519
US
$5,694
San Joaquin County
$5,155
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Alameda County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Alameda County, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Alameda County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Theresa
3.0
Review of Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights
I toured the memory care of Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights. I thought the room was very nice. It had a good window and a view, it was big enough and had a nice bathroom. The part where the...
Memory Care
Karin
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at Pleasanton
I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very...
Provider response
Hi Karin, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Ivy Park at Pleasanton! We sincerely thank you for the positive review and hope to see you again soon.
Memory Care
Bill-78
4.0
Review of J & C Care Center, Llc
My wife is at J & C Care Center, Llc. She is quite happy over there and seems to be going along nicely. I like the response that I have gotten from the staff there. My wife is well cared for. She...