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Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Hayward, CA below include 178 memory care communities with 1926 reviews. On average in Hayward, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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1235 Hopkins Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Hopkins Manor is the best of the best! They provide outstanding and loving service to their residents. My mother was one. Honestly, my family and I feel so blessed to have had them provide the care to our wonderful mom. And during her last weeks ..."
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1 East Selby Lane, Redwood City, CA 94063
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I toured Oakmont of Redwood City. They were all great. I would have been happy with any of them if I needed a place. Everyone was prepared when I got there. They have multiple movie rooms. They had a room for after-hours food where customers could he..."
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960 Vermont Street, San Jose, CA 95126
3.5
(13 reviews)
"Noone wants to place a mom or dad away from them. I can guarantee you that if you are in this position that rose garden court will definitely help ease the situation. Our family truely is blessed to have my dad at rose garden court. ..."
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540 Patterson Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
3.3
(6 reviews)
"My husband seems to have settled a little bit now at The Carlton. They have gone through a lot with him; it has not been easy. I chose this community because my husband is pretty young at 70 years old and has advanced Alzheimer's. He is a difficult c..."
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2100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
2.3
(3 reviews)
"We went to Elegance Berkeley. It was extremely modern. Everything was very clean. The people that we met were nice. The facility is fairly new, so everything looked very, very nice...."
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16 Coleman Place, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Silver Point Plaza was an old facility that needed updating. It did not meet the needs of my dad, but the staff seemed to be very friendly and eager. The place was clean and provided activities. ..."
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777 Bayview drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
"Bayview Villa �Boutique style� living Specializing in memory care! Bayview Villa is a family-owned community. We serve those residents w..."
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581 E. Fremont Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
" Personalized assisted living and memory care services Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, Within easy reach of downtown Sunnyvale, upscale ..."
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939 W. El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040
"Welcome to Villa Toscana Memory Care! Growing older does not mean closing the book on adventure. Instead, it presents an opportunity to wri..."
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8552 Briarwood Ln, Dublin, CA 94568
"Our community offers 24-hour care with a full staff. Our staff has over 12 years of experience giving quality loving care. All of our room..."
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3930 Williams Rd., San Jose, CA 95117
"MorningStar Memory Care at San Tomas offers memory care San Jose families can count on. We offer residents an urban-suburban feel in a commu..."
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1640 Eleanor Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential s..."
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12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
"Inspired Senior Living WATERMARK AT SAN RAMON A stylish, tranquil retreat set among California�s picturesque wine country. Life is better..."
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1735 Alray Dr, Concord, CA 94519
"We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you with compassionate assisted living and memory care in a secure and inviting residential s..."
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34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I've just moved my mom into a place called the Masonic Home of California. I have chosen them just for the quality of the place. They also have a program for widows of Masons that made it affordable. My mom has a little studio (without a kitchen) and..."
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2800 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Residents at Kensington Place Redwood City feel like they are Home with Kensington’s kindness and great food and choices and dignity. Kensington is a parallel universe where the world is at its best. Our family is continually impressed and thankful f..."
READ MORE1868 Danielle Ct, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Better Living, and it's a very nice home. It's very clean, well-cared for, and the staff is very friendly and very helpful. They take good care of my mom. They had a Christmas activity the other night...."
READ MORE810 Navaronne Way, Concord, CA 94518
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We chose Reyes Guest Home because it only handles six people and it's not a big assisted living area. It's a very pretty and big house with a great scenery. My mom seemed to be quite happy there and she's got a bright room. Each room has a door that ..."
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1319 Maria Way, San Jose, CA 95128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited All About Seniors Elder Care for my mother-in-law, and it was as if I was visiting my grandma in her house. It was like a small family, and they were like family members. The rooms are quite nice. I think it's clean overall: the buildings, ..."
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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..."
READ MOREHayward is among the costlier places in Central California to obtain care, with monthly rates averaging $7,899. Most other cities in the region have more economical rates, including San Jose, where care costs are below Hayward’s norm at $7,500. In Santa Cruz, seniors pay $6,938 for care, and in Vallejo, rates are $1,700 below Hayward’s average. In Stockton, care costs are more competitive at $4,561. In comparison, the state norm for memory care is $6,563, and nationally, rates average $5,625.
Hayward
$7,899
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
Vallejo
$6,188
Santa Cruz
$6,938
Stockton
$4,561
San Jose
$7,500
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Hayward, memory care facilities charge $7,899 per month.
In Hayward there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit 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.
Memory care residents in Hayward pay $7,899 per month for services, making this one of the more expensive long-term care options in the city. Only nursing home care is costlier, with residents paying $11,566 for services. Seniors who live in their own homes pay more affordable rates of $6,864 and in-home care and $7,150 for specialized home health care, and assisted living residents pay $6,319 per month for care. Adult day health care costs a fraction of the price of memory care at $1,950.
Memory Care
$7,899
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 Hayward was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
The Hayward region has numerous programs and services for residents living with dementia, supporting the financial security and quality of life of those living with memory loss. The following table highlights resources such as the Alzheimer’s Association, the Area Agency on Aging and the long-term care ombudsman. These agencies can help seniors and families identify ways to pay for memory care and navigate the move-in process.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada | (831) 647-9890 | The local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosts early-stage engagement programs and support groups for seniors and families affected by dementia in the Hayward region. It also has a helpline staffed with masters-level industry experts who provide emotional support and practical advice on finding resources in the community. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (510) 577-1900 | The Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for medical appointments and has benefits specialists who help those aged 65 and over apply for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. The agency also provides information on dementia resources in the community and referrals for relevant services. |
| Empowered Aging | (925) 685-2070 | Empowered Aging is a regional nonprofit organization that serves as the long-term care ombudsman for Hayward and the surrounding region. Seniors and families can contact the ombudsman for help with comparing memory care facilities in the region, understanding residents’ rights and determining what to do in instances of substandard care. |
| Legal Assistance for Seniors | (510) 839-0393 | This free program provides Hayward residents aged 60 and over and their families with advice on age-related and dementia-related issues, including assigning powers of attorney and guardianship and liquidating assets to cover residential care expenses. The program can also help seniors and veterans apply for state and federal benefits. |
| Alameda County Veterans Services Office | (510) 577-1926 | The Veterans Services Office has specialists who help older veterans and their qualified dependents or survivors prepare applications for benefits such as Aid and Attendance, veterans’ home placement and veterans and survivors pensions. It can also provide referrals for services in the community, including transportation services and prescription drug assistance. |
Memory care facilities in Hayward are typically located within secured wings of assisted living facilities and shared the same licensing standards as set by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Along with enforcing rigorous licensing standards, this division fields and investigates complaints of substandard care or living conditions.
Hayward Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Irina
5.0
Review of MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward
I toured MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward. They're very nice, the rooms and staff. I liked it a lot, and it was very in-depth in stuff compared to a lot of places I visited. This place is very...
Provider response
Irina, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward. We're thrilled to hear that you found our rooms and team to be very nice and that you...
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