Watermark at San Ramon
12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
"Inspired Senior Living WATERMARK AT SAN RAMON A stylish, tranquil retreat set among Californias picturesque wine country. Life is better ..."
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12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583
"Inspired Senior Living WATERMARK AT SAN RAMON A stylish, tranquil retreat set among Californias picturesque wine country. Life is better ..."
READ MORE1640 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..."
READ MORE8552 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..."
READ MORE1735 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..."
READ MORE777 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..."
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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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 MORE1959 Carriage Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Carriage Care, and they are doing a beautiful job. The care is round the clock. She has a huge, beautiful, private room. They gave her a hospital bed. They'd give her anything she wants. She has cable TV in her room, and because they ..."
READ MORE2069 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..."
READ MORE3262 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 MORE841 Roleen Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom has been staying at Almabella Manor #2 and it's excellent. The staff is very patient and caring. I have no complaints about it. Their prices are reasonable. The place has six people, and it was kept extremely clean, neat, and well-maintained. ..."
READ MORE1363 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister has been living in Julie's Care Home for eight years now. They helped her with showering, and taking care of her medications. They feed her and they're careful about her diet, and they get her to medical appointments. The staff is very good..."
READ MORE34400 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..."
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 MORE501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Sequoias-Portola Valley was an excellent place. It has a square layout with a central office, a lounge, and a dining area. The units were scattered all around, and they were all on one level. There was a swimming pool, a gym, and an arts and crafts r..."
READ MORE1 Avalon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents moved into the Frank Residences last November. I think it's a very good community. I think it's very well-run, well-managed, clean and very, very good. My parents are very, very happy there. The staff is excellent, very attentive, very goo..."
READ MORE233 West End Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is in Greenwood Assisted Living. It's very nice. It's perfect. I like the people a lot. They've been very proactive and I like them a lot. The staff is great. He has a sizable room. He's got his own bathroom. In the present situation, it's..."
READ MORE205 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, ..."
READ MORE1010 Second Street, Lafayette, CA 94549
4.7
(14 reviews)
"I thought Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was very welcoming and very nice. It seemed like it would be also a fit. However, there was limited availability for space, and the only thing they had available was a shared unit. Nevertheless, I would recommen..."
READ MORE1616 Gordon Street, Redwood City, CA 94061
4.7
(7 reviews)
"We chose Gordon Manor for my mother-in-law. They have a lot of outdoor space. She loves being outdoors and she loves gardens. They have chickens and fruit trees. We felt like she would like a space like that. We just talked to so many people whose pa..."
READ MORECalifornia memory care can be costly. Oakland has some of the state’s highest care rates at $7,854 per month. To the south, memory care in San Jose and Los Angeles is $7,500 and $6,563, respectively. In nearby Sacramento, costs are a little lower at $6,531 per month. In Modesto to the west, prices are lower still at $5,000 per month.
Oakland
$7,854
California
$6,563
The United States
$5,625
San Jose
$7,500
Sacramento
$6,531
Modesto
$5,000
Los Angeles
$6,563
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.
Memory care in Oakland costs an average of $7,854 per month. This is higher than the California average of $6,563 monthly and much higher than the national average of $5,625.
In Sacramento, 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, 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 can be complex as seniors with cognitive disorders have special requirements. Of the different types of senior care, only nursing home care is more expensive at $11,566 per month for a semiprivate room. Non-medical in-home care averages $6,864 a month. Home health care requires care providers with professional training for medical interventions and costs $7,150. Assisted living care in a community setting costs $6,319 monthly in Oakland. The least expensive form of senior care, adult day care, costs $1,950 per month.
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 Oakland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Services of the East Bay | (510) 644-8292 | Located just to the north in Berkeley, ASEB provides a range of services to Bay Area residents experiencing cognitive disorders. Programs include early stage workshops, adult day care and support for caregivers. The organization also hosts an extensive online library of educational videos. |
Alzheimer's Association (AA) Northern California | (800)272-3900 | Providing advocacy and support to Oakland residents with cognitive disorders, their families and caregivers, AA's regional chapter offers in-person and online tools for many aspects of living with Alzheimer's and dementia. AA's 24/7 Helpline's trained professionals who can provide guidance and referrals, and ALZConnect is an online forum for sharing information and support. |
City of Oakland Aging and Adult Services | (510) 238-3121 | Oakland's Office of Aging and Adult Services maintains a portal for senior services ranging from education to transportation options to links to neighborhood senior centers around the city. |
Alameda County Aging Services Directory | Online | Alameda County maintains a downloadable PDF packed with information and service listings of interest to seniors in the Oakland area and across the county, including those requiring memory care programs. |
Memory Café at The Point | (510)658-9266 | Hosted by care communities, The Point at Rockridge Generations Memory Care Program and Senior Helpers in Alameda County, this monthly Memory Café is open to Oakland seniors experiencing cognitive disorders. |
The California Department of Social Services’ Senior Care Licensing Program licenses and monitors residential and continuing care facilities for the elderly, including memory care facilities. It conducts regular inspections to ensure facilities uphold standards around care, food services and other aspects of congregate living to keep seniors with cognitive disorders safe, healthy and comfortable.
Oakland 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
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
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...
Memory Care
S.M.
5.0
Review of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
I was less impressed with the ambiance at Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. The memory care area was good. The entry was kind of utilitarian. The people were very nice. Everything was nice. There was...
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