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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alameda, CA
If your loved one needs memory care in Alameda, A Place for Mom can help. With 76 memory care facilities in Alameda, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Alameda incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Alameda memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Alameda, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Dogtown, West Oakland and Yerba Buena Island.
You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Oakland and Fremont.
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9.9
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23 reviews
I am a retired Gerontologist, professionally familiar with a wide range of senior residences , Although I personally had no intention of ultimately moving into a congregate housing situation, once I was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cardinal Point is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which means that our residents move in when they are independent and active, truly being able to participate in all we have to offer! Additionally, we are also licensed for Assisted Living, so as the years go on, the resident can...
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The staff is unparalleled in their sincerity, commitment, and caring for each and every one of the residents and their families. They go the extra mile and are always there for you no matter what the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Coterie Cathedral HillDiscover a new vision of luxury senior living, now brought to life at Coterie Cathedral Hill.Built from the ground up, with modern interiors by March and White Design, Coterie is thoughtfully crafted for older adults who seek a lifestyle of abundant style, wellness, and...
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9.9
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32 reviews
I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
About Sunrise of San MateoSunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike and nurturing setting with personal services and engaging activities for seniors of all life stages. Located just minutes away from downtown San Mateo, California, our residents may enjoy a variety of fine dining, shopping and...
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46 reviews
The director [name removed] is a good communicator. Caregivers are all attentive and devoted, especially [name removed]. Front desk is sometime vacant so it may be a couple of minutes to get service there....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, is building on more than three decades ofexperience in transforming health and wellness programs that promotewell-being and enriched lifestyles. We’re shattering stereotypes and pushingboundaries for what senior...
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9.2
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22 reviews
The facility is about 5 years old so still "new". It is well laid out, the memory care unit has two common areas for activities and another area for small groups. There is an outdoor secured and sheltered...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Village Albany, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley*, offers a collaborative experience that embraces Albany’s community-oriented character while sharing the benefits of university affiliation. The best-in-class community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and...
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8.9
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257 reviews
[name remove] always have a smile and needy to help. [name remove] is perky! They all dress very nice representing Pacifica. All the staff are great! They are friendly and professional. The dress in a very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome Home to Pacifica Senior Living of San Leandro! We are located in the cozy downtown section of San Leandro below the Oakland foothills. With the cool evening breeze off the San Francisco Bay, you can sit outside in the patio courtyard and enjoy a beautiful Bay Area evening.Pacifica Senior...
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13 reviews
[name removed] and [name removed] were quite instrumental in bringing this move to a more than satisfactory conclusion. If it wasn’t for her/them my mother & I might still be searching. Thank you, thank...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This is the kind of place people dream of living in. With views of both Lake Merritt and the East Bay Hills, Lake Park is a retirement community in Oakland, CA that's ?lled with natural light, greenery and fascinating people. Here, a diverse collection of extraordinary residents enjoys a...
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13 reviews
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Mercy Retirement and Care Center is an assisted living community located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County and home to over 413,000 people. Oakland is a wonderful city with lots of businesses, shopping, sporting events, restaurants and stores. Residents will enjoy Bay area views, shopping...
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7 reviews
Wonderful caring staff- My loved one loves all of the changes. The new staff are perfect and there is finally activity in the community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the East Bay’s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible...
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7 reviews
I would definitely recommend Lakeside Park. The staff were amazing and really paid attention to what my loved one's needs were and created activities specifically to his needs. They were all so friendly and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeside Park, nestled in the scenic neighborhood of Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park, is dedicated solely to Memory Care. Everything is designed to support the full well-being of our residents experiencing memory care changes in their lives. One-bedroom and studio residences feature spacious...
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8 reviews
IThis community is unlike any other. They offer meditation, yoga, dance classes and residents are actively engaged with each other The staff is very loving and closely connected with my Mom. No one is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AgeSong WoodPark is pleased to offer AgeSongLiving's unique approach to eldercare, a rich, colorful, culturally diverse assisted living community. What makes the AgeSongLiving approach unique and especially relevant to WoodPark is our view of aging as growth and expansion. In appreciation of...
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8.0
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16 reviews
The staff is friendly and seems to like their job and the community. My mom is well cared for, and is safe and happy. There are limited activities in the memory care unit, but there are understandable...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is designed to fit in with the beautiful homes in the area. Enjoy the local cafes, gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and antique shops. It's right across the street from The Ridge, a brand new upscale shopping center. The community features spacious apartments with...
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8.0
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1 review
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. Located in downtown San Francisco, Ivy Park offers fulfilling and flexible senior living with a range of services for every phase of retirement.From activities and outdoor spaces meant to nourish body and soul, to comprehensive assisted living and memory...
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7.9
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139 reviews
The staff is excellent, friendly, very caring and supportive. The facility is dated, but comfortable. The maintenance staff is always available to address whatever needs tending to. I think they should...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of seniors in all stages of life. They offer everything from independent living to dementia care. They even offer support services for family members, including support groups for those interested. Elderly...
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7.8
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4 reviews
I’m very happy my mother can get in Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro. It’s a nice place, very clean, care giver is nice. Administration person is so nice, my mom lives here like her own home. I’m happy my...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are a 40 bed assisted living in downtown San Leandro. We specialize in caring for dementia and Alzheimer’s clients, those who are independent or those who need assistance with daily care. We are also able to care for hospice clients, offer respite care for those taking care of their loved ones...
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5.5
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21 reviews
The quality of the food has gone down. The value for the money is great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, the quality, it was the nicest, price point and I liked the people. My loved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oakmont of Mariner Point assisted living community situated in Alameda, Alameda County, California provides seniors with a safe place to live. This community offers the memory care that seniors are looking for in a location that is peaceful and good. When a senior chooses this community they will...
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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland has made a huge, positive change in the life of a friend. The facility is clean, I smell delicious food cooking when I visit. The staff is always busy cleaning and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lakeshore Residential Care is located in the City of Oakland in the Lake Merritt commercial district, only a few blocks from the unique Lake Merritt and the shopping center, medical facilities, Physician facilities, banks, senior centers, churches, parks and Parkway Theater are close by, there...
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been great and they are very helpful. This is a family run community and the owner is here all the time and I feel that the residents are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Diamond Care retirement home is located in the stunning city of Diamond Bar, California where the sun shines year-round and the weather makes the city a perfect place to retire to! We pride ourselves in offering the best care and community to all of our residents and we are proud to be among the...
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my father has been staying here for over a year now and doing a lot better than when he was first admitted. The staff here are always so kind and patient with him since he has dementia and gets very restless...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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26 reviews
The staff is good at keeping me involved and informed about my loved one. My loved one says that the food is great and they have a variety to choose from. The community offers a lot of activities, well I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our dynamic community, The Watermark by the Bay, located in Emeryville, California serves the entire East Bay area. With features including modern residences with stunning views and access to the best of entertainment, shopping and dining plus exceptional care and amenities, it’s no wonder we are...
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7.0
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40 reviews
It seemed best for his needs in terms of both location and what they provide. I also heard and continue to hear good things about them as compared to other similar communities. Also fit within our price...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Point at Rockridge, located in the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, is across street from a complete shopping center and only a few blocks from the unique shopping areas of Piedmont and College Avenues. Physician’s offices, medical facilities, churches and synagogues, as well as UC...
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6.9
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24 reviews
Dear [name removed] I highly recommend Ivy Park Oakland Hills The staff are kind, compassionate and competent . They become a family.. Very positive experience in making a very difficult...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Community Highlights:* Conveniently located in a beautiful, safe residential neighborhood in the Oakland Hills* Multiple nurses on staff to manage resident well-being and complex medical situations* Accommodate many couples who want to stay together but have different care needs* Higher...
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My Mom has alcoholic dementia and is doing as well as can be expected in large part due to the community and services provided here. She has needed more help over the past year, congruent with the natural...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carlton Plaza of San Leandro sits in the hub of downtown San Leandro with easy access to the theater, state-of-the-art library, shopping centers and excellent public transportation. Residents can travel easily around this small metropolitan area. Carlton Plaza is an independent, assisted...
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For us personally Marymount Villa worked out best because they had Filipino staff and my mom is Filipino. The second reason we chose them was the value of care with the cost associated was great. The last...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Marymount Villa we believe everyone can find meaning and joy in life, even when they need a little help with daily living. We offer independent, assisted living, respite, hospice care, and now our newly renovated memory care unit. Marymount Villa offers a gracious setting and well-appointed...
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Quality of Life and Dignity The Short: Silverado offers truly amazing care, service, and engagement with their residents - they are always treated with respect and dignity. Staff are also communicative,...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Silverado Berkeley, it is our mission to ensure that we provide a uniquely creative, comfortable and stimulating community where our residents are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. A community where the health and lifestyle of each person can be positively impacted and...
Cost of memory care in Alameda, CA
The average cost of senior living in Alameda is $5,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sausalito, CA with an average of $5,791 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alameda, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alameda, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alameda, CA by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Alameda
Recent reviews for memory care in Alameda
The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA
4.2
Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA
5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Alameda review score based on 103 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 67 Alameda memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Alameda review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Alameda review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Alameda memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 103 reviews of 67 Alameda memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alameda resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Alameda, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Alameda memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alameda memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alameda, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Alameda memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alameda that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.3%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alameda memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alameda Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alameda memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alameda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alameda, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alameda memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alameda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alameda, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alameda memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alameda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alameda, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alameda, California. See full list of communities.
There are 76 memory care facilities near Alameda, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Alameda, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 76 memory care facilities near you in Alameda, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alameda, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Alameda, California ranges from $695 to $16600. The average Memory Care cost in Alameda, California is $5,979. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alameda, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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