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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alameda, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Alameda, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Alameda or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Alameda.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Alameda for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 82 assisted living facilities in the Alameda area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hunters Point, India Basin and Central Waterfront.
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The medical team really gives enough individual attention to each of their client. Though it is a smaller facility compared to others. The staff specially customized their work to each individual need and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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 University provides outstanding care to residents in the newest AgeSong community. We strive to create an environment that is culturally and economically diverse. Since 1884 the site has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the aging population in San Francisco, and that...
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Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...
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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.
The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...
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My loved one is always saying the food is good, this is important since my loved one is in assisted living. The community also will bring food to the room so I can visit with my loved one in their...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
We are proud to offer exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care services in one of the East Bay's loveliest areas. Nestled in the heart of Moraga's rolling hills, this desirable place to live offers a charming country atmosphere within easy reach of city amenities. Our quaint, all-American town...
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The staff is absolutely wonderful. They make you feel welcomed, at home and included in the community. The residents are really supportive and friendly. My loved one has made a number of friends, in a short...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Situated in the heart of San Francisco atop Cathedral Hill, The Carlisle offers assisted living and independent living for older adults looking to live within a vibrant community. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered a friendly, boutique hotel where you...
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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.
Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....
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My mom has worsening dementia, but is generally fairly polite. She's also pretty wily, and can lure you into a false sense of security. The staff at Sunset Home are very loving.awareand very patient
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a lovely care facility that is located in Alameda, San Francisco California. This area is noted for its beautiful Victorian homes and is near a beautiful beach and shopping center. We, at Sunset home for the Elderly, enjoy helping those who need a secure, caring and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bay Harbour Care Home provides 24 Hour Assisted Care for Elderly People 60 Years & Older. We offer excellent care at a price that is competitive and reasonable. Our facility is the right size to give the individual care and attention that you want for your loved one. Bay Harbour...
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The care that my loved one is receiving is good. He is getting the care that he needs, but there are not enough caregivers to take care of all of their residents. They could use and additional caregiver....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Goldencare 2 is a residential care home located in Alameda, CA, providing Alzheimer's Care and Assisted Living to non-aggressive residents in all stages of dementia. At Goldencare 2, your loved ones will enjoy top rate care, including: medication management, standby care for transfers, diet...
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Golden Age Senior Living facility in Alameda, California has been a life saver for me and my Dad. My Dad needed a warm type of home setting where care takers are genuinely interested in the clients. With...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Golden Age Bayside is located on Channing Way in Alameda, California. We offer specialized senior care services for elderly patients. Our staff is also experienced and skilled to work with patients who have dementia, alzheimers, and those with Hospice needs. Our staff has been treating patients...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Gold Age Channing is a retirement home located in Alameda, California. This retirement home is focused on providing its residents with a calm, tranquil environment with many seniors from all walks of life. This retirement home is very flexible in terms of who they will take in, including those on...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in the beautiful Sweet Road of Alameda County of California, Golden Age of Sweet Road is an assisted home and living facility for elderly members of the society. The management of this senior care service specializes in the care of old people who are sick due to their old age and cannot...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
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My mother and I were looking at several places and this facility has numerous key factors. The leader of the place is very organized, very professional, and she was leading a great staff. All the nurses 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Alameda, CA
The average cost of senior living in Alameda is $5,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sausalito, CA with an average of $4,582 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alameda, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alameda, CA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alameda, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Alameda
Recent reviews for assisted living in Alameda
Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA
5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.
Blue Horizon Living LLC in Concord, CA
4.8
They are great at Blue Horizon Living LLC. Mom just missed dad and that is the only reason that we took her out. The management and staff are exceptional at this facility. They were very patient with mom as she was in a lot of pain. I really couldn't ask for a better place for mom. The people ...
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Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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Alameda review score based on 103 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 82 Alameda assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for Alameda assisted living
When assisted living 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 82 Alameda assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alameda resident and family assisted living 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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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Alameda assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alameda assisted living 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 assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
39%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alameda assisted living
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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alameda assisted living
Assisted living 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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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13%
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Availability of select dining options in Alameda assisted living
Our assisted living 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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
29.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alameda assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alameda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alameda
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alameda protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
La Orinda Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alameda, California. See full list of communities.
There are 82 assisted living facilities near Alameda, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Alameda, California are Coterie Cathedral Hill, Sunrise of San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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