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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.
Glenwood Inn offeres month-to-month independent and assisted living residences in a gracious, friendly, and caring atmosphere. We have over 10 years experiece in providing quality service to our residents.* Alcove, One or Two Bedroom residences* Daily Activities, Special Tours, and Scheduled...
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We chose this community because it was what my uncle wanted to do. The staff is very accommodating and caring they seem to have a passion for what they do. The staff really made this community what it is....
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.
If you live in the Fremont, California area and you are looking for a senior living facility for your loved one, Golden Home II is the perfect option. We are dedicated to giving our residents a home that they can call their own. Our assisted living facility offers residential options for senior...
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Very clean residence! Nice, caring people. I just wish they would do more activities with the guests. They have a beautiful backyard and deck. Walks on the deck could be enjoyable for the guests.
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.
Abigail's Guest Home is a senior living facility with two locations, one in Pleasanton, CA and one in San Ramon, CA. Abigail's Guest Home is a family-oriented business established to meet the needs of local elderly residents who could no longer live independently. For each resident, our goal is...
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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.
Nestled in the hills of Union City overlooking the San Francisco Bay, the Pavilion at the Masonic Homes is a brand-new residence for seniors dealing with memory loss or requiring assistance with day-to-day activities. Surrounded by lush greenery and bay views, and with expert caregivers available...
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Cost of assisted living in Carnadero, CA

The average cost of senior living in Carnadero is $4,984 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $3,515 per month.

Assisted living costs in Carnadero, CA, vs. nearby cities

Carnadero, CA
$4,984/mo
$4,988/mo

Assisted living costs in Carnadero, CA, vs. state and national averages

Carnadero, CA
$4,984/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Carnadero, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,984/mo
$6,119/mo

Assisted living costs in Carnadero, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,035/mo
Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$7,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,545/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Carnadero vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Carnadero, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarnadero, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,984/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,119/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,457/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carnadero, CA:$4,984/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Carnadero, CA:$6,119/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carnadero, CA:$5,457/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Carnadero, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carnadero and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Carnadero, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Carnadero have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carnadero, CA$6,805/mo$6,555/mo+3.8%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Carnadero, CA
2024 average cost:$6,805/mo
2023 average cost:$6,555/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Carnadero, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Carnadero

Recent reviews for assisted living in Carnadero

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Ivy Park at Monterey

4.9
Our 98 year old mother moved into Ivy Park this past spring. She really enjoyed the lovely environment; her apartment, the facility and its’ grounds. The staff members were all warm, kind, caring, patient and respectful. Our mother’s condition did fail after a few months due to her underlying ...
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Bon Homie III Lena in San Jose, CA

4.1
The staff at Bon Homie is very nice. The facility is nicer than some others I've seen, but I kind of wish it was a little more for the money we're paying.

Carnadero review score based on 425 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 425 reviews of 155 Carnadero assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Carnadero 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

Carnadero review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Carnadero, CA155 facilities
8.1
Gilroy, CA250 facilities
8.9

Review subcategories for Carnadero 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 425 reviews of 155 Carnadero assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Carnadero 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.
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Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Carnadero assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carnadero assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carnadero, 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 Carnadero 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 Carnadero that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carnadero, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carnadero 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 Carnadero 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
60.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carnadero 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 Carnadero 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
14.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Carnadero 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 Carnadero communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carnadero 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 Carnadero offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carnadero, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Carnadero

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Carnadero protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Valley Spring Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Carnadero, California. See full list of communities.
There are 218 assisted living facilities near Carnadero, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Carnadero, California are Westmont of Morgan Hill, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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