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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.
Cindy’s Care Home, is a senior community center located in the leafy suburbs of Hercules, California in Contra Costa County. The scenery around this residential care home is awesome. The area has a calming breeze that is great for relaxation. The trees provide a pleasant shadowed area for seniors...
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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.
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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.
Welcome Home Senior Residence is a corporation owned facilities.   Our goal is to provide upscale environment and professional service to the residents.  Our staffs are experienced in all levels of Dementia, etc.  We are licensed to provide care for dementia and Hospice...
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The Staff is attentive to my Mom and they have done what they can to make her time there comfortable. She has a private room that looks out on the Patio and being at the end of a court it is quite and has...
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.
Choosing a senior home for a beloved family member is no easy task. Browsing through a vast array of institutions can leave a family in stress and confusion, as everyone wants to find the best quality of services for their loved ones. By visiting Granada Homes 2, anybody can quickly realize that...
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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.
Granada Home provides the highest level of residential care to elders. Granada Home offers 24-hour care and supervision in home-like surroundings that are safe, comfortable and enjoyable to live in. With a friendly and experienced professional staff, competitive rates, and all-inclusive...
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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: 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.
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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We chose Bethany Home because of the location of the facility. They have been good with communication with everything that has been going on. Overall it has been a good experience I would recommend them.
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.
Bethany Home is a residential care home located in the spectacularly beautiful city of Concord, in Contra Costa County, California. Our wonderful home has a scenic natural landscape for our residents to enjoy, not to mention warm weather and sunny skies all year round. Perfect for those who enjoy...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Orinda, CA

The average cost of senior living in Orinda is $4,609 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concord, CA with an average of $4,429 per month.

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

Orinda, CA
$4,609/mo
$4,622/mo
$4,645/mo

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

Orinda, CA
$4,609/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,609/mo
$5,845/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,166/mo
Private
$5,545/mo
Studio
$5,923/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,271/mo

Senior living costs in Orinda 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: Orinda, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrinda, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,609/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,845/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,335/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Orinda, CA:$4,609/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Orinda, CA:$5,845/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Orinda, CA:$5,335/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Orinda, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Orinda 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 Orinda, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Orinda 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
Orinda, CA$6,170/mo$6,001/mo+2.8%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Orinda, CA
2024 average cost:$6,170/mo
2023 average cost:$6,001/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
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 Orinda, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Orinda.

What families are saying about assisted living in Orinda

Recent reviews for assisted living in Orinda

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.

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Orinda review score based on 160 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 160 reviews of 111 Orinda assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orinda 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

Orinda review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Orinda, CA111 facilities
8.4
Lafayette, CA135 facilities
7.8
Moraga, CA150 facilities

Review subcategories for Orinda 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 160 reviews of 111 Orinda assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Orinda 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
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Orinda assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orinda assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orinda, 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 Orinda 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 Orinda 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
45.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.5%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
68.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Orinda 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 Orinda Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Orinda, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orinda 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 Orinda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orinda, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Orinda 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 Orinda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orinda, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orinda 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 Orinda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orinda, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
27.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Orinda

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 Orinda protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Cardinal Point, Sunrise of Danville and La Orinda Care Home are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Orinda, California. See full list of communities.
There are 138 assisted living facilities near Orinda, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Orinda, California are Sunrise of Danville, Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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