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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.
Facility is located at Redwood Shores. Very quiet and peaceful area. Parks, grocery stores, lakes, library and Oracle building are walking distance. Shopping Mal is about 10min. drive. Weather is always sunny. Nice to take leisure walk around neighborhood area with pine trees and beautiful...
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We chose Welcome Home Senior Residence because of the recommendation of A Place for Mom. We called them and had a visit set up when our granddaughter went for the visit she really liked it and thought it was...
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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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.
Malonzo Eldercare is a family-owned and run Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) and is a very special place where we provide 24 hour non-medical care. We are proud to say that our experience in caring for the elderly extends to over a decade. We are passionate advocates for the care...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Rucker, CA

The average cost of senior living in Rucker is $5,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diablo Grande, CA with an average of $3,515 per month.

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

Rucker, CA
$5,049/mo
$4,988/mo

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

Rucker, CA
$5,049/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,049/mo
$6,201/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,068/mo
Private
$6,571/mo
Studio
$7,422/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,256/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,341/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Rucker 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: Rucker, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRucker, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,049/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,201/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,425/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rucker, CA:$5,049/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rucker, CA:$6,201/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rucker, CA:$5,425/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rucker, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rucker 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
Rucker, CA$6,782/mo$6,543/mo+3.7%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Rucker, CA
2024 average cost:$6,782/mo
2023 average cost:$6,543/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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 Rucker, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Rucker

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rucker

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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The Parkview in Pleasanton, CA

5.0
The food the staff and the activities are all great my mom is very happy here. I would recommend this community to others.

Rucker review score based on 540 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 540 reviews of 205 Rucker assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rucker 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

Rucker review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Rucker, CA205 facilities
8.1
Gilroy, CA250 facilities
8.0
Morgan Hill, CA346 facilities

Review subcategories for Rucker 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 540 reviews of 205 Rucker assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rucker 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
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.4
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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Rucker assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rucker assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rucker, 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 Rucker 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 Rucker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rucker, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.2%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rucker 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 Rucker Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rucker, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rucker 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 Rucker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rucker, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
31.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rucker 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 Rucker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rucker, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rucker 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 Rucker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rucker, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rucker

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