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Photo of Acacia Creek, a CCRC
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Out of all the places we looked at this was the best community in the bay area. They have wonderful prices compared to other community's we toured. The community is nice and well-kept. The facility has...
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.
The Acacia Creek Lifestyles culture incorporates leading research on healthy living and aging. We are proud to be the only “Certified Center for Successful Aging” in the Bay Area (1 in 21 nationwide) and one of over 65 accredited “Masterpiece Living Communities”. Acacia Creek’s “Successful...
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44 Floor plans available
6.0
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6.0
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24 reviews
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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 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.
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I don’t have any other facility to compare It to but I’m impressed they keep this place CLEAN. I don’t like the fact they advertise transportation on the website and phone but don’t do it once you’re...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is an assisted living community located in the lovely town of Danville, CA. This beautiful community is located near Oakland and just across the bay from San Francisco. Danville is a great place to reside and it offers a number of advantages to family members who come through to...
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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
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.
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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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
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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Vintage Court Senior Apartments more than deserves this five star review. At the forefront of this stellar community is manager [name removed], leasing manager [name removed], and maintenance lead [name...
Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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: 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: Independent Living
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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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Photo of Wittenberg Manor Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Diana's Care Home is an assisted living community in Hayward, an east bay suburban region of the San Francisco Bay area. With just over 150,000 people, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the bay area. Hayward has its own executive airport and knows how to entertain its visitors with broad...
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Castro Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Castro Valley is $5,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, CA with an average of $5,128 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA vs. nearby cities

Castro Valley, CA
$5,534/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA vs. the state and national average

Castro Valley, CA
$5,534/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley vs. other types of senior living

$6,232/mo
Independent Living
$5,534/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,787/mo
Studio
$5,736/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,154/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,252/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Castro Valley

Recent reviews for independent living in Castro Valley

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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Sycamore Hills By the Bay in Hercules, CA

5.0
The only improvement that I can think of that needs to be made at Sycamore Hills By the Bay is there is not enough parking. That is my only complaint about this facility. Everyone is very nice, the facility is really clean. I am really happy with my experience here so far.

Carlton Senior Living Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Castro Valley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Castro Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Castro Valley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Castro Valley independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Castro Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Castro Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Castro Valley independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Castro Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Castro Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Castro Valley independent 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 independent living communities in Castro Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Castro Valley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.1%
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Cardinal Point, Cogir of Brentwood and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Castro Valley, California. See full list of communities.

There are 76 independent living facilities near Castro Valley, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Castro Valley, California are Cogir of Brentwood, The Heritage Downtown and Coterie Cathedral Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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