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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hayward, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 72 independent living facilities in Hayward, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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: 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.
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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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.
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, 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.
At Aegis Gardens in Fremont, California, our focus on Chinese culture is reflected in everything we do. Our retirement community is designed to be warm and inviting with thoughtfully-designed architecture and interiors, exceptional menus, enticing activities, and caring Chinese-speaking staff....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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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I FOUND THE COMMUNITY QUITE A NICE PLACE AS FAR AS THE ENVIRONMENT. THE STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AND THEY SEEMED TO BE ON TOP OF CARING FOR THE RESIDENCE AS WELL. I REALLY WAS PLEASED AT THE FACT...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Fremont Village provides seniors with a warm and caring atmosphere where our many options contribute to the independence and individuality of each resident. An array of activities, a variety of nutritious entrees, and support services are all designed to meet personal preferences and requests....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: 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 independent living in Hayward, CA

The average cost of senior living in Hayward is $5,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, CA with an average of $5,141 per month.

Independent living costs in Hayward, CA, vs. nearby cities

Hayward, CA
$5,559/mo

Independent living costs in Hayward, CA, vs. state and national averages

Hayward, CA
$5,559/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hayward, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,244/mo
Independent Living
$5,559/mo

Independent living costs in Hayward, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,736/mo
Studio
$5,111/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,422/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,647/mo

Senior living costs in Hayward 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: Hayward, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHayward, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,559/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,014/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,244/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hayward, CA:$5,559/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hayward, CA:$5,014/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hayward, CA:$6,244/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hayward, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hayward 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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Independent living cost trends in Hayward, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hayward 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hayward, CA$3,426/mo$3,190/mo+7.4%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hayward, CA
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,190/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Hayward

Recent reviews for independent living in Hayward

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 .

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.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Hayward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hayward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hayward, 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 Hayward 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 Hayward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hayward, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hayward 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 Hayward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hayward, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hayward 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 Hayward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hayward, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellara Senior Living, MorningStar of Hayward and Scott Villa are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hayward, California. See full list of communities.
There are 72 independent living facilities near Hayward, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hayward, California are The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Danville and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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