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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hayward, CA
If you’re looking for independent living in the Hayward area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Hayward. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
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: 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: 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
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: 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.
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.
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.
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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We are very happy with the care from the wonderful and caring staff. The community has a nice environment and is clean and maintained. They offer a good variety of healthy meals. We like that they have...
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.
Lincoln Villa is a lovely community dedicated to assisted senior living. Not only is the community a wonderful place for seniors to live together and enjoy their golden years, but it is a safe environment where adult children can be assured that their parents are well taken care of. The goal of...
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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Cost of independent living in Hayward, CA
The average cost of senior living in Hayward is $5,560 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, CA with an average of $5,128 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hayward, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hayward, CA vs. the state and national average
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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 .
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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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.
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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
7.7%
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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%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
16.9%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
31%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
19%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oakmont of Montecito, The Heritage Downtown and Sunrise of San Mateo 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 San Mateo and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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