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Photo of Ivy Park at Pleasanton
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.4
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23 reviews
8.4
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23 reviews
5 star
48%
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30%
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Wonderful place. All staff were caring and got to know my brother. His room was well kept, cleaned regularly. They made us feel welcomed when we came to visit. He didn't participate in many of the activities...
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.
Sunrise of Pleasanton is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Pleasanton, CA.
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2121 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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93 reviews
9.8
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93 reviews
5 star
81%
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From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed—not just as potential residents, but as family. The team has gone above and beyond to ensure our mom feels safe, cared for, and, most importantly, loved. Every...
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 & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in Danville, CAVery close to Blackhawk Medical CenterMinutes from beautiful Diablo Country ClubSurrounded by stunning gardensSunrise of Danville, in Danville, California, offers a loving environment, staffed by experienced caregivers. Our...
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2626 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
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49 reviews
9.8
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49 reviews
5 star
77%
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21%
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The staff at Cogir are very friendly and helpful to residents. The upper management staff has a high turnover, with the current director being the third one in the last year or so. The rent raises of 8-9%...
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.
Cogir of Fremont Senior Living Community is an independent and assisted living community in Fremont, California. Our luxurious and active community is ideally situated in a residential area of the city, giving residents all the comforts of a small town near the amenities of a large city....
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9.0
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71 reviews
9.0
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71 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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We were extremely happy with this facility and would recommend 100%. Staff was caring and the facility was very clean. Activities were engaging. The food was terrific and they welcomed family members to...
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.
Welcome to Fremont Hills Assisted Living. We are proud to be Fremont's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Fremont Hills Assisted Living is where residents can enjoy life and their families can have peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are being cared for with dignity and...
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9.0
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17 reviews
9.0
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17 reviews
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This place is excellent and my mother has thrived since she's been there. She is extremely happy there. I would definitely recommend this place.
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.
Emerald Valley offers 48 assisted living apartments with a variety of floor plans, full service bar/bistro, luxury spa and salon, wellness and fitness center, on-site, state-of-the-art movie theatre, outdoor terrace and so much more.Emerald Valley offers Luxury Studio Apartment, Private Terrace,...
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66 Photos available
9.0
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6 reviews
9.0
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6 reviews
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Our father moved in a few years ago, and we couldn’t be any happier with our decision. The facility is clean, the food is good and the management team has been consistent. We can call the executive director...
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.
The Best Value in San Ramon Senior LivingThe Watermark at San Ramon, located in San Ramon, California, is a retirement community offering exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care in an intimate and tranquil park-like wellness setting. Considered one of the East Bay’s premier boutique senior...
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99 Photos available
8.9
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42 reviews
8.9
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42 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very friendly and they learned your name quickly. They're very attentive, and it's great to be able to dine with my father in law anytime we want to. The food has also been fantastic. They have...
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.
The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, California, offers Assisted Living and Memory Care on a comfortable senior campus notable for a high standard of care in addition to friendly, fun, and caring associates that make our community feel more like a charming bed and breakfast. The...
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1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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235 reviews
8.7
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235 reviews
5 star
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A little shaky on the communicating now that he's there. The sales team didn't skip a beat. [name removed] and [name removed] have been top tier. The nurses are superb in the memory care and the...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Union City is an assisted living senior community that is located in Union City, California. What makes our community unique is its program that is designed to enrich the body, mind, and soul. For the mind, Pacifica Senior Living Union City offers services such as...
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The staff, the food, the community are top notch. Aegis Fremont is the leaders in memory care. My parents are so happy living there and I have such piece of mind from the company's top down leadership. So...
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.
Nestled in the beautiful tri-city valley, Aegis of Fremont is a new, luxuriously appointed assisted living community. Our building is designed on a smaller scale so it is more homelike and promotes socializing between staff and residents. With such amenities as aromatherapy, massage, a full...
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1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.7
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44 reviews
7.7
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44 reviews
5 star
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I loved Ivy Park and Highly recommend them. One example was my moms hospital bed did not come the first night and the charge nurse came by to check on her at 2 am found out she was sleeping in a chair and...
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.
Welcome to Sunrise Villa San Ramon! Enjoying life at Sunrise Villa San Ramon is easy. It shows in the smiles that are everywhere. Our residents take full advantage of exciting programs and outings, enjoy wonderfully prepared meals, and have every convenience of luxury accommodations. Since our...
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Photo of Brookdale San Ramon
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.7
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50 reviews
7.7
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50 reviews
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I would say 5 for all but the food which was just ok. Maybe a 3 for food. But they were so accommodating for our mom. Whatever she wanted they would bring her like ice cream etc. They were all very friendly...
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.
Our luxurious, inviting community, in the greater San Francisco/Oakland metropolitan area, encompasses the perfect assisted living experience, where each day you can choose from all kinds of life-enriching activities and programs to share with friends and neighbors. Continue to enjoy your...
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We just moved my dad into the Heritage Assisted Living facility, the staff has been great, they are friendly and have a great sense of humor, the food is good and overall we are very pleased with the...
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.
Livermore Valley. Home of California's oldest wine producing region. And it can be your new home, too. If you are lucky enough to have been aged over 62 years, you can enjoy the good life at Heritage Estates Senior Apartments. Sip world-class wines quietly on your balcony or soak in nearby views...
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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 A/L specializing in Dementia/Alzheimer’s care. Beautiful garden area, full time Activity Director.
Photo of Livermore Valley Senior Living
99 Photos available
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Dad has been here since Jan 2020 , just before the Covid shutdown started. This facility did everything right and not one resident contracted the virus. They were extremely careful and continue to be. I...
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.
Livermore Valley Senior Living is the only state licensed 20-bed Assisted Living community in the East Bay with licensed nurses on staff every day of the week. We also have a Physician on staff (Dr. Peter Wong) that works closely with our residents and their families, reinforcing our philosophy...
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1.0
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17 reviews
5 star
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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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The food at this community is good and they keep it well taken care of. My brother is still adjusting to his surroundings. The staff are friendly, nice and trying to get him to socialize with the other...
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.
You will feel the elegance the moment you walk through the front door at Carlton Plaza Fremont, an active independent and assisted living community. The marble entry, comfortable fireplace and cozy conversation areas foster friendships and are a lovely place to entertain family.The courtyard is...
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8.9
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
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.
8.0
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8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue that...
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.
Welcome to The Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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8.0
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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
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: 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: 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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There has been quite a turnover recently. They are now back to staff level at The Parkview. I think The Parkview is doing a great job with the recommendations from the Governor. I believe memory care...
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.
The Parkview brings a fresh approach to assisted living and memory care in the Pleasanton area.  Discover the perfect blend...the independence you want with the assistance you need.Enjoy private apartment living, including stunning views of the surrounding hills and the convenience of the...
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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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The food is good and they have a separate room available for families to eat together. They offer daily activities and my aunt seems to like the singalongs. We like that the residents seem to be in good...
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.
CreekView is a lovely assisted living community that is situated in Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. The mild weather and warm temperatures of the area matches the name of the community which is centrally located nearby restaurants, shopping centers and outlets, medical offices, and many...
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.

Cost of independent living in Pleasanton, CA

The average cost of senior living in Pleasanton is $5,446 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, CA with an average of $5,141 per month.

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

Pleasanton, CA
$5,446/mo
$5,556/mo
$5,332/mo

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

Pleasanton, CA
$5,446/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,230/mo
Independent Living
$5,446/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,273/mo
Studio
$6,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,364/mo

Senior living costs in Pleasanton 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: Pleasanton, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typePleasanton, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,446/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,858/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,230/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pleasanton, CA:$5,446/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pleasanton, CA:$4,858/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pleasanton, CA:$6,230/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pleasanton, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pleasanton 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
Pleasanton, CA$3,878/mo$5,233/mo-25.9%
California$3,692/mo$3,585/mo+3.0%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Pleasanton, CA
2024 average cost:$3,878/mo
2023 average cost:$5,233/mo
Percent change:-25.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,585/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Pleasanton

Recent reviews for independent living in Pleasanton

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.

Pleasanton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pleasanton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pleasanton, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pleasanton, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pleasanton, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ivy Park at Pleasanton, Sunrise of Danville and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pleasanton, California. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near Pleasanton, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Pleasanton, California are The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Danville and Sunrise of Sunnyvale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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