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If your loved one needs memory care in Castro Valley, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in Castro Valley, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Castro Valley incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Castro Valley memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Castro Valley, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Memory Care facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Oakland, Fremont and Cherryland.
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Castro Valley Memory Care Facilities | 899 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/1/23
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Recent reviews of Memory Care in Castro Valley, CA
Ivy Park at San Ramon
5.0

I would recommend it to others. It's a nice community, the building looks good and they maintain it well which creates a positive environment for the residents. It has been very positive. The staff is kind and helpful and the residents are nice. I was able to get a bigger apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In addition it was a nice community and the staff was nice.

Atria Park of Lafayette
4.5

They're doing their best when it's hard to get staff these days. I appreciate that, and they're good people. I wish we could always count on having the same people, but again, they staff they have are great. The facility itself is wonderful - it's very pleasant and attractive, and it makes people feel good. It's just a very friendly, warm place. I like it very much

The Ivy at Golden Gate in San Francisco, CA
4.2

Most staff are very friendly, with occasional lapses in service (too busy to help dress; slow, slow kitchen sometimes); coordination of offsite pharmacy and medicine technicians could be better; like in any health care setting, patient advocacy (usually a family member) is essential (especially during the initial period) to insuring that the care is appropriate, complete and timely. Supervisory staff & management are very responsive.

Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care

19960 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
24 reviews

In hindsight, I realized that the first question to ask is "Is this price inclusive?" There are always add-ons that significantly increase the cost. Overall I still think it is the best in my area. It's...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Our community offers exemplary services and amenities, with a professional care staff to accommodate our residents’ individual needs. We encourage residents to eat well, make new friends, seek out creative pursuits, refine skills, revisit old hobbies, and discover new passions.Our Lifestyle...

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Brookdale Danville

400 West El Pintado, Danville, CA 94526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
31 reviews

The staff here is wonderful and always available to answer my request over all excellent. They were very accommodating with the move in. I visit my wife 3 times a day I really feel at home while in there

Provides: Memory Care
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Fewer Worries, More JoyIf you were to ask our memory care residents in Danville, California if they are happy to be here, they would tell you life has never been better. Each resident of our community experiences a full and rich life. Our community calendar provides activities, programs and...

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Brookdale Diablo Lodge

950 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
33 reviews

It seemed to be the closest environment to the independent living facility that my mother was leaving, and it was the best value place among the 9 facilities we visited. It has lots of activities for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Home Comforts with Luxury AmenitiesSome seniors might think retirement means falling asleep in an armchair and counting down the minutes until your next television program comes on. But that doesn’t have to be your experience. Instead of settling for a life of isolation and boredom, you can...

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Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro

348 W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
242 reviews

We really like the people there, they are the best and we appreciate their genuine concern for our loved one. However my dad really hated the food. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome Home to Pacifica Senior Living of San Leandro! We are located in the cozy downtown section of San Leandro below the Oakland foothills. With the cool evening breeze off the San Francisco Bay, you can sit outside in the patio courtyard and enjoy a beautiful Bay Area evening.Pacifica Senior...

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Fremont Hills

35490 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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50 reviews

The staff members at Fremont Hills community are amazing, they are ALL friendly and helpful including the upper management. It's super clean too. We have no complaints whatsoever based on the experience we...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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Sunrise of Danville

1027 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
37 reviews

I took a tour of this facility. Everyone greeted me with a smile. The Sales representative was knowledgeable and gave me great resources. I would recommend this place! ]

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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Ivy Park at San Ramon

9199 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA 94583

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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26 reviews

The Ivy Park at San Ramon community is very clean, the staff are friendly and they serve great food. Friendly staff in the hallways And lots of residents in the grand parlor so it didn't seem lonely. They...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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Brookdale San Ramon

18888 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583

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9.0
Review Score
37 reviews

We would definitely use Brookdale again if the need arose. The rooms could have used vacuuming a little more often. Especially if resident needs diaper changing. The common areas where extremely clean. The...

Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Landmark Villa

21000 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
32 reviews

Based on the experience we have had so far with the Landmark Villa, we have to say we love it. The people are so kind - including both the employees and the residents living there. In fact, the residents...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create...

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MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward

1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
Review Score
39 reviews

I am very satisfied with MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward. The staff are friendly and competent. It's a pleasant environment. Happy to have landed here.

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Casa Sandoval, we promote independence through a vibrant, active and healthy senior living community.Our decisions and actions are rooted in an understanding of our residents’ needs, animated by the precepts within the MorningStar mission and core values (Casa Sandoval is managed by...

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Emerald Valley

7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
Review Score
7 reviews

The staff at Emerald Valley are generally friendly and accommodating. Communication with the family is difficult at times. It is sometimes difficult to speak to individuals in charge when you need questions...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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Ivy Park at Pleasanton

5700 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
Review Score
16 reviews

No place is perfect, but the community is very nice and will work with you to take care of your loved ones. The medical staff level, all the medtechs in Memory care are LVNs and their wellness staff has...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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Sunrise of Pleasanton is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Pleasanton, CA.

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Pacifica Senior Living Union City

33883 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
219 reviews

If I had the mine and could find a good place, I would move out. To make the community better they could hire a good cook. Hire more helpers (shortage appears to be a national problem). Willing to spend some...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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Arcadian Residential Community

24647 Mohr Dr, Hayward, CA 94545

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
4 reviews

Our experience was great with Arcadian Residential Community when our loved one was there. The community was very clean, and the staff were helpful and caring. Overall, we would recommend the community to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Arcadian Residential Community assisted living is located in the beautiful city of Hayward. Located just 25 miles outside of San Francisco, Hayward has quiet parks with plenty of walking trails, an extensive list of culturally diverse restaurants, and numerous shops and businesses to visit....

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Rosemont Gardens

1345 Clarke St, San Leandro, CA 94577

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
2 reviews

Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and...

Provides: Assisted Living
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We are a 40 bed assisted living in downtown San Leandro. We specialize in caring for dementia and Alzheimer’s clients, those who are independent or those who need assistance with daily care. We are also able to care for hospice clients, offer respite care for those taking care of their loved ones...

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Marymount Villa

345 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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8.0
Review Score
33 reviews

For us personally Marymount Villa worked out best because they had Filipino staff and my mom is Filipino. The second reason we chose them was the value of care with the cost associated was great. The last...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

At Marymount Villa we believe everyone can find meaning and joy in life, even when they need a little help with daily living. We offer independent, assisted living, respite, hospice care, and now our newly renovated memory care unit. Marymount Villa offers a gracious setting and well-appointed...

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Carlton Senior Living San Leandro

1000 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577

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8.0
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18 reviews

My Mom has alcoholic dementia and is doing as well as can be expected in large part due to the community and services provided here. She has needed more help over the past year, congruent with the natural...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living

Carlton Plaza of San Leandro sits in the hub of downtown San Leandro with easy access to the theater, state-of-the-art library, shopping centers and excellent public transportation. Residents can travel easily around this small metropolitan area. Carlton Plaza is an independent, assisted...

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The Watermark at San Ramon

12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
2 reviews

Overall it's probably one of the nicest places I've seen. The reason I gave quality of care a 4 is because at times they seem short staffed or many of the staff are new and still training. The management at...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living
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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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J & C Care Center, LLC

4240 Redding St, Oakland, CA 94619

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
7 reviews

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: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Mercy Retirement and Care Center

3431 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
12 reviews

My aunt has thrived at Mercy Retirement and Care Center - this has been an excellent community for her. As a family member ongoing communication with me by staff is consistent. Thank you for putting me in...

Provides: Memory Care, Assisted Living

Mercy Retirement and Care Center is an assisted living community located in Oakland, California, in Alameda County and home to over 413,000 people. Oakland is a wonderful city with lots of businesses, shopping, sporting events, restaurants and stores. Residents will enjoy Bay area views, shopping...

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Baywood Court Retirement

21966 Dolores St, Castro Valley, CA 94546

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My Mom was living in our inlaw unit but did not connect with many people in our neighborhood. She complained of boredom and isolation. We had her tour Baywood Court and she was able to meet the people and...

Provides: Assisted Living

Baywood Court is a sociable non-profit senior community. Nestled in the welcoming town of Castro Valley and conveniently located near San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. We are located in a quiet suburban neighborhood and minutes from, Bart, shopping, doctor’s offices and Eden hospital. For 24...

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Willow Creek Alzheimer Care

22424 Charlene Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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This community is slightly better than average. The staff is nice and attentive. They try to engage mom to get involved with daily activities. It is always clean and they have really nice grounds. I would...

Provides: Memory Care
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Willow Creek specializes in long term care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.HistoryEstablished in 2006.As one opens the gate into Willow Creek’s enclosed patio scented with pear trees, a spacious community comes to life.Wide hallways and outdoor walking paths make...

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Oak Creek

6127 East Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, CA 94552

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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This community is higher priced than others in the area. I had a friend that was in the community and she liked it here. I would recommend this community to others. The staff is very nice and they are...

Provides: Memory Care
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Oak Creek is nestled in a hillside setting bordered by beautiful trees and lush greenery.Admiring the aviary, smelling the herbal garden, and appreciating the colors of the raised flowerbeds all enhance our residents’ experience wandering around the secured grounds. The large flat patio has...

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Bethesda Christian Retirement Center

22427 Montgomery Street, Hayward, CA 94541

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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Take your time and visit the whole compass. They have a nice outdoor facility and great walking areas to enjoy. The staff is very friendly and helpful also. I would recommend this community to others...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

The Bethesda Christian Retirement Center in Hayward, California is the perfect choice for seniors who love the Californian sun. Situated in the center of the city, it provides convenient access to all of the amenities that can be found therein. Simultaneously, its well-maintained system of...

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Acacia Creek, a CCRC

34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2.0
Review Score
16 reviews

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

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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Cost of memory care in Castro Valley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Castro Valley is 6,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alamo, CA with an average of 6,167 per month.

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What is memory care?

 Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:

  • Medication management
  • Memory-enhancing activities
  • Help with personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • 24-hour care and supervision
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Castro Valley, California

Memory Care

Memory care communities administer intensive medical care to seniors who are stricken with cognitive and physical wellness problems in a fully-staffed and monitored community. Employees need to obtain dementia-specific training and staff are required to be available for help 24 hours-a-day. Alzheimer’s living environments possess supervised areas to restrict wandering ; a typical symptom of the disease. Organized activities are offered by staff members educated specifically on caring for seniors with cognitive deficiencies. Persons may live in private rooms or shared apartments. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $10,646 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $8,760 . California maintains a number of provisions associated with this type of community. The The Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division certifies this community type.

Cost of Living

The neighborhood in which a care community is located might have a huge impact on the price of care. Cost of living is a major factor when determining which care choice is the best fit for you or your loved one’s needs. The rent burden for Castro Valley is about 21.3% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Castro Valley is about $2,046 and the median value for a house for Castro Valley is approximately $634,020.

Demographics and Values

The current population of Castro Valley consists of 63,625 people. Castro Valley has a population density of 1,480 people per square mile. In Castro Valley, 6.4% of the people are veterans of the United States armed forces. In terms of education, 14.9% have a graduate degree, 40.6% have a college degree, and 19.5% have a high-school diploma. Racially, the population of Castro Valley is 0.7% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 55.3% white, 25.4% Asian, 16.8% Hispanic, 6.1% mixed race, 0.7% Native American, 3.4% other or not specified, and 8.4% black. Out of the total population of Castro Valley, 65.7% participate in the labor force, 6.5% live in poverty, 6.0% consider themselves widows, and 10.4% have some form of disability. Out of the total city population, 48.8% are male and 51.2% are female. The median age of Castro Valley is 42 years old.

State Information

An overview of California

There are 391 general hospitals and 1,108 health centers that provide care for 39,715,372 California residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in California are Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. In terms of personal well-being, California ranks 7th in healthcare and 19th in quality of life compared to other states. Out of a national average of 100, California has a cost of living index rating of 139, a grocery index rating of 121, and a housing index rating of 227. Based on natural beauty, California ranks 5th in the nation.

Social demographics of the state

In California, 31% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 23,558 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-10%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Buddhist-2%, and Hindu-2%. In California there are 395 masonic lodges. In the last presidential election 62% of California residents voted Democrat and 32% voted Republican. The state of California ranks 1st in the country for diversity and the state is considered very LGBTQ friendly. The median age in the state is 37, and 26% of the population is over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for California is around 61%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 81% in the month of July. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 47F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 76F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 8F during the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 71F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 116F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 34F during the month of June. The most precipitation occurs in December with an average of 16.26 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of California is around 2.04 inches. On average, California has an air quality index rating of around 57.1 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 83.0 AQI. While residents of California mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in California can include earthquakes (high), floods, and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in California

The state of California has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of sequoia, redwood, service-berry, and California poppy. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the whales, the coyotes, the snakes, or the cougars. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.

Frequently asked questions

Cogir of Brentwood, Oakmont of Montecito and Sunrise of Sunnyvale are the top rated memory care facilities near Castro Valley, California. See full list of communities.

There are 45 memory care facilities near Castro Valley, California. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Castro Valley, California are Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 45 memory care facilities near you in Castro Valley, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Castro Valley, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Castro Valley, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Castro Valley, California ranges from $4,754 to $7,427. The average Memory Care cost in Castro Valley, California is $6,022. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Castro Valley, California typically starts at $4,754. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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