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The cost of independent living in Castro Valley is about $5,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 75 options. Read 1074 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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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: 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.
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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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: 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.
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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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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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.
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: 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.
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.
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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My mother stayed here from 2014 through 2016. I'm so grateful my mother had occasion to live at such a beautiful place, knowing what good care and love they showed her. I could always see how happy she was....
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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 $5,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Miguel, CA with an average of $5,245 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Castro Valley
Recent reviews for independent living in Castro Valley
Sunrise of San Mateo
5.0
I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff and other residents.
There were so many people out in the Bistro room. Looked very ...
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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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and compassionate staff. The staff at several communities, including Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Cardinal Point CCRC, and The Heritage Downtown, are praised for their friendliness, attentiveness, and genuine care towards residents, creating a welcoming environment. Many reviewers mention the personal connectio ...
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Active social community. Social interaction is a key aspect of life at many senior living communities, such as Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Cardinal Point CCRC. Residents enjoy participating in a variety of activities, both on-site and off-site, which help foster new friendships and a ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. At communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Vintage Court Senior Apartments, residents express their delight with the quality of the meals, often highlighting the chef's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and personal preferences. The food is see ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Reviews for communities such as Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and The Heritage Downtown consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, both indoors and outdoors. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the sense of pride taken in mainta ...
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Friendly and helpful neighbors. Living in a community setting provides opportunities to make new friendships, as expressed in reviews for Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Cardinal Point CCRC. Residents enjoy the camaraderie and support from their neighbors and the sense of belonging within the c ...
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Access to amenities and activities. Communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Cardinal Point CCRC offer a range of amenities and activities tailored to the diverse interests of their residents. These offerings help keep residents engaged and active, contributing to their overall satisfaction ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
38.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cardinal Point CCRC, 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 75 independent living facilities near Castro Valley, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Castro Valley, California are The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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