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Independent Living near Lafayette, California
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette
1010 Second St, Lafayette, CA 94549
Situated between Berkeley and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa county, Merrill Gardens proudly offers senior living for the Lamorinda area in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Enjoy being centrally located within walking distance to local shops, restaurants and art galleries. The Lafayette Library and...
Byron Park
1700 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Nestled in the foothills of Walnut Creek, Byron Park is the premier choice for senior living in the East Bay. Since 1991, our dedicated staff has been serving the community with both independent and assisted living, creating a vibrant and safe atmosphere for residents to thrive. Invigorating...
The Heritage Downtown
1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
The Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...
Atria Valley View
1228 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
With the classic California ambiance of a Mission-style lodge, Atria Valley View is a vibrant assisted living community nestled in the hills of Walnut Creek, conveniently located near downtown, shopping, banking and the John Muir Medical Center.Recently redeveloped to create strong indoor-outdoor...
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Oakmont of Concord
1401 Civic Ct, Concord, CA 94520
About Oakmont of ConcordOakmont of Concord is a luxury retirement community situated on a lush campus with scenic views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are also very close to shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment.If an active lifestyle is what...
The Paloma at Oakland Hills
4690 Tompkins Ave, Oakland, CA 94619
Brookdale Diablo Lodge
950 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526
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...
Oakmont of Montecito
4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
Montecito is a premier retirement community situated on a lush five-acre campus with views of the rolling hills and direct access to Galindo Creek and Newhall Park. Montecito provides quality, comfort and a continuum of care with five-star services and amenities. Here, an active lifestyle...
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is designed to fit in with the beautiful homes in the area. Enjoy the local cafes, gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and antique shops. It's right across the street from The Ridge, a brand new upscale shopping center. The community features spacious apartments with...
The Point at Rockridge
4500 Gilbert Street, Oakland, CA 94611
The Point at Rockridge, located in the Rockridge neighborhood in Oakland, is across street from a complete shopping center and only a few blocks from the unique shopping areas of Piedmont and College Avenues. Physician’s offices, medical facilities, churches and synagogues, as well as UC...
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights
2361 E 29th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights provides a wide range of services to meet the needs of seniors in all stages of life. They offer everything from independent living to dementia care. They even offer support services for family members, including support groups for those interested. Elderly...
Grand Lake Gardens
401 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Grand Lake Gardens is a residential independent living community in the heart of the Grand-Lakeshore District, offering a lifestyle filled with engagement in and outside the community. Access to higher levels of care are available at our sister community Piedmont Gardens.The intimate,...
Belmont Village Albany
1100 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Belmont Village Albany, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley*, offers a collaborative experience that embraces Albany’s community-oriented character while sharing the benefits of university affiliation. The best-in-class community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and...
The Lake Merritt
1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
A NEW HOME ON THE LAKE — Small and Intimate yet GrandThe Lake Merritt is an independent lifestyle community designed especially for older adults who want to remain active and engaged with life yet are ready to relinquish daily tasks and home maintenance. Located directly on Lake Merritt, our...
Lake Park a CCRC
1850 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
This is the kind of place people dream of living in. With views of both Lake Merritt and the East Bay Hills, Lake Park is a retirement community in Oakland, CA that's ?lled with natural light, greenery and fascinating people. Here, a diverse collection of extraordinary residents enjoys a...
Oakmont of Cardinal Point
2431 Mariner Square, Alameda, CA 94501
Cardinal Point is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which means that our residents move in when they are independent and active, truly being able to participate in all we have to offer! Additionally, we are also licensed for Assisted Living, so as the years go on, the resident can...
Sycamore Hills By the Bay
1550 Sycamore Ave, Hercules, CA 94547
Sycamore Hills by the Bay apartments is the San Francisco Bay Area's newest apartment community for the 55+ senior! Sycamore Hills By the Bay is located in Hercules, CA, and offers convenient access to pubic transportation, shopping, and dining.
Bay Park
2621 Appian Way, Pinole, CA 94564
Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Perched atop hills overlooking San Francisco bay, you'll love our beautiful views, magnificent facilities and caring staff. Residents also appreciate the convenience of living in a community just minutes...
Marymount Villa
345 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
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...
Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro
348 W Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
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...
Lafayette, California
Independent Living
Many seniors may be physically and mentally capable of living without assistance, but the financial burden of home ownership and the upkeep of daily tasks and chores might deter them from living an independent life. Independent Living Communities offer a great remedy. Frequent needs such as housekeeping and the scheduling of social activities are taken care of, which permits residents more free time to live active lives as they wish. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to be among peers, in a community with others of similar ages and backgrounds. Within the individual units, residents have access to their own private living space and a full kitchen, and can even live with a partner if they choose. While policies differ between communities, numerous residences allow cats and dogs as well. If residents decide they would like to utilize the services of private medical professionalls, they may always do so. There are a number of advantages and expenses to balance when deciding on an independent living community. It is important to figure out if these services are covered in your service plan: initial assessment fee, parking, utilities, meals, transportation, Waiting list deposit, wellness program, and field trips. The amenities associated with independent living include concierge services, security guards, game/TV room, fitness center & swimming pool, golf course, private rental hall, transportation, and healthcare center.
Demographics and Values
In terms of education, 33.1% have a graduate degree, 71.8% have a college degree, and 6.0% have a high-school diploma. Lafayette has a population density of 678 people per square mile. The current population of Lafayette consists of 26,440 people. Out of the total population of Lafayette, 4.3% live in poverty, 1.8% do not have health insurance, 4.2% consider themselves widows, and 6.6% have some form of disability. In Lafayette, 4.9% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. Demographically, Lafayette is 0.7% other or not specified, 9.8% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.6% mixed race, 7.5% Hispanic, 82.6% white, and 1.0% black. Based on gender, 51.9% are female and 48.1% are male. The median age of Lafayette is 45 years old.
Cost of Living
Cost of living can be a major influence when deciding what community works best. The rent burden for Lafayette is around 19.9% of the average person’s monthly income. Lafayette has a median home value of $1,213,976 and the median cost of rent is about $3,121 per month per month.
State Information
An overview of California
The state of California has 391 hospitals and 1,108 health centers, providing care to a population of 39,715,372. The three highest ranked hospitals in California are Mills-peninsula Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and And Santa Monica’s UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. The quality of life enjoyed by the average California citizen is ranked 19th nation-wide. Additionally, California is ranked 7th by healthcare standards. Based on natural beauty, California ranks 5th in the nation. 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.
Social demographics of the state
During the latest presidential election, 32% voted for the Republican candidate while 62% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of diversity, California ranks 1st in the nation and is considered very LGBTQ friendly. 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 California, 26% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37.
State-wide weather information
The average air quality index rating in California is 57.1 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of August with a rating of around 83.0 AQI. California experiences an average humidity rating of about 61%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 81%. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 47F. The average high winter temperature is around 76F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 8F during the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in California is around 71F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 116F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 34F in the month of June. The most precipitation occurs in December with an average of 16.26 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 2.04 inches of precipitation a month. 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 Joshua tree, redwood, chamise, and California fan palm. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black bears, the snakes, the coyotes, or the cougars. The state animal of California is the California grizzly bear.
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