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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Castro Valley, CA for 2024

Located in California's beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, Castro Valley offers seniors a metropolitan lifestyle with access to boutique shops, many types of cuisine and outdoor attractions, such as Lake Chabot Regional Park. Castro Valley's warm weather and low crime rates make the city a comfortable and safe place for seniors, who comprise 18.9% of its 66,506 residents.

Assisted living communities charge $6,319 per month on average in Castro Valley, significantly more than the state median of $5,250 and the national norm of $4,500. This price generally covers personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation and activity scheduling. Services are ideal for seniors who need some help with daily living but don't require the intensive support available at a nursing home. Assisted living teams typically emphasize the importance of an active social life, providing opportunities for seniors to chat and participate in enriching group activities.

This guide compares assisted living costs in Castro Valley with other areas, and links to resources that can help with budgeting and planning. It also outlines some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in the city.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Castro Valley

The Community Care Licensing Division, part of the California Department of Social Services, regulates assisted living communities in Castro Valley and other cities throughout the state. It sets and enforces licensing standards, ensuring providers hire sufficient staff with adequate training, prepare food safely and maintain clean, safe premises.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Castro Valley

  • Castro Valley's warm climate makes it an appealing hometown for elderly residents, as temperatures rarely drop below 41.6 degrees Fahrenheit in winter, compared to the 21.7 degree Fahrenheit average experienced nationwide. The region usually experiences no snowfall and only 66 rainy days vs. 106.2 across the country.
  • Crime rates are relatively low in Castro Valley. Property crimes, measured on a 100-point scale, have an incidence rate of 16.4, compared to the national average of 22.7. Violent crimes are also 3.5 points lower than U.S. median, giving seniors peace of mind that they'll be relatively safe at home and outdoors.
  • Castro Valley has 226 physicians per 100,000 residents — 16 more than the national average. Health care is 2.4% cheaper in the city, improving affordability for seniors needing medical treatment or considering quality-of-life procedures such as joint replacements.
  • There are several excellent hospitals in Castro Valley, including Eden Medical Center, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the country, and also for its exceptional stroke care and adherence to patient safety. Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, located in the surrounding area, has won awards for excellence in surgical care and joint replacements.
  • The cost of living in Castro Valley is nearly double the national average, measuring at 193.5 on a 100-point index where the U.S. norm is 100. Housing prices contribute greatly to the overall high cost. As such, assisted living can be an ideal choice for seniors looking to save on accommodation, groceries and utilities in the city, as most essential goods and services are bundled into the monthly care expenses.
  • Public transportation enables seniors to travel throughout Castro Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Main services include Bay Area Rapid Transit and AC Transit. What's more, seniors can access paratransit services for low-cost transportation services.
  • The sales tax rate in Castro Valley is 2 percentage points higher than average, and the income tax rate is 4.7 points higher. Although these rates are steep, California doesn't tax Social Security benefits, which may help improve retirees' spending power.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Castro Valley

Assisted living costs $6,319 per month in Castro Valley.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living costs $6,319 per month in Castro Valley, compared to $5,250 on average across California. It's also $1,819 more expensive than the national average. As such, seniors might consider nearby locations to save money. Assisted living costs $1,369 less in Vallejo than in Castro Valley, and seniors can save up to $769 living in Santa Cruz. The price of assisted living in San Jose is closer to Castro Valley but still $319 cheaper. However, care is $729 more in Santa Rosa.

Castro Valley

$6,319

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

San Jose

$6,000

Santa Cruz

$5,550

Vallejo

$4,950

Santa Rosa

$7,048

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At a typical cost of $6,319 per month in Castro Valley, assisted living offers a middle ground for seniors. While adult day care, averaging $1,950, is considerably less costly than assisted living, support is limited to daytime hours. Home care is 8.6% more expensive than assisted living in Castro Valley, and home health care rates are nearly 13.2% higher, but both services typically offer more flexible caregiver attendance than daycare. A semi-private room in a nursing home is $5,247 more than assisted living and provides skilled nursing, medical treatments and a higher level of support for seniors with complex health care needs.

In-Home Care

$6,864

Home Health Care

$7,150

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$6,319

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,566

Note: Data for Castro Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Castro Valley

Seniors who need assistance paying for an assisted living facility in Castro Valley may qualify for the state's Medicaid Assisted Living Waiver Program. Room and board are not covered in the waiver program but several supportive services are, including personal care assistance, medication administration and meal preparation.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Castro Valley

Castro Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Castro Valley, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Castro Valley

Castro Valley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kahlil

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Review of Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care

I toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. They have great staff, easy layout, and a lot of activities. The residents seemed very nice. The room was really nice and spacious. I...

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Nadir

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Baywood Court

My father is doing fine at Baywood Court. The staff has been great. We have not had any issues. They're very organized, attentive, and caring. It's a nice environment. He was at the hospital for a...

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Marlene

I visited this facility

Review of Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care

We toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care. It was very nice, clean, and has kind of a medium-sized environment as far as people living there. They're in a good location with...

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