Fremont is a suburban city that’s home to an estimated 241,110 residents, making it the fourth-most-populated city in the San Francisco Bay area. Approximately 12.7% of its population are aged 65 and older, attracted by its excellent climate, low rates of violent crime and easy access to some of the finest medical facilities in the country. Other attractions include Central Park, which includes Lake Elizabeth, and Ardenwood Historic Farm, a beautifully preserved example of a late 19th-century family farm. For film lovers, there’s the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum, while the city’s skyline is enhanced by Mission Peak. At 2,517 feet, the mountain offers impressive views across the entire Bay Area.
Seniors struggling with common tasks, such as housekeeping, but determined to retain their autonomy, can find an answer in assisted living. These communities have staff to clean seniors’ rooms, chefs to prepare meals and trained personnel to ensure medications are taken on time. A typical placement in Fremont costs $6,100 per month, which is about 19.8% above the state average.
This guide discusses assisted living costs in more detail, considers Fremont’s pros and cons and provides a small list of resources for the city’s seniors.