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Assisted Living Communities in Alamo, California

 

Alamo sits in Contra Costa County, giving seniors access to 106 assisted living facilities. While monthly care rates vary depending on a facility’s amenities, locals in this city pay a median rate of $6,319 for care. By comparison, the typical assisted living...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Alamo, the cost for assisted living facilities typically reaches $6,319 per month, which stands $1,069 above the general rate across California and surpasses the national cost by over $1,800. Rates run lower in nearby cities such as San Jose, where facilities charge $319 less for services, and Santa Cruz, where seniors spend $769 less on residential care. Similarly, median monthly fees in Vallejo are $1,369 lower than in Alamo, and opting for care in Modesto saves residents approximately $2,319 per month.

Alamo

$6,319

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

Vallejo

$4,950

Santa Cruz

$5,550

San Jose

$6,000

Modesto

$4,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Alamo

 

In Alamo, assisted living communities charge median rates of $6,319 per month for care. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Alamo

For many seniors considering assisted living, cost is a significant concern. Fortunately, California’s state Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, offers an Assisted Living Waiver Program to help eligible seniors cover the costs of assisted living in Contra Costa County. Aid is also available to those who qualify through California’s Optional State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $6,319 per month, assisted living rates in Alamo compare favorably to most senior care solutions in the region. This monthly fee runs $545 lower than private nonmedical personal care services seniors obtain through in-home care, and it comes in $831 below the cost of home health care, which encompasses private skilled nursing services. Additionally, seniors who need around-the-clock medical support pay $5,250 more per month for nursing home care than assisted living residents, although seniors who attend nonresidential adult day health care facilities pay about $4,370 less on monthly services.

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 Alamo was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Alamo

Alamo 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 Alamo, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Alamo

The California Department of Social Services’ Senior Care Licensing Program monitors Alamo’s assisted living facilities and holds them to consistent standards for the scope of care they provide, along with housing, staffing and nutrition requirements. The department operates the Oakland Adult and Senior Care Regional Office, giving Alamo residents a local point of contact.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Alamo

 

 

  • Out of California’s 58 ranked counties, Alamo’s Contra Costa County comes in 12th for health outcomes and factors, suggesting access to effective medical and environmental support for seniors. The county has just 2,168 preventable hospitalizations per 100,000 Medicare patients annually, compared to 2,809 nationally, which indicates access to robust outpatient services. Additionally, 52% of seniors get the flu shot annually, reducing illness-related complications and helping local assisted living facilities maintain a healthy environment.

 

  • Compared to national norms, Alamo residents spend about 43% more on housing and 45% more on utility bills, and the overall cost of living runs 66.7% higher than that of a typical U.S. city. Fortunately, California promotes affordable assisted living in the Alamo region through its Assisted Living Waiver program.

 

  • Income taxes in California run high compared to national norms, with top earners paying as much as 13.3% of their income to the state. However, the state has a personal exemption along with a senior income tax exemption, and it doesn’t tax Social Security benefits regardless of a taxpayer’s annual income.

 

  • Alamo ranks among the safest places in the nation to live, with an overall crime index score of 85 out of 100. On an annual basis, residents see just three crimes per 1,000 people, which is lower than 95% of California communities and among the lowest in the nation for its population size. To further promote safety for seniors, many assisted living facilities have services such as transportation escorts.

 

  • With daytime highs ranging from 54 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit over the course of the year and no noticeable humidity at any point, Alamo serves as a prime destination for older adults who enjoy spending time outdoors.

 

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Alamo

 

Alamo 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.

Laws and Regulations in California

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I toured Gines Residential Care Home. The person who showed me around was complaining that her staff was back in the Philippines so she had to be working. They need to have a true staff helping...

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Melissa

I visited this facility

Review of Gines Residential Care Home

I toured Gines Residential Care Home for my mother. It's just a house, so it's individual care, and it's not like a group. They even said if she needed more help and supervision at night, that we...

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I visited this facility

Review of Villa Vietri

Villa Vietri is a care home. They just have six people. It's a very nice place. I think my husband will like it there. I went in to take a look at it. The owner is very nice. She is a nice young...

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