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Assisted Living Communities in Belmont, CA
Belmont serves as a residential community halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in...
Central California’s San Francisco Peninsula. On average, seniors in the Belmont region pay $6,319 per month for assisted living compared to California’s median rate of $5,250 and the national norm of $4,500. There are assisted living facilities to choose from in the Belmont region, including facilities within the city.
Based on our directory’s 1178 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Belmont region, these facilities have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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Nicki
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at Belmont
The food is fabulous! The people are very warm and welcoming and the activities are exceptional!
Provider response
Hi Nicki, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you’ve enjoyed the food, activities, and friendly atmosphere. Creating a warm, welcoming environment and exceptional...
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Lou12
4.0
Review of Ivy Park at Belmont
Ivy Park at Belmont was very pretty. The entrance hall was very fancy. They had a nice courtyard. It was very close to shopping. The bedrooms were pretty good-sized, and they had a lot of light...
Provider response
Hi Lou,Thank you for taking the time to visit Ivy Park at Belmont and for sharing your impressions. We're glad you enjoyed the community's layout, amenities, and friendly team?especially the...
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Suzie
5.0
Review of Ivy Park at Belmont
We could see that he was being well cared for. Facility was very clean. Everyone there very friendly.
Provider response
Hi Suzie, thank you for sharing your positive experience! We take great pride in providing a clean community and friendly care for our residents. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Belmont seniors pay $6,319 per month for assisted living, which is well above California’s average of $5,250, as well as the national rate of $4,500. Seniors may find more affordable care in other Central California communities, including nearby San Jose, where rates average $6,000 per month, and Santa Cruz, where assisted living facilities charge $5,550 for care. Similarly, seniors in Vallejo pay $4,950 for residential services, and in Stockton, rates run competitively at $3,649.
Belmont
$6,319
California
$5,250
US
$4,500
Vallejo
$4,950
Stockton
$3,649
San Jose
$6,000
Santa Cruz
$5,550
Paying for Assisted Living in Belmont
Assisted living communities in Belmont charge an average monthly rate of $6,319 for residential care.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Belmont
Belmont is located in San Mateo County, one of 15 counties where eligible seniors can apply for Medi-Cal's Assisted Living Waiver, which covers services received in assisted living — but not room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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
In Belmont, assisted living facilities charge $6,319 per month for care, which is low compared to most alternatives within the city. For example, seniors who obtain a comparable scope of nonmedical services through private in-home care, including help with dressing and meal preparation, pay $6,864 for full-time assistance, and those who need skilled nursing at home pay $7,150 for home health care. Additionally, nursing home facilities charge higher monthly rates of $11,566 for 24-hour skilled nursing services, although seniors save money by opting to attend adult day health care facilities, which don’t provide housing but feature personal care services and recreational activities for $1,950 per month.
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 Belmont was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Belmont
Belmont 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 Belmont, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Belmont
Belmont 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.
