64 Assisted Living Facilities near Castro Valley, CA
This scenic city, home to easily-accessible trails in the Lake Chabot Regional Park and Don Castro Regional Wildlife Area, as well as the lovely Hayward Japanese Gardens, is the perfect retirement destination for nature lovers. To help seniors in Castro Valley find the assisted living community that’s right for their family, we’ve researched and compiled in-depth information about the cost of care, how to pay for care, and important local laws and regulations involving senior care and assisted living.
With an average cost of $3,877 in Castro Valley, it’s often difficult to find assisted living communities that provide high-quality care at an affordable price. At Caring.com, our mission is to make this process as smooth and painless as possible, and we’ve helped many families along the way.
This guide provides everything you need to quickly compare communities and narrow your search, including 31 unique reviews from residents and our comprehensive database that gives pricing, amenity information, photos and more on the 4 facilities in Castro Valley.
Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Castro Valley, CA
Caring Star 2021
Baywood Court
Provides: Assisted Living
21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"I can't begin to say how grateful I am for all the wonderful services that my aunt has been getting at Baywood for the last couple of years. She is currently in Independent Living, but she plans..." More
"I can't begin to say how grateful I am for all the wonderful services that my aunt has been getting at Baywood for the last couple of years. She is currently in Independent Living, but she plans..." More
Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Livi...
Provides: Assisted Living
19960 Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"I was very impressed with Villa at Castro Valley and liked it very much. I was quite pleased with it. I didn't care for the apartments because they had no kitchen facilities at all, but they had..." More
"I was very impressed with Villa at Castro Valley and liked it very much. I was quite pleased with it. I didn't care for the apartments because they had no kitchen facilities at all, but they had..." More
Redwood Road Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
20112 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"My mom has Dementia and it was really tough on our part to take care of her. It was not easy at all that's why we decided to bring her to Redwoods Care Home. She has someone who's looking after her..." More
"My mom has Dementia and it was really tough on our part to take care of her. It was not easy at all that's why we decided to bring her to Redwoods Care Home. She has someone who's looking after her..." More
Golden Hills Home Care Ii
Provides: Assisted Living
5305 Pacific Terrace Ct., Castro Valley, CA 94552
Caring Star 2015
Casa Sandoval Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living
1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
"I found Casa Sandoval for my father, and he moved in. So far it's good, he's in quarantine, and he's doing fine. He seems to be happy, they're very responsive if I call and check in, and they're..." More
"I found Casa Sandoval for my father, and he moved in. So far it's good, he's in quarantine, and he's doing fine. He seems to be happy, they're very responsive if I call and check in, and they're..." More
Caring Star 2015
Sunrise of Oakland Hills
Provides: Assisted Living
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
"We are so happy to have been able to enroll our 95-year old mother into Sunrise of Oakland Hills, in Oakland, California. It has truly been a blessing to have a team of caregivers and..." More
"We are so happy to have been able to enroll our 95-year old mother into Sunrise of Oakland Hills, in Oakland, California. It has truly been a blessing to have a team of caregivers and..." More
Brookdale San Ramon
Provides: Assisted Living
18888 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
"I am loving my home. We are called a family and the staff works hard to make us feel like one. I have some medical issues and feel very safe here. Our caregivers are well trained to help us..." More
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"I am loving my home. We are called a family and the staff works hard to make us feel like one. I have some medical issues and feel very safe here. Our caregivers are well trained to help us..." More
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Carlton Senior Living San Leandro
Provides: Assisted Living
1000 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
"Carlton Senior Living San Leandro was good and their location was great. one of the things I didnt like there is I have a power chair and they allow power chairs, but they don't like them. I..." More
"Carlton Senior Living San Leandro was good and their location was great. one of the things I didnt like there is I have a power chair and they allow power chairs, but they don't like them. I..." More
Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro
Provides: Assisted Living
348 West Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
"The quality of all the employees is first and foremost! I never see a grumpy face or hear derogatory comments. The food is sometimes good and sometimes comme ci, comme ca. It's always fresh...." More
"The quality of all the employees is first and foremost! I never see a grumpy face or hear derogatory comments. The food is sometimes good and sometimes comme ci, comme ca. It's always fresh...." More
Landmark Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
21000 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541
"My father was a resident of Landmark Villa at Hayward, and he was there for 24/7 care. The care he received was wonderful. They bent-over backwards particularly because his medications were..." More
"My father was a resident of Landmark Villa at Hayward, and he was there for 24/7 care. The care he received was wonderful. They bent-over backwards particularly because his medications were..." More
Springtime Residence
Provides: Assisted Living
2752 Mohawk Circle, San Ramon, CA 94583
"My tour at Lovey's Loving Home was very good. The owner went above and beyond to try to help me out with my mother. It looked like it would have been a very ideal situation for my mother. It's..." More
"My tour at Lovey's Loving Home was very good. The owner went above and beyond to try to help me out with my mother. It looked like it would have been a very ideal situation for my mother. It's..." More
Golden Living Guest Home, LLC
Provides: Assisted Living
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
"Nirmala and her staff are caring and took extremely good care of my mother-in-law. Nirmala is very perceptive and understands how various medication can affect the patient. The staff is very..." More
"Nirmala and her staff are caring and took extremely good care of my mother-in-law. Nirmala is very perceptive and understands how various medication can affect the patient. The staff is very..." More
Arcadian Residential Community
Provides: Assisted Living
24647 Mohr Drive, Hayward, CA 94545
"My Dad had been living in Arcadian for 5 years. This facility has provided a excellent care for my Dad. Two months ago, the doctor recommend my mother needed to have a high level care too. I..." More
"My Dad had been living in Arcadian for 5 years. This facility has provided a excellent care for my Dad. Two months ago, the doctor recommend my mother needed to have a high level care too. I..." More
Rose Gate Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living
1345 Clarke Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
"Workers are friendly and treat the residents with dignity and respect.
My Mother has been a resident of Rosegate for almost 4 years, she is very happy and content. " More
"Workers are friendly and treat the residents with dignity and respect.
My Mother has been a resident of Rosegate for almost 4 years, she is very happy and content. " More
Camino Ramon Home for Seniors
Provides: Assisted Living
931 Camino Ramon, Danville, CA 94526
"My mom stayed at Camino Ramon. The care and love she received there was top notch! The caregivers were so caring both with my mom and the family. Vicki, the director easy to work with and..." More
"My mom stayed at Camino Ramon. The care and love she received there was top notch! The caregivers were so caring both with my mom and the family. Vicki, the director easy to work with and..." More
Scott Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
1560 Middle Lane, Hayward, CA 94545
"We wanted Scott Villa for my brother, but they did not accept him for medical reasons. They had several features that I liked. They offered one room that was 11x17 square feet. The director was..." More
"We wanted Scott Villa for my brother, but they did not accept him for medical reasons. They had several features that I liked. They offered one room that was 11x17 square feet. The director was..." More
Danville Home for Seniors
Provides: Assisted Living
44 Dubost Ct, Danville, CA 94526
"We placed him at Danville Home because we felt that the place was safe inside. A nice lady gave us a tour of the whole place. They were cooking lunch, and it smelled good. It looks like the place..." More
"We placed him at Danville Home because we felt that the place was safe inside. A nice lady gave us a tour of the whole place. They were cooking lunch, and it smelled good. It looks like the place..." More
Heritage Haven
Provides: Assisted Living
389 Juana Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
"Heritage Haven wasn't old, but the residents were older than I expected. It's kind of dark and gloomy, there was no energy, it doesn't sound good, and feel good. It wasn't a fit for me at all." More
"Heritage Haven wasn't old, but the residents were older than I expected. It's kind of dark and gloomy, there was no energy, it doesn't sound good, and feel good. It wasn't a fit for me at all." More
Montgomery Springs Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
22107 Montgomery Street, Hayward, CA 94541
"Montgomery Springs Manor has a broad spectrum of programs and services to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and their families. We provide 24-hour Assisted Living for..." More
"Montgomery Springs Manor has a broad spectrum of programs and services to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents and their families. We provide 24-hour Assisted Living for..." More
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Dublin
Provides: Assisted Living
7693 Donohue Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are starting to rise, increasing dramatically per day. This may..." More
"In our golden years, it is ultimately rewarding to have led a remarkable life. Yet certain personal difficulties and health ordeals are starting to rise, increasing dramatically per day. This may..." More
Good Shepherd Vista
Provides: Assisted Living
5472 Foothill Blvd.., Oakland, CA 94601
"At Good Shepherd Vista, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
"At Good Shepherd Vista, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are..." More
St. Lourdes Home
Provides: Assisted Living
1626 Ashbury Lane, Hayward, CA 94546
"ST. LOURDES HOMES is an assisted living facility. An apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the..." More
"ST. LOURDES HOMES is an assisted living facility. An apartment-style habitat designed to focus on providing assistance with daily living activities. They provide a higher level of service for the..." More
Elegance at Dublin
Provides: Assisted Living
7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
"Scheduled to Open Spring of 2020
Welcome to Elegance at Dublin, Dublin’s soon-to-be newest luxury senior living community! Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, Elegance at Dublin, will have..." More
Offering $6,000 (to be divided by $1,000 per month credit over 6 months)!
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"Scheduled to Open Spring of 2020
Welcome to Elegance at Dublin, Dublin’s soon-to-be newest luxury senior living community! Offering Assisted Living and Memory Care, Elegance at Dublin, will have..." More
Offering $6,000 (to be divided by $1,000 per month credit over 6 months)!
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Marymount Villa
Provides: Assisted Living
345 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
"I visited Marymount Villa, and they were excellent. They were very clean, well organized, and they seemed like to have quite a few activities for the seniors; like bingo and music. They had a list..." More
"I visited Marymount Villa, and they were excellent. They were very clean, well organized, and they seemed like to have quite a few activities for the seniors; like bingo and music. They had a list..." More
BlueGarden Care
Provides: Assisted Living
2729 Marsh Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
"My mother was so happy at Carolina Living. As a medical professional, I cannot say enough about the quality of care delivered at this facility. The staff members treat your family as if you are..." More
"My mother was so happy at Carolina Living. As a medical professional, I cannot say enough about the quality of care delivered at this facility. The staff members treat your family as if you are..." More
Bethesda Christian Retirement Center
Provides: Assisted Living
22427 Montgomery Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Hilton House
Provides: Assisted Living
6112 Hilton Street, Oakland, CA 94605
"My friend has lived in Hilton House for about 2 years now. It’s just an excellent facility for people who don’t have a huge amount of money. The food is great, the people that worked there are very..." More
"My friend has lived in Hilton House for about 2 years now. It’s just an excellent facility for people who don’t have a huge amount of money. The food is great, the people that worked there are very..." More
Stanton Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1309 Ruus Lane, Hayward, CA 94544
"I never knew how difficult it would be to put my father IN A HOME, for care but he suffers from Alzhiemers and also denial of Alzhiemers, so if he could be told he has a job there and given light..." More
"I never knew how difficult it would be to put my father IN A HOME, for care but he suffers from Alzhiemers and also denial of Alzhiemers, so if he could be told he has a job there and given light..." More
High Country Care
Provides: Assisted Living
27965 High Country Drive , Hayward, CA 94542
"My mother stayed here from 2014 through 2016. I'm so grateful my mother had occasion to live at such a beautiful place, knowing what good care and love they showed her. I could always see how happy..." More
"My mother stayed here from 2014 through 2016. I'm so grateful my mother had occasion to live at such a beautiful place, knowing what good care and love they showed her. I could always see how happy..." More
St. Regis Retirement Center
Provides: Assisted Living
23950 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544
"I have visited the St. Regis community for five years now and feel like family. The staff all know your name and you feel they really care about you. One night I was there late and the..." More
"I have visited the St. Regis community for five years now and feel like family. The staff all know your name and you feel they really care about you. One night I was there late and the..." More
La Pera Mission Home
Provides: Assisted Living
245 La Pera Circle, Danville, CA 94526
"La Pera was OK but nothing stood out. The price was fair, and it was pretty close and clean. The rooms were small but OK, and the staff was very nice. I think they were playing crosswords.
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"La Pera was OK but nothing stood out. The price was fair, and it was pretty close and clean. The rooms were small but OK, and the staff was very nice. I think they were playing crosswords.
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Angels Ilie & Maria Golden Age Care
Provides: Assisted Living
8552 Briarwood Lane, Dublin, CA 94568
"I have been in Angels Golden Age Care for three years now. It's owned by a family and has been extended to accommodate patients like myself. It could probably take up to six to seven people. It is..." More
"I have been in Angels Golden Age Care for three years now. It's owned by a family and has been extended to accommodate patients like myself. It could probably take up to six to seven people. It is..." More
Diana's Care Home
Provides: Assisted Living
27402 Manon Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
"Diana's care home is a great facility for elderly people all the staff are professional and so kind,
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"Diana's care home is a great facility for elderly people all the staff are professional and so kind,
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A & M Board & Care
Provides: Assisted Living
2480 Almaden Blvd, Union City, CA 94587
"My father is really not happy with A and M Board and Care. He has been there for four months now. It is a house. It is not the cleanest place, but they do take very good care of him. They run out..." More
"My father is really not happy with A and M Board and Care. He has been there for four months now. It is a house. It is not the cleanest place, but they do take very good care of him. They run out..." More
Aic Residential Care Facility For The...
Provides: Assisted Living
23652 Nevada Road, Hayward, CA 94541
Sheiferd Residential Care For The Eld...
Provides: Assisted Living
343 Westchester Street, Hayward, CA 94544
Mori Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
1476 164th Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94578
"Mori Manor is a locally owned assisted living care home with 14 residents. Mori Manor is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents..." More
"Mori Manor is a locally owned assisted living care home with 14 residents. Mori Manor is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood.
We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents..." More
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Castro Valley
Castro Valley is a small unincorporated area that is only approximately 14 square miles in area. It is about 30 miles east of San Francisco and conveniently located along Interstate 238. Seniors can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Chabot which offers an excellent getaway for those who enjoy the outdoors. For those looking for an assisted living facility in the city, Castro Valley has seven within the downtown area and 54 nearby. Also referred to as residential care facilities, assisted living communities in Castro Valley are regulated by the Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. The majority of residents in residential care facilities are 60 years of age or older and all with varying degrees of care requirements.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Castro Valley
- The Castro Valley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Eden Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Castro Valley has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Alameda County Area Agency on Aging, an organization that provides resources on health and nutrition, as well as at least three senior centers.
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Envoy is a family concierge service that provides transportation to seniors living in Castro Valley. The service can also provide personal shopping, run errands and even help put away groceries.
- The cost of living scale is based on the U.S. average of 100. In Castro Valley, the cost of living is rated 201 which is also higher than the state’s average of 152. Seniors living on a budget may find it difficult to manage money.
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Crime is ranked on a scale of one (low) to 100 (high). In Castro Valley, violent crime is 37.7 which is slightly higher than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is ranked 37.6 which is lower than the national average of 38.1. For seniors who enjoy getting out to explore the city, the crime rate in Castro Valley makes the area relatively safe.
- For seniors who want to get away from snowy winters, Castro Valley rarely gets any snow throughout the year. Summer highs are around 76 degrees while January lows are around 42.
Paying for Assisted Living in Castro Valley
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Castro Valley start around $3,877 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Castro Valley and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
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.
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-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Castro Valley, CA
Paying for Assisted Living in Castro Valley, CA
Free Assisted Living Resources in Castro Valley, CA
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Castro Valley, CA
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Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Castro Valley
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Review of Baywood Court
I can't begin to say how grateful I am for all the wonderful services that my aunt has been getting at Baywood for the last couple of years. She is currently in Independent Living, but she plans t... Read more
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Review of Baywood Court
Thank you for your emails about the COVID situation and what you are doing at Baywood to prepare and protect the residents. My Dad is doing wonderfully well at Baywood. He has made a nice cir... Read more
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Review of Baywood Court
Baywood Court was sensational. My parents lived there for at least 6 years. They were in the independent living, and the reason we had to move my dad was that there was not an opening in their assi... Read more
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