Joyce Home
24749 Joyce St., Hayward, CA, 94544
Assisted living facilities offer seniors a place to call home that lets them remain independent while receiving the extra help they need with daily tasks. These facilities also offer recreational activities, and family members enjoy peace of mind knowing that their loved one can get assistance whenever they need it. Hayward seniors pay an average of $6,100 per month for assisted living care, which is higher than the state and national averages but comes with all the perks of living in the Bay Area.
This guide covers assisted living costs in Hayward and compares those costs to rates in nearby cities, as well as the cost of other senior care options. It also includes information about the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Hayward and a list of free local resources that provide assistance to seniors.
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24749 Joyce St., Hayward, CA, 94544
22400 Second St., Hayward, CA, 94541
" Bellara Living begins in our oasis-like courtyard, a place to sit comfortably with a friend, tap a foot to live entertainment or dine outs..."
READ MORE33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA, 94587
4.5
(45 reviews)
"We went to Pacifica Senior Living Union City. The tour was good, the place was really clean. We talked to some residents and they liked it there. They were happy. It was a little too independent, for the care that we need but, it's a nice place. I wo..."
READ MORE1000 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577
"My mom was at Carlton Senior Living San Leandro. The facility is beautiful. They have a restaurant on-site, so the food is very good. It's cooked daily. They have many activities, like movie nights, barbecues, and music. They have almost everything. ..."
READ MORE348 West Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94577
4.5
(19 reviews)
"A friendly, warm tour with staff & residents. We like the open spaces with beautiful decor. We enjoyed the tour by Lisa L for her humor, information giving & joyful spirit. ..."
READ MORE345 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA, 94577
4.1
(19 reviews)
"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 of activities. The rooms were pretty spacious, and we..."
READ MORE19960 Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
3.9
(17 reviews)
"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 access to stores. The rooms were clean, they had studi..."
READ MORE9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA, 94605
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl..."
READ MORE2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA, 94578
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Heart & Soul Communities consistently raises the bar in resident care! Resident care is our top priority, and we are always looking for ways..."
READ MORE3156 Puttenham Way, Fremont, CA, 94536
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Mary's Manor house seemed OK, but the price was a little off from what they had listed, so I was taken back a little by that. I had a full viewing of the property and saw the rooms that were becoming available. I also saw the structured menu that..."
READ MORE1345 Clarke St, San Leandro, CA, 94577
"Rose Gate welcomes you to our home, our community. At Rose Gate we embrace family, whether it is our staff, our clients, our wellness advoca..."
READ MORE21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
4.6
(30 reviews)
"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 few weeks and then he moved to Baywood Court for ther..."
READ MORE35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA, 94536
4.1
(23 reviews)
"My mother is in Fremont Hills. The staff is very caring and helpful. I've tried a couple of meals. The guests can get the same food as the residents, but you pay for it, of course. They have a good selection of food for the three different meals. The..."
READ MORE34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA, 94587
4.5
(15 reviews)
"The staff at Masonic Home was outstanding. We would definitely move in there. The location is excellent, and it’s a beautiful place. We’ve been a few times to visit it and spend the night there. The food is fantastic, and the people that we met there..."
READ MORE36281 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA, 94536
4.1
(14 reviews)
"Aegis Gardens was very clean, and the staff was friendly. The organization and maintenance of the community was very good. They had private rooms, but it was very expensive. We were looking for something semi-private for my father, but they did not h..."
READ MORE34209 Sylvester Drive, Fremont, CA, 94555
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father has moved into Common Destiny Care Home. It's a home, and it's very clean. They provide warm lunch, and the people are nice there. His accommodation is OK. He has basic things he needs. He is comfortable. It's small. The people can spend mo..."
READ MORE2723 Barlow Dr, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law was at Lake Chabot Care Home. That place was perfect for her. They were much smaller and I think they were one of those that were converted homes, so I think they only had a maximum capacity of six or seven individuals. They had much..."
READ MORE3634 Jamison Way, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at Castro Village Care Home at the moment. It's a good place for her. The difficulty for her is that she is still adjusting and her not being able to walk. She just stopped walking in May of 2020, so we moved her to a board and care in Sept..."
READ MORE2480 Almaden Blvd, Union City, CA, 94587
3.0
(3 reviews)
"My cousin has been in facility for five years she is treated with love and kindness the home is clean and bright ..."
READ MORE20112 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
2.5
(2 reviews)
"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 every now and then checking everything with her. I m..."
READ MOREHayward assisted living facilities are licensed and monitored by the California Department of Social Services Senior Care Licensing Program. Field staff from the Adult and Senior Care Program perform regulatory inspections of all residential care facilities for the elderly and continuing care retirement communities, including assisted living residences across the state.
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Hayward is $6,100, making it one of the more costly areas in California. This is $1,100 higher than the California average and $1,800 higher than the national median.
While assisted living in Hayward is higher than the state average, it’s only slightly higher than some nearby communities and cheaper than a few. Hayward’s average assisted living cost is only $100 higher than Santa Rosa’s and about $225 higher than San Jose’s. However, it beats the average cost of assisted living in Napa by $150 and Santa Cruz by a whopping $700 per month.
Hayward
$6,100
California
$5,000
The United States
$4,300
Santa Cruz
$6,800
San Jose
$5,875
Napa
$6,250
Santa Rosa
$6,000
Besides assisted living, seniors may also explore other types of senior care in Hayward. Adult day health care, now known as community-based adult services in California, is the least expensive option at $1,950 per month. Seniors wanting to age in place can receive homemaker or home health aide services for an average cost of $6,101 per month, which is $1 higher than assisted living facilities. The costliest option is nursing home care, which costs about $12,471 per month for a semiprivate room and $15,208 for private accommodations.
Homemaker Services
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,471
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$15,208
Note: Data for Hayward was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Low-income seniors in Hayward may qualify for financial aid to help pay for assisted living. There are two programs available that provide funding for eligible seniors, including Medi-Cal, which offers an Assisted Living Waiver program, and Supplemental Security Income – Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Seniors in Hayward can take advantage of numerous free resources available from local organizations throughout Alameda County. Local nonprofits and city, county and state government agencies provide an array of no-cost services to ensure seniors get the support they need to maintain their independence and well-being.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alameda County Social Services Agency | (510) 577-1900 or (510) 670-6000 | Alameda County Social Services assists older adults and disabled individuals through its offices in cities countywide, including the Eden Area Multi-Service Center in Haywood. Programs include protective services, food and nutrition for older adults, in-home supportive services, housing assistance and other services intended to promote the health, social and well-being of aging adults throughout the county. |
Alameda County’s Area Agency on Aging | (510) 577-1907 | Alameda County’s AAA works with community-based organizations and public and private sector partners to assist older adults throughout Alameda County. Services include adult day care, family caregiver support, food and nutrition programs, legal assistance, long-term care ombudsman programs, senior centers and senior information and assistance, among others. |
Hayward Area Recreation & Parks District Senior Centers | (510) 881-6766 | H.A.R.D. Senior Centers in Hayward and nearby Castro Valley are open to all seniors aged 50 and older and offer classes, activities, weekday lunches, travel opportunities, pool tables, Wi-Fi, woodshops and senior social services, among others. |
Age-Friendly Alameda County | (800) 510-2020 or (510) 577-3530 | Age-Friendly Alameda County provides access to local services, information about current policy efforts to support older adults throughout the county and resources to learn about the efforts to improve the county’s livability for residents of all ages. The program also teaches seniors ways to ensure their voices are heard. |
Hayward Operated Paratransit | (510) 583-4230 | The HOP program supplements Alameda County’s East Bay Paratransit service when it’s unable to provide service. HOP is available to Hayward residents aged 70 or older, as well as those who can’t drive or use public transportation due to a disability or medical condition. The program provides same-day transportation, prescheduled door-to-door transportation, group trips, meal delivery and the Safe Routes for Seniors project. |
Hayward-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.
Assisted Living
Kerri
5
Review of Scott Villa
My mom lived at Scott Villa for 5 years and they took wonderful care of her. They are affordable (by comparison), clean, and run by the most caring, lovely staff. My mom was a tough case and they...
Assisted Living
Kahlil
4
Review of MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward
I visited Casa Sandoval Senior Living. Their staff was super helpful. It was very clean, and the rooms looked very nice. The staff and the host were really great and answered all our questions. The...
Assisted Living
Kathyjean
5
Review of MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward
Rooms are newly remodeled. The staff was very accommodating. We ate there on two occasions and the food was excellent. Larger facility, variety of people for interacting, large exterior patio....