Pelican Care Home
2824 Pelican Dr., Union City, CA, 94587
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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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.
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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...
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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...
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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....