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Caring Stars Winner
Alvarado Senior Living
33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
"The facility's tour was wonderful! Caroline gave us great feedback and guidance on the expectations in transitioning my...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
Assisted Living Communities in Union City, CA
Union City, located in Northern California, is near the Pacific Ocean to the...
west and the Diablo Range to the east. Its residents have access to 304 assisted living providers within the city and more in the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area. These facilities charge on average $6,319 per month, higher than the $5,250 and $4,500 norms in California and the United States, respectively.
Our directory of 3235 reviews reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars, can help shed light on the quality of care available at Union City’s assisted living communities.
304 Providers
Mary's Manor
3156 Puttenham Way, Fremont, CA 94536
"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...
Assisted Living
$4,500
Fremont Hills
35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
"My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,090
Caring Stars Winner
Cogir of Fremont Senior Living
2860 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536
"I enjoyed my visit with Brookdale Fremont. The sales director was very pleasant and very helpful. The apartments were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,995
Caring Stars Winner
Carlton Senior Living Fremont
3800 Walnut Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
"My brother moved into Carlton Senior Living Fremont. I really love this community; it's too bad that they don't have...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,395
Bethesda Home
22427 Montgomery St, Hayward, CA 94541
"Bethesda Home was a very nice place. We just couldn't afford it. They were very, very personable, very helpful, and very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,600
Bellara Senior Living
22400 Second St., Hayward, CA 94541
"I toured Bellara Senior Living. It was nice, very fancy. An experience that you want for anyone senior and transitioning...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,095
Ivy Park at Hayward
1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
"The Room was just right for a single person. It was Easter Sunday and my sister had an amazing brunch with Champagne....
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,495
Muriel's Residential Facility II
4643 Hampshire Way, Fremont, CA 94538
Residents will be given proper assistance with ALL their daily activities including dressing, bathing and grooming. Hair...
Assisted Living
$5,000
Beloved Home Retreat
41223 Chiltern Drive, Fremont, CA 94539
Beloved Home Retreat has a broad spectrum of programs and services to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of...
Assisted Living
$4,500
Landmark Villa
21000 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541
"What I liked the best about Landmark Villa was the employees. There was nothing that I really didn't like. It was just a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,050
Heart and Soul Communities II
2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
"Mom is doing good at Heart and Soul. She fit in really well with the residents there. They were more like her in what...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,000
Ivy Park at Pleasanton
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
"We were thinking of going with them for my mom. Everybody was great taking us on the tour. It was a very good facility...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,295
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton
6839 Singletree Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588
"I toured Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton. It's clean and neat, and it smelled good. The person who gave the...
Assisted Living
$7,500
Caring Stars Winner
The Parkview
100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
"My mother-in-law has been at the Parkview for 3 and a half years. She's 99. As time has gone on, her needs have grown...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,945
Emerald Valley
7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
"I have been here at Emerald Valley for three weeks now. There's not a lot I like about it. I have yet to get a meal come...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$8,362
Welcome Home Senior Residence - Dublin
7693 Donohue Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
"I toured Welcome Home Senior Residences-Dublin for my mother. It seemed like they only have a handful of residents like...
Assisted Living
$7,500
Rosemont Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
1345 Clarke St, San Leandro, CA 94577
Rosemont Gardens is in the heart of downtown San Leandro, and our mid-sized Memory Care facility fosters an environment...
Assisted Living
$5,500
Marymount Villa
345 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
"We visited Marymount Villa. The staff was very nice and very informative. Their activities were great. They had karaoke...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,900
Helping Hands Senior Living
8552 Briarwood Ln, Dublin, CA 94568
Our community offers 24-hour care with a full staff. Our staff has over 12 years of experience giving quality loving...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Felix
5.0
Review of Alvarado Senior Living
My brother has moved into Alvarado Senior Living. I'm less than 10 minutes away from him, and his medical coverage and his doctor's appointments are within five to six minutes of his locale. I...
Provider response
Thank you Felix for your positive recommendation of Pacifica Senior Living Union City! Our team is passionate about providing the best possible experience for all of our residents and their family...
Assisted Living
Norman
3.0
Review of Alvarado Senior Living
I didn't like it. The room was not as good as the other facility we visited because it was a little older. The staff was good, though. They have activities. This facility was smaller.
Assisted Living
Richard
3.0
Review of Alvarado Senior Living
It wasn't that expensive. I chose to stay there because they had a two-week minimum while a lot of the other facilities had a 30-day minimum. The facility was spread out. So, there was a lot of...
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to tell us your thoughts. We appreciate the compliments about our staff. It is our policy to read all comments and share them with the appropriate staff. We will...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The average cost of assisted living in Union City is $1,069 higher than the California median and $1,819 costlier than the U.S. average. Prices vary less when comparing Union City's costs to those in other California cities. Napa’s average of $6,300 is close to Union City’s, while seniors in Santa Cruz pay around $769 less. The most expensive option among these cities is Santa Rosa, with an average price of $7,048, which is $729 higher than Union City's.
Union City
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Santa Cruz
$5,550
Napa
$6,300
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Paying for Assisted Living in Union City
Seniors in Union City can expect to spend close to $6,319 per month on assisted living fees.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Union City
Seniors in Union City who help paying for services received while in assisted living may be eligible for the Assisted Living Waiver Program (ALWP). The program helps seniors who are eligible for nursing home care to live in an assisted living facility. The program does not cover room and board, but does cover some services.
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
Assisted living in Union City costs $6,319 per month and offers extensive support while maintaining residents’ independence. This rate is $545 less than in-home care, which provides assistance with daily activities to seniors in their own homes. Priced slightly higher at $7,150 per month, home health care services combine essential medical services with basic care. At $1,950 monthly, adult day health care costs significantly less than assisted living, as it is limited to daytime hours. Nursing home facilities offer more comprehensive medical services and charge approximately $11,566 for a semi-private room, almost twice as much as assisted living providers.
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 Union City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Union City
Union City 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 Union City, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Union City
Union City 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.
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