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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 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 3216 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.
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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.
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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...
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Joe
4.0
Review of Tri City Care Home
My mom moved into Tri City Care Home. It's actually a house. My mom is in a master bedroom shared with another person. They get to help my mom with everything, and she's wheelchair-bound now. It's...
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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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