23 Independent Living Communities in Alameda County, CA
The average cost of independent living in Alameda County is $3,988 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Contra Costa County with an average starting cost of $3,663.
To help you with your search, browse the 83 reviews below for independent living communities in Alameda County. On average, consumers rate independent living in Alameda County 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Contra Costa County with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Caring Star 2016
Fremont Retirement Community - Happy ...
Provides: Independent Living
2860 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536
"I am interested in Brookdale. The tour guide was the best one so far as he was very knowledgeable. The campus was very nice, and the whole atmosphere was cheerful. We saw a one-bedroom apartment." More
Caring Star 2016
Baywood Court
Provides: Independent Living
21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
"Baywood Court was really nice. If I was going to stay up here, that's where my mother would go. They had quite a long waiting list though because it is the best, nicest facility around here. The..." More
Caring Star 2016
Carlton Senior Living Fremont
Provides: Independent Living
3800 Walnut Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
"Our visit at Carlton Senior Living Fremont was wonderful; it's a very lovely place. I liked how nice and clean it was. I liked that they have a restaurant type area for you to have dinner, instead..." More
Acacia Creek
Provides: Independent Living
34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587
"We liked Acacia Creek. The rooms were very nice and had a full kitchen with a stove. It was beautiful. The accommodations and the amenities were very nice. The food was more than adequate. They had..." More
Carlton Senior Living San Leandro
Provides: Independent Living
1000 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
"Carlton Plaza of San Leandro was absolutely lovely. It was everything my father would have loved. It was a lovely setting, and he absolutely adored it. They had a wonderful restaurant. The people..." More
The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior...
Provides: Independent Living
1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
"We went to The Lake Merritt Independent Senior Living. The lady was great, knew what she was talking about, and was very attentive. The property was very nice. The apartments were nice and cozy and..." More
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights
Provides: Independent Living
2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606
"Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights was great. The staff during the tour was fantastic. Everything looked adequate. It was the best place that we saw out of four locations. They had activities..." More
Marymount Villa
Provides: Independent Living
345 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
"At Marymount Villa we believe everyone can find meaning and joy in life, even when they need a little help with daily living. We offer independent, assisted living, respite and hospice..." More
The Point at Rockridge
Provides: Independent Living
4500 Gilbert Street, Oakland, CA 94611
"The food was really good, and the waiters were very friendly and receptive. You just put your hand up and they come and get you anything you want if they can. They were receptive to modifying the..." More
Belmont Village Albany
Provides: Independent Living
1100 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
"Belmont Village Albany, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley, offers a collaborative experience that embraces Albany’s community-oriented character while sharing the benefits of..." More
Caring Star 2015
Casa Sandoval
Provides: Independent Living
1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
"Casa Sandoval was nice. Everything seemed clean, I saw the apartments, and they were fine, but I didn't care for the two-bedroom. The food looked nice; the lady was nice and gave us a lot of..." More
Caring Star 2018
Heritage Estates
Provides: Independent Living
900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, CA 94550
"I really liked Heritage Estates. It was fairly new, beautiful, and had upgraded amenities. The people were very friendly." More
Caring Star 2019
Waters Edge Lodge
Provides: Independent Living
801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
"Waters Edge Lodge wasn't super nice, but it was OK, and the location was great. The staff was really nice, and the place seemed happy. I saw the dining room, exercise room, a little café, and a rec..." More
Piedmont Gardens CCRC
Provides: Independent Living
110 41st Street, Oakland, CA 94611
"A full service continuing care retirement community (CCRC) dedicated to enriching the lives of East Bay Area seniors while offering innovative programs and flexible residency options. Offering a..." More
The Watermark by the Bay
Provides: Independent Living
1440 40th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
"I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. It's fabulous. They offer assisted living, independent living, and dementia care.
It's in a new building in an arty part of Emeryville that's really a work..." More
Arbor Vista Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
1300 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
"Great changes in the last 2-3 years. Staff is friendly. The landlord made a miracle happen so quickly. My mom loves it there.
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Berkeley Town House
Provides: Independent Living
2550 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
"We moved here in 2009 and find the location superb. It's a 10-minute walk from the University of California, Berkeley, and its many public lectures, seminars, exhibits, and performances. The..." More
Newark Gardens
Provides: Independent Living
35300 Cedar Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560
"The residents in Newark Gardens II are in their 60s and 70s. They're very happy with the activities that the facility arranges for them. It seems like majority of the residents are Chinese. There..." More
The Groves at Dublin Ranch
Provides: Independent Living
3115 Finnian Way, Dublin, CA 94568
"I chose to live at Dublin Ranch Senior Apartments because it was near where I stayed before. I liked that it was quiet and clean. They had small and big rooms which were all nice. I stayed in one..." More
Vineyard Village Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
3700 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550
"I stayed at Vineyard Village Apartments for almost 12 years. It was a one-story, old building. It was very well-kept despite the old age. My apartment had a one-bed bedroom, dining area, living..." More
Heritage Park Livermore
Provides: Independent Living
1089 Bluebell Drive, Livermore, CA 94551
"I chose Heritage Park Livermore because they were the only place available at that time. It's an over-55 community, so there's not a lot of elderly people there but there's a lot of younger people..." More
Hayward Village Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
22078 Arbor Avenue,, Hayward, CA 94541
"I used to stay at Hayward Village. They don't have much amenities. They had a swimming at the back but it was rarely used. They had a small community room, which was like a library where they held..." More
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
Provides: Independent Living
5238 Coronado Ave., Oakland, CA 94611
"This brand new community in the East Bay is located in the coveted Rockridge neighborhood outside Oakland. The community design matches the classic architecture of the area and it's close to..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Alameda County
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Review of Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights
Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights was great. The staff during the tour was fantastic. Everything looked adequate. It was the best place that we saw out of four locations. They had activities a... Read more
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Review of The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living
We went to The Lake Merritt Independent Senior Living. The lady was great, knew what she was talking about, and was very attentive. The property was very nice. The apartments were nice and cozy and... Read more
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Review of Carlton Senior Living Fremont
Our visit at Carlton Senior Living Fremont was wonderful; it's a very lovely place. I liked how nice and clean it was. I liked that they have a restaurant type area for you to have dinner, instead ... Read more
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