The 23 Best Independent Living Communities in Alameda County, CA for 2019

The average cost of independent living in Alameda County is $3,945 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,495. Cheaper nearby regions include Contra Costa County with an average starting cost of $3,909.

To help you with your search, browse the 81 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 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped 13 families in Alameda County find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about independent living options and costs in Alameda County, call (855) 863-8283.

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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

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Caring Star 2016

Brookdale Fremont

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

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 Lake Merritt - Independent Senior...

Provides: Independent Living

1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

"The apartment that we were looking at The Lake Merritt was a one-bedroom with a kitchen, a small dining room area, living room area, and a small bedroom. The residents looked happy, well dressed,..." More

Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights

Provides: Independent Living

2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606

"The appearance and layout of Pacifica Oakland Heights is quite tremendous. The buildings and facilities are beautiful. The staff members are phenomenal, wonderful, and friendly people. I've only..." More

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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 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

Bayside Park

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. " More

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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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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Review of Heritage Estates

Heritage Estates has very good support from a number of people from the physicians, to support staff, and the nurses. Good friends of mine are in it so I will be with friends, and it's also within ... Read more

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Review of Acacia Creek

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... Read more

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