The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alameda County, CA for 2024

"The staff are very dedicated to the general welfare of all the residents by creating a great sense community with various activities - such as weekly social events and movies, etc. The food is solid - healthy and varied. The dining room is really a r..."

"The Room was just right for a single person. It was Easter Sunday and my sister had an amazing brunch with Champagne. She had just moved into her unit on Saturday, March 31, 2024...."

"Rooms are really good spacious , all the residents and staff are very welcoming they are super nice and friendly. I love this place...."

"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 of being just a regular rest home type of thing. They..."

"My father-in-law is in Landmark Villa. The place looks very welcoming and the staff members were friendly. They had independent living for people who just needed basic services including meals, and they also have a higher level for those who need med..."

"I went to look at Carlton Senior Living. I liked the rooms that they showed me. They had a studio and one-bedroom apartment. I like the common spaces that they have. I found the building to be not just clean, but the common spaces were open. There wa..."

"The Point at Rockridge had a lot more staff than the other places we went to. The apartment was nice and they had very nice balconies. They also have tons of activities. They have art classes, outings to various places, TED talks, movies, game days, ..."

"I am a long time resident at Acacia Creek. I have watched it grow over the years to a very activity community. Acacia Creek has something to do evey day, from up to 3 meals a day, shopping trips, other types of trips, or in house activies. For me,..."

"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 indep..."

"My nonagenarian father has been a thoroughly pleased resident of Cardinal Point since moving in 2 years ago. The attentiveness, enthusiasm, and friendliness of the entire staff has made him feel truly welcome and important from day one. Whatever migh..."

"Thanks to large, spacious lawns and charming interiors, residents can enjoy a peaceful, secluded atmosphere, while maintaining access to a v..."

"Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to..."

"I've been to the Belmont Village Albany. We were shown the independent living. Although I know where the assisted living was, we did not go into that area. The woman who gave us the tour was very good. I thought she covered all the bases. We sat down..."

" Bellara Living begins in our oasis-like courtyard, a place to sit comfortably with a friend, tap a foot to live entertainment or dine outs..."

"My dad used to live in Heritage Estates which we loved and it was wonderful. We just couldn't afford it anymore. He was in their independent living and they were wonderful to him. We wish that he could have stayed but unfortunately, we couldn't affor..."

"Baywood Court was a wonderful place. It was clean and beautiful. The thing I really noticed was that all the residents looked really happy. They were all smiling and friendly. The lady who gave the tour was very informative, friendly, and really easy..."

"The most striking thing about Waters Edge Lodge was that they had a nice view from their patio. They also had a nice lounge where they had someone come in and play the piano every day. We liked the room. It was quite nice. It had a nice kitchenette a..."

"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 of art in itself. Walking into it is like walking in..."

"I liked St. Paul's Towers. It had a community of people that I felt I could relate to and it had activities. It houses a lot of retired Berkeley professors, and that is a social milieu that I interact with very well. There were a lot of people in ind..."

"Merrill Gardens at Rockridge was very nice. That place was our second choice. Their main attraction was that they had two-bedroom apartments available. So, they had more space. They had a lovely rooftop terrace, too. Their dining area was nice...."