
The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Castro Valley, CA for 2023
There are 15 Memory Care Facilities in the Castro Valley area, with 3 in Castro Valley and 12 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Castro Valley is $6,669 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper nearby regions include Hayward with an average starting cost of $4,797.
To help you with your search, browse the 16 reviews below for memory care facilities in Castro Valley. On average, consumers rate memory care in Castro Valley 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include San Leandro with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Castro Valley, call (855) 863-8283.
Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Castro Valley, CA
Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Livi...
Oak Creek
Willow Creek Alzheimers & Dementia Ca...
MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward
Marymount Villa
Emerald Valley
Helping Hands Senior Living
The Watermark at San Ramon
Carlton Senior Living San Leandro
BlueMeadow Care
Heart & Soul Communities II
Arcadian Residential Community
Diana's Care Home
Springtime Residence
Rosemont Gardens Assisted Living & Me...
What to Consider About Memory Care in Castro Valley
Castro Valley, located in Alameda County, California, is part of the Greater Bay Area and of its 61,000 residents, more than 15 percent are 65 years of age or older. Many seniors in Castro Valley and throughout the state of California require residential memory care for dementia disorders such as Huntington's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease. Those in Castro Valley who require such care are supported by the area's nine memory care facilities.
Facilities providing memory care and assisted living services to the elderly are officially known as residential care facilities throughout California. They're regulated closely by the California Department of Social Services, which provides similar provisions for both memory care and assisted living services. As such, many residential care facilities offer both levels of care.
- Castro Valley and the rest of Alameda County have high ozone pollution levels that may cause health risks to senior 65 and older. Those who have been diagnosed with a respiratory illness or cardiovascular disease may experience their condition worsening as a result of the local air quality.
- The Castro Valley area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Eden Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Castro Valley is safer than 54 percent of U.S. cities on average, and its crime rates are considerably lower than those in cities across California. Even so, it's always wise for seniors and their loved ones to discuss what security measures are in place to protect residents as they tour memory care facilities.
- The cost of living in Castro Valley is more than double the U.S. average and while that is mostly due to the extreme cost of housing, seniors and their loved ones can expect to pay higher rates for room and board costs in memory care facilities throughout the Castro Valley area.
Paying for Memory Care in Castro Valley
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Castro Valley start around $6,669 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,745 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Castro Valley and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Castro Valley
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Castro Valley
Castro Valley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Castro Valley, please visit our Memory Care in California page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Castro Valley
Castro Valley-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care near Castro Valley, CA
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Castro Valley
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Review of Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care
I've toured Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care a couple of times before, and this was the first memory care that I brought my mom to see. Most of it is assisted living and th... Read more
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Review of Oak Creek
The guy who gave us the tour at Oak Creek was knowledgeable. There wasn't anything outstanding there. It was clean and everybody looked taken care of. They were in a small area doing some kind of a... Read more
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Review of Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care
I toured Carefield Castro Valley for my mother. This one was also really nice, and I liked it. The residents seemed happier. I loved the tour guide; she was lovely. The facility was very nice, and ... Read more
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