Known for its picturesque vineyards and engaging cultural amenities, Livermore is a popular retirement destination, promoting the need for long-term care solutions. It has low property and violent crime rates, offering peace of mind for older residents, and comfortable weather throughout the year offers a welcoming environment for retirees. While there are no hospitals in the city proper, residents have access to several dozen major medical facilities within driving distance, including Washington Hospital in Fremont and Eden Medical Center in Castro Valley. The city’s relatively low health care costs may benefit seniors, an age group that makes up 14% of the 88,000 residents.
Livermore is among the most expensive places in California for nursing home care, with the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey reporting that residents pay base monthly rates of $11,566. This level of care is for those who need extensive medical and personal care services, such as rehabilitative therapies, medical monitoring and medication administration. Less intensive options, such as assisted living and home care, may be more suitable for those with limited skilled nursing needs.
This guide provides an overview of ways to pay for nursing home care and agencies that help seniors navigate their options.
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788 Holmes St,, Livermore, CA, 94550
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is in the skilled nursing home, Avondale Villa Post-Acute, but she is in full long-term care. It is fine. It's a small community and very good care. The people who work there are very nice, and I can say only good things about them. My mom has..."
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752 Holmes Street, Livermore, CA, 94550
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I have a lot of family members that are in nursing homes, whether they are old and helpless, or young and the same. My cousin Sarah is an elderly woman, and can no longer take care for herself, neither can her family. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer..."
READ MORE76 Fenton St, Livermore, CA, 94550
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Mom is at The Vineyards Healthcare Center. She shares a room with two other women, so it's small and it's like a hospital situation. There's always something going on for the residents though. They have bingo, arts, and parties. The staff is very nic..."
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2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA, 94588
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Room are great Ilike bingo staff is great beautiful place..."
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300 NEAL STREET, Pleasanton, CA, 94566
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Pleasanton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is understaffed. They had a situation just a couple of days ago. They called me saying they were rushing my husband to the hospital because the blood test came back, and his kidney is failing. When they got ..."
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Nursing homes in Livermore charge monthly rates of $11,566 for semiprivate rooms and $14,068 for private accommodations.
On average, nursing homes in the Livermore region charge starting rates of $11,566 per month for housing and care. This is nearly $1,800 over the California average of $9,794, and it exceeds the national average of $7,908 by nearly $3,700. Even so, care costs are fairly consistent with rates in nearby cities, including Santa Rosa, where monthly fees average a little less at $11,300, and San Jose, where rates are a few hundred dollars higher than in Livermore at $11,863. In Stockton, monthly fees are about $1,500 less at $10,015.
Livermore
$11,566
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
San Jose
$11,863
Stockton
$10,015
Santa Rosa
$11,300
Nursing home residents in Livermore pay $11,566 per month for shared rooms, and private rooms cost about $2,500 more at $14,068, making this the most expensive long-term care option in the city. For seniors seeking care at home, in-home care costs $6,864 and specialized home health care costs $7,150, over $4,400 less than nursing home care. Assisted living costs $6,319 for a potential monthly savings of over $5,000 for those with limited skilled nursing needs. Adult day health care is the most economical option at $1,950 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,068
Note: Data for Livermore was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in Livermore have access to numerous agencies and programs that help them find the skilled nursing services they need at home or transition to nursing home care when placement is necessary. The following resources include home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation services, care planning and supportive services, as well as options counselors and advisors who help seniors make informed decisions regarding their care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Livermore Senior Services | (925) 373-5760 | Livermore’s Senior Services division operates a daily lunch program for those aged 60 and over, along with age-friendly social and recreational activities throughout the year for residents aged 50 and over. It also provides free health insurance options counseling in the winter and spring to assist those enrolling in Medicare. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | The Area Agency on Aging administers the In-Home Supportive Services program, which helps many older adults remain safely in their homes by providing services such as personal care, transportation for medical appointments and errands, meal preparation and light housekeeping. The agency also provides information and referrals for community-based services. |
| Empowered Aging | (925) 685-2070 | Empowered Aging has a friendly visitor and telephone reassurance program that provides regular check-ins for housebound seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and ensuring prompt help in an emergency. The organization also houses the long-term care ombudsman program, which advocates for nursing home residents and helps seniors find long-term care solutions. |
| Legal Assistance for Seniors | (510) 832-3040 | Legal Assistance for Seniors has HICAP advisors who provide free health insurance options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries, helping them review and understand their health insurance coverage for nursing home care. HICAP counselors can also screen seniors for eligibility for Medicaid, the Medicare Savings Program and prescription drug assistance. |
| Meals on Wheels | (510) 881-0300 | Housebound seniors in the Livermore region may be eligible to receive home-delivered meals through the region’s Meals on Wheels program. For a small suggested donation, it provides healthy meals to those aged 60 and over who have mobility challenges and are unable to shop for or prepare meals themselves. |
Nursing Homes
Apsaint
1
Review of The Vineyards Healthcare Center
I had a surgical procedure done on 01 04 2024 at the main Hospital in Pleasanton and was sent to The Vinyards medical center in Livermore ca which is a filthy bug infested facility which most of...
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Christine
4
Review of The Vineyards Healthcare Center
Mom is at The Vineyards Healthcare Center. She shares a room with two other women, so it's small and it's like a hospital situation. There's always something going on for the residents though. They...
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Ken
4
Review of The Vineyards Healthcare Center
My mom was at The Vineyards Healthcare Center Livermore. It was acceptable. But I don't have anything to compare it to, so I would say it was good. The staff were nice and cooperative. They stay...
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