San Leandro sits on the shores of East Bay and offers a small-town feel that appeals to many seniors. In fact, 16.5% of the city’s population of 88,868 people is 65 and older. Seniors can benefit from the services offered at the San Leandro PACE Center, a state-of-the-art medical center specializing in geriatric care. There is also the San Leandro Hospital with a 24/7 emergency department with private treatment rooms.
Seniors with severe medical issues require extra assistance with health care and are a good fit for nursing homes with medical care and aides who assist with dressing, bathing and medication management. Because of the high level of care, nursing homes are more expensive than other senior living options. In the San Leandro area, the median nursing home cost is $11,566, which is higher than California’s median of $9,794. Less expensive settings that are appropriate for many seniors who don’t need intensive care but just some assistance with personal tasks include assisted living, which offers limited care in a more independent environment and in-home care.
This guide explains the costs involved in senior care and offers links to free resources in the San Leandro region to help seniors and families with aging issues.
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14766 WASHINGTON AVE, San Leandro, CA, 94578
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My friend’s mother was at Washington Care and Rehab Center. She had the recommendations, so I put my mother there. The staff was very nice. The rooms are adequate. She has a roommate. She likes it there. She eats in her room. She eats the food, so I ..."
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1440 168TH AVENUE, San Leandro, CA, 94578
3.0
(1 reviews)
"When my father was first transferred to Kaiser Sub-acute I hated the facility. It was over-crowded, noisy and everything seemed to be in a state of chaos. There were virtually no facilities available for visitors,no cafeteria, no waiting room, not ev..."
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21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
4.6
(30 reviews)
"My mother moved into Baywood Court. They are very caring, gracious, understanding, and compassionate, especially in dealing with the clientele. The rooms are very well-appointed, nice, and clean. It's a beautiful facility. The food seems to be very a..."
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34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA, 94587
4.5
(15 reviews)
"The staff here are literally on-call all the time and always greet visitors and the seniors they are caring for with smiles. I have never had trouble, nor has my grandma ever complained of the treatment she receives here from there. The amenities a..."
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100 BAY PLACE, Oakland, CA, 94610
4.2
(15 reviews)
"My mother did rehab at St. Paul's Towers. They had residents in that place as well. She was OK with it there. She was doing whatever they needed for her to do actively until it's time for her to leave the facility. The floor that she was on was more ..."
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3431 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA, 94601
4.1
(16 reviews)
"The quality of LOVING care there was absolutely amazing. Helpful, friendly staff..."
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110 41st Street, Oakland, CA, 94611
3.5
(19 reviews)
"If I absolutely could not care for my parents on my own when they get older, or if they needed some type of medical assistance, I would definitely look for a place like Piedmont Gardens Nursing Home. Piedmont Gardens has three different levels of car..."
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22427 MONTGOMERY ST., Hayward, CA, 94541
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Bethesda is a lovely place to live! The majestic redwood trees towers over this facility. As I walk down an isle in the garden that blooms with colorful roses, a bench in the garden to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Some residents there can plant thei..."
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2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94601
"I'm in Bellaken Garden & Skilled Nursing Center for rehab, and it's been very good. I also like the fact that they're in a military insurance provider network. The upkeep is very good, too. It was hard for me to learn about the staff here. Once I di..."
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516 WILLOW STREET, Alameda, CA, 94501
4.5
(2 reviews)
"This facility was for my Aunty who needed rehab after she was admitted into the hospital. She was there for several weeks before she was safe enough to go home. The staff were able to get her home care, home health therapy, and a meal service. The c..."
READ MORE1975 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
3.7
(7 reviews)
"My wife is now at Manorcare at Tice Valley. Sometimes the staff members get stretched a little thin but for the most part, it is a 5-star place. The place is very clean. The staff members are very nice. They have been trained to smile at everybody. I..."
READ MORE26660 Patrick Avenue, Hayward, CA, 94541
3.8
(4 reviews)
"Best Staff Loved the food My room was so clean I was in a few rehabs this was far the best..."
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210 40th Street Way, Oakland, CA, 94611
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband had his rehabilitation at Rehabilitation Center Oakland. The physical therapy part was very good. They had some lovely staff and nursing people. I thought they were very caring and they did their best. Just like any other nursing home, the..."
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625 WILLOW ST., Alameda, CA, 94501
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I was in South Shore Convalescent Hospital twice, the first time probably about 4 weeks a few years ago and 7 weeks the last time exactly a year ago. It's affiliated with the hospital. It has both rehabilitation and also residence. The care was fine,..."
READ MOREThe median cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $11,566 in San Leandro. For a private room, seniors can expect to pay $14,068.
Compared to the state of California, the cost of nursing home care in San Leandro is $1,772 more expensive monthly. The median price of nursing home care in the United States is $7,098, less than San Leandro’s median of $11,566. At $7,559 per month, Madera is the most affordable city for seniors seeking nursing care. Compared to San Leandro, Vallejo ($10,463) is the next most expensive city, followed by Stockton ($10,015). The Hanford area costs $9,581 per month, which is more than the national median but less than San Leandro.
San Leandro
$11,566
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
Vallejo
$10,463
Stockton
$10,015
Madera
$7,559
Hanford area
$9,581
Seniors and family members in San Leandro might be unsure whether a nursing home is the most appropriate setting. It can help to compare the costs of other care types. Nursing home care is the most expensive because of the level of service. Private rooms cost about $14,068, so seniors wanting more privacy pay the most. The median cost of a semiprivate room is $11,566, while home health care is $7,150. In-home care costs $6,864 and assisted living costs about $6,319. The most affordable option is adult day health care at $1,950.
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 San Leandro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco area, 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.
The resources below can benefit seniors and family members seeking information about nursing home care or other types of care. For example, they could get legal advice and free services to make the transition from home into care easier.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Empowered Aging | (925) 685-2070 | Empowered Aging is an ombudsman service advocating for seniors in long-term care facilities. The ombudsman can visit residents in facilities, listen to problems, report violations to authorities and provide legal counsel. Various educational programs such as The Elder and Adults with Disabilities Justice Program also help empower seniors. |
| Front Porch | (925) 956-7400 | Front Porch connects seniors to services such as Creative Spark, Market Day and Social Call to help them feel less isolated. For example, Social Call connects seniors and volunteers through phone or video throughout the United States. |
| Alameda County Area Agency on Aging | (510) 208-0995 | The county's social services agency offers advice and resources online, on the phone and at various office locations about elder abuse, Medi-Cal, veterans services and legal issues. Seniors can get assistance with in-home supportive services and report abuse and neglect. |
Nursing Homes
Caring102056450
3
Review of Washington Center
Washington Care is half assisted living and half nursing home. The rooms were a little small, the food was better than average, and the dining room seemed adequate. The people were helpful in a...
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Ellen33
5
Review of Washington Center
My friend’s mother was at Washington Care and Rehab Center. She had the recommendations, so I put my mother there. The staff was very nice. The rooms are adequate. She has a roommate. She likes it...
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ZPlayer
4
Review of Washington Center
My sisters and I look forward to visiting our Mom here each week and are quite satisfied with the care, attention and activities that are available to her. It did take some time for my Mom to...
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