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Memory care in Alameda County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alameda County is about $6,448 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 701 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The food is good and they have a separate room available for families to eat together. They offer daily activities and my aunt seems to like the singalongs. We like that the residents seem to be in good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
CreekView is a lovely assisted living community that is situated in Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. The mild weather and warm temperatures of the area matches the name of the community which is centrally located nearby restaurants, shopping centers and outlets, medical offices, and many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Heritage Estates Retirement Community in East Livermore we have several senior living options, all on one campus. So whether you are seeking an elegant independent living apartment with amenities, programs and social opportunities, or you desire the support of assisted living services, the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nestled in the hills of Union City overlooking the San Francisco Bay, the Pavilion at the Masonic Homes is a brand-new residence for seniors dealing with memory loss or requiring assistance with day-to-day activities. Surrounded by lush greenery and bay views, and with expert caregivers available...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you need a place to turn to for support, understanding and care...turn to Atherton Care. We are premier senior community specializing in the care of persons suffering from memory impairment caused by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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I FOUND THE COMMUNITY QUITE A NICE PLACE AS FAR AS THE ENVIRONMENT. THE STAFF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AND THEY SEEMED TO BE ON TOP OF CARING FOR THE RESIDENCE AS WELL. I REALLY WAS PLEASED AT THE FACT...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Fremont Village provides seniors with a warm and caring atmosphere where our many options contribute to the independence and individuality of each resident. An array of activities, a variety of nutritious entrees, and support services are all designed to meet personal preferences and requests....
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We are very happy with the care from the wonderful and caring staff. The community has a nice environment and is clean and maintained. They offer a good variety of healthy meals. We like that they have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lincoln Villa is a lovely community dedicated to assisted senior living. Not only is the community a wonderful place for seniors to live together and enjoy their golden years, but it is a safe environment where adult children can be assured that their parents are well taken care of. The goal of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Diana's Care Home is an assisted living community in Hayward, an east bay suburban region of the San Francisco Bay area. With just over 150,000 people, Hayward is the sixth largest city in the bay area. Hayward has its own executive airport and knows how to entertain its visitors with broad...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Elders Inn is a family owned and operated Memory Care and Assisted Living Community. Located in the West Alameda Business District, our community has wonderful sun-washed courtyards providing an oasis of calm and beauty, and are just steps away from restaurants and shopping. We are a licensed 52...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of memory care in Alameda County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Alameda County is $6,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clayton, CA with an average of $6,103 per month.

Memory care costs in Alameda County, CA, vs. nearby counties

Alameda County, CA
$6,448/mo
$6,403/mo

Memory care costs in Alameda County, CA, vs. state and national averages

Alameda County, CA
$6,448/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Alameda County, CA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,448/mo

Memory care costs in Alameda County, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,516/mo
Studio
$7,070/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,086/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,077/mo

Senior living costs in Alameda County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alameda County, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlameda County, CACaliforniaU.S.
Memory Care$6,448/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,039/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$5,690/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Alameda County, CA:$6,448/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Alameda County, CA:$5,039/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Alameda County, CA:$5,690/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Alameda County, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Alameda County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Alameda County, CA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Alameda County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alameda County, CA$8,529/mo$7,835/mo+8.9%
California$6,659/mo$6,395/mo+4.1%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Alameda County, CA
2024 average cost:$8,529/mo
2023 average cost:$7,835/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
California
2024 average cost:$6,659/mo
2023 average cost:$6,395/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Alameda County

Recent reviews for memory care in Alameda County

Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA

5.0
This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Alameda County review score based on 181 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 37 Alameda County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alameda County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alameda County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Alameda County, CA37 facilities
8.2
Pleasanton, CA33 facilities
8.5
Dublin, CA27 facilities

Review subcategories for Alameda County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 181 reviews of 37 Alameda County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Alameda County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Alameda County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alameda County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alameda County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alameda County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Alameda County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
70.3%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
59.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alameda County memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alameda County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alameda County, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.7%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alameda County memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alameda County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.8%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
64.9%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.1%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Alameda County memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alameda County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
54.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
54.1%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alameda County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Alameda County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alameda County, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
62.2%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.2%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
56.8%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Alameda County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Alameda County protect seniors.
Learn about California memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alameda County, California. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Alameda County, California. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Alameda County, California are Sunrise of Danville, Sunrise of Sunnyvale and Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Alameda County, California typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alameda County, California, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Alameda County, California, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Alameda County, California ranges from $695 to $19750. The average Memory Care cost in Alameda County, California is $6,448. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alameda County, California typically starts at $695. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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