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Assisted living costs in Albany average about $4,815 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 82 communities in Albany. Our detailed directory has 627 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Hidden Valley Care Home located in Lafayette California certainly should be the home away from home for the senior in your family. We have been in business at the same location for 10 years now, and come highly recommended by many residents and their families who chose us to help take care of...
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bay Harbour Care Home provides 24 Hour Assisted Care for Elderly People 60 Years & Older. We offer excellent care at a price that is competitive and reasonable. Our facility is the right size to give the individual care and attention that you want for your loved one. Bay Harbour...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cindy’s Care Home, is a senior community center located in the leafy suburbs of Hercules, California in Contra Costa County. The scenery around this residential care home is awesome. The area has a calming breeze that is great for relaxation. The trees provide a pleasant shadowed area for seniors...
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So far I am very impressed with Heart & Soul Communities, I think they're doing a great job. The staff here are wonderful. They're friendly, and they've been very open and communicative. They're very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heart & Soul CommunitiesHeart & Soul Communities is a residential care home located in Oakland, CA, in the San Francisco bay area. With a bustling port and several well-known universities, there are many cultural opportunities available in Oakland. City life and and bay area recreation...
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My mom has worsening dementia, but is generally fairly polite. She's also pretty wily, and can lure you into a false sense of security. The staff at Sunset Home are very loving.awareand very patient
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a lovely care facility that is located in Alameda, San Francisco California. This area is noted for its beautiful Victorian homes and is near a beautiful beach and shopping center. We, at Sunset home for the Elderly, enjoy helping those who need a secure, caring and...
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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It was very nice and they did very good when my loved one was there. We really liked it a lot. It had been recommended to me by A Place for Mom after we talked on the phone. I didn't know where to start and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Priority Care Home 1 Priority Care Home 1 is a residential care home situated in the wonderful city of Redo, California in Contra Costa County. Our senior home is located next to major health centers, quality shopping places, churches, and clean parks. We have a state of the art residence...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
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This is a great facility! Though I have not been here for too long yet, I have no complaints. The facility and staff are very nice and all of my needs are being taken care of. So far, I am enjoying my stay...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
In an optimal location in San Francisco, Conventry Park offers all the advantages of the City's wonderful culture, as well as all the benefits of an assisted living community. Conventry's Park community and services were designed to realize one single objective: for our residents to maintain...
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My mother went to adult day care there 5 days a week. Everyday was different. They had exercises in chairs, people come in and sing. They had a lot of activities like groups that came from Japan, girl scouts...
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.
The Kimochi Home Center for Seniors is located at 1531 Sutter Street (at Octavia) in San Francisco, California. Our specialty is providing culturally sensitive programs that are Japanese language based for seniors in the Bay Area and beyond. At the Kimochi Home the emphasis is upon maintaining...
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Unique assisted living center where 90% of the residents are Japanese or of Japanese descent. Kokoro provides both a Western and Japanese menu for each meal, as well as many Japanese cultural...
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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The staff are very supportive, and the residents are welcoming, friendly, and interesting. The community also has some wonderful events: concerts, movies, even a yearly drag show! Great health center too....
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.

Cost of assisted living in Albany, CA

The average cost of senior living in Albany is $4,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $4,682 per month.

Assisted living costs in Albany, CA, vs. nearby cities

Albany, CA
$4,815/mo
$4,834/mo

Assisted living costs in Albany, CA, vs. state and national averages

Albany, CA
$4,815/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Albany, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,815/mo
$6,266/mo

Assisted living costs in Albany, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,110/mo
Studio
$7,116/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,321/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,283/mo

Senior living costs in Albany 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: Albany, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbany, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,815/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,266/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,672/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Albany, CA:$4,815/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Albany, CA:$6,266/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Albany, CA:$5,672/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Albany, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Albany 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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Assisted living cost trends in Albany, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Albany 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
Albany, CA$7,146/mo$6,795/mo+5.2%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Albany, CA
2024 average cost:$7,146/mo
2023 average cost:$6,795/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Albany, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Albany.

What families are saying about assisted living in Albany

Recent reviews for assisted living in Albany

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Albany review score based on 113 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 113 reviews of 66 Albany assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Albany review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Albany review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Albany, CA66 facilities
7.6
Berkeley, CA84 facilities
7.4
El Cerrito, CA62 facilities

Review subcategories for Albany assisted living

When assisted living 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 113 reviews of 66 Albany assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Albany resident and family assisted living 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.
Albany, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Albany assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albany assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albany, 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 Albany assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Albany 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
39.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Albany assisted living

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 Albany Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albany, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albany assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albany 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
19.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Albany assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albany assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Albany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
31.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Albany

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Albany protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Belmont Village Albany, Cardinal Point CCRC and Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Albany, California. See full list of communities.
There are 82 assisted living facilities near Albany, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Albany, California is Sunrise of Danville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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