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Assisted living costs in Alto average about $4,687 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Alto. Our detailed directory has 227 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
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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.
We will assist with personal grooming and laundry. We provide 24 hour supervision and balanced nutritious meals. Visitors are welcome. Our home is accessible to public transportation. We can also assist with transportation to medical appointments. We encourage participation in our outdoor...
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We found a perfect match for my uncle. His limitations are met with kind and efficient care. The staff are professional and make suggestions so that family can assist the client. [Name removed] is a huge...
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.
Dignified, loving care in gracious surroundings for 31 seniors with high-level care needs, psychiatric conditions, and all stages of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Low resident-to-caregiver ratio and high caregiver retention rate. Skill in managing difficult-to-care-for residents —...
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Rhoda Goldman Plaza has changed my parents' lives very much for the better. The people are lovely and humorous, there are lectures, concerts and art classes. My father can do outside activities without...
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.
Rhoda Goldman Plaza is a vibrant assisted living community located within minutes of downtown San Francisco. Residents enjoy a comfortable apartment home, a wide selection of activities, three delicious kosher meals served daily in our dining room, weekly housekeeping and linen service and...
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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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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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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
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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.
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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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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Alto, CA

The average cost of senior living in Alto is $4,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA with an average of $4,682 per month.

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

Alto, CA
$4,687/mo

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

Alto, CA
$4,687/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,687/mo
$6,097/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,123/mo
Studio
$8,100/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,407/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,570/mo

Senior living costs in Alto 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: Alto, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlto, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,687/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,097/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,611/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Alto, CA:$4,687/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Alto, CA:$6,097/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Alto, CA:$5,611/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Alto, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Alto 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alto, CA$9,707/mo$10,163/mo-4.5%
California$5,555/mo$5,298/mo+4.8%
National$5,264/mo$5,030/mo+4.7%
Alto, CA
2024 average cost:$9,707/mo
2023 average cost:$10,163/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,555/mo
2023 average cost:$5,298/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$5,030/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alto, 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 Alto.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alto

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alto

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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Alto review score based on 46 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 34 Alto assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alto 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

Alto review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Alto, CA34 facilities
7.2
Corte Madera, CA30 facilities
7.3
Mill Valley, CA28 facilities

Review subcategories for Alto 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 46 reviews of 34 Alto assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alto 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.
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Cleanliness
3.2
4.1
Friendliness
3.3
4.2
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.1
3.7
Activities
2.8
3.7
Value for cost*
2.6
3.7
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Alto assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alto assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alto, 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 Alto 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 Alto 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
47.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alto 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 Alto Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alto, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alto 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 Alto partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alto, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Alto 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 Alto communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alto, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alto 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 Alto offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alto, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alto

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 Alto protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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