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Assisted living costs in Brookdale average about $5,051 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 480 communities in Brookdale. Our detailed directory has 4513 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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Photo of Baywood Court Retirement
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My Mom was living in our inlaw unit but did not connect with many people in our neighborhood. She complained of boredom and isolation. We had her tour Baywood Court and she was able to meet the people 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.
Baywood Court is a sociable non-profit senior community. Nestled in the welcoming town of Castro Valley and conveniently located near San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. We are located in a quiet suburban neighborhood and minutes from, Bart, shopping, doctor’s offices and Eden hospital. For 24...
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Woodside is currently caring for my loved one. The staff is extremely friendly and they care about the well being of the residents. they treat each resident and their family with caring and...
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.
Woodside RCFE is a 14 bed facility located in a quiet neighborhood in Castro Valley. We took over the business last December 28, 2013 from Woodside Nightingale LLC and initiated changes from documentation to patient care to upgrading/repainting common areas of the facility. Helen (Manager) and...
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My father moved to Whispering Pines Inn since 2011 and he has baseline mild dementia but loves to walk around/wanders. He could no longer be alone in his home so we searched several care homes in the Bay...
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.
Thank you for your interest in Whispering Pines Inn, the most exclusive and innovative 36-bed Assisted Living Facility in San Benito County. We are proud to provide seniors with an active, quality and enriched lifestyle.Whispering Pines Inn is fully secured, locked perimeter facility. Situated in...
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I’m very happy my mother can get in Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro. It’s a nice place, very clean, care giver is nice. Administration person is so nice, my mom lives here like her own home. I’m happy my...
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.
We are a 40 bed assisted living in downtown San Leandro. We specialize in caring for dementia and Alzheimer’s clients, those who are independent or those who need assistance with daily care. We are also able to care for hospice clients, offer respite care for those taking care of their loved ones...
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For us personally Marymount Villa worked out best because they had Filipino staff and my mom is Filipino. The second reason we chose them was the value of care with the cost associated was great. The last...
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.
At Marymount Villa we believe everyone can find meaning and joy in life, even when they need a little help with daily living. We offer independent, assisted living, respite, hospice care, and now our newly renovated memory care unit. Marymount Villa offers a gracious setting and well-appointed...
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My Mom has alcoholic dementia and is doing as well as can be expected in large part due to the community and services provided here. She has needed more help over the past year, congruent with the natural...
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.
Carlton Plaza of San Leandro sits in the hub of downtown San Leandro with easy access to the theater, state-of-the-art library, shopping centers and excellent public transportation. Residents can travel easily around this small metropolitan area. Carlton Plaza is an independent, assisted...
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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.
We are A/L specializing in Dementia/Alzheimer’s care. Beautiful garden area, full time Activity Director.
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The staff at Peninsula Reflections is truly wonderful. We had just days to choose a memory care center and were so lucky to find Peninsula Reflections. Every member of the staff got to know my dad - 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.
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Dad has been here since Jan 2020 , just before the Covid shutdown started. This facility did everything right and not one resident contracted the virus. They were extremely careful and continue to be. I...
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.
Livermore Valley Senior Living is the only state licensed 20-bed Assisted Living community in the East Bay with licensed nurses on staff every day of the week. We also have a Physician on staff (Dr. Peter Wong) that works closely with our residents and their families, reinforcing our philosophy...
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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.
Ambrosia Care is a residential facility for the elderly. We are licensed for six residents. Our facility has been in operation for over ten years. We have over 50 years of combined experiences in elderly care. Every family of our residents can and will provide a reference about the quality of the...
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The medical team really gives enough individual attention to each of their client. Though it is a smaller facility compared to others. The staff specially customized their work to each individual need and...
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.
AgeSong University provides outstanding care to residents in the newest AgeSong community. We strive to create an environment that is culturally and economically diverse. Since 1884 the site has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of the aging population in San Francisco, and that...
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my father has been staying here for over a year now and doing a lot better than when he was first admitted. The staff here are always so kind and patient with him since he has dementia and gets very restless...
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.
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Dad is still adjusting to living at this community. The staff have been great and they are very helpful. This is a family run community and the owner is here all the time and I feel that the residents are...
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.
Diamond Care retirement home is located in the stunning city of Oakland, California where the sun shines year-round and the weather makes the city a perfect place to retire to! We pride ourselves in offering the best care and community to all of our residents and we are proud to be among the best...
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IThis community is unlike any other. They offer meditation, yoga, dance classes and residents are actively engaged with each other The staff is very loving and closely connected with my Mom. No one is...
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.
AgeSong WoodPark is pleased to offer AgeSongLiving's unique approach to eldercare, a rich, colorful, culturally diverse assisted living community. What makes the AgeSongLiving approach unique and especially relevant to WoodPark is our view of aging as growth and expansion. In appreciation of...
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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland has made a huge, positive change in the life of a friend. The facility is clean, I smell delicious food cooking when I visit. The staff is always busy cleaning and...
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.
Lakeshore Residential Care is located in the City of Oakland in the Lake Merritt commercial district, only a few blocks from the unique Lake Merritt and the shopping center, medical facilities, Physician facilities, banks, senior centers, churches, parks and Parkway Theater are close by, there...
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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.
Located in beautiful Jourdanton, Texas, Julie's Care Home, is proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality real quality senior care, where your senior can and will get the best in what they need. We offer the best when it comes to assisted live in home care and we have a real staff that...
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Very professional and helpful staff. Attentive to people. I witnessed caring kindness and compassion.. What I experienced was not expected but it was a very eye opening experience. The personnel and staff...
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.
The Village at Hayes Valley is a 47-bed community offering specialized care for high-needs assisted living as well as innovative dementia dementia care. Located in San Francisco's vibrant Hayes Valley neighborhood and set in a beautifully restored Victorian, The Village at Hayes Valley imbues a...
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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.
Victorian Manor assisted living facility located in a quiet residential location. We at the Victorian Manor realize that selecting the right senior care facility is a very difficult choice that takes time and research. We would like to share an important fact with those considering our facility....
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Fremont Hills staff has worked with us for many months. Working though medical challenges. It has been a fun place to be. Good food, fun activities, very accessible. We made friends right away and that was...
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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Very nice room, with lots of sunshine. Interior of the home is very clean and has lots of nice pictures. The staff has been very nice and friendly. This home was chosen by my wife's doctor, who she has...
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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It's extremely clean! And the staff is very professional while also being genuinely caring and empathetic. They're easy to get a hold of and very communicative The home itself is very comfortable and has a...
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.
You or your loved one can prevent most problems that come with old age through assisted living centers like Therese Care Home. This home care facility is located on a large lot in Union City, CA. It is surrounded by oak trees that are centuries old and many beautiful views of the nature. Therese...
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I would rate each of them a 5!! I am extremely happy with my mom's care and facility. Staff is very attentive. They keep mom comfortable and clean. Facility is very clean too.
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.
Ageway Boarding Care is an assisted living community located in the beautiful Union City, California area. Located just a few minutes from William Cann Neighborhood Park and Charles F. Kennedy Park makes our location a great resource. We pride ourselves in maintaining a reputable presence around...
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he staff are very friendly and fluently bilingual which done would like to have; meals are home cooked by ladies who really do a good job. The medical technicians who manages meds for those who need this are...
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's a great location, everyone is very friendly, and the food is pretty good.
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.
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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
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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Cost of assisted living in Brookdale, CA

The average cost of senior living in Brookdale is $5,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portola Valley, CA with an average of $5,020 per month.

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

Brookdale, CA
$5,051/mo

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

Brookdale, CA
$5,051/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,051/mo
$6,286/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,001/mo
Studio
$5,976/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,348/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,351/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,300/mo

Senior living costs in Brookdale 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: Brookdale, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrookdale, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,051/mo$4,536/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$6,286/mo$5,534/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$6,169/mo$4,762/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Brookdale, CA:$5,051/mo
California:$4,536/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Brookdale, CA:$6,286/mo
California:$5,534/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Brookdale, CA:$6,169/mo
California:$4,762/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Brookdale, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Brookdale 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
Brookdale, CA$6,910/mo$6,822/mo+1.3%
California$5,677/mo$5,366/mo+5.8%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Brookdale, CA
2024 average cost:$6,910/mo
2023 average cost:$6,822/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
California
2024 average cost:$5,677/mo
2023 average cost:$5,366/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale.

What families are saying about assisted living in Brookdale

Recent reviews for assisted living in Brookdale

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 .

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and supportive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Cardinal Point CCRC, The Ivy Golden Gate, and Ivy Park at Milpitas, who go above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome and supported.
Wide range of activities. Residents find joy in the diverse activities offered at communities, like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen, and Ivy Park at San Ramon, where staff members organize weekly outings, arts and crafts classes, and game nights.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as seen at Atria Sunnyvale, Ivy Park at Milpitas, and Pacific Gardens, where chefs cater to dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
Well-maintained and clean living spaces. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, including private rooms and common areas, as mentioned in reviews for Ivy Park at Livermore, Burlingame Senior Living, and Westmont of Morgan Hill.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Families are reassured by the consistent and thorough communication from staff at communities like Ivy Park at Milpitas, Merrill Gardens at Gilroy, and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, ensuring that everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Secure and peaceful environment. Several reviews highlight the sense of safety and tranquility at communities, such as Fremont Hills, Brookdale Scotts Valley, and Harbor at Hillsdale, where residents feel comfortable and at ease in their living spaces.
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Brookdale review score based on 732 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 732 reviews of 374 Brookdale assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brookdale 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

Brookdale review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Brookdale, CA374 facilities
9.1
Scotts Valley, CA16 facilities
9.1
Santa Cruz, CA16 facilities

Review subcategories for Brookdale 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 732 reviews of 374 Brookdale assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Brookdale 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.
Brookdale, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.9
Friendliness
3.8
4.0
Care services
3.2
3.6
Staff
3.6
3.9
Meals & dining
3.3
3.5
Activities
3.2
3.5
Value for cost*
3.3
3.6
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Brookdale assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brookdale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brookdale, 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 Brookdale 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 Brookdale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.7%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.5%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.3%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.9%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
52.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brookdale 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 Brookdale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.9%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.1%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.7%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brookdale 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 Brookdale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Brookdale 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 Brookdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brookdale, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brookdale 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 Brookdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brookdale, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.2%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.7%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.3%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Brookdale

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Westmont of Morgan Hill and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Brookdale, California. See full list of communities.
There are 480 assisted living facilities near Brookdale, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Brookdale, California are Atria Sunnyvale and Harbor at Hillsdale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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