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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Mc Dowell, CA

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Assisted living costs in Fort Mc Dowell average about $4,720 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Fort Mc Dowell. Our detailed directory has 477 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
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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.
Berkeley Springs Manor in Berkeley CA. is the ultimate facility in assisted living care. We have been in business for 10 years and provide around the clock care for your loved one. From the basic to advanced medical care, we provide it all with a trained staff that cares about what they do and...
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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.
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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
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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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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.
Here at St. MichaelÆs, we cater to residents who need a secure and safe place to spend their golden years. Our caring staff greets each resident in the morning with a smile. We offer numerous recreational activities that residents can partake in, and we encourage families to get involved as well....
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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, 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.
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: 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.
At Nobis Care Homes we focus on each person. Whether or not they share likes and dislikes, or even diagnosis, each person is a unique individual that needs personalized care. We strive to exceed each person's care needs and foster an atmosphere where individuality is embraced. Every aspect of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
With an ideal location right near vibrant Piedmont Avenue, Piedmont Gardens is giving seniors in the Bay Area everything they need to enjoy a rewarding retirement lifestyle.At Piedmont Gardens, you’ll find a senior living community that’s as active and unique inside as it is outside. As the only...
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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.
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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...

Cost of assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell, CA

The average cost of senior living in Fort Mc Dowell is $4,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mill Valley, CA with an average of $4,599 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell, CA vs. nearby cities

Fort Mc Dowell, CA
$4,720/mo
$4,682/mo
$4,689/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell, CA vs. the state and national average

Fort Mc Dowell, CA
$4,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,628/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,720/mo
$5,995/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,867/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$7,405/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,423/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,094/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Mc Dowell, CA

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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell

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.

Blue Horizon Living LLC in Concord, CA

4.8
They are great at Blue Horizon Living LLC. Mom just missed dad and that is the only reason that we took her out. The management and staff are exceptional at this facility. They were very patient with mom as she was in a lot of pain. I really couldn't ask for a better place for mom. The people ...
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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

Fort Mc Dowell review score based on 82 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 62 Fort Mc Dowell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Mc Dowell 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

Fort Mc Dowell review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Fort Mc Dowell, CA62 facilities
7.4
Belvedere, CA58 facilities
7.4
Tiburon, CA58 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Mc Dowell 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 82 reviews of 62 Fort Mc Dowell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Mc Dowell 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
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
4.3
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Fort Mc Dowell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Mc Dowell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Mc Dowell, 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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
40.3%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.8%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell 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
19.4%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Mc Dowell 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 Fort Mc Dowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Mc Dowell

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Mc Dowell protect seniors.

Learn about California Assisted Living regulations

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La Orinda Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Mc Dowell, California. See full list of communities.

There are 71 assisted living facilities near Fort Mc Dowell, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Fort Mc Dowell, California are Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Sunrise of San Mateo. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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