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Assisted living costs in Lafayette average about $7,512 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 647 communities in Lafayette. Our detailed directory has 7858 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Walnut Creek and San Ramon.

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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I'm a physician and my sister is a nurse, so we have incredibly high standards when it came to a memory care facility for our elderly mother with dementia. After one tour, we were amazed at how friendly,...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
One of the great things about Palm Villas is that it offers 24 hour controlled access. This helps to ensure the safety of your loved one. Along with that, there is a fire sprinkler system, and this is also a fully fenced and gated facility to ensure the safety of all residents. There is also a 24...
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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.
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The facility is new and very high end. The management is easy to work with. Caregivers are generally good but not always because of high staff turnover. The food is average.
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.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Our newest community in the Bay Area will offer the unique balance of innovative, research-based programming, best-in-class care and resident-centered living that Belmont...
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Cedar Creek The facility only serves those with dementia / altimeters l.the staff all have many years experience working with patients with dementia and know how to manage them and are very caring and loving
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.
Cedar Creek is particularly well-suited to mobile, active, social residents. However we pride ourselves on providing care to our residents throughout their journey. Our one-of a kind activity program helps our residents stay engaged in the day at any stage of their process, boasting several...
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My mom is really liking her new home. She likes to play bingo and even won a game recently and called to tell me. The community is a very nice and clean place and it is close to my home. Overall, we are...
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.
A Resident’s View: by Hettie Lou DowningI became a “take charge” person the year I turned 10 and my mother’s delicate health dictated that I become her substitute. I left home at age 16 to attend the university and became self-supporting. The lessons I learned from “take charge” employment were...
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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.
Welcome to The Grove of Los Gatos!The Grove of Los Gatos is the newest addition to the Calson Community portfolio. With over 20 years of experience in managing communities and holding partial ownership in several properties, Calson Management is committed to providing exceptional living...
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The staff and residents are the only thing we are really pleased with. Basically the average age of the community at 93 is too old for us and my husband does not get the help he was promised. As far as the...
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.
Oakmont Gardens is unique in many ways: we offer Independent Living and Assisted Living on a beautiful 6-acre campus with 3 courtyards. We feature some of the largest 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in the area, ranging from 670 sq ft to 1,015 sq ft. We are also in the middle of Oakmont Village, 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.
Golden Memories Assisted Living is a licensed, Assisted-Living community offering a warm home environment for seniors looking for companionship, added security, activities, assistance with dressing and bathing, medication reminders, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and other personal care...
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The staff guided me through the admissions process, making everything easy. Resident RN's coordinated getting my loved one's bed and wheelchair ordered prior to her arrival. They also synced all the...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
A Journey of Dignity and GraceNo matter where your loved one is on life’s journey, we know it is never easy to transition their care to someone else. Providing your family member with quality care and daily encouragement is not something we take lightly here at our memory care community in Lodi,...
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I recently went to visit my grandmother at balance and noticed how wonderful all the staff is and how great they decorated for Christmas! I would definitely recommend others to check out violence assisted...
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.
Balance Assisted Living & Memory Care is the ideal residence for seniors in Lodi, CA to call their home for personalized and customized care.Balance Assisted Living & Memory Care is open for business while adding a secured Memory Care unit and other enhancements throughout the entire...
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We really like the All Seasons community, it is smaller, there are only 6 bedrooms. It is on the country which makes it more quite, and we were just able to visit with our loved ones yesterday and they both...
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.
In business since 1985 All Seasons RCFE is located on 3.5 acres in the beautiful West Sonoma County town of Sebastopol. We assist with ADL's when needed and help with medications. We offer 3 yummy meals & snacks each day and to start we offer breakfast to order when you are ready to get up...
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Overall, fantastic place! I would place my mom and would have kept her there if we could afford it. [price removed] a month has become way out of our league. Awesome place though.
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 Commons at Union Ranch, located in beautiful Manteca, California, is an excellent senior living community, which focuses on enhancing quality of life, while providing residents with caring assistance and companionship. As our loved ones age, there comes a time when it may be necessary to...
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The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I would recommend you give this community a try for your loved one. Depending on the needs of your loved one they will be helpful for the family as well.
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.
Harvy's Home Care is a residential care home located in beautiful San Jose, California in sunny Santa Clara County. Our community is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and the West Valley Freeway. We also have several beautiful parks nearby for our guests to enjoy. Sunny San Jose...
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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.
Vintage Chalet (RCFE) Vintage Chalet (RCFE) is located in St. Helena, CA in the famed Napa County. The senior care home and its seniors are a welcomed part of the quiet and friendly residential neighborhood. Nestled in the red maples, small palm trees, and other beautiful trees and shrubbery the...
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The staff and residents are supportive, empathetic and very friendly! They all made my moms transition from my home to River Fountains easy! Mom loves living there and I love visiting! Many activities!
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.
A licensed independent and assisted living community, River Fountains of Lodi provides seniors with specially designed housing and just the right balance of supportive services and health-related care. Located in Lodi, it is easily accessible from Highway 99 or Interstate 5. Programs and services...
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I've been really happy with them. They've done a great job. They're really friendly. And they worked with me during a really hard time. They went out of their way to help me and my family with 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.
Welcome to Arbor Place. Enjoy home-cooked meals. Relax outside your patio. Enjoy group activities and outings, all with the reassurance of having a compassionate staffon hand 24 hours a day.As an assisted living center for the senior community, Arbor Place is committed to providing the highest...
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I recently moved my dad into the memory care unit at Harbor at Hillsdale Senior Living, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the moment he arrived, the staff attended to his every need...
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.
For more than 20 years, Atria has served the families of San Mateo. The community will seek LEED® certification for sustainable design, construction and operation.In addition to discreet assistance with daily tasks like bathing and getting dressed, Atria Park of San Mateo has a licensed nurse...
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I cannot say enough good things about the team at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Care Home. The staff is friendly, compassionate, and genuinely caring. They have treated my father with absolute respect 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.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Care Home Our Lady of Perpetual Help Care Home is a residential care home located in the residential city of Stockton, California in San Joaquin County. The farmland surrounded city is known to be the 13th largest in the state and the county seat. The downtown is...
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All categories would be a 5 if my mom was still alive she would be there. [name removed] and her staff was extremely helpful.
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.
We are located on 1.75 acre — we are looking at the foothills of Mt. Diablo. Our area is peaceful. Come and see us.
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My almost 96 year old moved to Buttercup about a month and a half ago and things are going very well. The home is beautiful and the owners and care team have been wonderful to my grandfather. My grandpa said...
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.
Cheerful loving homes, gardens, decks, live entertainment every day. Transportation to doctor's appointments available upon request. Specializes in difficult cases and dementia. Delicious meals and snacks. Personal care for each resident and each case. Hair cuts, manicures and pedicures...
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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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My Aunt receive very supportive and nurturing environment in this facility. She was benefited from the personalized attention and services tailored to her needs. The staff is very dedicated 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.
When you have a parent or loved one that is suffering from Alzheimer's and you cannot possibly care for them anymore, you need to turn to professionals who are trained to step in and help. Alzheimer's and dementia are debilitating, progressive diseases that control the person as well as the whole...
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My husband is currently residing at JenSteph Board And care. I have been entirely satisfied with their care for him. The staff is attentive and there is a staffing ratio two staff to six residents (larger...
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.
JenSteph Home Care is located in beautiful Benicia, California. We are well known for our in home care services. There is a great hospital called Contra Costa Regional Medical Center that is located only about four miles away. We are located in an extremely quiet and safe neighborhood. We have...
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Heavenly Care is a wonderful Board and Care home. It is clean and bright. The atmosphere is positive and joyful. The caregivers are thorough and exceptionally kind. The owner, [name removed], is lovely,...
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.
HEAVENLY CARE, is determined to provide quality care for our residents in a warm, safe, secure, and restful home-like setting. We are dedicated to sharing our high level of care with each and every one of our residents, and in turn, providing kind-hearted and understanding support to the families...
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I appreciate the fact that they clean my room once a week and they have a really helpful staff I chose a very small unit In hindsight wish I'd chosen a bigger one But I can always change when a bigger one...
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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Cost of assisted living in Lafayette, CA

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is $7,512 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vallejo, CA with an average of $5,830 per month.

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

Lafayette, CA
$7,512/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$7,512/mo
$8,840/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,530/mo
Studio
$6,032/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,537/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,913/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette 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: Lafayette, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$7,512/mo$6,307/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$8,840/mo$7,557/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$4,873/mo$4,144/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette, CA:$7,512/mo
California:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette, CA:$8,840/mo
California:$7,557/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette, CA:$4,873/mo
California:$4,144/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lafayette, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lafayette 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 average 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
Lafayette, CA$7,024/mo$6,834/mo+2.8%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Lafayette, CA
2024 average cost:$7,024/mo
2023 average cost:$6,834/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lafayette

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lafayette

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.

Good Neighbor Care Vacaville

5.0
mom is happy at Pacifica which is very important. The staff is wonderful, caring and pleasant. I admire all of the care takers and appreciate all they do. Mom likes her meals and all of the activities. Pacifica is clean, the grounds are nice and it is great place for those live there. Thank you ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

High-quality and varied dining experiences. Residents at various communities frequently mention the delicious and diverse food offerings, including accommodations for dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Oakmont of Montecito, the chef creates a range of meals that residents look forward to and feel well-catered to. At Br ...
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Friendly and professional caregivers. Several reviews mention the compassionate and attentive nature of the caregivers at their community, as seen in Sunrise of Danville and Cardinal Point CCRC. Staff members not only ensure the well-being and safety of residents, but also form meaningful relationships, providing a sense of comf ...
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Engaging and diverse activities. Communities offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' interests, such as movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. At Sunrise of Danville, residents enjoy regular social events and opportunities to meet new friends. The active lifestyle keeps residents engaged and fulf ...
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Clean and well-maintained spaces. Residents often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their community, including both private rooms and communal areas. At Todos Santos, the facility is described as neat and pretty, while Atria Valley View highlights the impeccable cleanliness and attention to detail that contributes to a we ...
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Dedicated and responsive management. Effective communication between families and management is crucial for residents and their loved ones. At Belmont Village Albany, the team is described as professional and helpful, ensuring that concerns are addressed in a timely manner. The personal touch goes a long way in making families fe ...
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Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Many communities foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where residents feel part of a larger community. At Oakmont of Montecito, residents make new friends and form lasting bonds with one another, enhancing their overall satisfaction and sense of belonging.
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Lafayette review score based on 1,290 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1290 reviews of 647 Lafayette assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lafayette 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

Lafayette review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Lafayette, CA647 facilities
7.9
Oakland, CA386 facilities
8.7
Vallejo, CA249 facilities

Review subcategories for Lafayette 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 1,290 reviews of 647 Lafayette assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lafayette 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.
Lafayette, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.3
3.3
Meals & dining
3.1
3.0
Activities
3.0
3.0
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lafayette assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
67.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
53%
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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette 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 Lafayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette 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 Lafayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.3%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette 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 Lafayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
33.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.6%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Lafayette

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and Vacaville Village Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lafayette, California. See full list of communities.
There are 647 assisted living facilities near Lafayette, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lafayette, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Harbor at Hillsdale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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