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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in San Pablo, CA

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Assisted living costs in San Pablo average about $4,817 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 31 communities in San Pablo. Our detailed directory has 181 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: 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in San Pablo, CA

The average cost of senior living in San Pablo is $4,817 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Larkspur, CA with an average of $4,686 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Pablo, CA, vs. nearby cities

San Pablo, CA
$4,817/mo
$4,847/mo

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

San Pablo, CA
$4,817/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in San Pablo, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,817/mo
$6,169/mo

Assisted living costs in San Pablo, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,464/mo
Studio
$8,126/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,187/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,975/mo

Senior living costs in San Pablo 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: San Pablo, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Pablo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,817/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,169/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,481/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
San Pablo, CA:$4,817/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
San Pablo, CA:$6,169/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
San Pablo, CA:$5,481/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Pablo, CA, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Pablo 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
San Pablo, CA$8,357/mo$6,675/mo+25.2%
California$5,432/mo$5,145/mo+5.6%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
San Pablo, CA
2024 average cost:$8,357/mo
2023 average cost:$6,675/mo
Percent change:+25.2%
California
2024 average cost:$5,432/mo
2023 average cost:$5,145/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in San Pablo, 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 San Pablo.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Pablo

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Pablo

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

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

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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San Pablo review score based on 31 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 31 reviews of 24 San Pablo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Pablo 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

San Pablo review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
San Pablo, CA24 facilities
7.3
Richmond, CA39 facilities
8.4
Montalvin Manor, CA31 facilities

Review subcategories for San Pablo 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 31 reviews of 24 San Pablo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Pablo 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.
San Pablo, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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San Pablo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Pablo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Pablo, 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 San Pablo 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 San Pablo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Pablo, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Pablo 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 San Pablo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Pablo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Pablo 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 San Pablo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Pablo, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Pablo 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 San Pablo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Pablo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Pablo 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 San Pablo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Pablo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.2%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Pablo

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