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Residential care homes in Black Point Green Point often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in Black Point Green Point is $3,587 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 218 care homes in Black Point Green Point and read 92 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Cost of care homes in Black Point Green Point, CA

The average cost of senior living in Black Point Green Point is $3,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Napa, CA with an average of $3,335 per month.

Residential care home costs in Black Point Green Point, CA, vs. nearby cities

Black Point Green Point, CA

$3,587/mo

Novato, CA

$3,531/mo

Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA

$3,466/mo

Residential care home costs in Black Point Green Point, CA, vs. state and national averages

Black Point Green Point, CA

$3,587/mo

California state

$3,714/mo

U.S. national average

$3,676/mo

Residential care home costs in Black Point Green Point, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$4,869/mo

Memory Care

$6,239/mo

Independent Living

$5,452/mo

Residential Care Home

$3,587/mo

Residential care home costs in Black Point Green Point, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$6,250/mo

Private

$7,500/mo

Senior living costs in Black Point Green Point vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Black Point Green Point, CA

Column state: California

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Black Point Green Point, CA	California	U.S.
Residential Care Home	$3,587/mo	$3,714/mo	$3,676/mo
Assisted Living	$4,869/mo	$4,506/mo	$4,705/mo
Memory Care	$6,239/mo	$5,463/mo	$4,955/mo
Independent Living	$5,452/mo	$4,701/mo	$4,161/mo

Residential Care Home

Black Point Green Point, CA:$3,587/mo

California:$3,714/mo

U.S.:$3,676/mo

Assisted Living

Black Point Green Point, CA:$4,869/mo

California:$4,506/mo

U.S.:$4,705/mo

Memory Care

Black Point Green Point, CA:$6,239/mo

California:$5,463/mo

U.S.:$4,955/mo

Independent Living

Black Point Green Point, CA:$5,452/mo

California:$4,701/mo

U.S.:$4,161/mo

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What families are saying about residential care home in Black Point Green Point

Recent reviews for residential care home in Black Point Green Point

Almabella Manor in Vallejo, CA

5.0

Staff is very friendly, attentive, helpful. Cost is affordable. Being in Vallejo itself allows for easy access to medical providers, prescriptions, shopping, etc.

Seventh Heaven Care Home in Rodeo, CA

4.5

The ramp is a little steep

Sonoma Oak Tree Home

4.8

My mom loves this community, the owners are amazing. the community is right next to a park so we get to spend time outside. They are accommodating and I would highly recommend this community.

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