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76 Residential Care Homes near Kensington, CA
Residential care homes in Kensington 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 Kensington is $3,601 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 76 care homes in Kensington and read 57 reviews of families’ experiences.
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Residential Care Home Facilities near Kensington, CA
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As far as community goes the neighbors keep pretty much to themselves but it is located in a very nice neighborhood. Feel safe there. As of now and would recommend to a friend that would need this type of...
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.
Relax and comfortable is what we is at La Orinda Care home. We offer flexibility with meals, furniture, activity schedule and even prices to tailor things to make day to day living more comfortable. We offer activity for our residents which include arts and crafts, games, exercise, karaoke and...
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My mother was very apprehensive about moving out of her home but her health had decline enough to were we had to find a place. We found Rowena's home care and by pure luck she had a ware opening. My mother...
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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New care home, very nice clean home.
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.
Our Residential Care Home is licensed for 6 residents, dedicated to providing quality services to people 60 years and older. We offer the comforts of a home-oriented environment in which our professional and caring staff provides individualized care tailored to each and every resident.
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We chose LaFatyette because of the location and the manger was extremely friendly, and it was clean and in a nice neighborhood. She did upsell us on some things that went away after a couple days of being in...
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.
Lafayette Gardens is a senior living facility designed to allow the elderly a safe place to enjoy their late years. Many times, seniors fear losing their independence, but it is at times like this that an assisted living facility can allow them to be as independent as they like. The community...
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What we like the most about Aaron's Advance Care Home is that it is small and caring. I felt my grandmother was seen and comfortable. We would absolutely recommend them to other families based on the...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Aaron's Advance Care Home Inc. is a residential care home located in charming Walnut Creek, in Contra Costa County, CA. Situated in a beautiful neighborhood and surrounded by greenery, Aaron's Advance Care Home is also close to several sightseeing destinations, as well as several hospitals. With...
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I am so lucky to have found Grace Homes. They knew how to be gentle but consistent and to give a sense of loving appreciation to the people that are there. My mother is very sensitive to that, and even if...
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.
Grace Homes — 'your home away from home'. 'Feel and experience the warm caring atmosphere of our home'. We take pride in providing quality, safe and compassionate care. We are located near Doctors Medical Center of San Pablo, Kaiser of Richmond, Doctors Medical Urgent Care of Pinole, Medical...
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We chose Angeleon Care Home due to proximity to BART. Not really sure what to say about Activities and improvement because that wasn't something that they do there to my knowledge. They were responsive to...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Angeleon Care Home is situated in Berkeley, CA and serves Alameda County. The residential care home enjoys warm, summer-like weather all year long. Berkeley sits in the northern portion of the corner and on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay. It is a great place to live and a fun,...
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When I visited them they were friendly, the accommodations were clean, they had knowledge of the medical care and assistance my father needs, and the price is reasonable. They are terrific.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Tony's Care Home is located just along the border of the City of Oakland and the city of Piedmont, located in a very nice and peaceful neighborhood. It has a deck with a spectacular view of the hill. With easy access to shops, theaters, churches, etc. and is just a few minutes away from the...
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Following a stroke my mother lived for nearly 3 years at Moraga Retreat. This warm cheerful home was the perfect answer to all of our needs and worries during the stressful time following my mom’s stroke....
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Picture the senior lifestyle you have always imagined. Prestigious locations. Utmost professionalism. Striking natural surroundings. Richly designed interiors and finishes. Exceptional amenities....
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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 Red Maple Residential Home is a six-bed residential care facility licensed by the State of California. Located in a safe and quiet neighborhood in beautiful El Cerrito, our facility is close to shopping centers, hospitals, churches, a community center, a senior...
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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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I love this place. The staff is great and very personal. They really cater to the needs of my loved one. The home really feels like a home and not a facility. The business is a family operated business and...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Park Plaza Rest Home Park Plaza Rest Home is a senior residential care home that is located in the coastal city of Richmond, CA and in the western part of Contra Costa County. Richmond is situated directly on the San Francisco Bay and the San Pablo Bay, offering beautiful, scenic water views. The...
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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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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 Bella Casa, we believe life is precious and worth celebrating in an intimate community that feels like a home, in which you can thrive through innovative health care and social services. Our prime values are resident satisfaction and happiness, employee satisfaction, improving the quality and...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Provides: Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Grace Homes — 'your home away from home'. 'Feel and experience the warm caring atmosphere of our home'. We take pride in providing quality, safe and compassionate care. We are located near Doctors Medical Center of San Pablo, Kaiser of Richmond, Doctors Medical Urgent Care of Pinole, Medical...
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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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Everything is fine and we are pleased with Park Manor. The staff is wonderful & my mother is happy. Thank you. [Removed] did a wonderful job & I hope she is recognized for that. Thank you again.
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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.
Park Manor Homes LLC is a senior residential care home located in the ocean side city of Richmond, CA and in western Contra Costa County. Richmond is located on the San Francisco Bay, overlooking the water and is local to the Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. The group home setting itself is within...
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We were looking for a place for my mother-in-law, as she lived in a two story house and could no longer navigate the stairs. Tom & his staff were warm and helpful. They cared for her until her death and...
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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.
Carter Place is a brand new care home located in a very peaceful,serene,and quiet neighborhood surrounded by mature trees and rolling hills. Our modern,spacious living, dining and kitchen have spectacular mountain views. Residents and guests can enjoy the outdoors in our new expansive deck and...
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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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I told a friend about A Place For Mom and they helped to place her at Rose Arbor Manor. I haven't visited her there yet, but as far as I know things are going well there and she is doing just fine.
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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.
Rose Arbor Manor is a senior residential care home located in the scenic city of San Pablo, CA and in Contra Costa county. San Pablo is surrounded entirely by the city of Richmond, and is just a short drive to the San Francisco Bay and the San Pablo Bay. The group home setting itself is within...
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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.
Priority Care Home 2 Priority care Home 2 is a senior care home located in the stunning El Sobrante, California in Contra Costa County. Our scenic community is perfectly positioned in a geographical area that is serene and eye-catching. To add on that, the seniors here can enjoy the accessible...
Cost of care homes in Kensington, CA
The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, CA with an average of $3,437 per month.
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What families are saying about residential care home in Kensington
Recent reviews for residential care home in Kensington
Karo Mina Care Home in San Ramon, CA
5.0
Mom is still there and we are very happy.Has a very homey feel and is in a home. We didn't want a large place. They only can have about 5 in residence and they are normally women.
Palm Garden Home Care in Danville, CA
5.0
The owner and all caretakers are very efficient, caring and loving to all of their patients.
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.
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La Orinda Care Home, Aaron's Advance Care Home Inc. and Karo Mina Care Home are the top-rated residential care home facilities near Kensington, California. See full list of communities.
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