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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 $3,638 per month. To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 83 care homes in Kensington and read 58 reviews of families’ experiences.

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Residential Care Home Facilities near Kensington, CA

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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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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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This is a great facility! Though I have not been here for too long yet, I have no complaints. The facility and staff are very nice and all of my needs are being taken care of. So far, I am enjoying my stay...
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: 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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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.
Holly Family Home is a hospice sponsored by the Catholic church that specializes in caring for cancer patients. The staff is committed to providing quality care for patients and comfort for families. The loved ones of the cancer patient will find spiritual and mental assistance at Holly Family...
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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.
Moraga Retreat Care on Donald is where we strive to provide an alternative setting for aging senior citizens. Going into an institutional setting can be very hard for families and the elderly. We offer a great alternative to a traditional nursing home. We are a family owned home, and this allows...
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So far I am very impressed with Heart & Soul Communities, I think they're doing a great job. The staff here are wonderful. They're friendly, and they've been very open and communicative. They're very...
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.
Heart & Soul CommunitiesHeart & Soul Communities is a residential care home located in Oakland, CA, in the San Francisco bay area. With a bustling port and several well-known universities, there are many cultural opportunities available in Oakland. City life and and bay area recreation...
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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.
Deer Hill Care Home is a six-bed facility, nestled along the Lafayette hillside.  The facility is wheel-chair accessible and both ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals are welcome.  Each Resident is provided his or her own furnished room, for privacy and comfort.  DHCH has four...
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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...
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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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Cost of care homes in Kensington, CA

The average cost of senior living in Kensington is $3,638 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Hill, CA with an average of $3,473 per month.

Residential care home costs in Kensington, CA, vs. nearby cities

Kensington, CA
$3,638/mo
$3,659/mo

Residential care home costs in Kensington, CA, vs. state and national averages

Kensington, CA
$3,638/mo
U.S. national average
$3,675/mo

Residential care home costs in Kensington, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,266/mo
Residential Care Home
$3,638/mo

Residential care home costs in Kensington, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,333/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Kensington vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Kensington, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKensington, CACaliforniaU.S.
Residential Care Home$3,638/mo$3,712/mo$3,675/mo
Assisted Living$4,813/mo$4,503/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$6,266/mo$5,456/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,697/mo$4,696/mo$4,153/mo
Residential Care Home
Kensington, CA:$3,638/mo
California:$3,712/mo
U.S.:$3,675/mo
Assisted Living
Kensington, CA:$4,813/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Kensington, CA:$6,266/mo
California:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Kensington, CA:$5,697/mo
California:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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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