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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alamo Oaks, CA

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The cost of independent living in Alamo Oaks is about $5,464 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 54 options. Read 804 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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I have been very impressed with the friendliness, quality of food, cleanliness, and the speed at which a repair gets done . Most importantly, my mother is extremely happy living here!
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.
A vibrant lifestyle is what you’ll experience at Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill. We are an award winning senior independent, assisted living community designed with grace and style. It’s easy to make new friends with residents, family and staff at the many social gatherings and fabulous...
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Even though the activities are quite my style they do have a ton of different things for the residents to take advantage of. It had been a positive experience so far and I would recommend the Carlton Senior...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Chateau on Broadway is a lively, activity filled independent living senior community that provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy laughs, fun and life with new friends. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Residents enjoy a contemporary, urban setting with beautifully landscaped grounds that...
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They took very good care of my mom. Sadly, She passed away in May of this year. She had many health issues. The staff was very caring and she felt loved there. They were very attentive to her, always catered...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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The things I like most: -the staff are friendly and warm with my dad -the staff are well-trained in redirecting my dad who has memory issues -the staff have contacted me quickly when there was an issue that...
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 Reutlinger, we are a non profit senior living community that is proud to offer a true continuum of care that really does allow you to age in place. The Reutlinger started in 1950 as The Home For Jewish Parents in Oakland, California serving those with skilled nursing needs. In 1996...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I moved my sister here from out-of-state and the transition from her former situation has been nothing but positive. The facility is small and home-like but big enough to have a variety of activities and...
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.
Walnut Creek Willows is located in the outskirts of Walnut Creek,California facing beautiful Mt. Diablo. We are dedicated in providing a friendly and comfortable living environment for our residents. We create a "home away from home" setting for our residents. We provide personalized care to our...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Concord Royale
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.
This is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nestled among beautifully aged trees, this gracious friendly environment lets you enjoy life with friends, while our professional staff takes are of housekeeping, maintenance and delicious meal...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of independent living in Alamo Oaks, CA

The average cost of senior living in Alamo Oaks is $5,464 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Miguel, CA with an average of $5,436 per month.

Independent living costs in Alamo Oaks, CA, vs. nearby cities

Alamo Oaks, CA
$5,464/mo
$5,439/mo

Independent living costs in Alamo Oaks, CA, vs. state and national averages

Alamo Oaks, CA
$5,464/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Alamo Oaks, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,188/mo
Independent Living
$5,464/mo

Independent living costs in Alamo Oaks, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,220/mo
Studio
$6,703/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,674/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,835/mo

Senior living costs in Alamo Oaks 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: Alamo Oaks, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlamo Oaks, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,464/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,857/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,188/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Alamo Oaks, CA:$5,464/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Alamo Oaks, CA:$4,857/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Alamo Oaks, CA:$6,188/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Alamo Oaks, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alamo Oaks 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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Independent living cost trends in Alamo Oaks, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alamo Oaks 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
Alamo Oaks, CA$7,316/mo$6,189/mo+18.2%
California$3,673/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
Alamo Oaks, CA
2024 average cost:$7,316/mo
2023 average cost:$6,189/mo
Percent change:+18.2%
California
2024 average cost:$3,673/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alamo Oaks

Recent reviews for independent living in Alamo Oaks

Carlton Senior Living Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

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

Alamo Oaks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alamo Oaks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alamo Oaks, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alamo Oaks independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alamo Oaks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alamo Oaks, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alamo Oaks independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alamo Oaks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alamo Oaks, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alamo Oaks independent 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 independent living communities in Alamo Oaks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.1%
46.4%
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The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Danville and Oakmont of Concord are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alamo Oaks, California. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Alamo Oaks, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Alamo Oaks, California are The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Danville and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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