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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Castro Valley, CA
The cost of independent living in Castro Valley is about $16,187 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 999 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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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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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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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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Nestled in the hills of Union City overlooking the San Francisco Bay, the Pavilion at the Masonic Homes is a brand-new residence for seniors dealing with memory loss or requiring assistance with day-to-day activities. Surrounded by lush greenery and bay views, and with expert caregivers available...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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: Senior Apartments
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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: 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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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.
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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The food is good and they have a separate room available for families to eat together. They offer daily activities and my aunt seems to like the singalongs. We like that the residents seem to be in good...
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.
CreekView is a lovely assisted living community that is situated in Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. The mild weather and warm temperatures of the area matches the name of the community which is centrally located nearby restaurants, shopping centers and outlets, medical offices, and many...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
Cost of independent living in Castro Valley, CA
The average cost of senior living in Castro Valley is $16,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, CA with an average of $5,088 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Castro Valley, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Castro Valley
Recent reviews for independent living in Castro Valley
Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0
From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all ...
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Sycamore Hills By the Bay in Hercules, CA
5.0
The only improvement that I can think of that needs to be made at Sycamore Hills By the Bay is there is not enough parking. That is my only complaint about this facility. Everyone is very nice, the facility is really clean. I am really happy with my experience here so far.
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.
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Warm and compassionate staff. The staff at several communities, including Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Cardinal Point, and The Heritage Downtown, are praised for their friendliness, attentiveness, and genuine care towards residents, creating a welcoming environment. Many reviewers mention the personal connections th ...
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Active social community. Social interaction is a key aspect of life at many senior living communities, such as Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Cardinal Point. Residents enjoy participating in a variety of activities, both on-site and off-site, which help foster new friendships and a stro ...
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Delicious and diverse meals. At communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Vintage Court Senior Apartments, residents express their delight with the quality of the meals, often highlighting the chef's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and personal preferences. The food is see ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Reviews for communities such as Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, Ivy Park at San Ramon, and The Heritage Downtown consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, both indoors and outdoors. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the sense of pride taken in mainta ...
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Friendly and helpful neighbors. Living in a community setting provides opportunities to make new friendships, as expressed in reviews for Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Cardinal Point. Residents enjoy the camaraderie and support from their neighbors and the sense of belonging within the commun ...
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Access to amenities and activities. Communities like Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Heritage Downtown, and Cardinal Point offer a range of amenities and activities tailored to the diverse interests of their residents. These offerings help keep residents engaged and active, contributing to their overall satisfaction and ...
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Castro Valley independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Castro Valley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Castro Valley, 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 Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Castro Valley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.5%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.3%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.8%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Castro Valley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Castro Valley 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 Castro Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
45.6%
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Cogir of Brentwood, Oakmont of Montecito and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Castro Valley, California. See full list of communities.
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