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The cost of independent living in Emeryville is about $5,455 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 76 options. Read 640 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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Photo of Eastern Park Apartments
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.
Photo of The Avenue
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, Independent 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.
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
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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.
Photo of Richmond Post Acute Care
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.
Photo of Coventry Park
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.
In an optimal location in San Francisco, Conventry Park offers all the advantages of the City's wonderful culture, as well as all the benefits of an assisted living community. Conventry's Park community and services were designed to realize one single objective: for our residents to maintain...
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My mother went to adult day care there 5 days a week. Everyday was different. They had exercises in chairs, people come in and sing. They had a lot of activities like groups that came from Japan, girl scouts...
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.
The Kimochi Home Center for Seniors is located at 1531 Sutter Street (at Octavia) in San Francisco, California. Our specialty is providing culturally sensitive programs that are Japanese language based for seniors in the Bay Area and beyond. At the Kimochi Home the emphasis is upon maintaining...
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Unique assisted living center where 90% of the residents are Japanese or of Japanese descent. Kokoro provides both a Western and Japanese menu for each meal, as well as many Japanese cultural...
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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Photo of The Sequoias San Francisco a CCRC
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
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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.
Belen's Residential Care Home To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 565 Grove St San Francisco, CA 94102 Assisted Living Independent Living About Belen's Residential Care Home Belen's Residential Care Home is an assisted living community in San Francisco, California....
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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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Rhoda Goldman Plaza has changed my parents' lives very much for the better. The people are lovely and humorous, there are lectures, concerts and art classes. My father can do outside activities without...
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.
Rhoda Goldman Plaza is a vibrant assisted living community located within minutes of downtown San Francisco. Residents enjoy a comfortable apartment home, a wide selection of activities, three delicious kosher meals served daily in our dining room, weekly housekeeping and linen service and...
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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.
Merced Care - Three is a memory care provider and assisted living community located in San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. With the year-round warm weather, the sandy beaches, and walking trails that lead to some of the most beautiful gardens and vegetation, you will feel like you...
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
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
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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...

Cost of independent living in Emeryville, CA

The average cost of senior living in Emeryville is $5,455 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pablo, CA with an average of $5,309 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Emeryville, CA vs. nearby cities

Emeryville, CA
$5,455/mo
$5,477/mo
$5,696/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Emeryville, CA vs. the state and national average

Emeryville, CA
$5,455/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Emeryville vs. other types of senior living

$6,041/mo
Independent Living
$5,455/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Emeryville, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,183/mo
Studio
$6,961/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,874/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,474/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Emeryville over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Emeryville

Recent reviews for independent living in Emeryville

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.

Vista Prado in Vallejo, CA

4.9
Love this place, clean and homey Always immaculate Love the happy friendly staff always greet me by name Excellent quality of care Food is very good. I am a longtime chef. Food is not fancy but very well prepared Need more music. Too much of the quizzes. Get more musical movies Found this place ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Competent, caring, and thoughtful staff. Reviews consistently praise the dedication and friendliness of staff members at various communities, such as Cardinal Point CCRC and The Heritage Downtown, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents.
Varied and enjoyable activities. Residents at Cardinal Point CCRC, The Heritage Downtown, and other communities appreciate the wide range of activities offered, from exercise classes to music-related events, which help keep them engaged and active.
Delicious and high-quality food. Reviews frequently highlight the importance of quality food in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, with several communities, including Cardinal Point CCRC and The Heritage Downtown, receiving praise for their dining experiences.
Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews often emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, with residents at communities like Cardinal Point CCRC and The Heritage Downtown mentioning the well-maintained facilities and beautifully decorated common areas.
Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the strong sense of community and friendly atmosphere at various communities, including Cardinal Point CCRC and The Heritage Downtown, where residents have formed lasting friendships and connections.
Thoughtful dining procedures and protocols. Reviews of communities like Cardinal Point CCRC mention the thorough and thoughtful dining procedures and protocols in place, making mealtimes enjoyable and comfortable experiences for residents.
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Emeryville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emeryville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emeryville, 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 Emeryville 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 Emeryville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Emeryville 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 Emeryville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
37.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emeryville 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 Emeryville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
22.7%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Greenhills Care Home and The Heritage Downtown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emeryville, California. See full list of communities.

There are 76 independent living facilities near Emeryville, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Emeryville, California are The Heritage Downtown and Sunrise of Danville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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