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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alamo, CA

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Alamo is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 48 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alamo, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alamo is about $6,166, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 753 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Alamo, CA

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Photo of Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
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One thing i really like about the community is the interaction between the staff and the residents. The staff are very nice and attentive. Various activities are offered at the moment my mother enjoys...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Poet’s Corner is Carlton Senior Living’s only free-standing community dedicated to memory care. Nestled in a quiet suburban Pleasant Hill neighborhood, it offers superiorprogramming and support to seniors and families facing dementia-related challenges.Residents at Poet’s Corner are able to enjoy...
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I don’t have any other facility to compare It to but I’m impressed they keep this place CLEAN. I don’t like the fact they advertise transportation on the website and phone but don’t do it once you’re...
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.
Magnolia Gardens is an assisted living community located in the lovely town of Danville, CA. This beautiful community is located near Oakland and just across the bay from San Francisco. Danville is a great place to reside and it offers a number of advantages to family members who come through to...
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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.
Live Life Better at Pleasant Hill Manor!This community is conveniently located near entertainment venues, shopping, dining and more.Under new ownership and management, the dedication of the team is reflected in the care taken to help ensure resident's physical, emotional and social needs are...
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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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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
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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.
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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It was great. We’ve had two loved ones in there; one a while ago and more recently, my great aunt. It was very positive. The care was good from what I saw and I was there every day.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mother has only been there since Friday and so far she seems happy there. The staff seems attentive. She hasn't been seen by a physician yet - that is supposed to happen soon. The staff is friendly and...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Tampico Terrace, we are committed to treating our residents with dignity and respect. We aim to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and to return our residents to their highest level of independence so they can return home. We have a specialized therapy unit for those recovering from...
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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.
Photo of Lafayette Care Center
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, 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: 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, 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: 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 nursing homes in Alamo, CA

The average cost of senior living in Alamo is $6,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsburg, CA with an average of $6,051 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Alamo, CA, vs. nearby cities

Alamo, CA
$6,166/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alamo, CA, vs. state and national averages

Alamo, CA
$6,166/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alamo, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,174/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,166/mo

Nursing homes costs in Alamo, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,692/mo
Studio
$7,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,871/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,347/mo

Senior living costs in Alamo vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alamo, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlamo, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,166/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,767/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,174/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,477/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Alamo, CA:$6,166/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Alamo, CA:$4,767/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Alamo, CA:$6,174/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Alamo, CA:$5,477/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alamo, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Alamo 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Alamo, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alamo 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, CA$7,109/mo$6,989/mo+1.7%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Alamo, CA
2024 average cost:$7,109/mo
2023 average cost:$6,989/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alamo

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alamo

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

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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Alamo nursing homes services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Alamo nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alamo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alamo, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.5%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alamo nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alamo Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alamo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alamo nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alamo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alamo, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alamo nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alamo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alamo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
52.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alamo nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alamo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alamo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
65%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
0.4%
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