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Alameda is a beach town in California’s San Francisco Bay Area with roots as a vacation destination, and the resort-like ambiance remains a defining feature of the city. The town has a classic California coastal climate featuring warm, pleasant summers and mild winters. Golf lovers can tee off every month of the year at approximately 50 golf courses within 20 miles of Alameda, including Corsica Park, which is considered one of the best public access golf courses in the country. Alameda also has a thriving farmers market offering farm-fresh produce and arts and crafts items created by local artisans.
Assisted living facilities give seniors the help they need with daily tasks, such as medication management and housekeeping, while offering robust social programming and activities to help them live fulfilling lives. In Alameda, CA, the average monthly cost for assisted living services is $6,319, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
This guide, updated annually, contains resources to help seniors compare the cost of living in and around Alameda and plan for their financial needs.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in California. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Seniors in Alameda pay $6,319 per month for assisted living.
Alameda is one of the more expensive cities in California when it comes to assisted living. Compared to the statewide average of $5,250 per month, Alameda charges $1,069 more, and comes in at a significant $1,819 more than the national average of $4,500.
Neighboring cities in California tend to have lower averages than Alameda’s. For example, the monthly averages in Stockton and Madera are over $2,400 less than Alameda, at $3,649 and $3,828, respectively. Modesto and Merced share an average of $4,000 per month for assisted living. Costs in Santa Cruz and Sacramento are more affordable at $5,550 and $5,225, while San Jose averages $6,000 per month.
Note: Data for Alameda was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco area, CA, was used instead.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in California.
| Contact | Description | |
| Alameda Area Agency on Aging | The577-1900 | The Area Agency on Aging for Alameda County provides Alameda County seniors, their families and caregivers with referrals to local, state and federal organizations and agencies designed to improve the quality of life for seniors and promote independence while helping with the application processes for these services. It also offers long-term care advocacy through an ombudsman’s office, a senior crisis hotline, senior nutrition services and a variety of health and wellness workshops. |
| Alameda Mastick Senior Center | (510) 747-7500 | Alameda Mastick Senior Center is administered by the City of Alameda Recreation & Park Department. Those aged 50 and over can access hot, nutritious midday meals, group activities such as games, music, outings, on-site movies and arts and crafts and support groups in a welcoming and inclusive environment. |
| Friendship Line California | 1 (888) 670-1360 | Friendship Line California is designed to provide lonely or isolated seniors with a way to connect with others. Although the Friendship Line’s primary purpose is to give seniors opportunities for friendly conversation, they also act as a crisis-prevention service. |
| East Bay Paratransit | (510) 287-5000 | Seniors and others who are unable to use regular transit vehicles such as buses or trains because of mobility challenges or disabilities can access transportation through East Bay Paratransit. Service areas are limited to 3/4 of a mile from regular bus routes or BART stations. |
| American Legion | (510) 919-7979 | The American Legion offers a variety of services and social opportunities to veterans and their families. Members can socialize with other former military members and families, get help accessing all local, state and federal service-based benefits to which they are entitled and receive emergency financial assistance in certain cases. The American Legion also offers abundant opportunities for seniors and others to put their valuable education, skills and knowledge to good use by volunteering with community-based betterment projects. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Alameda area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
