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Enviably situated in the heart of the California Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, Fremont offers a vibrant downtown with unique dining and shopping options and the largest street fair on this side of the Mississippi River. Fremont residents can enjoy a year-round farmers market every Sunday where they can listen to live music and purchased locally grown food items. Fremont averages 264 sunny days per year, which is significantly more than the U.S. average of 205, making it an excellent choice for retirees who love blue skies. There are many golf courses in the Fremont area, including the Fremont Park Golf Club where players of all skill levels can enjoy a variety of terrains.
Fremont has several assisted living facilities to meet the needs of older residents who require daily assistance. These facilities don’t provide medical care and monitoring, but they provide personal care services, housekeeping, maintenance services, recreational activities and daily meals. The Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey shows that these facilities charge $6,319 per month for these services in Fremont.
This guide provides details on how local care costs compare to rates in other cities in California and highlights ways to pay for services. It also includes contact information for organizations that can help you find long-term care solutions.
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 Fremont pay $6,319 monthly for assisted living.
In Fremont, assisted living facilities charge $6,319 monthly. This exceeds the state average of $5,250 by over $1,000, and it’s about $1,800 more than the national norm of $4,500.
Assisted living services in Fremont are comparatively costly at $6,319. While this city is a budget-friendly alternative to Santa Rosa, where seniors pay $7,048 for care, local rates are higher than those in many other major cities in California. In San Jose, care costs are about $300 less at $6,000, and seniors pay $5,475 monthly in San Diego. Care costs in Los Angeles are over $1,000 less than in Fremont at $5,250, and in Bakersfield, care costs are among the most cost-effective in the state at a monthly rate of $3,750.
Note: Data for Fremont was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, 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 Social Services Elder & Disabled Adults | (510) 577-3570 | Alameda Social Services Elder & Disabled Adults is part of the California Area Agency on Aging. This agency provides seniors and disabled adults with information and referrals to local services designed to promote a good quality of life by helping them retain their independence. The agency also hosts frequent resource fairs as well as publishes several resource guides for senior citizens and their families. |
| Fremont Senior Center | (510) 790-6600 | Fremont adults aged 55 and over can enjoy freshly cooked meals, take a class, play a game of cards or participate in a group outing at the Fremont Senior Center. The center also offers blood pressure, blood sugar, vision and dental screenings as well as legal workshops designed to address common legal problems faced by today’s seniors. Toenail and foot callus care is available by appointment. Caregivers can also join a support group for caregivers here. |
| American Legion Post 837 | (510) 302-5797 | The American Legion offers veterans and their families assistance with accessing benefits and resources. They also provide a number of opportunities to socialize with other veterans and their families by hosting special events and operating the Veterans’ Lounge where members can enjoy meals and beverages. |
| Fremont Volunteer Services Department | (510) 284-4000 | The City of Fremont has numerous opportunities to volunteer for a variety of worthwhile causes. Opportunities include volunteering at the Fremont Senior Center and for the local fire and police departments. There are also volunteer opportunities available through the Fremont’s Community Service Program, including habitat restoration projects and park maintenance. |
| Ride-On Tri-City | (510) 574-2053 | As a part of the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department, Ride-on-Tri-City provides affordable transportation between Fremont and the nearby communities of Union City and Newark. Transportation Resource Specialists are available to help seniors find the right transportation option to suit their individual needs and preferences. Other resources include classroom training in navigating the public transit system that includes a group outing, subsided Lyft and taxi services and wheelchair van services for those in wheelchairs or who otherwise require door-to-door assistance. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Fremont 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.
