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Incorporated in 1999, Oakley is the youngest city in Contra Costa County. This thriving suburban community is located in San Francisco’s East Bay Area between Antioch, Brentwood and Discovery Bay. Although seniors represent less than 10% of the city’s 42,543 residents, the area offers several amenities for older adults. Oakley has direct access to several greenways for walking, biking and outdoor recreation. Plus, the community has some 700 acres of scenic vineyards, and Big Break Regional Shoreline provides impressive views of the Sacrament-San Joaquin River Delta.
Older adults who need help with everyday tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and bathing, may consider assisted living as an alternative to residing alone. Although Oakley has just one assisted living facility, more than a dozen communities are located in the surrounding area. Data from Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that assisted living facilities in the area charge $4,500 per month, which is lower than many parts of the state.
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Assisted living prices in Oakley are competitive when compared to the state and national averages. Based on a median monthly cost of $4,500, seniors pay $200 more than the national average and $500 less than the state median. Oregon residents pay about $159 more per month, although other neighboring states offer a better value. Seniors in Arizona pay $600 less, and Nevada residents save about $900 per month compared to Oakley.
Oakley’s assisted living prices are about average when compared to other major metropolitan areas. Cities with cheaper rates include Modesto at $4,000 per month and Stockton at $3,500. Rates in Los Angeles are on par with the state median of $5,000. Closer to home, monthly price differences increase considerably. Assisted living in Sacramento costs an average of $5,395 per month. Seniors in Santa Rosa pay an average of $6,000 per month, followed by San Francisco with an increase to $6,100. The difference grows significantly in Napa, where assisted living costs $6,250 per month.
Oakley residents who require a nursing home level of care and need help paying for these services may qualify for the state’s Assisted Living Waiver. This Medicaid program is available to adults aged 21 or older who meet medical and financial eligibility requirements and are willing to live in an assisted living facility in Contra Costa County or another designated area as an alternative. Our guide to Assisted Living in California includes more information about this program.
| Contact | Description | |
| Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging | (925) 602-4175 | Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services is home to the Area Agency on Aging for Oakley and neighboring East Bay communities. It also manages the area’s Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program and several age-related advisory councils. Its Information & Assistance helpline is staffed by social workers who provide advice and referrals to help residents access support groups, long-term care, assisted living waivers and community-based services. |
| Oakley Senior Center | (925) 626-7223 | The Oakley Seniors Club operates a recreation center at 215 Second Street in the downtown area. The facility is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It offers exercise classes and ongoing recreational activities as well as special events, including casino trips, health fairs, weekly food distribution boxes and a monthly flea market held on the first Saturday of each month. |
| Tri Delta Transit | (925) 754-3060 | Tri Delta Transit has provided accessible public transportation to residents in Oakley and surrounding areas since 1999. Its fleet includes 62 lift-equipped, wheelchair-accessible buses, 30 transit vehicles and six medical vans. Seniors aged 65 and older, disabled adults and individuals who can’t use the agency’s fixed-route lines may qualify for door-to-door paratransit services. Rides must be scheduled in advance and are subject to availability. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Contra Costa | Seniors aged 55 and older looking for creative ways to stay active and involved in the community can contact RSVP to learn more about opportunities in the local area. Contra Costa County Health also offers information for seniors who want to help others by volunteering as Meals on Wheels drivers, offering peer-to-peer counseling, providing tax preparation assistance or working at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. | |
| Contra Costa County Veterans Service Office | (925) 313-1481 | Veterans Service Representatives at this county office have helped military families access government benefits since 1946. Veterans in Oakley can contact the agency’s main office in Martinez or its Brentwood outpost for help with pensions, disability compensation and Aid & Attendance claims. Its Senior Veterans Benefits Program educates the public about available age-related services and works to protect residents from scams and financial exploitation. |
| Empowered Aging | (925) 685-2070 | Formerly known as Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, this government-backed nonprofit has served seniors in Oakley and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. In addition to providing companionship and telephone reassurance calls, its long-term care ombudsmen visit local nursing homes and assisted living facilities to advocate for residents, investigate complaints and ensure optimal care. |
Assisted living facilities in Oakley may be licensed as Continuing Care Retirement Communities or Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. These facilities are regulated by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program. For more information, see our guide to Assisted Living in California.
