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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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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bay Harbour Care Home provides 24 Hour Assisted Care for Elderly People 60 Years & Older. We offer excellent care at a price that is competitive and reasonable. Our facility is the right size to give the individual care and attention that you want for your loved one. Bay Harbour...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cindy’s Care Home, is a senior community center located in the leafy suburbs of Hercules, California in Contra Costa County. The scenery around this residential care home is awesome. The area has a calming breeze that is great for relaxation. The trees provide a pleasant shadowed area for seniors...
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So far I am very impressed with Heart & Soul Communities, I think they're doing a great job. The staff here are wonderful. They're friendly, and they've been very open and communicative. They're very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heart & Soul CommunitiesHeart & Soul Communities is a residential care home located in Oakland, CA, in the San Francisco bay area. With a bustling port and several well-known universities, there are many cultural opportunities available in Oakland. City life and and bay area recreation...
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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My mom has worsening dementia, but is generally fairly polite. She's also pretty wily, and can lure you into a false sense of security. The staff at Sunset Home are very loving.awareand very patient
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a lovely care facility that is located in Alameda, San Francisco California. This area is noted for its beautiful Victorian homes and is near a beautiful beach and shopping center. We, at Sunset home for the Elderly, enjoy helping those who need a secure, caring and...
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, 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.
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It was very nice and they did very good when my loved one was there. We really liked it a lot. It had been recommended to me by A Place for Mom after we talked on the phone. I didn't know where to start and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Priority Care Home 1 Priority Care Home 1 is a residential care home situated in the wonderful city of Redo, California in Contra Costa County. Our senior home is located next to major health centers, quality shopping places, churches, and clean parks. We have a state of the art residence...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
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.
When a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
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This is a great facility! Though I have not been here for too long yet, I have no complaints. The facility and staff are very nice and all of my needs are being taken care of. So far, I am enjoying my stay...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Cost of assisted living in Albany, CA
The average cost of senior living in Albany is $4,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Larkspur, CA with an average of $4,539 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Albany, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Albany, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Albany, CA by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Albany, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Albany
Recent reviews for assisted living in Albany
Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA
5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.
Blue Horizon Living LLC in Concord, CA
4.8
They are great at Blue Horizon Living LLC. Mom just missed dad and that is the only reason that we took her out. The management and staff are exceptional at this facility. They were very patient with mom as she was in a lot of pain. I really couldn't ask for a better place for mom. The people ...
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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
Albany review score based on 91 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 91 reviews of 64 Albany assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Albany review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Albany review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Albany assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 91 reviews of 64 Albany assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Albany resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Albany, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
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Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Albany assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albany assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albany, 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 Albany assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Albany that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Albany, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.5%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.2%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Albany assisted living
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 Albany Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albany, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albany assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albany partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albany, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Albany assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albany, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albany assisted 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 assisted living communities in Albany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albany, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Albany
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Albany protect seniors.
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La Orinda Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Oakmont of Montecito are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Albany, California. See full list of communities.
There are 79 assisted living facilities near Albany, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Albany, California are Greenhills Care Home, Sunrise of San Mateo and Coterie Cathedral Hill. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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