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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waldo, CA

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Araville Residential Care Home is a senior care home located in the famous city of San Francisco, CA and in Santa Cruz county. San Francisco is in northern California and is on the very top of the peninsula that is surrounded by the Northern Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. The city is...
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Cost of assisted living in Waldo, CA

The average cost of senior living in Waldo is $4,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mill Valley, CA with an average of $4,537 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waldo, CA vs. nearby cities

Waldo, CA
$4,562/mo
$4,582/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waldo, CA vs. the state and national average

Waldo, CA
$4,562/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waldo vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,562/mo
$5,786/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waldo, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,493/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$7,684/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,808/mo
2 Bedroom
$11,243/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waldo, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Waldo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waldo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waldo

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.

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

Sunrise of San Mateo

5.0
[Name removed] and [Name removed] have been incredible with them helping our family make this tough transition. They are so kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a loving, caring place.

Waldo review score based on 54 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 47 Waldo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waldo 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

Waldo review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Waldo, CA47 facilities
6.7
Sausalito, CA49 facilities

Review subcategories for Waldo 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 54 reviews of 47 Waldo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waldo 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.
Waldo, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Waldo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldo, 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 Waldo 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 Waldo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waldo 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 Waldo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waldo, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waldo 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 Waldo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waldo, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldo 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 Waldo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldo, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
26%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldo 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 Waldo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waldo, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
36%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
16%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waldo

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 Waldo protect seniors.

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Greenhills Care Home, Sunrise of San Mateo and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waldo, California. See full list of communities.

There are 54 assisted living facilities near Waldo, California. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Waldo, 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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