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With its location in the East Bay region of the bustling San Francisco Bay Area, the historic city of Brentwood offers residents a quiet suburban charm. Its senior population, at 15%, is slightly lower than the nationwide average of 16.5%. The area gets hot, sunny summers and warm winters with no snow, which allows seniors to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Residents can take in the area’s natural beauty at Marsh Creek, which offers hiking and fishing, or at the Hannah-Nicole Vineyards, where visitors can tour gardens and taste wines. Sports fans can take advantage of quick access to nearby San Francisco, home to the MLB’s Giants and the NFL’s 49ers.
Assisted living in Brentwood costs an average of $3,500 per month, although prices at individual communities can vary depending on the range of amenities and services available.
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In Brentwood, assisted living costs an average of $3,500 per month. This is lower than both the state and national averages of $5,000 and $4,300, respectively. California has one of the highest assisted living costs in the region. Neighboring Nevada averages a much lower $3,595, and Arizona averages $3,900.
Brentwood has one of the lowest average assisted living costs in the state. The rate in nearby San Francisco is much higher, at $6,100. Farther down the coast, Santa Cruz is even more expensive at $6,800. Los Angeles is on par with the state average, at $5,000, while assisted living in the capital city of Sacramento costs $5,395. In Merced, located near the center of the state, the cost is slightly higher than in Brentwood, at $3,750.
Note: Data for Brentwood was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Stockton, was used instead.
Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, offers an Assisted Living Waiver that can help cover the costs of care in an assisted living setting, although it can’t be used to pay for room and board. Services covered by the waiver can include medication management, personal and health care services, housekeeping and social/recreational activities.
To learn more about this waiver and who may be eligible, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging | (925) 229-8434 | The Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging provides an array of social and educational programs. Seniors can access health insurance counseling and care placement assistance. The agency’s resource center connects seniors with trusted local service providers, and the long-term care ombudsman advocates for and protects residents of assisted living and other senior care facilities. |
| Brentwood Adults 50 and Better Programming | (925) 516-5444 | The City of Brentwood offers enriching activities especially for area residents aged 50 and over. These include wellness initiatives such as fitness and fall prevention classes, as well as free health clinics. Seniors can take part in book clubs, crafting sessions, technology classes and scam awareness workshops. Live entertainment, day trips, special events and holiday celebrations are also offered. |
| Contra Costa Veterans Service Office | (925) 313-1481 | The trained and accredited staff at the Contra Costa Veterans Service Office can help senior veterans obtain local, state and federal benefits they’ve earned through their military service. Representatives can help seniors apply for VA pensions, disability benefits and programs such as Aid and Attendance that can help pay for assisted living. |
| An Elderly Wish Foundation | (925) 978-1883 | Contra Costa County seniors living with a chronic or serious illness can submit a wish request to this nonprofit. These wishes can range from trips and outings to needed appliances, medical equipment and televisions. |
| Contra Costa Senior Legal Services | (925) 609-7900 | This nonprofit offers free legal advice and representation to elderly Contra Costa residents. The firm can assist with civil legal issues related to public benefits, consumer protection and predatory debt collection. Seniors can also get help preparing wills, health care directives and powers of attorney. The firm’s elder abuse prevention initiative offers help with physical, financial and emotional abuse and neglect. |
Assisted living communities in Brentwood are overseen by the California Department of Social Services’ Community Care Licensing Division and must abide by its regulations and standards for senior care. To learn more about these laws, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
