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Surrounded by scenic canyons less than 30 miles from San Francisco, Castro Valley is Alameda County’s largest unincorporated community. With an estimated population of slightly under 62,000 residents, approximately 16.6% of them aged 65 or over, Castro Valley offers a mixture of pastoral charm and easy access to the world-class amenities of the Bay Area Metro Area. The Rowell Ranch Rodeo has been a fixture on the community’s cultural landscape for over a century, while Castro Valley’s newly designed downtown area offers a variety of restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and boutique shopping options.
Assisted living in Castro Valley averages about $6,100 per month. However, prices may fluctuate significantly depending on individual locations of facilities within the community and the quality and amount of amenities and services they provide.
Note: Data for Castro Valley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
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At an average monthly cost of $6,100 per month, assisted living in Castro Valley is higher than the California average of $5,000 and the national average of $4,300. Prices are slightly lower in Oregon to the north at $4,659 but rise to $5,750 in Washington. Prices are lower in nearby Nevada and Arizona at $3,595 and $3,900, respectively.
Monthly assisted living costs across California vary widely. The highest rates are found in Salinas at $7,100 and Napa at $6,250, while their counterparts in Stockton and Merced are at the low end of the scale at $3,500 and $3,750. Midrange prices are found in San Diego at $4,525, Sacramento at $5,395, and Redding at $4,500
California’s Assisted Living Waiver may provide financial assistance with some of the costs involved in assisted living. Applicants must meet specific income guidelines and require a nursing home level of care to be approved.
Please see our Assisted Living in California page for information on eligibility for this waiver and how to apply.
| Contact | Description | |
| Alameda County Social Services Area Agency on Aging | (510) 577-1900 | As the Area Agency on Aging serving Castro Valley and other Alameda County communities, this organization provides services and referrals to older adults. Services include congregate meals in specified locations as part of the Senior Nutrition Program, legal assistance, balance workshops, Medicare counseling and a long-term care ombudsman service designed to help ensure that their legal rights aren’t violated. The agency also publishes a Senior Update Newsletter four times per year. |
| Access Alameda Life Eldercare | (510) 894-0370 | Access Alameda’s Life Eldercare program includes transportation options for senior citizens residing in Alameda County who need rides for essential errands such as grocery shopping and medical/dental appointments. Volunteers can also help with physical aspects of shopping, such as pushing grocery carts, carrying packages and reading price tags. |
| Kenneth C. Aitken Senior and Community Center | (510) 881-6738 | Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Kenneth C. Aitken Senior and Community Center provides a welcoming space for activities and events. Those aged 50 and over can enjoy congregate lunches with their peers, bingo and other games, book and puzzle exchanges, health, fitness, and foreign language classes. The center also has a hardwood dance floor and hosts various group outings to community activities, events and points of interest. |
| Alameda County Veterans Services | (510) 577-1926 | Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who live in Castro Valley and their dependents can access a variety of resources through Alameda County Veterans Services. Services include assistance navigating applications for service-based benefits and referrals to community-based organizations serving veterans and their families with matters such as crisis intervention, food and housing. |
| Senior Information and Assistance Team | (510) 577-3530 | The Senior Information and Assistance Team provides seniors in Alameda County with direct referrals to relevant services designed to help promote an optimal quality of life among older adults. The team also engages in community outreach and publishes resource guides for seniors, their families and their caregivers. |
California’s Senior Care Licensing Program monitors and licenses all long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, within the state. Facilities are required to comply with all rules and regulations pursuant to their operations.
See our Assisted Living in California page for information about these laws and regulations.
