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Enviably situated in the heart of the California Bay Area’s Silicon Valley, Fremont offers a vibrant downtown with unique dining and shopping options and the largest street fair on this side of the Mississippi River. Fremont residents can enjoy a year-round farmers market every Sunday where they can listen to live music and purchased locally grown food items. Fremont averages 264 sunny days per year, which is significantly more than the U.S. average of 205, making it an excellent choice for retirees who love blue skies. There are many golf courses in the Fremont area, including the Fremont Park Golf Club where players of all skill levels can enjoy a variety of terrains.
Those over the age of 65 make up 12.5 of Fremont’s population of slightly over 241,000. The average cost of assisted living in Fremont is $5,853 per month, although costs can vary significantly depending on services, amenities and location.
Note: Data for Fremont was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Jose, was used instead.
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At an average of $5,853 per month, the cost of assisted living in Fremont is significantly higher than the California average of $4,500 and is $1,802 higher than the average national monthly cost. Prices are lower in the neighboring state of Oregon at $4,499, and they go down even more in Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
The average cost of assisted living varies throughout the state of California. At the southern end of the state, San Diego residents pay an average of $4,750, while the costs of their counterparts in Los Angeles mirror the state average of $4,500. In the Central California capital of Sacramento, residents of assisted living communities also pay an average of $4,500. Prices in the coastal cities of Salinas and San Luis Obispo average $5,500 per month. Those living in the Riverside area have the lowest costs in California at $3,525.
Low-income seniors who need help with assisted living costs can apply for the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver through California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. This program provides funding for daily living services such as bathing, dressing, grooming and shopping and is designed to help seniors maintain an independent lifestyle in their own home or in assisted living communities. Please visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about this program.
| Contact | Description | |
| Alameda Social Services Elder & Disabled Adults | (510) 577-3570 | Alameda Social Services Elder & Disabled Adults is part of the California Area Agency on Aging. This agency provides seniors and disabled adults with information and referrals to local services designed to promote a good quality of life by helping them retain their independence. The agency also hosts frequent resource fairs as well as publishes several resource guides for senior citizens and their families. |
| Fremont Senior Center | (510) 790-6600 | Fremont adults aged 55 and over can enjoy freshly cooked meals, take a class, play a game of cards or participate in a group outing at the Fremont Senior Center. The center also offers blood pressure, blood sugar, vision and dental screenings as well as legal workshops designed to address common legal problems faced by today’s seniors. Toenail and foot callus care is available by appointment. Caregivers can also join a support group for caregivers here. |
| American Legion Post 837 | (510) 302-5797 | The American Legion offers veterans and their families assistance with accessing benefits and resources. They also provide a number of opportunities to socialize with other veterans and their families by hosting special events and operating the Veterans’ Lounge where members can enjoy meals and beverages. |
| Fremont Volunteer Services Department | (510) 284-4000 | The City of Fremont has numerous opportunities to volunteer for a variety of worthwhile causes. Opportunities include volunteering at the Fremont Senior Center and for the local fire and police departments. There are also volunteer opportunities available through the Fremont’s Community Service Program, including habitat restoration projects and park maintenance. |
| Ride-On Tri-City | (510) 574-2053 | As a part of the City of Fremont’s Human Services Department, Ride-on-Tri-City provides affordable transportation between Fremont and the nearby communities of Union City and Newark. Transportation Resource Specialists are available to help seniors find the right transportation option to suit their individual needs and preferences. Other resources include classroom training in navigating the public transit system that includes a group outing, subsided Lyft and taxi services and wheelchair van services for those in wheelchairs or who otherwise require door-to-door assistance. |
Assisted living facilities in California are regulated by the Senior Care Licensing Program. All assisted living communities are required to be in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding their operations. For more information about these rules and regulations, visit our Assisted Living in California page.