231 Residential Care Homes near Contra Costa County, CA

Learn More About Care Homes in Contra Costa County, CA

This Northern California region is a nature lover’s paradise with countless parks and hiking trails to explore. Just east of San Francisco and Oakland, Contra Costa County is famous for its stunning views of the Diablo Range.

In Contra Costa County, residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Care Homes in Contra Costa County, CA

In the state of California, the median monthly cost of a room in a care home is about $3,500. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

Learn More About Contra Costa County, CA

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Contra Costa County is considerably expensive due to the county’s proximity to San Francisco, which is the most expensive city in the United States. The county has high property values and high price indexes compared to the national average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
133	158	132	130	130	125

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$103,184 per year	$59,906 per year	$85,480 per year	$42,078 per year	$52,749 per year	$6,846 per year	$1,723 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Contra Costa County include:

UCSF Medical Center at Parnassus

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 780+
• Specialties: emergency department, joint replacement, ICU

Chinese Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 60+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, inpatient surgery

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: emergency department, joint replacement, ICU

Weather and Climate

Contra Costa County’s climate is classified as Mediterranean, which means hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average humidity level is 73%, and humidity levels are often highest during January at about 80%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
47°F	55°F	39°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
72°F	86°F	58°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 82

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 22.6″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
40.1	16.3%	1,143,162	1,597 per square mile	2.8

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
1.0%	18.3%	9.5%	26.0%	0.6%	5.4%	42.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Concord: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 81/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Contra Costa County

Democratic	Republican	Other
71.6%	26.3%	2.1%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Just east of Oakland, Contra Costa County is famous for its stunning views of the Diablo Range. Sunny Contra Costa is an outdoor paradise with tons of great hiking trails to explore. The county is also home to the largest dog park in the country, Point Isabel Regional Shoreline in Richmond. Popular hiking spots include:

• Iron Horse Regional Trail
• Mount Diablo State Park
• Las Trampas Regional Wilderness

Other popular attractions in Contra Costa County include:

• Blackhawk Museum
• Vasco Caves Regional Preserve
• Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park

Transportation

As part of the East Bay Area, Contra Costa County has many options for public transportation including multiple fixed-line bus services, Amtrak rail service, and the BART commuter rail system.