A Place for Mom
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Senior Living
Sign in
69 Independent Living Facilities near Alameda County, CA

Who are you searching for?

Parent
Spouse
Someone else
Myself
A Place for Mom
Who are you searching for?

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alameda County, CA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Alameda County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alameda County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 69 independent living facilities in Alameda County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Santa Clara, Contra Costa or San Mateo.

Alameda County Independent Living Facilities | 582 Reviews

Showing 69 communities
Last Updated: 2/21/25
Sort by
Filter by
Starting price (per month)
Average starting price of Independent Living in Alameda County, CA is $5,459/month. Learn more
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
View all providers

Types of care available in Alameda County, CA

Independent Living

Average starting price $5,459/month
Average starting price $4,864/month
Average starting price $6,226/month
Average starting price $6,243/month
Average starting price $3,472/month
Average starting price $2,516/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Alameda County, CA
Golden Heritage Living in San Jose, CA
5.0

This place is an excellent facility that specializes in the care of Chinese speaking people. It is well maintained and the staff is always ready to help. My mom lived there until she passed .

Ivy Park at Palo Alto
5.0

From the looks of our visits, my mom is experiencing a good, new lifestyle. She has made the transition just fine. We are getting the doctor set up and I am familiar with the staff. They are great workers and I think the facility is great too. The manager, staff, nurses, are all very nice, all kind and all helpful. She has a private room with a nice patio to sit out on in. We are please with selecting this community for my mom .

Carlton Senior Living Concord
5.0

The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Cogir of Fremont Senior Living

2860 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Cogir of Fremont Senior Living
26
26 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
41 reviews

My mom has had a great experience at Cogir. The staff’s caring and attentive and the activities are just enough. The community has rules that reinforce inclusiveness and belonging which is critical for a new...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all Cogir Senior Living communities

Cogir of Fremont Senior Living Community is an independent and assisted living community in Fremont, California. Our luxurious and active community is ideally situated in a residential area of the city, giving residents all the comforts of a small town near the amenities of a large city....

... Read more

Cardinal Point

2431 Mariner Square, Alameda, CA 94501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
22 reviews

I am a retired Gerontologist, professionally familiar with a wide range of senior residences , Although I personally had no intention of ultimately moving into a congregate housing situation, once I was...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all WellQuest Living communities

Cardinal Point is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) which means that our residents move in when they are independent and active, truly being able to participate in all we have to offer! Additionally, we are also licensed for Assisted Living, so as the years go on, the resident can...

... Read more

The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens

35 Fenton St, Livermore, CA 94550

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
36 reviews

They are all 5s this place is the best fit for our mom. The staff treats all residents like their own family and knows everyone's name even the family members that come in. Treats the residents with respect...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Watermark Retirement Communities communities

The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens in Livermore, California, offers Assisted Living and Memory Care on a comfortable senior campus notable for a high standard of care in addition to friendly, fun, and caring associates that make our community feel more like a charming bed and breakfast. The...

... Read more

Fremont Hills

35490 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9.2
Review Score
56 reviews

Everyone was pretty attentive for the most part at first. Mom was only in the facility for 2 weeks before transferring to hospital for her medical condition. She went back to your facility on Hospice care. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Watermark Retirement Communities communities

Welcome to Fremont Hills Assisted Living. We are proud to be Fremont's premier Assisted Living and Memory Care community. Fremont Hills Assisted Living is where residents can enjoy life and their families can have peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are being cared for with dignity and...

... Read more

Ivy Park at Pleasanton

5700 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
8.7
Review Score
22 reviews

The staff was always loving and caring towards my mother. She trusted them and when she eventually needed help with dressing, eating, and personal hygiene they were very respectful and encouraging. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Oakmont Management Group communities

Sunrise of Pleasanton is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Pleasanton, CA.

Emerald Valley

7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
8.7
Review Score
11 reviews

The response time for caregivers to show up to the unit is very long. It can be up to any hour or sometimes even longer from the time one presses the button. The facility is well kept (clean, lighted, etc)....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all MBK Senior Living communities

Emerald Valley offers 48 assisted living apartments with a variety of floor plans, full service bar/bistro, luxury spa and salon, wellness and fitness center, on-site, state-of-the-art movie theatre, outdoor terrace and so much more.Emerald Valley offers Luxury Studio Apartment, Private Terrace,...

... Read more

Pacifica Senior Living Union City

33883 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
228 reviews

I would recommend the facility. Mainly based on cost, small size of the memory care unit (=> good level of attention to patients), nice environment, responsive staff. The director of the memory care unit...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Pacifica Senior Living communities

Pacifica Senior Living Union City is an assisted living senior community that is located in Union City, California. What makes our community unique is its program that is designed to enrich the body, mind, and soul. For the mind, Pacifica Senior Living Union City offers services such as...

... Read more

The Watermark at San Ramon

12720 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
8.6
Review Score
3 reviews

Overall it's probably one of the nicest places I've seen. The reason I gave quality of care a 4 is because at times they seem short staffed or many of the staff are new and still training. The management at...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Discovery Management Group communities

The Best Value in San Ramon Senior LivingThe Watermark at San Ramon, located in San Ramon, California, is a retirement community offering exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care in an intimate and tranquil park-like wellness setting. Considered one of the East Bay’s premier boutique senior...

... Read more

Ivy Park at San Ramon

9199 Fircrest Ln, San Ramon, CA 94583

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
8.1
Review Score
35 reviews

It's a nice community and I know my mom is safe and has her needs attended to. We were able to get her a two bedroom-two bath with a very small kitchen that worked for her needs.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Oakmont Management Group communities

Welcome to Sunrise Villa San Ramon! Enjoying life at Sunrise Villa San Ramon is easy. It shows in the smiles that are everywhere. Our residents take full advantage of exciting programs and outings, enjoy wonderfully prepared meals, and have every convenience of luxury accommodations. Since our...

... Read more

Heritage Estates Senior Apts.

900 E Stanley Blvd., Livermore, CA 94550

1
1 Photos available
14 reviews

We just moved my dad into the Heritage Assisted Living facility, the staff has been great, they are friendly and have a great sense of humor, the food is good and overall we are very pleased with the...

Provides: Senior Apartments
See all Leisure Care, LLC/One Eighty communities

Livermore Valley. Home of California's oldest wine producing region. And it can be your new home, too. If you are lucky enough to have been aged over 62 years, you can enjoy the good life at Heritage Estates Senior Apartments. Sip world-class wines quietly on your balcony or soak in nearby views...

... Read more

Our free advisors can help

    • Compare local facilities
    • Determine care type
    • Schedule tours
    • Evaluate pricing

Tuscany Villa Senior Living

790 Holmes St, Livermore, CA 94550

8
8 Photos available
2 reviews

This is one of the places I toured when we were looking. I really liked the way that they dealt with the residents there. I like it better than where Mom is now, but she has a history, and friends there. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

We are A/L specializing in Dementia/Alzheimer’s care. Beautiful garden area, full time Activity Director.

Acacia Creek, a CCRC

34400 Mission Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
1.5
Review Score
17 reviews

Out of all the places we looked at this was the best community in the bay area. They have wonderful prices compared to other community's we toured. The community is nice and well-kept. The facility has...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

The Acacia Creek Lifestyles culture incorporates leading research on healthy living and aging. We are proud to be the only “Certified Center for Successful Aging” in the Bay Area (1 in 21 nationwide) and one of over 65 accredited “Masterpiece Living Communities”. Acacia Creek’s “Successful...

... Read more

Livermore Valley Senior Living

3356 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

9
9 Photos available
19 reviews

Dad has been here since Jan 2020 , just before the Covid shutdown started. This facility did everything right and not one resident contracted the virus. They were extremely careful and continue to be. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Livermore Valley Senior Living is the only state licensed 20-bed Assisted Living community in the East Bay with licensed nurses on staff every day of the week. We also have a Physician on staff (Dr. Peter Wong) that works closely with our residents and their families, reinforcing our philosophy...

... Read more

Livermore Valley Senior Living

3356 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

9
9 Photos available
19 reviews

Dad has been here since Jan 2020 , just before the Covid shutdown started. This facility did everything right and not one resident contracted the virus. They were extremely careful and continue to be. I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Livermore Valley Senior Living is the only state licensed 20-bed Assisted Living community in the East Bay with licensed nurses on staff every day of the week. We also have a Physician on staff (Dr. Peter Wong) that works closely with our residents and their families, reinforcing our philosophy...

... Read more

Carlton Plaza Of Fremont

3800 Walnut Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538

10
10 Photos available
20 reviews

The food at this community is good and they keep it well taken care of. My brother is still adjusting to his surroundings. The staff are friendly, nice and trying to get him to socialize with the other...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

You will feel the elegance the moment you walk through the front door at Carlton Plaza Fremont, an active independent and assisted living community. The marble entry, comfortable fireplace and cozy conversation areas foster friendships and are a lovely place to entertain family.The courtyard is...

... Read more

Aegis Living Fremont

3850 Walnut Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
22
22 Photos available
2.0
Review Score
4 reviews

Our loved one is happy with the meals and dining service so far. The activities are starting to come back, the weekends a little slower but during the week there is quite a lot of them to do. Starting from...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Aegis communities

Nestled in the beautiful tri-city valley, Aegis of Fremont is a new, luxuriously appointed assisted living community. Our building is designed on a smaller scale so it is more homelike and promotes socializing between staff and residents. With such amenities as aromatherapy, massage, a full...

... Read more

Oakmont of Mariner Point

2400 Mariner Sq. Drive, Alameda, CA 94501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
5.5
Review Score
21 reviews

The quality of the food has gone down. The value for the money is great. We picked this community, because it was close to home, the quality, it was the nicest, price point and I liked the people. My loved...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Oakmont Management Group communities

Oakmont of Mariner Point assisted living community situated in Alameda, Alameda County, California provides seniors with a safe place to live. This community offers the memory care that seniors are looking for in a location that is peaceful and good. When a senior chooses this community they will...

... Read more

Vintage Court Senior Apartments

2499 Decoto Road, Union City, CA 94587

8.0
Review Score
1 review

Vintage Court Senior Apartments more than deserves this five star review. At the forefront of this stellar community is manager [name removed], leasing manager [name removed], and maintenance lead [name...

Provides: Independent Living

Vintage Court Senior Apartments

2499 Decoto Road, Union City, CA 94587

8.0
Review Score
1 review

Vintage Court Senior Apartments more than deserves this five star review. At the forefront of this stellar community is manager [name removed], leasing manager [name removed], and maintenance lead [name...

Provides: Independent Living

The Parkview

100 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

6 reviews

There has been quite a turnover recently. They are now back to staff level at The Parkview. I think The Parkview is doing a great job with the recommendations from the Governor. I believe memory care...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Eskaton Properties Inc communities

The Parkview brings a fresh approach to assisted living and memory care in the Pleasanton area.  Discover the perfect blend...the independence you want with the assistance you need.Enjoy private apartment living, including stunning views of the surrounding hills and the convenience of the...

... Read more

Pleasanton Gardens Inc

251 Kottinger Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Provides: Senior Apartments

Brigton Gardens

3600 Old Santa Rita Rd CLOSED, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Provides: Assisted Living

Santa Maria Apartments

2323 Santa Rita Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Provides: Independent Living

Creekview Health Center

2900 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588

4 reviews

The food is good and they have a separate room available for families to eat together. They offer daily activities and my aunt seems to like the singalongs. We like that the residents seem to be in good...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

CreekView is a lovely assisted living community that is situated in Pleasanton, Alameda County, California. The mild weather and warm temperatures of the area matches the name of the community which is centrally located nearby restaurants, shopping centers and outlets, medical offices, and many...

... Read more

Stoneridge Creek

3300 Stoneridge Creek Way, Pleasanton, CA 94588

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Viewing 1-25 out of 69 communities

Cost of independent living in Alameda County, CA

The average cost of senior living in Alameda County is 5,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danville, CA with an average of 5,127 per month.

Monthly average independent living cost comparisons
Care type:
Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the average.
Get advice from a local expert:

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living

Frequently asked questions

Greenhills Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Cogir of Brentwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alameda County, California. See full list of communities.

There are 69 independent living facilities near Alameda County, California. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Alameda County, California are Cogir of Fremont Senior Living, The Watermark at Rosewood Gardens, and Fremont Hills. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.