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Photo of Cardinal Point
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99 Floor plans available
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I have been a resident at Cardinal Point for nearly six years. This is a beautiful facility with a great location on the water directly across from Jack London Square. There are walking trails with no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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2323 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
9.2
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38 reviews
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38 reviews
5 star
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I found it very helpful that their staff was able to respond to my questions regarding my family member. They were always friendly and accommodating.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Truewood by Merrill, Pinole provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Perched atop hills overlooking San Francisco bay, you'll love our beautiful views, magnificent facilities and caring staff. Residents also appreciate the convenience of living in a community just...
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I visited a friend here and felt reassured that my friend has been well taken care because of the interactions I had with the staff. They were friendly, energetic, and genuinely interested in knowing each...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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46 reviews
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46 reviews
5 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Pinole Senior Village is a 72-unit residential care community for seniors with two distinct assisted living communities. Both communities offer choice of accommodations, meals, and senior focused activity programs. The Terrace, with 41 spacious studios, offers a variety of personal care services,...
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2626 Floor plans available
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22 reviews
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22 reviews
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The facility is about 5 years old so still "new". It is well laid out, the memory care unit has two common areas for activities and another area for small groups. There is an outdoor secured and sheltered...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Village Albany, affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley*, offers a collaborative experience that embraces Albany’s community-oriented character while sharing the benefits of university affiliation. The best-in-class community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and...
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Wonderful, loving and caring staff. Many activities including much music and art. Excellent meds management. Lovely facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the East Bay’s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible...
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My mother’s attitude has improved significantly since she has arrived at Brookdale. She seems to like the attention she is receiving and is now enjoying her life in the Brookdale environment.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Fill in your social calendar and focus on fun, and we’ll provide just the right amount of personal assistance and care to make your life easier. Our assisted living community, set on beautifully landscaped grounds, is in the heart of San Pablo, Calif., only five minutes from enchanting San...
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I had never dealt with this before, and Kaiser rocked, Greenridge rocked, and they weren't all perfect, but I would strongly recommend Greendridge to anyone. My goal was to get her into Greenridge assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They are doing great! Everything is going along just fine. They are very helpful. They are very forthcoming. There have been a few little hiccups and instantly when we brought it up, they were jolly on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The tremendous quality of life you will find at Oakwood Senior Home — Vallejo is owed more than anything else to our dedicated staff members and the superior care and services they provide. At Oakwood Senior Home you are assured of the care, respect and enjoyment you deserve. When you choose...
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5 on all questions. They provided great care and were always professional. Yes, we would recommend Greenhills Care Home to other families based on the experience so far and already have several times to...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Sycamore Hills By the Bay
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7 reviews
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Many special people there. I chose it for me it was close to my work at the time and [name removed] is a nice town. The manager [name removed]is excellent and the maintenance people are very responsive...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sycamore Hills by the Bay apartments is the San Francisco Bay Area's newest apartment community for the 55+ senior! Sycamore Hills By the Bay is located in Hercules, CA, and offers convenient access to pubic transportation, shopping, and dining.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Richmond Post Acute Care
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Ultra-spacious suites with balconies and patios. You will enjoy an array of activities, outings and entertainment. Close to shopping and BART, this friendly environment lets you enjoy life while our...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Montalvin Manor, CA

The average cost of senior living in Montalvin Manor is $5,158 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include American Canyon, CA with an average of $5,032 per month.

Independent living costs in Montalvin Manor, CA, vs. nearby cities

Montalvin Manor, CA
$5,158/mo
$5,114/mo
$5,180/mo

Independent living costs in Montalvin Manor, CA, vs. state and national averages

Montalvin Manor, CA
$5,158/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Montalvin Manor, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,736/mo
Independent Living
$5,158/mo

Independent living costs in Montalvin Manor, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,170/mo
Studio
$6,275/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,765/mo

Senior living costs in Montalvin Manor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Montalvin Manor, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMontalvin Manor, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,158/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,575/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,736/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Montalvin Manor, CA:$5,158/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Montalvin Manor, CA:$4,575/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Montalvin Manor, CA:$5,736/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Montalvin Manor, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Montalvin Manor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Montalvin Manor, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Montalvin Manor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Montalvin Manor, CA$2,999/mo$3,117/mo-3.8%
California$3,673/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
Montalvin Manor, CA
2024 average cost:$2,999/mo
2023 average cost:$3,117/mo
Percent change:-3.8%
California
2024 average cost:$3,673/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Montalvin Manor

Recent reviews for independent living in Montalvin Manor

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.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Montalvin Manor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Montalvin Manor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Montalvin Manor, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Montalvin Manor independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Montalvin Manor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Montalvin Manor, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Montalvin Manor independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Montalvin Manor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Montalvin Manor, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Montalvin Manor independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Montalvin Manor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Montalvin Manor, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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Cardinal Point, Truewood by Merrill, Pinole and The Lodge at Glen Cove are the top-rated independent living facilities near Montalvin Manor, California. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Montalvin Manor, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Montalvin Manor, California are The Heritage Downtown, Cogir of Sonoma Senior Living and Sunrise of Danville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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