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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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, Memory Care
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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.
Merced Care - Three is a memory care provider and assisted living community located in San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. With the year-round warm weather, the sandy beaches, and walking trails that lead to some of the most beautiful gardens and vegetation, you will feel like you...
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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
When a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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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They have been very accommodating. They are very ethnic oriented, so there's a lot of Chinese, so it works well for my family.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Merced Care 1 & 2 is an assisted living community and memory care provider in the lovely city of San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. What makes our retirement community so unique is the fact that residents can let us know what they want to do and we will make it happen. From...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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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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Unfortunately, while my Father-In-Law was at this facility it was around the time of the fires and because of that a lot of people moved in at once. My loved one is blind and he required a lot more attention...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
AlmaVia of San Francisco offers older adults a unique opportunity to choose a faith-based community where quality of life is enhanced through creative programs and supportive assisted living services. Our commitment to each person we serve is to proved high quality housing with services and...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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My father has been living at Westborough for about a month now, and I feel he is enjoying his time there. The staff are very caring people who live up to what they say. This is very important to me, because...
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.
Just minutes from downtown San Francisco, this is the home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable, without traffic or parking hassles. Our scheduled transportation takes you on shopping excursions, and to medical and dental appointments. Enjoy life with friends...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
  Marin Terrace, minutes north on the Hwy. 101 from San Francisco, Marin Terrace exemplifies the elegantly relaxed lifestyle of one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., Mill Valley, CA.Last year in 2005, CNN and Money magazine engaged in an exhaustive study to chose the...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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 Western Addition, CA

The average cost of senior living in Western Addition is $5,277 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pablo, CA with an average of $5,114 per month.

Independent living costs in Western Addition, CA, vs. nearby cities

Western Addition, CA
$5,277/mo
$5,372/mo

Independent living costs in Western Addition, CA, vs. state and national averages

Western Addition, CA
$5,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Western Addition, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,877/mo
Independent Living
$5,277/mo

Independent living costs in Western Addition, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,888/mo
Studio
$7,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,552/mo
2 Bedroom
$12,208/mo

Senior living costs in Western Addition 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: Western Addition, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWestern Addition, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,277/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,812/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,877/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Western Addition, CA:$5,277/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Western Addition, CA:$4,812/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Western Addition, CA:$5,877/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Western Addition, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Western Addition 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 Western Addition, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Western Addition 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
Western Addition, CA$6,995/mo$12,043/mo-41.9%
California$3,340/mo$3,271/mo+2.1%
National$2,928/mo$2,851/mo+2.7%
Western Addition, CA
2024 average cost:$6,995/mo
2023 average cost:$12,043/mo
Percent change:-41.9%
California
2024 average cost:$3,340/mo
2023 average cost:$3,271/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,928/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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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 families are saying about independent living in Western Addition

Recent reviews for independent living in Western Addition

Atria Park of Lafayette

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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

AlmaVia of San Rafael

5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted

Western Addition independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Western Addition independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Western Addition, 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 Western Addition 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 Western Addition partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Western Addition, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Western Addition 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 Western Addition communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Western Addition, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Western Addition 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 Western Addition offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Western Addition, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
23.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sagebrook Senior Living at San Francisco, Cardinal Point and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near Western Addition, California. See full list of communities.
There are 95 independent living facilities near Western Addition, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Western Addition, California is The Heritage Downtown. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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