| There's no question why so many people want to | | | | especially on providing a regular stream of activities |
| live out their golden years in the Bay Area--the | | | | for residents to participate in. |
| scenery is idyllic, the culture unmatched, and the | | | | On the high end of bar area facilities is the Classic |
| weather can't be beat this side of the Mediterranean. | | | | Residence by Hyatt in Palo Alto. It is almost |
| But with so many people wanting to retire in the | | | | unmatched in style & amenities in the bay. This |
| Bay, costs are driven up by surging demand. In this | | | | facility has both a monthly maintenance fee of about |
| article we'll cover a selection of assisted living facilities | | | | $4000, and a purchase requirement of $750,000. |
| in the Bay, and compare the costs of each option. | | | | Near Redwood City, a long-standing option is |
| Costs tend to be a bit cheaper in the San Jose and | | | | Woodside Terrace, part of Brookdale Senior Living (a |
| Sunnyvale areas compared to other parts of the Bay. | | | | respected nation-wide operator). Woodside Terrace |
| Merrill Gardens at Willow Glen, for instance, costs only | | | | costs around $3000 monthly for independent |
| about $2700 per month. For Alzheimer's care, which is | | | | residents. Assistance can run up to $1000/month |
| always quite a bit more expensive, rates run near | | | | extra. |
| $5700 per month. A similarly priced option is Atria | | | | San Francisco itself is actually short on assisted living |
| Willow Glen. Assisted Living runs about $2400, and | | | | options. There is The Carlisle, near Union Square. The |
| Alzheimer's care costs $6400/month. | | | | Carlisle requires that residents make a purchase, |
| North of the Bay, a financially manageable option is | | | | which runs about $190,000. On top of this, resident |
| Cardinal Point at Mariner Square. At only $1500-$2000 | | | | fees are about $3000 each month. Alma Via of San |
| per month, it's one of the cheapest options in the | | | | Francisco is another near-city option (technically it's in |
| bay. This facility does require a "buy-in" | | | | South San Francisco). Alma Via is non-profit, and |
| however--essentially a residential purchase--of | | | | costs around $4500 per month for assisted living |
| $50,000. | | | | residents. Alzheimer's care is $6600 per month. |
| A reasonable option in the East Bay is Aegis of | | | | With so many options to choose from, you're sure |
| Moraga. This facility offers Alzheimers care and | | | | to find a home you're comfortable with around the |
| Assisted Living. For about $4500 per month, this | | | | Bay. |
| facility offers a wide range of services and focuses | | | | |