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Assisted living in Castro Valley, CA

22 state-licensed assisted living communities, with license, capacity and memory care certification details from state licensing records.

Assisted living communities
22
in Castro Valley
Licensed capacity
428
across all 22
Adults 65+
12,214
Census estimate for Castro Valley
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
35.0
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
945
of the center of Castro Valley
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Assisted Living

Oakcreek

Licensed· California CDSS, license 15601507
6127 E Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
Capacity38
(510) 889-7515
1.8 mi from city center
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Source: California CDSS, Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Castro Valley (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Assisted living communities near Castro Valley

Counting neighboring towns, there are 945 assisted living communities within 25 miles of the center of Castro Valley, 923 more than in Castro Valley itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Castro Valley

See all 945 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Assisted living in Castro Valley at a glance

Castro Valley has 22 assisted living communities in our directory, drawn from California CDSS records. They are spread over 2 ZIP codes, with the largest group (20) in 94546. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (17 of 22 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 9454620
  • 945522
Assisted living communities in Castro Valley by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer17
  • 17 to 60 residents3
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How assisted living is regulated in California

In California, the California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the assisted living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the California Department of Social Services about a licensed community, or the California long-term care ombudsman at (916) 419-75102.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for assisted living in California

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The California Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 California Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) helps with claims (800-952-5626).7
Medicare counseling
California’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-434-0222.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Castro Valley

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Alameda County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Alameda County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    PSA 09 – Empowered Aging2

    (510) 638-6878

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Alameda County.

  • Report abuse or neglect

    California Adult Protective Services

    1-833-401-0832

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    California Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)8

    1-800-434-0222

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet)7

    800-952-5626

    Website

  • Medicaid

    California Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves California.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about assisted living in Castro Valley

How many assisted living communities are in Castro Valley, CA?

WeFoundCare lists 22 assisted living communities in Castro Valley, CA, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Castro Valley there are 945.

How many residents can assisted living communities in Castro Valley serve?

22 of the 22 assisted living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 428 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 12,214 adults age 65 and older live in Castro Valley.

Which Castro Valley ZIP codes have the most assisted living communities?

94546 (20), 94552 (2). In all, 2 ZIP codes in Castro Valley have at least one.

Who licenses assisted living in California?

The California Department of Social Services licenses assisted living in California. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Castro Valley?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Alameda County, call (510) 638-6878. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call California Adult Protective Services at 1-833-401-0832.

Are there assisted living communities near Castro Valley?

Nearby cities with listings include San Lorenzo (4, 4.6 mi), San Leandro (16, 5.5 mi), Hayward (35, 6.1 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing assisted living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Castro Valley

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from California CDSS (Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Castro Valley (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 22 of 22 assisted living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Castro Valley (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing: Community Care Licensing facilities (RCFE). data.chhs.ca.gov/dataset/community-care-licensing-facilities Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.