Small board and care homes in Alameda County
Alameda County has 150 small board and care homes, 62% of the 243 licensed homes in the area. Each is licensed for six or fewer residents, usually in a house in a residential neighborhood, and is licensed by the state as a residential care facility for the elderly, the same as larger assisted living communities.
150 small board and care homes in Alameda County
Welcome Home Senior Residence (Pleasant
Pleasanton, Alameda County
- 6 residents
- Hospice waiver
Z&Z Legacy Home LLC
Union City, Alameda County
- 6 residents
- Dementia care
- Hospice waiver
About small board and care homes in Alameda County
- Board and care homes
- 150
- Licensed beds
- 865
- Share of all homes
- 62%
- Report openings
- 0
45 of them (30%) are also licensed to care for residents with dementia. 135 have a hospice waiver, so residents can receive hospice care from a licensed hospice agency without moving.
We've checked the state licensing records for 150 homes here. 126 (84%) show no Type A or Type B citations, and 10 have at least one Type A citation, the more serious kind. Every listing links to its full state report.
The typical home here has held its license for about 9 years. Few homes in Alameda County publish prices yet, so ask each one for its monthly rate and what it includes.
- All care homes in Alameda County 243
- Memory care in Alameda County 87
- Guide: board and care vs. assisted living
Common questions about small board and care homes in Alameda County
- What is a board and care home?
- A board and care home is a small residential care facility for the elderly, licensed for six or fewer residents and usually set in a house. It provides a room, meals, help with daily activities, and supervision, under the same state license as larger assisted living communities.
- How many board and care homes are in Alameda County?
- Alameda County has 150 small board and care homes, out of 243 licensed homes. 45 of them are also licensed to care for residents with dementia.
- How much do small board and care homes cost in Alameda County?
- Prices vary by home, room, and level of care, and few small board and care homes in Alameda County publish them. Ask each home for its monthly rate and what it includes.