13 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores trail most neighboring cities, so look closely at individual facilities.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. San Leandro has 13 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (7) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 3 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $4,903/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $3,000 up to $8,302 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 12 of 13 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in San Leandro is 5.0 out of 10. That's below the county average of 7.8, so take extra time reviewing individual facility scores before visiting. Some places here have rougher inspection histories than others. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 8% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 5 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 13 licensed assisted living facilities in San Leandro with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $4,903/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 13 facilities in San Leandro with a FYI Safety Score, 1 land in the Good or Excellent range and 7 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 13 facilities with an inspection record, 38% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
8% of facilities in San Leandro participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 5 facilities in San Leandro offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.