Best Assisted Living Facilities in Hayward, CA

Assisted living is the least expensive type of senior living in Hayward, California, starting at $5,087 per month. The most costly option is a private room in a nursing home, averaging $6,624 per month. There are several other choices across different price points, including memory care at $6,397 per month and independent living at $5,704 per month, ensuring a range of options to suit various preferences and budgets.

The cost of assisted living in Hayward is higher than other nearby cities, averaging $5,087 per month. For comparison, the average cost of assisted living in Danville is $4,665 per month, while in Moraga, it is $4,752 per month. Hayward's cost is above both the California state average of $4,357 and the nationwide average of $4,546.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Hayward compares to California and the national average:

There are 9 different senior living communities in Hayward. If you decide to look for communities near Hayward, there are 248 facilities in the surrounding area. If you want to broaden your search to the state of California, there are 1,923 facilities in the state.

In Hayward, California, about 33.4% of the city's 160,602 residents are seniors. The senior cohort is composed of 13.7% in their 50s, 11% in their 60s, 5.7% in their 70s, and 3% in their 80s and beyond. The gender distribution among seniors tilts a bit towards males at 51.2%, compared to 48.8% females. Regarding marital status, 47% are married, 9.1% are divorced, 39% have never married, and 4.9% are widowed. Hayward's diversity is notable, with 39.7% of seniors identifying as Hispanic, 29.6% as Asian, 22.3% as White, and 9% as Black. Additionally, 12.1% identify as mixed race, 1.2% as Native American, 2.4% as Pacific, and 23.4% as other, highlighting the city's rich and multifaceted cultural landscape.