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Best Senior Living in San Leandro, California

13 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 19 senior care options in San Leandro: 13 communities and 6 home care agencies. Families rate them 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 203 public reviews. 3 are small licensed homes with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.

  • 19options listed
  • 3.8average rating, 11 rated
  • 203family reviews read
  • 3small homes, 10 or fewer

Best-rated senior living in San Leandro

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Carlton Senior Living San Leandro

    4.9 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living· 199 units

    Families describe Carlton Senior Living San Leandro as a warm, safe, and closely-knit community where staff form genuine relationships with residents. Reviewers highlight strong support through health transitions,…

  2. 2

    All Saints Subacute & Skilled Nursing

    4.4 (87 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 86 units

    All Saints Sub-Acute & Transitional Care is a skilled nursing facility in San Leandro that focuses on complex medical rehabilitation and long-term care. It holds a strong 4.5 Google rating from 85 reviewers, though no…

  3. 3

    Rosemont Gardens

    4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living· 40 units

    Reviewers describe Rosemont Gardens (referred to as "Rose Gate" or "Rosegate" in several reviews) as a warm, family-like community where staff build long-term relationships with residents, including support through…

  4. 4

    Washington Center

    3.8 (18 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 99 units

    Families describe Washington Center as a clean, well-run skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility where nurses and therapists helped loved ones recover and return home. Several reviewers highlight kind, attentive…

  5. 5

    Bancroft Healthcare Center

    3.3 (7 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 39 units

    Bancroft Healthcare Center is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in San Leandro with a mixed reputation among the few families who have reviewed it online. Most reviewers highlight caring, attentive…

  6. 6

    Marymount Villa

    3.4 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living· 99 units

    Marymount Villa is a small assisted living community in San Leandro that some families describe as caring and homelike, especially during end-of-life care, while others report inconsistent food quality and a less…

  7. 7

    Jones Convalescent Hospital

    3.3 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living· 31 units

    Google reviewers give Jones Convalescent Hospital a mixed 3.3 out of 5 rating, with several noting concerns about staff warmth, housekeeping, and communication, while at least one reviewer described the facility as clean…

  8. 8

    Fairmont Hospital

    3.3 (23 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 109 units

    Reviews for Fairmont Hospital are mixed: several families praise the skilled nursing and rehabilitation care residents receive during recovery, while many others report serious frustration with the front office's…

  9. 9

    San Leandro Healthcare Center

    2.7 (20 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 62 units

    Reviews of San Leandro Healthcare Center are largely negative, with families describing incidents of neglect, unclean conditions, and difficulties recovering a deceased resident's belongings. A few reviewers noted that…

What families say about senior living in San Leandro

Counted across the review summaries of 10 San Leandro communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 80%
  • Medical and nursing care 60%
  • Cleanliness 30%
  • Building and grounds 30%
  • Activities and social life 20%

Concerns raised

  • Staff attitude 40%
  • Food and dining 20%
  • Cleanliness 20%
  • Cost and billing 20%

“Carlton San Leandro is a beautiful, safe, and vibrant community. The activities are abundant and truly top notch. The location is so convenient. To see residents cared for with genuine love while they also find joy each day is a lovely site to see. A true family environment!”

Senior Living in San Leandro: the figures

  • •Of the 12 with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60.
  • •7 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (9), emergency call system (9), medication management (9), 24-hour staff (9), housekeeping (8), social activities (7).

Senior Living near San Leandro

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
Castro Valley4.2 mi114.5 / 5
Hayward6.1 mi294.3 / 5
Alameda6.6 mi134.1 / 5
Oakland7.5 mi494.3 / 5
Union City10.2 mi74.3 / 5
San Ramon11 mi114.6 / 5
Berkeley12 mi93.9 / 5
Dublin12.3 mi64.5 / 5

All of California: Senior Living in California. Closer to home? Compare senior living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in San Leandro, 203 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Senior Living in San Leandro: Common Questions

How many senior living communities are in San Leandro, California?

MyLivingChoice lists 19 senior living communities in San Leandro, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which senior living communities in San Leandro are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Carlton Senior Living San Leandro (4.9★, 10 ratings), Heelas Health Care Services (4.9★, 8 ratings), All Saints Subacute & Skilled Nursing (4.4★, 87 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in San Leandro?

Beyond senior living, San Leandro has assisted living (7 communities), home health (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), independent living (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate senior living in San Leandro?

Families rate San Leandro senior living communities 3.8 out of 5 on average, across 203 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in San Leandro senior living communities?

Across the review summaries of 10 San Leandro communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 80%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 60%), cleanliness (mentioned for 30%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (40%), food and dining (20%), cleanliness (20%).

Are there small senior living homes in San Leandro?

Yes. Of the 12 San Leandro communities with a known size, 3 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 6 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.

How do San Leandro nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

7 Medicare-certified nursing homes in San Leandro carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.6 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.