Sitting on the shore of San Pablo Bay, Vallejo is just 30 miles north of San Francisco and 17 miles south of Fairfield. Both Vallejo and Fairfield are only minutes from beautiful Napa Valley.
Before searching for Vallejo assisted living and Fairfield assisted living, see what makes each of these California communities special.
Don’t miss Vallejo’s downtown farmers market happening year-round on Saturdays. The Mare Island Museum, located on the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard, chronicles the history of the area’s shipbuilding and naval service with artifacts dating to 1814.
Fairfield—home of Jelly Belly and Travis Air Force Base—offers residents a farmers market every Thursday from May thru October. The historic downtown sponsors yearly events such as Independence Day Parade, Tomato Festival, Veterans Day Parade, and an Old Time Holiday Candlelight Parade and Open House. Westfield Solano is a popular shopping mall housing 134 stores, IMAX theater and restaurants.
By California standards, Vallejo ALFs and Fairfield ALF’s are highly affordable. Here are the averages for ALFs and other care options in the area. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Vallejo ALF and a Fairfield ALF averages $3,000 per month. For comparison, here are other care options. A private room in a Vallejo-Fairfield area nursing home averages $7,962 month, while a semi-private averages $7,490. A home health aide averages $4,481 monthly while homemaker services (cooking, running errands, etc.) average $4,290 a month. The overall cost of living in Vallejo and Fairfield is 28% higher than the national average.
For a list of relevant questions to ask when searching for either a Vallejo assisted living facility or a Fairfield assisted living facility, check out, “How to Select a Facility,” Be sure to read the resident reviews included in some of the listings.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $42,100 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $81,750 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $93,980 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $48,621 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $51,482 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $20,020 |
No independent living communities are listed directly in Vallejo Fairfield yet. Here are options in nearby areas.
2770 Pleasant Hill Rd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2044
Chateaus I and II of Pleasant Hill offer a continuum of senior care on the same beautiful campus. Chateau I, the original Chateau with an unsurpassed reputation, has provided Independent Living services to seniors for…
1010 1st Street
Lafayette, CA 94549
Situated between Berkeley and Walnut Creek in Contra Costa county, Merrill Gardens proudly offers senior living for the Lamorinda area in the heart of downtown Lafayette. Enjoy being centrally located within walking…
2800 Estates Drive
Fairfield, CA 94533
As a continuing care retirement community, we offer residents a variety of lifestyle options on one campus. Residents live a lifestyle full of options, if additional support is needed it can be provided in our houses…
1700 Broadway Street, Suite 600
Concord, CA 94520-2546
Chateau on Broadway is a lively apartment home environment conducive to an active senior lifestyle. Residents enjoy a contemporary, urban setting and a host of flexible and affordable supplemental services. The…
1400 Montego
Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2950
At Atria Montego Heights, residents will find an active, carefree assisted living community in Walnut Creek, California (CA).
2261 Tuolumne
Vallejo, CA 94589
Merrill Gardens at North Bay is just a short ferry ride from San Francisco and overlooks the Mare Island Straits and the Napa River
This summary also covers Benicia, Birds Landing, Dixon, Elmira, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo and all surrounding areas.