Best Assisted Living in Union City, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Union City, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Pacifica Senior Living Union City
AL
IL
MC
RC
Union City
110
Facility 110
CA AVG 74
Rank #573 / 2,023
D+Yes
73
Facility 73
CA AVG 56
Rank #424 / 1,409
54
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 6
Rank #1,845 / 1,965
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,935 / 2,011
13
Facility 13
CA AVG 11
Rank #617 / 1,980
49.1%
Facility 49.1%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,695 / 1,829
A+Pacifica Union City LLC And Union City Mgr LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Essentials Crest Lane Care Home
AL
Union City
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 74
Rank #1,133 / 2,023
?No-3
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 1,965
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,011
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 11
Rank #1,824 / 1,980
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 76.5%
Rank #1,224 / 1,829
-Essentials Residential Care Homes LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Union City. See how we rank facilities

Pacifica Senior Living Union City

33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
Overview of Pacifica Senior Living Union City

Pacifica Senior Living Union City offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Union City, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living is for residents who live on their own without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 110 beds, giving families a clear sense of its overall size without indicating how care is organized within the building. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving in. A salon and spa, fitness classes, wellness classes, and activities focused on maintaining cognitive abilities give residents specific options for personal care, exercise, and mental engagement.

Rehabilitation services are available, allowing residents to receive therapy through the community rather than arranging care elsewhere. Garden areas and patios provide outdoor spaces with garden views, and transportation is available for community travel. The area has a Walk Score of 73, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently. Marie Ann Lagasca-Cruz serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for a resident who wants to keep a pet while receiving support with daily needs.

$2,300/Month Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of Essentials Crest Lane Care Home

Essentials Crest Lane Care Home provides assisted living in Union City, CA. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while keeping their own living space.

With six beds, the home has a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Essentials Residential Care Homes operates the home, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller assisted living setting.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Union City, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Union City, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Union City, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Union City, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Union City, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Union City at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 73/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Union City, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 58The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Union City, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90