Retirement Living In East Bay - California

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The City of San Ramon is considered to be one of the most desirable living areas in the Bay Area. San Ramon has 56 parks, which includes 17 school parks; four community centers, two aquatic centers, two libraries, two police stations, four fire stations, eleven elementary schools, two high schools, and a community college.

The City of San Ramon incorporated in 1983, and is located in Contra Costa County, a growing area in the eastern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area. The City occupies a land area of 18.56 square miles and serves a population of 74,378. San Ramon continues to show strength as a major employer including the world headquarters of Chevron Corporation.

In addition to Chevron, San Ramon is the home of Bishop Ranch, Northern California's largest office park. Bishop Ranch is a 585-acre development set among the rolling hills of Contra Costa County. A location that attracts top tier companies and the-best-and-the-brightest employees. Companies located within Bishop Ranch include Bank of the West, Ford, Robert Half International, Hill Physicians, Armanino, 24 Hour Fitness, IBM, Toyota, Nestle, and five9.

Bishop Ranch is also planning construction of a new City Center comprised of 350,000 square feet of retail space including a movie theater, restaurants, and community services, and is slated for completion by late 2016. Acclaimed Italian architect Renzo Piano, who also designed San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences, has been commissioned as the designer for the City Center Plaza.

Subsequent phases of development include 479 residential units, 1 169-room hotel, and four new office buildings totaling 800,000 square feet.San Ramon, surrounded by striking views of Mt. Diablo, was first settled in 1850, and its links to the past remain strong. Forest Home Farms once belonged to the Boone family, and the Glass House Museum showcases what life was like in the Tri-Valley's early days.

Sycamore Valley Regional Open Space Preserve occupies two major ridges located within the region of rolling hills and valleys south of Mt. Diablo, elevations range from about 600 to 1,000 feet.

Region Characteristics

Urban / City	Rural	Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community	College Town	Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town	Coastal community

Demographics

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Senior Housing Options

Adult communities	Gated communities	Rental units
Affordable Housing	Group homes	Residential care facility
Apartments	Houses	RV Parks
Assisted Living	Nursing homes	State veteran home
Condos	Over 50 Communities

There are many housing options in San Ramon including single-family, multi-family, gated communities, and rental units.

Senior Assistance in East Bay, CA

East Bay, California offers the following assistance for seniors:

Elder-care facilities	Meals on Wheels	Van services for seniors
Home care	Senior center	Visiting nurses

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does East Bay Offer For Retirees?

Jobs can be found at http://sanramon.chambermaster.com/jobs

Additional Information

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