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2100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
2.2
(4 reviews)
We went to Elegance Berkeley. It was extremely modern. Everything was very clean. The people that we met were nice. The facility is fairly new, so everything looked very, very nice....
$5,500
2000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
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2741 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94605
Finding a supporting, caring place for a loved one to live can be a challenge. That’s why Angels WindsorHouse is so focused on providing the best care home experience in Berkeley. Our residents’ needs are met on a daily basis, whether it be assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management or a variety of other services and needs. In addition, we provide delicious meals each day and, most importantly, foster a feeling of family that is unmatched.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
$3,000
2124 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705
Angeleon Care Home is situated in the heart of Berkeley, California, in the perfect community to take advantage of the many local events and activities in the area. It offers a home-like atmosphere and encourages residents to maintain their independence and celebrate life. They have an excellent chef and cooking staff delivering memorable meals made from fresh produce that supports health and wellness. Residents enjoy a full schedule of activities both on and off-site, and many feel that this community is a great place to socialize and develop long-term friendships.
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2245 Santa Maria Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
5.0
(1 reviews)
My friend was in Amazing Home Care II for one month. The facility and people were very nice. The food was fine. It was a private home, not like a fancy, large facility, but it was very nice. ...
$3,800
1 Hamilton Hill, Novato, CA 94949
5.0
(3 reviews)
The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill seemed a little bigger, which was good. I liked that. The location is very nice. It's an extension of where the old hospital was and the building itself, the structure, is very nice and very, very well located. It's essent...
$4,500
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6839 Singletree Ct, Pleasanton, CA 94588
5.0
(1 reviews)
I toured Welcome Home Senior Residence - Pleasanton. It's clean and neat, and it smelled good. The person who gave the tour was nice, they were friendly and open to showing the guest rooms or client rooms. I spoke to a guest there, she was very happy...
$7,500
2431 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
5.0
(9 reviews)
My life has improved since moving to Cardinal Point . I enjoy my quiet apartment, meals in the dining room, many opportunities to exercise, join reading/discussion groups, play board/card games, work in the garden, walk along the estuary and thru t...
$5,795
3662 Liscome Way, Concord, CA 94518
5.0
(1 reviews)
Very clean facility and to their residents too , food is really great , they customized according to residents needs . Very organize when it comes to paper documentations ...
$4,500
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
5.0
(2 reviews)
My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl...
$4,800
35490 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536
5.0
(5 reviews)
My dear friend needed a safe and comfortable to live when her dementia claimed her ability to care for herself. We found the staff knowledgeable, efficient, kind and welcoming. The transition to memory care was much easier than I had anticipated....
$4,090
624 Cypress Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
5.0
(1 reviews)
My dad has been settled for several months now, so he's fine, and he is in Golden Age. I'm very happy with them. They take excellent care of my dad. He is very happy there. I don't have any complaints at all. He has a bedroom. Golden Age is a home; i...
$8,000
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc...
$9,800
4625 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94534
4.8
(14 reviews)
We toured Rockville Terrace Senior Living. If I had any complaints, it would be the visitor parking. It's kind of hard to find parking. We had to walk quite a ways just to get into the facility. The staff was pleasant. All the people we met were plea...
$2,500
5700 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
4.8
(7 reviews)
I toured Ivy Park at Pleasanton. Nicole, the person that I saw, was extremely helpful. It's a beautiful facility. Everything's just wonderful. I felt very special going there and being treated very respectfully and everything. So, I would say that wh...
$4,595
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350 Locust Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591
4.8
(13 reviews)
My sister needed to come out to west coast to be near family as she was getting up in age. I was told of Cogir Vallejo Hills by a longtime friend whose mother lived there . My sister has been here a while and loves it. The residents are so friendly a...
$4,300
601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
4.7
(8 reviews)
The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they...
$6,672
1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
4.7
(7 reviews)
I went to see Oakmont of Novato. It was very nice, very modern, very clean and very new. I didn't get to interact with the staff, just with the director who took me on tour and she was very nice. The room I saw was very nice. I saw that the residents...
$6,595
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ...
$4,695
600 Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304
4.6
(13 reviews)
I was at Vi at Palo Alto for rehab. It was so fantastic. It was like being on a cruise. They were wonderful. All the physical therapists, the caregivers were very kind. I had my own room with a great view. The food was fantastic. I was in a wheelchai...
$6,090
Assisted Living
Plezena
5.0
Review of Elegance Berkeley
We went to Elegance Berkeley. It was extremely modern. Everything was very clean. The people that we met were nice. The facility is fairly new, so everything looked very, very nice.
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your experience at Elegance Berkeley. We're delighted to hear that you found the facility to be modern and clean, and that you had positive interactions with the staff. Your...
Berkeley is an expensive city for assisted living, with average monthly costs significantly higher than California's average rate of $5,250 and the national mean of $4,500. In Los Angeles, seniors pay $1,069 less than in Berkeley, while seniors in San Diego spend $844 less per month. Rates in San Jose are $319 lower than in Berkeley. Santa Rosa is the state's most expensive region for assisted living; there, seniors pay an average of $7,048 per month.
Berkeley
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Los Angeles
$5,250
San Diego
$5,475
San Jose
$6,000
Berkeley seniors pay an average of $6,319 per month for assisted living. This cost can vary, however, based on the location within the city and the services and amenities offered by the community.
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is available to eligible seniors who enter assisted living in Berkeley. Those receiving the waiver must meet all the eligibility requirements, including being eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal and having care needs equal to those of Medi-Cal funded residents in nursing homes.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living care averages $6,319 per month in Berkeley. In-home care, which provides a similar level of care but at home, is about $550 more expensive, while home health care, which may include some nursing services, is about $1,125 more expensive. Adult day health care, at $1,950 per month, is a more affordable option. Nursing home care is about $4,700 more expensive per month than assisted living care.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Berkeley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Berkeley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Berkeley, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Berkeley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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