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A & W Care Home I
521 Fenway Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"A & W Care Home I is situated on a cul-de-sac in a walkable residential neighborhood in the central region of Walnut Creek. This city, l..."
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Assisted Living Communities in Berkeley, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Berkeley, CA below include 582 Assisted Living facilities with 2132 reviews. On average in Berkeley, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 2.3 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Berkeley, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Mayon Board And Care
1804 Concord Ct, Concord, CA 94521
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Belrose Care Home III
226 Normandy Lane, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"We believe that in creating Belrose Care Homes, we would be rendering a very special and important services to the families whose elderly re..."
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Belrose Care Home II
36 Bai Gorry Place, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"We believe that in creating Belrose Care Homes, we would be rendering a very special and important services to the families whose elderly re..."
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California Sunshine Rcfe
5837 Mitchell Canyon Ct., Clayton, CA 94517
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Elder Ashram
3121 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602
"Honoring elders as wisdom keepers and social contributors sets the stage to look at elders in terms of all they offer to those younger in ye..."
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343 Westchester Street, Hayward, CA 94544
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1107 Metten Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565
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Caring Angels Care Home For Seniors
3107 Del Oceano Dr., Lafayette, CA 94549
"Caring Angels Care Home opened its doors to the seniors of the greater East Bay in the Fall of 2003. This day was long awaited for owner Len..."
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4617 Mowry Avenue, Fremont, CA 94538
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American Legacy Care Home, Inc
1778 Chaparral Dr, Pittsburg, CA 94565
"We have two licensed 6 bed communities,. We offer 24 hour staffing, board and care, three nutritiuos meals and snacks, special diets accommo..."
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Redwood Home At Niles Grove
35537 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
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80 Cragmont Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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40 Shelter creek lane, San Bruno, CA 94066
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2242 48Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116
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READ MOREDanville Village Assisted Living
344 Diablo Rd, Danville, CA 94526
"With skilled, warm rehab services, Danville Village is located in a comfortable area of Danville, CA. Danville Village helps seniors find th..."
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1272 - 75Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621
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Good Shepherd Vista
5472 Foothill Blvd.., Oakland, CA 94601
"At Good Shepherd Vista, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensur..."
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Montgomery Springs Manor
22107 Montgomery Street, Hayward, CA 94541
"Montgomery Springs Manor has a broad spectrum of programs and services to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents an..."
READ MOREValdez Plaza
280 28th St, Oakland, CA 94611
"Valdez Plaza is a 150-unit affordable senior community development built in 1981. Valdez was originally financed through the U.S. Departmen..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Berkeley
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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Berkeley
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Berkeley, CA
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Berkeley
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Berkeley
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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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...
