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Evergreen Eldercare
4600 Fairfax Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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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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Mag'S Rest Home
6002 Bellhaven Avenue, Newark, CA 94560
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Marcelo'S Care Home #3
3532 Miller Court, Union City, CA 94550
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Social Vocational Services - Rocca Home
570 Rocca, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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9 Crystal Street, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Oiko's Care Home
2311 Tipperary Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Amazing Home
17 Jody Ct, San Mateo, CA 94402
"Amazing Home is located in San Mateo, California. A sister city to nearby San Francisco, San Mateo boasts a variety of artistic, cultural an..."
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2818 Tiburon Way, Burlingame, CA 94010
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656 Sterling Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
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2263 Belford Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94518
"Reyes Guest Belford is a senior board and care facility near the Waldon area of Walnut Creek, CA. It's near a creek, providing stunning scen..."
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1216 Sherlock Way, Concord, CA 94521
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501 Via Casitas Ofc, Larkspur, CA 94904
"I’ve been in The Tamalpais, and it’s like a beautiful hotel in the hills with a view of the bay. It’s very lush, but I don’t like the narrow hallways. They have a lot of activities and menus that are very particular to the eating habits of people tod..."
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122 Landana Street, American Canyon, CA 94503
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Heritage Home
304 22nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
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Heritage Place
152 24th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
"There comes a time in our lives when our aging loved ones can no longer live on their own. When you face this critical decision making point..."
READ MORECape Community Care
3923 Wilshire Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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3285 Santa Rosa Court, Union City, CA 94587
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5193 Brookside Lane, Concord, CA 94521
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5311 Garvin Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
"Rosewood Residence is located in Richmond, California. The vibrant city offers a variety of popular attractions for seniors to enjoy, such a..."
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St francis carehome II
3546 Concord Blvd, Concord, CA 94519
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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.
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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...
