Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
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El Cerrito rests in the San Francisco Bay Area near an array of urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities. It houses 565 assisted living communities due to its...
Our directory features 1928 reviews reviews for assisted living communities in or around El Cerrito, offering an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. These reviews contain valuable information to help readers navigate local long-term care options.
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1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
READ MORE4055 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Diana was the one we worked with us here and she was phenomenal and so helpful. She gave great insights on how to help mom in the best way. Their amenities were outstanding. They had two 5-star restaurants and then another nice restaurant. They had s..."
READ MORE2245 Sol Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I made the fateful decision to engage Heart And Soul Communities II in San Leandro as a hospice domicile for my spouse as they began their transition from hospital to end of life. After my interview, I believed that this was a vocation for the peo..."
READ MORE4756 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
4.6
(41 reviews)
"I don't think there was anything we didn't like about Oakmont of Montecito. We were very impressed with the facilities and very impressed with the staff. We have a friend who lives there, and we happened to look at it and see her at lunchtime. She wa..."
READ MORE801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502
4.6
(19 reviews)
"The tour at Waters Edge Lodge was very thorough. The gentleman that gave the tour was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was very informative and pleasant. It went well. He showed me probably three or four different floor plans. They have a movie ro..."
READ MORE800 Oregon Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
4.6
(16 reviews)
"The areas are very clean, staff and residents are very friendly. No pressure to sign up but willing to answer all questions...."
READ MORE18888 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
4.6
(31 reviews)
"Brookdale San Ramon was excellent. The staff was very helpful, very willing to answer questions, and seemed eager to help me come by. I only saw one apartment, but they looked neat, clean, and well-appointed. They gave me a pie and it was good. They..."
READ MORE1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
4.6
(18 reviews)
"I toured The Kensington. It is probably the most luxurious facility I've seen. They have a very large dining area, a very big menu, and very luxurious rooms. They did show me the layout of the rooms. The rooms were a little on the larger side, and th..."
READ MORE1 Las Gallinas Ave, San Rafael, CA 94903
4.5
(5 reviews)
"The Vincent was very nice. The facility was beautiful. The staff member that I spoke to was great. They were very kind, gracious, and polite. The location was great. It's centrally located. It looked fabulous...."
READ MORE9199 Fircrest Lane, San Ramon, CA 94583
4.5
(15 reviews)
"The rooms are great and remodeled with a full kitchen no dishwasher but full refrigerator and an induction stove top and microwave. The food is great and the staff is amazing. Tristan and Lacey are fantastic. Very happy and my grandmother is very hap..."
READ MORE326 Mission Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I would highly recommend living at Aldersly. The staff are all wonderfully dedicated & caring, they provide transportation & fun activities, the food is delicious, and the grounds are just gorgeous. If you are looking for a kind-hearted and professio..."
READ MORE1800 Pueblo Ave, Napa, CA 94558
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Piners Guest Home is amazing. The staff are very caring, and personable. The facility is immaculate. My Mother has been there three years now, and I could not sing their praises enough. They care deeply about the well being and comfort of all the res..."
READ MORE399 Buena Vista Ave E, San Francisco, CA 94117
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My great uncle resides here and I highly recommend it. The Staff is kind and responsive and have made the difficult transition very easy for my uncle. He has been there 7 months now and I visit him at least once a week and he is doing very good. H..."
READ MORE1600 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010
4.5
(6 reviews)
"The Trousdale is really good. I'm really impressed with the staff and the memory unit where my wife is at. Other than that, it's a senior living, too. It's six stories and really nice. It's a little on the expensive side, but we do have insurance for..."
READ MORE7601 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin, CA 94568
4.5
(8 reviews)
"The rooms in Emerald Valley were beautiful. The one that I looked at is a one-bedroom. I liked everything except the stove. They had a stove in there that only had two burners, one in the front, and one in the back. I did not like that. You should ha..."
READ MORE2562 Venado Camino, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Walnut Creek Care Home seemed nice. The staff was nice, too. My sister will have her own room with a wall and a sliding door to the outside. It's small, but it's a nice room and they allow cats. They only have six beds, so they don't have a lot of ac..."
READ MORE1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
4.4
(29 reviews)
"I toured Atria Park of Lafayette. It's a very attractive and well-maintained facility. It looked very colorful and was not as tightly laid out as other facilities. It was spread out and easy to tour. It's a very warm environment. They have a beauty s..."
READ MORE33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
4.4
(48 reviews)
"I went to Pacifica Senior Living Union City. It was very nice and very clean. We saw some of the residents, and they looked happy. The person who gave us the tour was really helpful, and he answered all our questions, too. The area was nice. We were ..."
READ MORE1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
4.4
(47 reviews)
"I have a friend who lives in MorningStar Senior Living of Hayward. They completely remodeled all the common areas. The whole lobby and dining room looks like a nice hotel. And they modernized all the hallways. They also came in and put in Wi-Fi. They..."
READ MORE250 Myrtle Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
4.4
(13 reviews)
"Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame is a great place and my mom likes it a lot. She has a large 2-room apartment. She has 3 meals a day. There's a courtyard in the front, which is a very nice sunny patio area with nice chairs that overlooks the park. T..."
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Marla
5.0
Review of El Cerrito Royale
I toured El Cerrito Royale. The staff is very friendly and consistent. I've been there a couple of times before, so I recognize the staff from previous visits. The director has been there for more...
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papatomybabies
5.0
Review of El Cerrito Royale
My mom is living here and one of the most beautiful features is the size of the rooms. We visited a couple of others in the area but they didn’t even compare to the rooms here. The natural light...
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RB
5.0
Review of El Cerrito Royale
El Cerrito Royale was recently upgraded, and it's very nice. The meals are good. Everything seems good. The staff is very friendly. My mother's room is very nice and large. It has a bath and shower...
In El Cerrito, assisted living costs $6,319 per month, exceeding California's statewide median of $5,250 and the national norm of $4,500. San Jose offers care at a lower rate of $6,000, as does Sacramento at $5,225. In Redding, seniors pay approximately $1,869 less than those in El Cerrito, while Fresno carries a lower rate of $3,900.
El Cerrito
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Jose
$6,000
Sacramento
$5,225
Redding
$4,450
Fresno
$3,900
Seniors in El Cerrito pay a median monthly rate of $6,319 for assisted living.
Seniors who reside in RCFs in El Cerrito may be eligible for financial assistance under California's Assisted Living Waiver, which operates as part of the state's Medi-Cal program and covers the cost of assisted living for eligible senior.
Supplemental Security Income recipients may also be able to receive additional funding assistance from California's Optional State Supplement, which can be used to pay for the cost of room and board in RCFs.
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.
Seniors have access to multiple care options in El Cerrito. Assisted living carries one of the lowest monthly rates at $6,319, which includes housing and daily living support. However, adult day health care presents a more affordable solution, offering daytime-only activities and supervision for $1,950. For home assistance, seniors can choose between home care or home health care. Home care provides daily living support, including grooming and housekeeping, for $6,864, while home health care offers skilled nursing services, such as wound care or rehabilitative therapies, for $7,150. Those needing 24-hour medical care and supervision may benefit from a nursing home facility, which costs $5,247 more than assisted living.
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 El Cerrito was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
El Cerrito 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 our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.