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Linda'S Care Home
3144 San Gabriel Way, Union City, CA 94587
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Assisted Living Communities in El Cerrito, California
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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 proximity to San Francisco, offering care at a median monthly rate of $6,319. This surpasses the national norm of $4,500 and California's statewide median of $5,250.
Our directory features 1927 reviews reviews for assisted living communities in or around El Cerrito, offering an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars stars. These reviews contain valuable information to help readers navigate local long-term care options.Â
Directory of Assisted Living in El Cerrito, CA
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Damenik'S Home
331 30Th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121
"Damenik's Home is a senior living community situated in San Francisco, CA. It offers a variety of care options, including assisted living, h..."
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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..."
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570 Inverness Drive, Vallejo, CA 94589
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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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665 Rosal Way, San Rafael, CA 94903
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Golden Hills Home Care Ii
5305 Pacific Terrace Ct., Castro Valley, CA 94552
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A Loving Touch Care Home Ii
310 Golden Hind Passage, Corte Madera, CA 94925
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3067 Belfast Way, Richmond, CA 94806
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560 Dover Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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7875 Ironwood Drive, Dublin, CA 94568
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48 W. 39Th Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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1827 Silliman Street, San Francisco, CA 94134
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27472 Calaroga Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545
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23652 Nevada Road, Hayward, CA 94541
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51 San Pablo Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94903
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31346 Santa Elena Way, Union City, CA 94587
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1818 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
"Located in a residential section of San Mateo, California, Harmony Assisted Living of San Mateo is conveniently close to public transportati..."
READ MOREVictoria Residential Care Facility For The Elderly
1252 Crestwood Dr, South San Francisco, CA 94080
"Victoria Residential Care Facility for the Elderly is a senior living community in South San Francisco, CA, nestled in a quaint neighborhood..."
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137 Poinsettia Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94403
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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.Â
El Cerrito
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
San Jose
$6,000
Sacramento
$5,225
Redding
$4,450
Fresno
$3,900
Paying for Assisted Living in El Cerrito
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Seniors in El Cerrito pay a median monthly rate of $6,319 for assisted living.Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in El Cerrito
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.Â
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 Care
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.Â
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.Â
Free Assisted Living Resources in El Cerrito
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.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in El Cerrito
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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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
