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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..."
READ MOREAssisted Living Communities in El Cerrito, California
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 1929 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.
Directory of Assisted Living in El Cerrito, CA
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East Bay Assisted Living
1301 E. 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602
"We are an Asian Community Our Commitment: Our commitment is to provide high-quality senior care with love, respect, and professional knowle..."
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Pacific - St. Cloud
2880 St. Cloud Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
"Pacific Care Home is a licensed, 6 bed residential board and care community for the elderly. Pacific was establised in 1996 with three locat..."
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Genesis Care Home for Elderly II
102 Amadas Court, Fairfield, CA 94533
"102 Amadas Court Fairfield, CA 94533Genesis Care Home for the Elderly is a family run business. It started with Imelda and Pastor Reuel and ..."
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Abraham Care Home - Nathalee
5132 Nathalee Drive, Concord, CA 94521
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood..."
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Abraham Care Home - Filbert
2832 Filbert Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
"Abraham Care Home is family owned assisted living care home with 6 residents. Abraham Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood..."
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Sonoma Grove
765 Donald Street, Sonoma, CA 95476
"Located in the heart of Wine Country, Sonoma, California, we are dedicated to providing you compassionate assisted living/memory care servic..."
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California Sunshine Rcfe
5837 Mitchell Canyon Ct., Clayton, CA 94517
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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C & F Senior Care Home
1120 Songwood Road, Vallejo, CA 94591
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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A & P Care Home for Seniors
32852 Clear Lake Street, Fremont, CA 94536
"A & P Care Home for Seniors is situated in Fremont, California, right next to Harvey Community Park and Alvarado Plaza Shopping Center. ..."
READ MOREAgeway Senior Care
2636 Nevada St, Union City, CA 94587
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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Ageway Boarding Care #2
1325 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MOREHoly Family Home
2420 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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Pleasant Hill Active Assisted Living
2726 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
"Explore our Pleasant Hill Community A Great Location Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill, our first Community, strives to create an atmosp..."
READ MOREA Blissful Retreat
4200 Cowell Rd, Concord, CA 94518
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
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La Homa Guest Home, Llc
1161 La Homa Drive, Napa, CA 94558
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORESacred Heart Care Home #2
1513 Rio Grande Street, American Canyon, CA 94503
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services..."
READ MORESacred Heart Care Home #3
241 Landana Street, American Canyon, CA 94503
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READ MOREJohnson Family Home, Llc
241 Roney Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94590
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READ MOREReviews 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...
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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.
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
Seniors in El Cerrito pay a median monthly rate of $6,319 for assisted living.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
