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About Elegance Berkeley in Berkeley, California
Situated in Poet�s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the Bay Area�s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.
Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible environment, this boutique community will feature a serene, mid-century modern-inspired aesthetic with natural wood and stone materials and green living walls, and is designed to achieve GreenPoint Rated Gold Certification.
Day-to-day details are handled by a highly trained, informed and caring staff, so you have more time to participate in curated social, cultural and exercise opportunities, including continual learning and intergenerational arts programs. You�ll also enjoy seasonal, locally sourced, nutritious meals in a choice of dining venues.
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Services and Amenities of Elegance Berkeley in Berkeley, California
Campus/Building Details
- Coffee Shop
- Convenient location
- Flexible Visitation Hours
- Multi-floor building
- Resort-style community
- Scenic views
- Smoking Not Allowed
- House setting
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Activities staff
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Cultural activities/programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Golf
- Intergenerational events/programs
- Organized activities/programs
- Performing arts activities/programs
- Recreational activities/programs
- Resident volunteer opportunities
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Spiritual activities/programs
- Sports & lawn games
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Technology activities/programs
- Horticultural Activities
- No woodworking
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Enclosed/Secured outdoor common areas
- Outdoor common areas
- Outdoor recreation facilities
- Walking and Hiking Areas
- Sports and lawn game facilities
- Patio
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Aquatic Amenities
- Aquatic Center
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
On-Site Services
- 24/7 concierge services
- Business center
- Church services
- Conference room
- Copying services
- Elderlife Financial Planning Services
- Electric car charging station
- Eyeglass repair services
- Fax services
- Long-term insurance assistance
- Mail delivery
- Mail pick-up
- Meeting room
- Mobile library services
- Newspaper delivery
- Notary Services
- Religious Services
- Shabbat services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Flexible staffing
- Interview Every Team Member in Person
- Male Caregivers
- Reference Checks
- Staff Driving Record Check
- Staff screening conducted
- Staff to resident ratio meets state requirements
- Staff trained in aging & mobility
- Staff trained in ambulatory assistance
- Staff trained in behavior management
- Staff trained in chronic diseases/illnesses
- Staff trained in client rights
- Staff trained in diabetes care
- Staff trained in diet & nutrition
- Staff trained in disability care
- Staff trained in disease/illness management and prevention
- Staff trained in diversity/inclusion/sensitivity
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Staff trained in eye/vision care
- Staff Trained in First Aid
- Staff trained in fitness & wellness
- Staff trained in home care
- Staff trained in Medication Management
- Staff trained in memory care
- Staff trained in pain Management
- Staff trained in personal care
- Staff Trained in Rehabilitation
- Staff trained in safety
- Staff trained in skin care
- Staff trained in taking Vital Signs
- Staff trained in use of medical equipment
- Staff trained in Wound Care
- Staff Trained in Wound Care
- Staff trained to monitor for abuse/neglect/exploitation
- Staff Training Opportunities
- Trained staff on-site
- Staff trained in cardiac care
- Staff trained in injury/trauma care
- Staff trained in therapy
Parking Options
- Parking Garages
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Beverages provided
- Casual dining
- Catering services
- Fine dining
- Flexible dining options
- Flexible dining times
- Flexible food options
- Flexible meal plans
- Guest Meals
- Meal delivery and/or takeout option
- Meals provided
- Outdoor dining
- Private dining
- Resident-assisted menu development
- Room Service
- Snacks provided
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Bed Making Services
- Groundskeeping Services
- Home Modification Assistance
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Maintenance & Repair Services
- Maintenance Staff On-Site
- Pest Control Services
- Plant Care Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
- Trash Removal Services
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
- Dining Area In Unit
- Individual Climate Controls
- Closet Space In Unit
- Living Rooms in Unit
- Premium Amenities In Unit
- Premium Finishes In Unit
- Shower in unit
- Telephone Hookup
- Unfurnished units
- No Kitchen in unit
Financing & Payment Options
- Rent And Care Fees
- Accepts Check Payments
- Long-Term Care Insurance Accepted
- Private Pay Accepted
- Veterans Aid (VA) Benefits Accepted
Companionship & Escort Assistance
- Companionship Services
- Escort Assistance
- Travel Companionship Services
Health Services
- Companion Care
- Dental Care
- Hospice Care
- Immunizations
- Medication Reminders
- Memory Care
- Podiatry
- Restaurant on-site
- Diabetic Care
- In Home Health Care
- Live-In Care
Personal Care
- Administer Medication
- Bathing Assistance
- Cooking services
- Cueing & Redirection
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Health/Medical reminders
- Meal planning
- Meal Preparation
- Mealtime Reminders
- Medical Appointment Scheduling Assistance
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Care Assistants
- Personal Care Reminders
- Phone Call Assistance
- Reading Assistance
- Refriderator Checks
- Shaving Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
- Writing Assistance
Therapies
- Holistic/Alternative Therapy
- Pet/Animal Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Sensory Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Stress Management
- Support Groups
- Therapy Rooms
- Massage Therapy
- Therapy/Rehabilitation
Pets
- Pets
- Visiting pets allowed
- Pet care services
- Pet restrictions
- No Large Dogs
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Salon Services
- Aquatic fitness
- Balance activities/programs
- Brain fitness activities
- Chair fitness
- Fitness Opportunities
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Group exercise
- Health & wellness activities/programs
- Health & wellness education
- Life enrichment activities/programs
- Meditation opportunities
- Tai Chi
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
- Fitness & wellness staff
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Bar on-site
- Laundry facilities
- Learning Facilities
- Mailboxes
- Recreational amenities
- Shared Common Areas
- Performance venues
- Religious Spaces
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
- Errand Services
- Medical Transportation Services
- Premium Transportation Services
- Transportation Services for General Shopping
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Accessible apartments
- Accessible Facilities
- Ambulatory Assistance
- Ambulatory Assistance Features
- Mobility Assistance Features
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
- Transfer Assistance
- Two-Person Transfer Assistance
- Wheelchair Accessible Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
Diet & Nutrition
- Chef on staff
- Diabetic
- Dietary services
- Dietitian-Approved Meals
- Dysphagia diet accomodations
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
- Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations
- Vegetarian Diet Available
Languages
- English spoken
Safety & Security
- Controlled Building Access
- Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
- Emergency Response System
- Fall Prevention Program
- Personal Medical Alert Systems
- Safety & Wellness Checks
- Security Systems
- Supervisory Staff
- Remote Patient Monitoring
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Additional Amenity Information
- State Licenses: 019201143
Costs for Elegance Berkeley in Berkeley, California
Assisted Living
$7,400
Starting Price
Independent Living
$5,500
Starting Price
Memory Care
$6,500
Starting Price
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Reviews of Elegance Berkeley in Berkeley, California
2.3
(3 reviews)
Facility
3.0
Staff
3.0
Food
1.0
Activities
1.0
Value
1.0
Jennifer Fernandez
1
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August 1, 2024
After moving my mother here, into Assisted living in Fall 2022, they almost immediately insisted she needed to move into Memory Care. - that is an entirely different thread. While under the care of Elegance, my mother degraded significantly - resulting in me filing complaints with the CA DSS . CA DSS substantiated 8 of my complaints against Elegance. While it took 1 year to get these complaints investigated by the state, it has finally concluded recently. I moved my mother out of Elegance 10months ago fortunately. I am happy to share my experiences with anyone considering moving into Elegance of Berkeley and I can share the things you should look out for. I have quite a few pictures - of the poor care she received under Elegance’s care - things a daughter should never have to see their parent subjected to. Think twice about moving your loved one into Elegance. And I expect Elegance to respond to this saying that they have new staff and leadership, I can inform you that even under the new staff and leadership we experienced some of the most egregious failures while there.
Provider Response
D. C.
1
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May 28, 2024
My mother was one of the first residents of Elegance Berkeley when it opened in Fall 2022, and I'm posting this review because I used to tell people how great it was. Unfortunately, there has been constant churn of personnel from the Executive Director to the staff level, replacing a management team that was warm, welcoming and communicative with a team that does not communicate well with families, engages in questionable billing practices, has high turnover/gaps in coverage of key roles, and does not resolve problems. The caregivers have been great, but many of them have now left. My mother was sometimes left in her room at meal times because there were not enough staff to bring her to the dining room, despite paying handsomely for that service. Yes, the building is new and pretty, but I would advise new families to keep looking elsewhere if they want stable care for their loved ones, and a responsive management structure.
Provider Response
Plezena
5
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October 6, 2023
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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