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Memory Care Communities in Berkeley, California

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Berkeley, CA below include 154 memory care communities with 1406 reviews. On average in Berkeley, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.0 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

In Berkeley, memory care facilities charge $7,899, which is significantly higher than the California average of $6,563 and over $2,000 higher than the national norm. Similarly, care costs tend to be lower in other cities in Central California, including San Jose, where seniors pay $7,500 for care. In Santa Cruz and Vallejo, respective fees are even more competitive at $6,938 and $6,188, and in Modesto, memory care facilities charge nearly $3,000 less per month than in Berkeley.

Berkeley

$7,899

California

$6,563

United States

$5,625

Santa Cruz

$6,938

San Jose

$7,500

Modesto

$5,000

Vallejo

$6,188

Paying for Memory Care in Berkeley

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Dementia care communities in Berkeley charge $7,899 per month for housing and services.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Berkeley

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in California page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in California

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in California page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Compared to other senior care options in Berkeley, memory care is expensive at an estimated $7,899 per month. Although this is several thousand dollars below the cost of nursing home care, other options tend to be more cost-effective. Seniors who obtain care at home pay $6,864 for non medical in-home care and $7,150 for specialized home health care, and seniors who don’t need dementia services pay $6,319 for assisted living. Likewise, memory care costs nearly $6,000 more than adult day health care.

Memory Care

$7,899

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 Memory Care 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 a memory care 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 memory care resources in Berkeley, please visit our Memory Care in California page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in Berkeley

In Berkeley, as in the rest of California, memory care facilities are officially licensed as assisted living facilities, and they follow rules set by the California Department of Social Services, Senior Care Licensing Program. This department enforces standard rules related to care planning, nutrition services and building requirements, along with additional regulations for facilities that provide memory care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Berkeley

 

  • Berkeley is a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network, which is a designation given to communities that have taken steps to create a welcoming environment for seniors. The city has a high livability score of 63 for its reliable public transportation system, high access to health care and age-friendly housing.
  • The air quality in the Berkeley region is relatively poor, which may negatively impact the health of seniors living with lung or heart conditions. The American Lung Association gives the city grades of F for 24-hour particle pollution and ozone pollution. However, the Berkeley region gets a passing score for annual particle pollution levels. To reduce the risk of harm from environmental pollutants, many dementia care facilities have air purification systems.
  • State income taxes are relatively high in California, and Berkeley residents pay the full rate on almost all types of retirement income. However, seniors don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits, which may help some families afford memory care expenses.
  • The cost of living in Berkeley is very high, which may be prohibitive for some seniors. The city rates 238.3 on a cost of living index based on a national norm of 100. This is well above the state norm of 149.9, indicating that it’s among the most expensive places to live in California. Fortunately, the state funds the Assisted Living Waiver, which pays for some memory care services for seniors in the Berkeley region.   
  • Berkeley is home to Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital that offers a range of specialties, including Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Services. On average, health services in Berkeley cost a little less than national norms, which may benefit those managing chronic conditions.

 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Berkeley

 

Berkeley Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in California page for more information about these laws.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Jennifer Fernandez

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Elegance Berkeley

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...

Provider response

Thank you, Jennifer, for sharing your experience. I've communicated your feedback to our leadership team. Our top priority remains the well-being and satisfaction of our residents. If you're open...

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Memory Care

D. C.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Elegance Berkeley

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...

Provider response

Hello D.C., thank you for sharing your review. I understand you have already been in contact with leadership. If you would like to discuss anything further, please share your email address or phone...

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Virginia

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Silverado Berkeley Memory Care Community

My wife moved into the Silverado Berkeley Memory Care Community. In all aspects, overall, it was great. The staff members are caring and wonderful people. The food is good. They serve healthy and...

Provider response

Thank you so much for sharing! Our staff is truly our secret ingredient, and we are always proud when they are recognized.

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