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600 Marine Boulevard, Moss Beach, CA 94038
2.5
(2 reviews)
"They have good daily activities like entertainment and crafts at Seton. The staff is friendly and busy. They get to know everybody there because they consider everybody a resident. My mom shares a room with other people. The room is like that of a ho..."
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2150 Pyramid Dr, El Sobrante, CA 94803
2.5
(4 reviews)
"What I like about this facility is their amenities which includes 24-hour emergency call system, physical therapy and fitness room, recreation room and library, and hair salon and manicurist. They also have a great security system which is the Wander..."
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430 Willow Street, Alameda, CA 94501
2.4
(7 reviews)
"I met with one staff at Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center during my visit. I saw one room. It was very clean. Some of the places have a lot of stuff in the hallways; but in this place, their hallways are clean. What concerned me about this place..."
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3806 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94521
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My father spent 12 days at Windsor and we very pleased with the care and therapy he received. He is 84 years old, stubborn and difficult, yet the staff could not have been kinder. Would highly recommend. ..."
READ MORE2500 Country Drive, Fremont, CA 94536
2.4
(5 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is at Windsor Country Drive Care Center for physical therapy and occupational therapy. Shes been there for two months now. However, we have to remind the nursing staff on certain things for patient needs. Family support is paramount..."
READ MORE1275 Crane Street, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2.3
(3 reviews)
"I visited facility several times. Staff immediately approached me smiling and offered help. Facility is very clean and patients look very happy. I asked one of the patient if she likes the place and she replied it's the best nursing home in the ar..."
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38650 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom was admitted in what we would call a massive crisis. She walked into the hospital for a brain tumor biopsy early one Friday morning and she was delivered to Hillside the following day via ambulance under Hospice care with a life expectancy of ..."
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1050 SAN MIGUEL ROAD, Concord, CA 94518
2.3
(9 reviews)
"Correct, San Miguel Villa is no country club of a nursing home, but they admit patients of very complicated conditions and my family is simply grateful they admitted my father—no one else would (not even private pay facilities, when we offered to pay..."
READ MORE99 ESCUELA DRIVE, Daly City, CA 94015
1.5
(7 reviews)
"My mom is in St. Francis Convalescent Pavilion. It’s good. They’re very attentive, nice people. The layout is good. The rooms are big and clean...."
READ MORE1628 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541
1.3
(3 reviews)
"Care at this facility was poor. Call bells went unanswered for up to 20 minutes. Only canned fruits and vegetables were providedand on one weekend my dinner consisted only of a chicken salad sandwich. Meals were either cold or lukewarm. The best depa..."
READ MORE1359 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
1.3
(3 reviews)
"I visited my grandfather while he stayed here a few weeks. The place is quite lifeless and depressing besides the night security guard who is a solid man. The staff does their job but that is about it. I understand it is difficult to be upbeat and mo..."
READ MORE2124 57TH AVE., Oakland, CA 94621
1.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother was in Princeton Manor Healthcare Center. They do not take care of their patients as they should. They're very low class. They have no respect for the patients. The manager has no concern. If you share concerns with him, he never responds ..."
READ MORE19700 HESPERIAN BLVD., Hayward, CA 94541
1.0
(2 reviews)
"DO NOT EVER SEND ANYONE YOU CARE ABOUT TO THIS DIVE! Talk about neglect. These people are incompetent, rude, uncaring, and change the hospital doctor's plans in order to keep the patients there longer. We pulled my Mom out of there after 4 days. They..."
READ MORE309 MACARTHUR BLVD, Oakland, CA 94610
1.0
(1 reviews)
"The accommodations are old and very basic"”looking very much like small hospital rooms. In the way it's run, this place suffers from all of the negative effects of being part of the Medi-Cal system, and seems to cut corners on care. There are few re..."
READ MORE1768 'B' STREET, Hayward, CA 94541
1.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother was in Hayward Hills for physical therapy. She was hospitalized twice. She was supposed to be there for exercise, but it took them three days to start exercising her. Right after they started, she was having chest pains. We called 911, and ..."
READ MORE3030 Webster St., Oakland, CA 94609
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I wish zero stars had been an option..... RUN, do not walk, away from this facility. My mother-in-law needed rehabilitation after her surgery, and though this place looked shabby, we could find no other beds available locally. The "care" was shoddy ..."
READ MORE302 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
"Jewish Home & Rehab Center, located in San Francisco, CA, provides skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. The communit..."
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40 Professional Pkwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
"Dr. John H. Fullerton was appointed Medical Director of the fifty-two (52) bed SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) Northgate Postacute Care where..."
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Pinkie57
1.0
Review of Elmwood Care Center
I was a resident for 5 weeks, from Nov 19- Dec 16 2023. I came after spending one week at Alta Bates Hospital. The facilities are in very poor shape. The ceiling is falling in multiple areas. Large...
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Alana
5.0
Review of Chaparral House
Chaparral House had more activities, nice grounds, and nice staff members. You walk in, and it's sunny. There are big and tall ceilings. There are a couple of different activity rooms, lots of...
Nursing Homes
Steve
5.0
Review of Chaparral House
My brother will be moving into Chaparral House. I would say overall, the look and feel are very good. It's a small community of under 50 patients there. So, attention to detail is very clean, and a...
Based on the cost of semiprivate accommodations, nursing home care in the Berkeley area is quite expensive. Rates are not only higher than the California state median of $9,794, but they’re also more than $3,600 higher per month than seniors pay in the average U.S. city.
Berkeley’s rates are also quite high compared to surrounding communities. Care in Santa Rosa, for example, costs $11,300 per month, and monthly rates in Sacramento are just $10,646. Stockton is the most affordable nearby city, with average rates of $10,015. Berkeley is, however, less expensive than San Jose, where seniors typically pay $11,863 per month.
Berkeley
$11,566
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
Sacramento
$10,646
Santa Rosa
$11,300
San Jose
$11,863
Stockton
$10,015
The typical cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Berkeley is $11,566 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $14,068
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Other types of senior care may better suit a senior’s needs and budget. The most affordable is adult day health care at $1,950 per month. Assisted living costs $6,319, which is slightly more affordable than in-home care and home health care. These options allow seniors to age in place and cost $6,864 and $7,150 per month, respectively. Nursing homes offer the most comprehensive care and are, therefore, the most expensive option at $11,566 for a semiprivate room and $14,068 for a private room.
Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living
$6,319
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Nursing Home (private room)
$14,068
Note: Data for Berkeley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
The following list features resources available to seniors and families in Berkeley that may help them navigate their long-term care options. It includes programs and services for those residing in long-term care facilities as well as individuals who have chosen to age in place at home.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Area Agency on Aging | (510) 577-3530 or (800) 510-2020 | Alameda County's Area Agency on Aging supports seniors' social needs, health and overall well-being by connecting them with resources, information and assistance. Trained staff can help individuals navigate systems of care and programs and provide referrals. The organization works with local organizations to provide nutrition programs, case management, legal assistance, in-home support and benefits counseling. Those living in long-term care facilities can benefit from the agency's ombudsman program. |
| Berkeley Age Friendly Continuum | (510) 655-2581 or (510) 906-0770 | Berkeley Age Friendly Continuum is a community-driven effort to ensure that seniors have access to the supports and services they need to live active, healthy and engaged lives. The organization's Gateway Program is an early intervention/prevention effort designed to help seniors have a greater sense of autonomy over their aging experience. Staff members conduct in-home visits to provide information and advice on topics such as illness, injury, loss of independence and medical costs. |
| Berkeley Senior Centers | (510) 981-5190 or (510) 981-5170 | Berkeley Senior Centers offer a range of programs and resources to help adults aged 60 and older stay healthy and active in the community. Seniors can visit one of the city's two locations for low-cost meals, fun activities, field trips and transportation services. At each center, seniors can also connect with senior services assistants and case managers who can help provide information and referrals to local services. |
| Age Friendly Alameda County | Online | Age Friendly Alameda County serves as a comprehensive resource to help seniors access information and support. The site serves as a central portal for seniors, families and caregivers to locate local aging resources and learn about the county's efforts to promote healthy aging. |
| Alameda County Veterans Service Office | (510) 577-1926 | The Alameda County Veterans Service Office can help veterans, their dependents and survivors identify the benefits they're eligible for and assist with the application process. Benefits may include disability compensation, veterans pensions, aid and attendance payments and housing assistance. |
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