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Assisted living costs in Berkeley average about $4,748 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 81 communities in Berkeley. Our detailed directory has 570 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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I am so lucky to have found Grace Homes. They knew how to be gentle but consistent and to give a sense of loving appreciation to the people that are there. My mother is very sensitive to that, and even if...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Grace Homes — 'your home away from home'. 'Feel and experience the warm caring atmosphere of our home'. We take pride in providing quality, safe and compassionate care. We are located near Doctors Medical Center of San Pablo, Kaiser of Richmond, Doctors Medical Urgent Care of Pinole, Medical......Read more
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Berkeley Springs Manor in Berkeley CA. is the ultimate facility in assisted living care. We have been in business for 10 years and provide around the clock care for your loved one. From the basic to advanced medical care, we provide it all with a trained staff that cares about what they do and......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With an ideal location right near vibrant Piedmont Avenue, Piedmont Gardens is giving seniors in the Bay Area everything they need to enjoy a rewarding retirement lifestyle.At Piedmont Gardens, you’ll find a senior living community that’s as active and unique inside as it is outside. As the only......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Ultra-spacious suites with balconies and patios. You will enjoy an array of activities, outings and entertainment. Close to shopping and BART, this friendly environment lets you enjoy life while our......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My mother and I were looking at several places and this facility has numerous key factors. The leader of the place is very organized, very professional, and she was leading a great staff. All the nurses and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Hidden Valley Care Home located in Lafayette California certainly should be the home away from home for the senior in your family. We have been in business at the same location for 10 years now, and come highly recommended by many residents and their families who chose us to help take care of......Read more
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bay Harbour Care Home provides 24 Hour Assisted Care for Elderly People 60 Years & Older. We offer excellent care at a price that is competitive and reasonable. Our facility is the right size to give the individual care and attention that you want for your loved one. Bay Harbour......Read more
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So far I am very impressed with Heart & Soul Communities, I think they're doing a great job. The staff here are wonderful. They're friendly, and they've been very open and communicative. They're very...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Heart & Soul CommunitiesHeart & Soul Communities is a residential care home located in Oakland, CA, in the San Francisco bay area. With a bustling port and several well-known universities, there are many cultural opportunities available in Oakland. City life and and bay area recreation......Read more
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Priority Care Home 2 Priority care Home 2 is a senior care home located in the stunning El Sobrante, California in Contra Costa County. Our scenic community is perfectly positioned in a geographical area that is serene and eye-catching. To add on that, the seniors here can enjoy the accessible......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My mom has worsening dementia, but is generally fairly polite. She's also pretty wily, and can lure you into a false sense of security. The staff at Sunset Home are very loving.awareand very patient
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunset Home for the Elderly is a lovely care facility that is located in Alameda, San Francisco California. This area is noted for its beautiful Victorian homes and is near a beautiful beach and shopping center. We, at Sunset home for the Elderly, enjoy helping those who need a secure, caring and......Read more
Cost of assisted living in Berkeley, CA
The average cost of senior living in Berkeley is $4,748 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinez, CA with an average of $4,623 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA vs. nearby cities
Berkeley, CA
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA
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Private income options in California
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VA benefits in California
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Medicare and Medicaid in California
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What families are saying about assisted living in Berkeley
Recent reviews for assisted living in Berkeley
Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA
5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Sunrise of San Mateo
5.0
[Name removed] and [Name removed] have been incredible with them helping our family make this tough transition. They are so kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a loving, caring place.
Berkeley review score based on 88 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 88 reviews of 66 Berkeley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Berkeley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Berkeley review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Berkeley assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 88 reviews of 66 Berkeley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Berkeley resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Berkeley, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
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Berkeley assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkeley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkeley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Berkeley assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Berkeley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.9%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.2%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Berkeley assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Berkeley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.6%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkeley assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berkeley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.8%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.4%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
15.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkeley assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berkeley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkeley assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Berkeley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkeley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
30.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.3%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.8%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Berkeley
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Berkeley protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cardinal Point CCRC, Greenhills Care Home and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Berkeley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 81 assisted living facilities near Berkeley, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Berkeley, California is Sunrise of Danville. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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