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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Berkeley, CA
Assisted living costs in Berkeley average about $4,995 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 60 communities in Berkeley. Our detailed directory has 523 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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The care that my loved one is receiving is good. He is getting the care that he needs, but there are not enough caregivers to take care of all of their residents. They could use and additional caregiver....
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.
Goldencare 2 is a residential care home located in Alameda, CA, providing Alzheimer's Care and Assisted Living to non-aggressive residents in all stages of dementia. At Goldencare 2, your loved ones will enjoy top rate care, including: medication management, standby care for transfers, diet...
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.
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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.
Gold Age Channing is a retirement home located in Alameda, California. This retirement home is focused on providing its residents with a calm, tranquil environment with many seniors from all walks of life. This retirement home is very flexible in terms of who they will take in, including those on...
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.
Cindy’s Care Home, is a senior community center located in the leafy suburbs of Hercules, California in Contra Costa County. The scenery around this residential care home is awesome. The area has a calming breeze that is great for relaxation. The trees provide a pleasant shadowed area for seniors...
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.
Located in the beautiful Sweet Road of Alameda County of California, Golden Age of Sweet Road is an assisted home and living facility for elderly members of the society. The management of this senior care service specializes in the care of old people who are sick due to their old age and cannot...
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.
Deer Hill Care Home is a six-bed facility, nestled along the Lafayette hillside. The facility is wheel-chair accessible and both ambulatory and non-ambulatory individuals are welcome. Each Resident is provided his or her own furnished room, for privacy and comfort. DHCH has four...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
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.
When a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Berkeley, CA
The average cost of senior living in Berkeley is $4,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinez, CA with an average of $4,615 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA
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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.
Blue Horizon Living LLC in Concord, CA
4.8
They are great at Blue Horizon Living LLC. Mom just missed dad and that is the only reason that we took her out. The management and staff are exceptional at this facility. They were very patient with mom as she was in a lot of pain. I really couldn't ask for a better place for mom. The people ...
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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
Berkeley review score based on 85 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 85 reviews of 60 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 85 reviews of 60 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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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
40%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
53%
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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
56.7%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.3%
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
20%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
14.3%
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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
26.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.3%
17.9%
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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
33.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
45.4%
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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
La Orinda Care Home, Greenhills Care Home and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Berkeley, California. See full list of communities.
There are 60 assisted living facilities near Berkeley, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Berkeley, California are Greenhills Care Home, Coterie Cathedral Hill and Sunrise of San Mateo. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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