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Assisted living costs in El Cerrito average about $7,650 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 603 communities in El Cerrito. Our detailed directory has 7119 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as San Francisco, Walnut Creek and Martinez.

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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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...
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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.
Benicia Angels Home Inc I offers personalized assisted living services in scenic Benicia, California, including Alzheimer's and hospice care. Benicia Angel's Home's quiet Mills Drive location is the ideal setting for senior citizens; it is a residential neighborhood but close to shopping and...
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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.
Rose CottageThe Rose Cottage is a senior care home located in picturesque Pleasant Hill, California in Contra Costa County. Located just 18 miles northeast of downtown Oakland, the city of Pleasant Hill is filled with plenty of recreational activities with a number of local and regional parks...
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I moved my sister here from out-of-state and the transition from her former situation has been nothing but positive. The facility is small and home-like but big enough to have a variety of activities and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Walnut Creek Willows is located in the outskirts of Walnut Creek,California facing beautiful Mt. Diablo. We are dedicated in providing a friendly and comfortable living environment for our residents. We create a "home away from home" setting for our residents. We provide personalized care to our...
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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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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.
  Marin Terrace, minutes north on the Hwy. 101 from San Francisco, Marin Terrace exemplifies the elegantly relaxed lifestyle of one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., Mill Valley, CA.Last year in 2005, CNN and Money magazine engaged in an exhaustive study to chose the...
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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
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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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.
We provide the best care for seniors who need assisted living. Our warm, friendly, family oriented atmosphere will help your loved one feel they belong. Residential care homes are private residences licensed by the state to provide for seniors a more natural living environment. Our residents come...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Merced Care - Three is a memory care provider and assisted living community located in San Francisco, County of San Francisco, California. With the year-round warm weather, the sandy beaches, and walking trails that lead to some of the most beautiful gardens and vegetation, you will feel like you...
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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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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.
Araville Residential Care Home is a senior care home located in the famous city of San Francisco, CA and in Santa Cruz county. San Francisco is in northern California and is on the very top of the peninsula that is surrounded by the Northern Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. The city is...
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Better Living Care Home took care of my mother for nearly 10 years. Running a care home is never an easy task. [names removed] and all of the wonderful staff became trusted friends. Thank you is not...
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.
Better Living Care Home is located at 106 Vivian Dr, Pleasant Hill, California 94523. It is located close to the Senator Daniel E. Boatwright Hwy. the services offered are dementia care and assisted living. We pride ourselves as being one of the best home care providers within our area. Our staff...
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My mother has done awesome since making the move into this community. My favorite thing about this home would have to be how bright everything is. There is always big windows open with lots of natural light...
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.
Benicia's Angel Home Inc is sweetly nestled in Benicia, California, alongside California's north coast with an excellent view, excellent amenities, and high quality nursing and assisted living care. We believe in providing our residents with a full range of 24-hour care according to their needs,...
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My mom and I were saved by LTCH, specifically Elvie, Sas, Jolly and other caretakers. Advanced dementia was terrible for my mom, but LTCH provided loving consistent care that made her final years some of her...
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.
A Loving Touch Care Home is a Licensed Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, serving ambulatory and non-ambulatory guests, aged 60 and above. We provide a warm, family home atmosphere, as an alternative to institutionalized living. Our approach allows us to personalize our care to the...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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: 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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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.
Damenik's Home first opened its doors in 1997 the Richmond District in San Francisco. The facility as established with the vision of providing an enriched quality of life for the elderly,to assist them in their daily activities without necessarily seeking skilled nursing services.Today, Damenik's...
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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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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.
Bethany Home Care #2 Bethany Home Care #2 is a senior care home located in exceptionally attractive Oakland, California, in Alameda County. Our residential care home is located in serene environment with beautiful scenery in the suburbs of the city. The place has beautiful scenery which are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The home is very inviting with the smell of home cooked meals greeting you when you walk in the door. The staff is fun, friendly and attentive and they keep the house immaculately clean. The residents seem...
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.
Almabella Manor is a senior residential care home located in the large city of Vallejo, CA and in Solano county. Vallejo is in the San Francisco Bay Area and is on the shore of the San Pablo Bay. It is situated close to Shaggs Island. The group home setting is directly across the street from the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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My experience with Carriage Care had been absolutely wonderful. The facility is very small, currently only 5 residents are there. They cater to my mom, and provide her with excellent care. They give her what...
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.
Carriage Care is an assisted living facility located in Walnut Creek, California. Centrally located with easy access to a larger number of community attraction and amenities, Carriage Care offers a complete list of services that cater to the needs of residents, regardless of the level of care...
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Thank You .... Finding Isabel's Home Care is a Godsend ... I could not have possibly navigated the world of Assisted Living without the help of Minal at A Place For Mom. Tony and his staff at Isabel's are...
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.
To sum up, we are a family-owned and operated residential care facility licensed by the Department of Social Services. We offer basic services as of all licensed facility. This includes all meals and snacks, laundry and housekeeping, medication management, doctor/dental routine visits,...

Cost of assisted living in El Cerrito, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Cerrito is $7,650 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vallejo, CA with an average of $5,741 per month.

Assisted living costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Cerrito, CA
$7,650/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,650/mo
$8,617/mo

Assisted living costs in El Cerrito, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,443/mo
Studio
$5,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,328/mo

Senior living costs in El Cerrito vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: El Cerrito, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Cerrito, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$7,650/mo$6,206/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,617/mo$7,329/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$5,117/mo$4,174/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
El Cerrito, CA:$7,650/mo
California:$6,206/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
El Cerrito, CA:$8,617/mo
California:$7,329/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
El Cerrito, CA:$5,117/mo
California:$4,174/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in El Cerrito, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in El Cerrito and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in El Cerrito, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in El Cerrito have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
El Cerrito, CA$7,024/mo$6,834/mo+2.8%
California$5,968/mo$5,628/mo+6.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
El Cerrito, CA
2024 average cost:$7,024/mo
2023 average cost:$6,834/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Cerrito, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in El Cerrito.

What families are saying about assisted living in El Cerrito

Recent reviews for assisted living in El Cerrito

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.

Good Neighbor Care Vacaville

5.0
mom is happy at Pacifica which is very important. The staff is wonderful, caring and pleasant. I admire all of the care takers and appreciate all they do. Mom likes her meals and all of the activities. Pacifica is clean, the grounds are nice and it is great place for those live there. Thank you ...
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Mercy Retirement and Care Center in Oakland, CA

5.0
One of the reasons we selected Mercy was for its spiritual/faith program which includes daily mass. Perfect setting for my aunt. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones

El Cerrito review score based on 1,174 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 1174 reviews of 603 El Cerrito assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Cerrito 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

El Cerrito review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
El Cerrito, CA603 facilities
7.9
Oakland, CA386 facilities
8.7
Vallejo, CA249 facilities

Review subcategories for El Cerrito 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 1,174 reviews of 603 El Cerrito assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare El Cerrito 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.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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El Cerrito assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Cerrito assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Cerrito, 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.2%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Cerrito

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Cerrito protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Brentwood and Vacaville Village Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near El Cerrito, California. See full list of communities.
There are 603 assisted living facilities near El Cerrito, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in El Cerrito, California are Cogir of Brentwood, Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living and Harbor at Hillsdale. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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