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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
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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.
Orchid Villa is a residential care home for ambulatory and non-ambulatory, dementia and Alzheimer's. We provide 24 hour observation and medical appointment. Homemade three meals and snacks and clean environment. Beautiful setting, garden and large room. Close to hospitals, senior center and...
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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.
In a beautiful downtown Palo Alto neighborhood, there’s a not-for-profit retirement community filled with independent thinkers leading amazing lives. They’re learning and growing. Going and doing. Exploring the new and savoring the familiar. Lifting their voices and taking action to make the...
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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.
ABOUT SUNRISE PRIVATE CARE Sunrise Private Care is a family-run elderly home with more than 15 years experience. We know how difficult it is to choose the right home, and that's why we do all we can to make each resident feel as secure and loved as possible. Sunrise consists of several...
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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.
ValleyCrest Home  is a residential care facility for elderly men and women committed to provide the highest level of quality care with compassion. Our home is  distinguished by it’s charming and graceful surroundings as well as the homey environment where residents will enjoy the...
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My mom was treated there as a family. She loved it there and so do we. When mom is happy, we are happy. Their care is truly top of the notch and they go above and beyond to fulfill my mom's needs This...
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.
Comfort Living for Seniors IIComfort Living for Seniors II is a senior care home located in the magnificent town of Vacaville, CA in Solano County. Our friendly community overlooks the beautiful landscape covered with lots of trees. Vacaville has an amazing atmosphere and the weather is cool...
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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.
The Birches is the best (and safest) state-of-the-art six-bed facility in our area, according to such authorities as the head of Emergency Medicine at Redwood City's Kaiser Hospital, State Licensing's Technical Assistance Analyst, and the Palo Alto Fire Department. We are owner-occupied, and...
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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.
Pine Shadow Pine Shadow is a residential care home located in the bedroom community of Palo Alto, California in Santa Clara County. Located just 33 miles south of downtown San Francisco and 17 miles northwest of downtown San Jose, the city is filled with many outdoor recreation areas as well as...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Located in beautiful Palo Alto on the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life, Moldow Family Residences aims to be a "place where your spirit can thrive." We offer a complete care system for senior adults. Our independent living apartments cater to active adults. The maintenance-free units vary in...
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We are very so happy with Pacifica. The staff is very caring and there are many activities and events for my mom and the other residents. Its keep very clan and friendly.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
We care only for people with Alzheimer’s or memory loss, and we know that our residents have very special needs. At Good Neighbor Care, our program of care and the design of our homes come together to meet those needs in a comfortable, safe setting. Like our resident’s former homes, ours have a...
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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.
Napa-Sonoma Quality Care Home is a worry-free home for your loved one located in Rohnert Park, CA. Our comfortable environment and warm staff create a personal living experience for our residents. Regular activities encourage physical and mental wellness. Located in a clean and quiet...
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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.
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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.
Green Acres Manor is a beautiful care home in the heart of the Sonoma Valley wine country.  We have twelve private suites available for men or women.  The rooms have all been recently updated and redocorated.  It is very much a 'home' environment with great home cooking.  We...
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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.
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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: 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.
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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, 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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Compassionate and personalized care.
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.
Diamond Home Care To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 384 S. Rock River Rd. Diamond Bar, CA 91765 Cell: (626)383-2680 Phone:(909)594-9968 Fax:(909)861-2304 Email: diamond_homecare@yahoo.com Facility License: 197607304 Board and Care Home About Diamond Home Care...
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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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We selected this place due to the feedback of family of current and past residents. We wanted to move Mom to get more customized personal care like walking and better dental hygiene. In these first 9 days,...
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.
Pinehill Residential Care Home is a retirement facility with two locations: a residential care facility in Mountain View, California and an independent living facility in Sunnyvale, California. Whether your loved one needs constant care and monitoring or a peaceful, safe, and comfortable place to...
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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.
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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.
Hanna House, a family owned and operated facility, has been providing quality care since 1992. We have created a “home away from home” for our residents. Our home are beautifully decorated, with a warm and cozy feel that is apparent the moment you walk through the door. As part of the extended...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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They've done a great job so far at Park View Residence! Everyone has been very friendly, and they've taken great care of Mom. At one point she needed to go to the hospital, and they were quick and efficient...
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.
Park View Residence, located at 819 West Washington Avenue in Sunnyvale, California is an independent and assisted living facility for the elderly with a capacity for six tenants, providing an intimate environment ideal for seniors accustomed to living in a single-family setting. Park View...
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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.
For almost twenty years, Villa Mar Residential Care Home has provided excellent care to the elderly and has helped ensure patient's quality of life. Our property assures greater independence and security for you and your loved ones. A Home Away from Home, where you can find help and guaranteed...

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%
California
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,628/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
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
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
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3.2
Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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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
49.4%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
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
55.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.6%
41.6%
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
31.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
19.5%
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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
24.4%
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
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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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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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