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Residential care homes in El Cerrito often appeal to seniors who want to remain in a close-knit, familiar home environment but need personal care services like grooming assistance, medication reminders, and even help with cooking and cleaning. And, they’re typically home to fewer residents, enabling caregivers and residents to build stronger connections. The average cost of care homes in El Cerrito is $6,348 per month.

To find the best care home options for your needs and budget, browse 948 care homes in El Cerrito and read 1240 reviews of families’ experiences. You may also consider nearby communities such as Concord, San Francisco and Vallejo.

Residential Care Home Facilities near El Cerrito, CA

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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.
House of Sunshine creates opportunities to discover dreams for each senior.Our house is devoted on helping and celebrating the beauty of life in body, mind and spirit. We treat our family members with respect and dignity, and provide care that fosters their personal comfort and security. House of...
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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.
Sunflower Care Home is a small senior care home in Sunnyvale, CA located in Santa Clara County. The owners of the residency have been proudly providing the San Francisco Bay Area with high quality senior care for almost twenty years, so you can feel sure you're in safe hands. Located in a safe...
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I can't say enough about how good this facility is! The staff was amazing! Friendly, sensitive, caring, and very hard working. We felt like Mom was with family. They threw an amazing Anniversary party...
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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 US Idaho Care Home is a privately owned and operated facility, managed by a state licensed administrator. The owner/licensee has over 25 years experience in all aspects of elderly care field. Our staff are rigorously screened and gone through criminal background investigation....Each...
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Through "A Place for Mom" my family and I found this perfect home for my mom. There are only six residents and all get excellent care and seem very happy to be where they are. I'm there very often and see...
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.
Emmanuel Home is a residential care home located in the picturesque city of Santa Rosa, in Sonoma County, California. Our beautiful city has so much to offer residents and their family members, we feature the best of California's natural landscape and mountainous regions. We also have amazing...
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Excellent health and personal care.. the only downside is not many activities- we have to walk my family member and do things to engage him. We picked this community, because of close proximity to where we...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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.
Parkview Residential Care Home II is a senior care home located in the warm city of Sunnyvale, CA and in Santa Clara County. Sunnyvale is one of the major cities located in Silicone Valley and part of the city sits on the coast of the San Francisco Bay, with great views of the water. It is also...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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.
AnitaÆs Residential Care Home I is located in sunny San Jose, CA. The six room senior care facility provides residents with a stylish and very relaxed existence along with top of the line care. We pride ourselves on giving our residents a sense of independence and a boost to their standard of...
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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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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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When my mother-in-law arrived on a Wednesday morning, the entire staff came out to greet her very warmly. Once she was situated, my MIL demanded her television. I soon brought it over, and Benny hooked up...
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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 Board and Care Assisted Living facility in the Bay Area dedicated to providing quality care and comfort in a home-like environment for your loved ones.
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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: Residential Care Home
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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.
Welcome to Serenity Board and Care!!! Let your retirement experience be a memorable one. Spend it with us at Serenity Board and Care. Set in Santa Rosa, California in a beautiful home, you too will find a home that you can call your own. You become part of our family the moment you walk into our...
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My loved one's stay at Cataldi manor was excellent. The facility was well maintained and the staff did what they could to care for my loved one. I had no complaints about my loved one's time at this facility
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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.
Cataldi Manor is located in San Jose, CA in Santa Clara County. This residential care home is located in an area that is busy and full of excitement. San Jose offers much to residents and guests, allowing them to stay entertained. Those spending time in this area enjoy checking out Municipal Rose...
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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 service elderly who have have early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's, Dementia or related disorders like stroke victims. We also service persons age 60 and over, bedridden and persons who need some care and are no longer able to live at home. We service 24 hour home care and supervision,...
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I think the cost is consistent with the other places we investigated and my mother has a private room. They do well with the care. There's cards there, there's television, but for my mother, those aren't...
Provides: Residential Care Home
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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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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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I like them because they seem to be very caring and they are looking after my mother very well. I like the owner as he helped me get connected with hospice. Before going to Villa, others were very...
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.
Getting quality care in old age is a necessity. Your loved one deserves the best. Villa Margarita Senior Care offers the highest quality care at a very affordable price. This is one of the most beautiful communities in all of San Jose. Residents can enjoy a number of different amenities. Villa...
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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 have a six bed facility that will accommodate singles or couples for long term non-medical care. There is a very large backyard with a path for walking. And several fruit trees to eat from. There is a drive through driveway and plenty of parking, and lots of room for visiting.
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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.
Eva's Gardens is a beautiful senior citizen home located in Santa Rosa, California. This micro-community provides a warm, safe environment that can make your parents feel right at home! Eva's Gardens provides personal assistance care, such as basic mobility around the home, activities of daily...
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Provides: Residential Care Home
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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: Residential Care Home
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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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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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Cost of care homes in El Cerrito, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Cerrito is $6,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Francisco, CA with an average of $3,448 per month.

Residential care home costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Cerrito, CA
$6,348/mo
U.S. national average
$5,079/mo

Residential care home costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. other senior living options

$8,617/mo
Residential Care Home
$6,348/mo

Residential care home costs in El Cerrito, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,323/mo
Private
$6,708/mo

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

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 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.
Residential Care Home$6,348/mo$5,350/mo$5,079/mo
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
Residential Care Home
El Cerrito, CA:$6,348/mo
California:$5,350/mo
U.S.:$5,079/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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Residential care home costs in El Cerrito, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly residential care home 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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Residential care home cost trends in El Cerrito, CA

The table below shows how monthly residential care home 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$5,120/mo$4,984/mo+2.7%
California$4,771/mo$4,613/mo+3.4%
National$4,801/mo$4,687/mo+2.4%
El Cerrito, CA
2024 average cost:$5,120/mo
2023 average cost:$4,984/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
California
2024 average cost:$4,771/mo
2023 average cost:$4,613/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,801/mo
2023 average cost:$4,687/mo
Percent change:+2.4%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about residential care home in El Cerrito

Recent reviews for residential care home in El Cerrito

Karo Mina Care Home in San Ramon, CA

5.0
Mom is still there and we are very happy.Has a very homey feel and is in a home. We didn't want a large place. They only can have about 5 in residence and they are normally women.

Palm Garden Home Care in Danville, CA

5.0
The owner and all caretakers are very efficient, caring and loving to all of their patients.

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.

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Blue Horizon Living LLC, Zannat Boarding Care, Inc and Comfort Cove Estates are the top-rated residential care home facilities near El Cerrito, California. See full list of communities.
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