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The Ivy at Berkeley
2000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
The Ivy at Berkeley sets a new standard in luxury senior living, encouraging you to embrace an active, carefree...
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$7,895
Assisted Living Communities in Berkeley, CA
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authentic reviews in Berkeley, CA below include 280 Assisted Living facilities with 2648 reviews. On average in Berkeley, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Berkeley, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
280 Providers
Belmont Village Albany
1100 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706
"We toured Belmont Village Albany. They had a lot of activities. We liked the programs that they had. We liked that they...
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$7,790
The Point at Rockridge
4500 Gilbert Street, Oakland, CA 94611
"The Point at Rockridge is pretty good. As for the facility it is a little big. The price seemed reasonable, and they are...
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$4,538
1440 By The Bay
1440 40th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
"We're considering it because it's a 10-minute walk from where we live. The overall experience with my tour was very...
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$4,155
Cardinal Point
2431 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
"My life has improved since moving to Cardinal Point . I enjoy my quiet apartment, meals in the dining room, many...
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Oakmont of Mariner Point
2400 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
"Oakmont of Mariner Point is a beautiful place. Their accommodations are nice and very upscale, but it's a little bit out...
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$8,495
Oakland Heights Senior Living
2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606
"It's a nice place. I'd move there in a minute, but I can't afford it. It seemed very warm and inviting. The young lady...
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$4,000
Dimond Care
3003 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94602
"I really liked the layout of Dimond Care and everything that they had to claim for it. Unfortunately it's out of our...
Assisted Living
$5,000
Bellaken Garden and Skilled Nursing Center
2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
"Bellaken Garden was very nice, the staff was very good, they have skilled nursing and assisted living, and they were...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
$5,500
Elders Inn
1721 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
"I toured the Elders Inn. It had a beautiful courtyard, was clean, and had no unpleasant odors. The front desk and...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,877
Ivy Park at Oakland Hills
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,695
Aldersly
326 Mission Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
"My mother is with Aldersly. They offer many activities for residents and provide services. The staff is very friendly...
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$8,626
Caring Stars Winner
Waters Edge Lodge
801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502
"Waters Edge Lodge is an older facility but still looks pretty well-maintained. The tour was informative. We got to see...
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$6,300
Caring Stars Winner
Westmont of Pinole
2850 Estates Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564
"I visited Pinole Senior Village for my sister. I was very impressed with it. It was very clean. The staff was very...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,495
Heritage on the Marina
3400 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
"I saw Heritage on the Marina for the fourth time now. It’s a three-tiered community with independent living, assisted...
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$6,415
Coterie Cathedral Hill
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and...
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$9,600
Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,595
Golden Living Guest Home, LLC
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
"My mother is in Golden Living Guest Home, LLC. It's a board and care for six people. It's bright and cheerful, and they...
Assisted Living
$4,800
The Carlisle, Ivy Signature Living
1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
"I liked The Carlisle because you have the option to buy the unit. My mom liked the size of it because it was big but not...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$7,995
Byron Park
1700 Tice Valley Boulevard, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
"My father-in-law was at Byron Park. He was in the assisted care, but he had full time care. The food was not that good...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$6,225
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Review of The Arbor at Berkeley
We went here and it was extremely modern. Everything was very clean. The people that we met were nice. The facility is fairly new, so everything looked very, very nice.
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Berkeley, CA and Nearby Cities
Berkeley is an expensive city for assisted living, with average monthly costs significantly higher than California's average rate of $5,250 and the national mean of $4,500. In Los Angeles, seniors pay $1,069 less than in Berkeley, while seniors in San Diego spend $844 less per month. Rates in San Jose are $319 lower than in Berkeley. Santa Rosa is the state's most expensive region for assisted living; there, seniors pay an average of $7,048 per month.
Berkeley
$6,319
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Santa Rosa
$7,048
Los Angeles
$5,250
San Diego
$5,475
San Jose
$6,000
Paying for Assisted Living in Berkeley
Berkeley seniors pay an average of $6,319 per month for assisted living. This cost can vary, however, based on the location within the city and the services and amenities offered by the community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Berkeley
The Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) is available to eligible seniors who enter assisted living in Berkeley. Those receiving the waiver must meet all the eligibility requirements, including being eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal and having care needs equal to those of Medi-Cal funded residents in nursing homes.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Berkeley, CA
Assisted living care averages $6,319 per month in Berkeley. In-home care, which provides a similar level of care but at home, is about $550 more expensive, while home health care, which may include some nursing services, is about $1,125 more expensive. Adult day health care, at $1,950 per month, is a more affordable option. Nursing home care is about $4,700 more expensive per month than assisted living care.
In-Home Care
$6,864
Home Health Care
$7,150
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$6,319
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,566
Note: Data for Berkeley was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Berkeley
Berkeley and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Berkeley, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Berkeley
Berkeley Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in California are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
