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2236 Whyte Park Ave, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595
Berkeley, CA, a San Francisco suburb located just across the bay, is full of diverse cultural and educational opportunities for retirees to explore. Home to just over 117,000 residents, of which approximately 17,923 are aged 65 or older, Berkeley is a thriving city with even more urban environments within 15 miles. While known for its high cost of living, Berkeley is also home to world-class amenities that include some of the top research institutes from around the globe. With the award-winning Alta Bates Summit Medical Center nearby, seniors have easy access to top-notch emergency medical care.
For seniors who need more assistance than is readily available at home, assisted living offers a blend of independent living along with a helping hand when needed. It's often ideal for seniors who struggle with daily tasks but don't need skilled nursing. The average cost of assisted living is $6,319 in Berkeley, which is $1,067 more than the state average and $1,819 more than the national median.
This guide offers a look at the types of senior care available in Berkeley, along with expected costs. It also has resources and assistance information to help seniors obtain benefits or financial help.Â
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The California Senior Care Licensing Program is the agency in charge of Berkeley assisted living communities. It monitors each community to ensure seniors receive the proper care and that all regulations are followed. Seniors seeking an assisted living community can use the agency's licensing database to ensure the facility is currently in compliance.
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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.Â
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
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.Â
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
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.
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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.
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