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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Cerrito, CA for 2024

 

El Cerrito rests in the San Francisco Bay Area near an array of urban amenities and outdoor recreational opportunities. It houses 92 assisted living communities due to its proximity to San Francisco, offering care at a median monthly rate of $6,319. This surpasses the national norm of $4,500 and California's statewide median of $5,250.

Our directory features 1793 reviews reviews for assisted living communities in or around El Cerrito, offering an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars stars. These reviews contain valuable information to help readers navigate local long-term care options. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in El Cerrito

California's Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, Senior Care Licensing Program monitors and licenses assisted living facilities throughout El Cerrito and the state. It offers facility health and safety information and a searchable community directory to help seniors find quality long-term care options.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in El Cerrito

 

  • California fully taxes retirement account withdrawals and public and private pension income at some of the highest rates in the country. However, it exempts Social Security benefits from state taxation and offers three senior citizen property tax relief programs. These programs provide financial assistance for homeowners meeting certain age and income requirements, which helps supplement long-term care costs. 

 

  • In El Cerrito, health care costs about 2.1% higher than the national average. Residents have access to 219 local physicians per 100,000 population, which ranks higher than the U.S. average of 210 physicians. Although the city doesn't have a local hospital, it sits approximately 3 miles from Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center, which offers 24-hour emergency care. Some assisted living communities also coordinate care with off-site providers or employ on-site nursing staff. 

 

  • El Cerrito experiences short winters and long summers, offering average year-round temperatures between 42 degrees and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. June to September presents ideal weather for outdoor activities, featuring an average daily temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Assisted living communities also help residents stay active during unpleasant weather with indoor amenities, including fitness centers and activity areas. 

 

  • El Cerrito's cost of living is 67% higher than the national norm. On average, residents pay higher costs for housing, utilities and groceries. However, the city earns an AARP livability index score of 60, which ranks higher than the average U.S. city score of 48. Moving to assisted living may help with affordability since most communities offer services at fixed monthly rates. 

 

  • El Cerrito earns violent and property crime rates of 4.42 and 41.86, surpassing the national median scores of 4 and 20. This makes the city safer than 3% of U.S. neighborhoods. To enhance resident safety, assisted living communities implement security measures, including 24-hour staff and video surveillance. 

Paying for Assisted Living in El Cerrito

 

Seniors in El Cerrito pay a median monthly rate of $6,319 for assisted living. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In El Cerrito, assisted living costs $6,319 per month, exceeding California's statewide median of $5,250 and the national norm of $4,500. San Jose offers care at a lower rate of $6,000, as does Sacramento at $5,225. In Redding, seniors pay approximately $1,869 less than those in El Cerrito, while Fresno carries a lower rate of $3,900. 

El Cerrito

$6,319

California

$5,250

United States

$4,500

San Jose

$6,000

Sacramento

$5,225

Redding

$4,450

Fresno

$3,900

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors have access to multiple care options in El Cerrito. Assisted living carries one of the lowest monthly rates at $6,319, which includes housing and daily living support. However, adult day health care presents a more affordable solution, offering daytime-only activities and supervision for $1,950. For home assistance, seniors can choose between home care or home health care. Home care provides daily living support, including grooming and housekeeping, for $6,864, while home health care offers skilled nursing services, such as wound care or rehabilitative therapies, for $7,150. Those needing 24-hour medical care and supervision may benefit from a nursing home facility, which costs $5,247 more than assisted living. 

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 El Cerrito was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, San Francisco, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in El Cerrito

Seniors who reside in RCFs in El Cerrito may be eligible for financial assistance under California's Assisted Living Waiver, which operates as part of the state's Medi-Cal program and covers the cost of assisted living for eligible senior.

Supplemental Security Income recipients may also be able to receive additional funding assistance from California's Optional State Supplement, which can be used to pay for the cost of room and board in RCFs. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.

Financial Assistance in California

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in El Cerrito

El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, please visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in El Cerrito

 

El Cerrito 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 our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in California

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Marla

I visited this facility

Review of El Cerrito Royale

I toured El Cerrito Royale. The staff is very friendly and consistent. I've been there a couple of times before, so I recognize the staff from previous visits. The director has been there for more...

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Assisted Living

papatomybabies

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of El Cerrito Royale

My mom is living here and one of the most beautiful features is the size of the rooms. We visited a couple of others in the area but they didn’t even compare to the rooms here. The natural light...

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Assisted Living

RB

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of El Cerrito Royale

El Cerrito Royale was recently upgraded, and it's very nice. The meals are good. Everything seems good. The staff is very friendly. My mother's room is very nice and large. It has a bath and shower...

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