El Cerrito rests in the San Francisco Bay Area near an array of urban...
Our directory features 1927 reviews reviews for assisted living communities in or around El Cerrito, offering an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. These reviews contain valuable information to help readers navigate local long-term care options.
6510 Gladys Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4.5
(7 reviews)
"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 than 30 years. The place is upscale and nicely decora..."
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917 Elm Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was there for four and a half years. They took great care of her. She's very comfortable there. She had seen all dementia. They alerted me as soon as anything was wrong and coordinated with care practitioners from her insurance Kaiser. I a..."
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905 Elm Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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1229 Lawrence Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530
RN Loving Care Home provides exceptional physical care, and goes far beyond this with an emphasis on building a trusted and compassionate relationship with our residents and their families. We delight in serving the needs of our elderly residents. They are always treated with the utmost respect.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
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8320 Buckingham Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Rn3 Loving Care Home, situated in El Cerrito, CA, specializes in assisted living care. The community features private rooms, offering residents their own personal space. These rooms are designed to be comfortable and accommodating, with various amenities tailored to meet residents' needs.The facility is equipped with an emergency response system to help ensure residents' safety and well-being. Outdoor common areas are available for residents to enjoy fresh air and socialize. Meals are provided, and the community is gated for added security. Shared common areas are also available, fostering a sense of community among residents. Mobility and wheelchair assistance are provided to help residents move around comfortably. Communal dining is another feature, allowing residents to enjoy meals together.Rn3 Loving Care Home offers a variety of services to support its residents. Medication management services are available to ensure residents take their medications correctly and on time. General transportation services are provided, making it easier for residents to attend appointments and run errands. Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is offered to help residents with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Housekeeping services are also provided, ensuring that residents' living spaces are clean and well-maintained.
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624 Cypress Avenue, Millbrae, CA 94030
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad has been settled for several months now, so he's fine, and he is in Golden Age. I'm very happy with them. They take excellent care of my dad. He is very happy there. I don't have any complaints at all. He has a bedroom. Golden Age is a home; i..."
$8,000
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2245 Santa Maria Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend was in Amazing Home Care II for one month. The facility and people were very nice. The food was fine. It was a private home, not like a fancy, large facility, but it was very nice. ..."
$3,800
2431 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA 94501
5.0
(9 reviews)
"My life has improved since moving to Cardinal Point . I enjoy my quiet apartment, meals in the dining room, many opportunities to exercise, join reading/discussion groups, play board/card games, work in the garden, walk along the estuary and thru t..."
$5,795
3662 Liscome Way, Concord, CA 94518
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Very clean facility and to their residents too , food is really great , they customized according to residents needs . Very organize when it comes to paper documentations ..."
$4,500
9450 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
5.0
(2 reviews)
"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 encourage the people to engage in activities. I haven't had that much contact with the staff, but they seem very nice. I'm very pl..."
$4,800
1 Hamilton Hill, Novato, CA 94949
5.0
(3 reviews)
"The Bluffs at Hamilton Hill seemed a little bigger, which was good. I liked that. The location is very nice. It's an extension of where the old hospital was and the building itself, the structure, is very nice and very, very well located. It's essent..."
$4,500
1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impecc..."
$11,800
4625 Mangels Blvd, Fairfield, CA 94534
4.8
(7 reviews)
"While we were there on the tour, Hannah knew every resident we walked by, and she took the time to help them out while she was touring us around. She just had a lot of compassion. They gave us a couple of cannoli, and they were pretty good. They offe..."
$2,500
350 Locust Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591
4.8
(13 reviews)
"My sister needed to come out to west coast to be near family as she was getting up in age. I was told of Cogir Vallejo Hills by a longtime friend whose mother lived there . My sister has been here a while and loves it. The residents are so friendly a..."
$4,300
601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
4.7
(8 reviews)
"The very first one we saw was The Stratford. It's quite an elegant place. It presents very nicely. It's very nice and clean. The units are a little bit on the small side, but very nice, and they have (I think) 11 floors, so it's a high rise, and they..."
$6,672
91 Napa Road, Sonoma, CA 95476
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mother has lived here for several years. Her apartment is quite nice and the staff and caregivers are very loving and kind to her. She enjoys activities and they do a great job even though the past couple years have been more difficult with havi..."
$4,160
1465 S Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I went to see Oakmont of Novato. It was very nice, very modern, very clean and very new. I didn't get to interact with the staff, just with the director who took me on tour and she was very nice. The room I saw was very nice. I saw that the residents..."
$6,595
11889 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was ..."
$4,695
4055 Solano Ave, Napa, CA 94558
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Diana was the one we worked with us here and she was phenomenal and so helpful. She gave great insights on how to help mom in the best way. Their amenities were outstanding. They had two 5-star restaurants and then another nice restaurant. They had s..."
$4,045
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it...."
$6,995
Assisted Living
Marla
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
papatomybabies
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
RB
5.0
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...
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
Seniors in El Cerrito pay a median monthly rate of $6,319 for assisted living.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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