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 1809 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.
Assisted Living Facilities in El Cerrito, California
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Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill
1550 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
4.6
(5 reviews)
"Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill was nice. All the people there were nice. They explained what it would involve getting my mom in, all the all the legal work and paperwork. They then gave me a tour of the facility, the kitchen area, and the rooms. They sho..."
READ MOREBellaken Garden and Skilled Nursing Center
2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94601
"My grandmother has lived here for over three years and I have found that their workers are truly caring toward the residents. I have visited my grandmother every week especially the past 8 months or so and I always watch how their caregivers work wi..."
READ MOREBelmont Village Albany
1100 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA, 94706
4.1
(7 reviews)
"We toured Belmont Village Albany. They had a lot of activities. We liked the programs that they had. We liked that they also had medical staff 24/7. Their place was very light and bright. They have multiple areas for eating and theyre very modern. W..."
READ MOREThe Lodge at Glen Cove
140 Glen Cove Marina Rd, Vallejo, CA, 94591
4.0
(8 reviews)
"My sister will be moving into the Lodge at Glen Cove. The facilities are excellent. The price was pretty competitive. It was more reasonable than some of the other places that we looked at. It is built right on the Martinez Waterfront, so you can loo..."
READ MOREJP's Care Home
1829 Redwood Road, Hercules, CA, 94547
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited JP's Care Home, and it was very informative. I talked to Marilyn. She was the admin there. They also had two retired nurses on staff, which was nice. The facility itself had obviously been in service for a number of years. It was a little b..."
READ MOREMerrill Gardens at Lafayette
1010 Second Street, Lafayette, CA, 94549
4.8
(14 reviews)
"Merrill Gardens at Lafayette was very nice. The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. I liked the community in terms of the living quarters, the accommodations, the amenities, and the services that they had. I liked the apartments. It was very ..."
READ MORERhoda Goldman Plaza
2180 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, 94115
4.2
(18 reviews)
"Rhoda Goldman Plaza is very, very good, but too expensive. What negates all of it is that they will not take care of someone who needs 24-hour care. The interior impressed me more than the other facility I saw. It was very good, warm, and welcoming. ..."
READ MORECardinal Point
2431 Mariner Square Dr., Alameda, CA, 94501
5.0
(8 reviews)
"It was one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen in my life. It was immaculate. The staff was pleasant and kind. I was there around Halloween time, so they were getting ready for a Halloween party. It was rich-looking. It was off the water, you..."
READ MOREThe Sequoias San Francisco
1400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94109
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Mom is at The Sequoia right now. It's a very nice and beautiful facility. Their cafeteria is beautiful. They have all kinds of activities going on like music and games. ..."
READ MOREThe Watermark By The Bay
1440 40th Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608
3.9
(20 reviews)
"What a gorgeous facility! It is spotless and the staff are all so nice. I toured for my mother with the Executive Director and she was very kind and was able to answer all of my questions. We had lunch in the dining room and the meal was outstandi..."
READ MORESt. Paul's Towers
100 BAY PLACE, Oakland, CA, 94610
4.2
(15 reviews)
"St. Paul's Towers is a large community with 14 floors. I like the people that I've met, and it's easily accessible. I like that the inside is filled with wood, and I like the big wood panels...."
READ MOREMercy Retirement & Care Center
3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA, 94601
4.1
(16 reviews)
"I went to Mercy Retirement & Care Center. It was a much older building but was completely refurbished. It's very nice, and then we talked about their field trips and got a feel for what it was like living there. I saw the dining room, and what an apa..."
READ MOREMerrill Gardens at Rockridge
5238 Coronado Ave., Oakland, CA, 94618
5.0
(6 reviews)
"We went to Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. It was very nice. The staff were very nice and very knowledgeable. All the staff that we saw were friendly and the people in the hallways or the gathering rooms all looked very, very happy. The units were nice..."
READ MOREAegis of Corte Madera
5555 Paradise Drive, Corte Madera, CA, 94925
4.2
(13 reviews)
"Aegis Living Corte Madera was beautiful. Everything about it was good, except that we can't afford the starting price. The person who gave the tour was very good, and the apartments were beautiful and interesting. It had a nice closet space with dece..."
READ MOREKimochi Home
1531 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Kimochi Home is a senior living center that caters to the Japanese-American community as well. Most of the staff speaks Japanese and the food served is also Japanese. The people tend to be a bit older and requires more nursing care. They seemed to be..."
READ MOREPiedmont Gardens CCRC
110 41st Street, Oakland, CA, 94611
3.5
(19 reviews)
"Piedmont Gardens CCRC was more in the heart of the city. It was more like an independent place where they didn't have any locked gates. You could come and go with this kind of machine you have to go through (although it made it difficult for visitors..."
READ MORESan Francisco Towers
1661 PINE STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94109
4.6
(7 reviews)
"I truly liked this care facility. The staff there was very professional and took great care of my great grandmother, but they also gave her time and space to herself. While we were there, she needed some assistance (I can't remember exactly what sh..."
READ MOREAngels Touch Care Home
1653 Swallow Way, Hercules, CA, 94547
5.0
(2 reviews)
"This facility is immaculate, has a warm and inviting feel, comfortable decor, and a serene atmosphere. Upon entry I was greeted with a professional, yet warm and caring owner. Was given a thorough tour and upon departure felt that this home was de..."
READ MOREWe Care Elderly
4313 Potrero Avenue, Richmond, CA, 94804
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother lives in We Care Elderly Care right now. It's a nice place. They have six clients there, and they have two girls who come over and help out. They are excellent. Everything was just so nice and shiny, and the place smells good. She eats ther..."
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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.
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Marla
5
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
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
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...