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10 Best Nursing Homes in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 95 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Berkeley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Berkeley is about $16,876, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 526 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Berkeley, CA
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Some people are four in a room, in the rehab. Everyone on the staff was patient and caring, and the therapists were wonderful. A private room was a lot more expensive. They have an assisted living community...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Berkeley Springs Manor in Berkeley CA. is the ultimate facility in assisted living care. We have been in business for 10 years and provide around the clock care for your loved one. From the basic to advanced medical care, we provide it all with a trained staff that cares about what they do and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With an ideal location right near vibrant Piedmont Avenue, Piedmont Gardens is giving seniors in the Bay Area everything they need to enjoy a rewarding retirement lifestyle.At Piedmont Gardens, you’ll find a senior living community that’s as active and unique inside as it is outside. As the only...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The home you’ve been looking for – a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Ultra-spacious suites with balconies and patios. You will enjoy an array of activities, outings and entertainment. Close to shopping and BART, this friendly environment lets you enjoy life while our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cost of nursing homes in Berkeley, CA
The average cost of senior living in Berkeley is $16,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinez, CA with an average of $5,718 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Berkeley, CA vs. nearby cities
Berkeley, CA
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Berkeley, CA vs. the state and national average
Berkeley, CA
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Berkeley vs. other types of senior living
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Berkeley
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Berkeley
Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA
5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional
Sunrise of San Mateo
5.0
[Name removed] and [Name removed] have been incredible with them helping our family make this tough transition. They are so kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a loving, caring place.
AlmaVia of San Rafael
5.0
Great facility that is meeting all my parents needs! Great for memory care. The staff is very friendly and helpful to get them adjusted
Berkeley nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berkeley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berkeley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Berkeley nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Berkeley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Berkeley nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Berkeley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berkeley nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Berkeley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Berkeley nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Berkeley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berkeley, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berkeley nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Berkeley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berkeley, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greenhills Care Home, Oakmont of Montecito and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Berkeley, California. See full list of communities.
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