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10 Best Nursing Homes in Berkeley, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Berkeley nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Berkeley, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Berkeley or another care type is right for you. Browse 94 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Berkeley.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Berkeley, CA

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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Moraga Royale
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.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
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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.
Photo of Lafayette Care Center
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.
Photo of Waters Edge Lodge
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.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Berkeley, CA

The average cost of senior living in Berkeley is $5,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinez, CA with an average of $5,685 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Berkeley, CA, vs. nearby cities

Berkeley, CA
$5,896/mo
$5,864/mo

Nursing homes costs in Berkeley, CA, vs. state and national averages

Berkeley, CA
$5,896/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Berkeley, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,925/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,896/mo

Nursing homes costs in Berkeley, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,824/mo
Studio
$6,498/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,390/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,849/mo

Senior living costs in Berkeley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Berkeley, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBerkeley, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,896/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,667/mo$4,369/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,925/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,369/mo$4,504/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Berkeley, CA:$5,896/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Berkeley, CA:$4,667/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Berkeley, CA:$5,925/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Berkeley, CA:$5,369/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Berkeley, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Berkeley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Berkeley, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Berkeley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Berkeley, CA$6,809/mo$6,985/mo-2.5%
California$5,886/mo$5,583/mo+5.4%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Berkeley, CA
2024 average cost:$6,809/mo
2023 average cost:$6,985/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,886/mo
2023 average cost:$5,583/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Berkeley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Berkeley

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

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

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
36.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
19.2%
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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
41.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.4%
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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
18.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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
26.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
0.8%
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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
31.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.7%
0.5%
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Elegance Berkeley, Cardinal Point and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Berkeley, California. See full list of communities.
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