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Senior Living Apartments in El Cerrito, CA

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in El Cerrito, senior citizen apartments in El Cerrito might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in El Cerrito and consider their options. With 6 senior rentals in El Cerrito, CA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale El Cerrito 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in El Cerrito, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Chabot Park, Ridgemont and Sequoyah Heights.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pittsburg, Concord and San Francisco.

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Sycamore Hills By the Bay, Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor and Rose of Sharon
zipAverageCost: $2,607

Senior Apartments Facilities near El Cerrito, CA

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Many special people there. I chose it for me it was close to my work at the time and [name removed] is a nice town. The manager [name removed]is excellent and the maintenance people are very responsive...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sycamore Hills by the Bay apartments is the San Francisco Bay Area's newest apartment community for the 55+ senior! Sycamore Hills By the Bay is located in Hercules, CA, and offers convenient access to pubic transportation, shopping, and dining.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Rose of Sharon Apartments is located in Oakland, California. It offers studio and 1 bedroom, section 8, tax credit, and market rate units. Rent can be based on 30% of income and income limits can apply.Floor PlanStudio, 1 Bath | 450 Sq. Ft.1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 640 Sq. Ft.Amenities and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of senior apartments in El Cerrito, CA

The average cost of senior living in El Cerrito is $2,607 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martinez, CA with an average of $1,790 per month.

Senior apartments costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. nearby cities

El Cerrito, CA
$2,607/mo
$2,526/mo
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Senior apartments costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. state and national averages

El Cerrito, CA
$2,607/mo
U.S. national average
$1,331/mo

Senior apartments costs in El Cerrito, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,875/mo
Senior Apartments
$2,607/mo

Senior apartments costs in El Cerrito, CA, by floor plan type

Studio
$1,461/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,475/mo

Senior living costs in El Cerrito 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: El Cerrito, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Cerrito, CACaliforniaU.S.
Senior Apartments$2,607/mo$1,204/mo$1,331/mo
Assisted Living$4,632/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,875/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,339/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Senior Apartments
El Cerrito, CA:$2,607/mo
California:$1,204/mo
U.S.:$1,331/mo
Assisted Living
El Cerrito, CA:$4,632/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
El Cerrito, CA:$5,875/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
El Cerrito, CA:$5,339/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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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 senior apartments in El Cerrito

Recent reviews for senior apartments in El Cerrito

Magnolia Gardens in Danville, CA

4.3
Meal have been so-so For evening favor is a joke

The Broadmoor in San Francisco, CA

5.0
I rate them a five on everything except friendliness. On that they get a ten!!!!! My loved one's circumstances were such she was there a little more than two months. It was an interim stop between acute care and home. They knew that. She was sort of a grump, but everyone treated her ...
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The Village at Hayes Valley in San Francisco, CA

3.7
It's clean. It's safe, which is important with memory care. One thing they lack is communication. You call the front desk and their voicemail is always full. But overall we had a smooth respite stay, including the move-in and move-out process.

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Sycamore Hills By the Bay, Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor and Rose of Sharon are the top-rated senior apartments facilities near El Cerrito, California. See full list of communities.
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