See our El Cerrito assisted living or specialized care listings below:
The city of El Cerrito provides people a range of care options to select from with 5 facilities within the city. While it can be challenging to walk for the sick or elderly, moving around the city is comparatively doable for healthy individuals. According to government funded surveys there are many top ranked nursing facilities and hospitals in the surrounding areas.
Assisted Living Services
It is important to seek out desired amenities so that you or your loved one can feel relaxed. Some of the amenities in these care facilities can include:
- Secure Alzheimer's units
- On-call Doctors
- Palliative care and medical support
Aside from having a full range of basic amenities, El Cerrito also has a diverse network of facilities that can meet seniors' unique requirements. Access to on-call specialists like Speech Therapists and Nurses can also be arranged at many long term care facilities. If religion is vital to you or your loved one, many care facilities arrange devotional services on site, with those that offer off-site services usually arranging for a method of transport. Some facilities in the city arrange for kosher meals, can allow pets like cats, provide outdoor social activities, as well as common areas for group activities.
While not mandatory, when contacting the facilities you are interested in it can be advantageous to have the resident's medical history including any insurance, doctor, and facility names and contacts for any questions the facility intake manager might have. This can aid in planning any special care the individual might require.
Assisted Living Costs
Annual cost of community care facilities in El Cerrito might run up to $60,700 to $79,900 or $5,100 - $6,700 per month based on recent surveys. Neighboring El Sobrante averages around $5,500 for long-term care facilities, which costs more than El Cerrito. For individuals who can qualify there are usually state & federal options to cover fees. The list below has average costs in other cities close to El Cerrito:
Senior Living Average Prices for Cities Nearby
| City | Average Cost |
|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $5,700 |
| Corte Madera, CA | $7,300 |
| El Sobrante, CA | $5,000 |
| Emeryville, CA | $7,400 |
| Lafayette, CA | $6,600 |
| Moraga, CA | $6,600 |
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
