Best Senior Living in Berkeley, California
10 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 10 senior living communities in Berkeley. Families rate them 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 187 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 10communities
- 3.9average rating, 6 rated
- 187family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Silverado Berkeley Memory Care Community
Berkeley, California
5(45)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
The Ivy Berkeley
Berkeley, California
5(8)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Chaparral House
Berkeley, California
4.5(44)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
A Windsor House
Berkeley, California
Assisted Living
Angeleon Care Home
Berkeley, California
Assisted Living
Golden Oasis
Berkeley, California
4(1)
Assisted Living
Berkeley Pines Care Center
Berkeley, California
3.7(6)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ashby Care Center
Berkeley, California
3(2)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Kyakameena Care Center
Berkeley, California
3.4(28)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Elmwood Nursing Rehabilitation Hospital
Berkeley, California
2(53)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Berkeley
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Silverado Berkeley Memory Care Community
5 (45 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 90 units
Reviewers consistently praise Silverado Berkeley as a warm, home-like memory care community with attentive, well-trained staff and strong family involvement. Families highlight the specialized, dignity-centered approach…
- 2
5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 138 units
Families describe The Ivy Berkeley as a warm, well-run community where staff know residents by name and go out of their way to help, especially in memory care. Reviewers repeatedly praise specific caregivers and describe…
- 3
4.5 (44 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 49 units
Chaparral House is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Berkeley licensed for up to 49 residents, and it holds a strong 4.5-star average from 44 Google reviewers. No detailed review text was provided,…
- 4
3.7 (6 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 36 units
Berkeley Pines Care Center is a small skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Berkeley with a 3.7 out of 5 rating from just 6 Google reviews. The one review text available praises attentive, professional staff and…
- 5
3.4 (28 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 60 units
Reviews of Kyakameena Care Center are sharply mixed: some families praise attentive, caring staff and cleanliness, while others describe serious concerns about neglect, sanitation, and an inability to reach anyone by…
- 6
Elmwood Nursing Rehabilitation Hospital
2 (53 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 74 units
Elmwood Care Center is a long-standing skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Berkeley with over 45 years of history, but no individual reviews were provided to describe firsthand family experiences. The…
What families say about senior living in Berkeley
Counted across the review summaries of 10 Berkeley communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 50%
- Warm, home-like feel 50%
- Building and grounds 30%
- Food and dining 20%
- Cleanliness 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 50%
- Cost and billing 50%
- Staff attitude 20%
- Management 10%
“Silverado Berkeley Memory Care is one of my preferred memory care communities. The residents are consistently active, engaged, and appear happy. The community is well-staffed and conveniently located in the heart of Berkeley.”
“I’m basically here for rehab after a fall. The nurses and Charge nurses are caring and energetic ! They cared for my mom as well as my mother in law !❤️💐”
Senior Living in Berkeley: the figures
- •Of the 10 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (9), emergency call system (9), medication management (9), housekeeping (9), 24-hour staff (9), on-site nurse (rn) (7).
Senior Living near Berkeley
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito4 mi | 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 4 mi |
| Oakland4.8 mi | 49 | 4.3 / 5 | 4.8 mi |
| Alameda7.2 mi | 13 | 4.1 / 5 | 7.2 mi |
| San Francisco11.6 mi | 63 | 4.5 / 5 | 11.6 mi |
| San Leandro12 mi | 15 | 3.9 / 5 | 12 mi |
| Walnut Creek12 mi | 36 | 4.7 / 5 | 12 mi |
| Pleasant Hill12.2 mi | 11 | 4.5 / 5 | 12.2 mi |
| Castro Valley15.2 mi | 11 | 4.5 / 5 | 15.2 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 10 communities listed in Berkeley, 187 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Berkeley ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Berkeley: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Berkeley, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 10 senior living communities in Berkeley, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Berkeley are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Silverado Berkeley Memory Care Community (5★, 45 ratings), The Ivy Berkeley (5★, 8 ratings), Chaparral House (4.5★, 44 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Berkeley?
Beyond senior living, Berkeley has assisted living (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Berkeley?
Families rate Berkeley senior living communities 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 187 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Berkeley senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 10 Berkeley communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), warm, home-like feel (mentioned for 50%), building and grounds (mentioned for 30%). The most common concerns are communication with families (50%), cost and billing (50%), staff attitude (20%).
Are there small senior living homes in Berkeley?
Yes. Of the 10 Berkeley communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Berkeley nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Berkeley carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.