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Nursing homes and assisted living in Berkeley, California

Our directory lists 11 places to live with care in Berkeley, California: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 3 assisted living communities, and 3 residential care homes. 5 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 2 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Alameda County.

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See only the 5 that accept Medicaid in Berkeley

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Albany3 places · 2.5 miles awayEmeryville1 place · 2.5 miles awayEl Cerrito9 places · 4.3 miles awayOakland47 places · 5 miles awayRichmond21 places · 6.2 miles awayOrinda1 place · 6.2 miles awayAlameda13 places · 6.8 miles awayEl Sobrante5 places · 6.8 miles awayMoraga5 places · 8.1 miles awaySan Pablo7 places · 8.7 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Berkeley?
Our directory lists 11 in Berkeley, California: 5 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 6 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Berkeley?
5 of the 5 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Berkeley?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in California is $400 a day for a semi-private room (about $12,167 a month), and assisted living is $7,000 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in California.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Berkeley?
No place in Berkeley has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to California: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in California.

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