El Cerrito Royale
About El Cerrito Royale
El Cerrito Royale is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 145 residents. The monthly price shown is a Chapter estimate for this area and care level — the community can claim this listing and publish its verified pricing.
Last state inspection visit: September 29, 2026 · 7 citations in about five years
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Medi-Cal & Medicare
Not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here — ask the community, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
How Medi-Cal, ALW & Medicare work for assisted living · ALW homes in Contra Costa County
State inspection record
For comparison, 25% of larger communities (7+ beds) in Contra Costa County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 1 Type A citation and 5 Type B citations. Larger homes get visited and cited more often, so compare like with like, and read what each citation was for.
What these terms mean
- Type A citations are the most serious: a violation that poses an immediate or substantial risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
- Type B citations are less serious violations that could become a risk to residents if they aren't corrected.
- Substantiated: The state found the allegation was true.
- Not proven (inconclusive or unsubstantiated): There wasn't enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation.
- Unfounded: The state found the allegation was false or couldn't have happened.
Read El Cerrito Royale's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
The facts
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El Cerrito Royale cost & FAQ
How much does El Cerrito Royale cost?
El Cerrito Royale's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $7,450: base rent of about $6,200 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,250. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on El Cerrito-area prices for this care level; El Cerrito Royale hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at El Cerrito Royale include?
The all-in figure combines base rent (room, meals and basic services) with the typical care add-on for average needs. Care costs rise with the level of help a resident needs, so ask El Cerrito Royale for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does El Cerrito Royale provide?
El Cerrito Royale is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #075600575 and is licensed for up to 145 residents.
Does El Cerrito Royale accept Medi-Cal?
El Cerrito Royale is not on the state's list of Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) providers as of May 11, 2026, so Medi-Cal is unlikely to cover care here. Ask the community directly, since the list changes. Medicare does not pay for assisted living.
Has El Cerrito Royale had any state citations or complaints?
In about the last five years of California Community Care Licensing records (as of October 27, 2026), the state visited El Cerrito Royale 18 times, most recently on September 29, 2026. It received 1 Type A citation (the most serious kind) and 6 Type B citations. The state investigated 7 complaints: 3 allegations were substantiated, 8 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour El Cerrito Royale?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to El Cerrito Royale only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (510) 234-5200.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in El Cerrito · 2026 California cost report