Elegance Berkeley
About Elegance Berkeley
Elegance Berkeley is a licensed residential care facility for the elderly in Berkeley, Alameda County, California, offering assisted living. Licensed for 120 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: October 21, 2026 · 46 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 Alameda County
State inspection record
This license was closed on June 5, 2026 for a change of ownership. The home may now run under a new license, so the record below may be the previous owner's.
For comparison, 28% of larger communities (7+ beds) in Alameda County have no Type A citations, and the typical one has 2 Type A citations and 4 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 Elegance Berkeley's full inspection and complaint reports on the state's site · How to read a California inspection record
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Elegance Berkeley cost & FAQ
How much does Elegance Berkeley cost?
Elegance Berkeley's all-in monthly cost is estimated at about $6,850: base rent of about $5,700 plus a typical assisted living add-on of about $1,150. Expect a one-time community fee of around $3,000. This is an estimate based on Berkeley-area prices for this care level; Elegance Berkeley hasn't verified it yet, so confirm the current rate when you tour.
What does the monthly price at Elegance Berkeley 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 Elegance Berkeley for an assessment-based quote.
What type of care does Elegance Berkeley provide?
Elegance Berkeley is listed for assisted living. It holds California state license #019201143 and is licensed for up to 120 residents.
Does Elegance Berkeley accept Medi-Cal?
Elegance Berkeley 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 Elegance Berkeley 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 Elegance Berkeley 50 times, most recently on October 21, 2026. It received 17 Type A citations (the most serious kind) and 29 Type B citations. The state investigated 24 complaints: 33 allegations were substantiated, 29 not proven and 0 unfounded. Read the full reports on the state's Care Facility Search before you decide.
How do I tour Elegance Berkeley?
Pick a time in the tour booker on this page and your request goes to Elegance Berkeley only. Chapter never sells your information, and you won't get calls from referral agents. You can also call the community directly at (510) 788-1333.
Compare prices nearby: senior living costs in Berkeley · 2026 California cost report