Elegance Berkeley
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Berkeley, CA

Elegance Berkeley

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Berkeley, CA

Overview of Elegance Berkeley

Elegance Berkeley prides itself on achieving a safe and secure community for residents to do as they please with assistance with daily living. Residents from different living options offer personalized care that allows them to receive the necessary care they need while promoting an active lifestyle. Elegance Berkeley community encourages residents to feel relaxed and at ease and practice a healthy lifestyle for their well-being.

Residents receive many benefits during their stay; they do not have to worry about housekeeping, laundry, or transportation, as all of these are offered by management to ensure that they are living comfortably and hassle-free.

(510) 788-1333
Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #561 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 561st out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
3 years in operation Rank #1210 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1210th out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 96 / 100 Rank #43 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
34%
Rank #1458 / 1530Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1458th out of 1530 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1530. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
41 / 120
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 6, 2022
CountyAlameda

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elegance Berkeley is legally operated by Berkeley Ca Operator Llc;san Pablo Comm Healthcare, and administrated by Annemarie E Domizio.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1301 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1301st out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (330% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (433% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (575% above)
• Citations per year (332% above)
• Total visits (206% above)
• Complaint visits (115% above)
• Other visits (157% above)
• Complaint investigations (130% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
Latest Inspection May 14, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4310 This facility has 330% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 330% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 163 This facility has 433% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (16 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 433% worse Rank #1126 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1126th out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 274 This facility has 575% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (27 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 575% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 10.82.5 This facility has 332% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (10.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 332% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.93.3 This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4916 This facility has 206% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (49 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 206% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2813 This facility has 115% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (28 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 115% worse Rank #1242 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1242nd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 187 This facility has 157% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 157% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 2310 This facility has 130% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 130% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 found no deficiencies after a priority 1 complaint investigation.
  • Between January and September 2024, multiple inspections substantiated serious deficiencies including failure to administer medications, prevent resident elopement, and maintain updated medical assessments, with immediate safety risks and civil penalties.
  • The record shows recurring themes of inadequate staffing, medication management failures, and confidentiality breaches, though recent complaint investigations from late 2024 through 2025 were unsubstantiated.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 356 - 413 / 577 - 651 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 4-storey

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Type of Rooms Available

Studio
Studio
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356-413 sq. ft
1 Bed
1 Bed
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577-651 sq. ft

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Berkeley's city center to Elegance Berkeley's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.52 miles to nearest hospital (Neurology: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Elegance Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elegance Berkeley

What neighborhood is Elegance Berkeley in?

Elegance Berkeley is in the West Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley.

Who is the owner of Elegance Berkeley?

The legal owner and operator of Elegance Berkeley is Berkeley Ca Operator Llc;San Pablo Comm Healthcare.

Is Elegance Berkeley in a walkable area?

Elegance Berkeley has a walk score of 96. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Elegance Berkeley?

Elegance Berkeley's occupancy is 34%.

Who is the administrator of Elegance Berkeley?

Annemarie E Domizio is the administrator of Elegance Berkeley.

How many beds does Elegance Berkeley have?

Elegance Berkeley has 120 beds.

Has Elegance Berkeley had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Elegance Berkeley has had 47 recently reported deficiencies.

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