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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Berkeley, CA
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Berkeley, CA
2000 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 View map
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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Berkeley, CA. Assisted living delivers daily help with bathing, dressing, and medication administration while preserving private living quarters. Memory care features a secured environment tailored for residents who need extra supervision due to wandering risks, while respite care supports temporary stays for short-term caregiver relief.

Nathan Echois oversees the 100-bed property, which is run by Vop The Vistas and Ridgeline Management Company. Floor plans include studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom layouts. The presence of both assisted living and memory care under one roof allows residents to step up their level of care seamlessly over time. Pets are welcome throughout the community.

Daily conveniences include on-site salon services, rehabilitation care, and scheduled transportation for doctor visits or community outings. Carrying a walk score of 93, the property rests in a highly walkable district where non-driving residents can accomplish routine errands entirely on foot.

Individuals seeking care options can connect with the staff to gather additional details or organize a walkthrough of the campus.

Facility Direct Line (510) 845-1000
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 100 Rank #659 / 2534Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 659th out of 2,534 assisted living communities we track in California for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #71 / 1401Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 71st out of 1,401 assisted living communities we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusPending
CountyShasta

Ownership & Operating Entity

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is legally operated by Vop The Vistas LP and Ridgeline Managment Company Inc, and administered by Nathan Echois.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
Room Sizes
354 - 405 sq. ft 532 - 547 sq. ft 779 - 795 sq. ft
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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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.

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)

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. 07.0 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 119.0 This facility has had 95% fewer total inspections than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 95% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 06.0 This facility has had 100% fewer complaint visits than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer Rank #1 / 2475 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 2,475 assisted living communities we track in California for # of complaint visits. A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among the 2475 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 15.0 This facility has had 80% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 04.0 This facility has had 100% fewer official inspections than the California average (0 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 100% fewer
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Managed by Nate Echols

Administrator

Over 20 years of experience

Nate Echols is the Administrator of Vistas Assisted Living and Memory Care, overseeing daily operations and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. He is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect and support that creates a homelike environment for residents and staff. Nate brings over 20 years of healthcare administration experience across Northern California and holds degrees in Health Administration and a Master’s from USC.

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Address 0.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Berkeley's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley
AL
MC
Berkeley
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 66
Rank #659 / 2,534
Yes
93
Facility 93
CA AVG 56
Rank #71 / 1,401
1
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 6
Rank #1 / 2,475
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 2,520
---Vop The Vistas LP And Ridgeline Managment Company IncStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in California

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is in Berkeley, California. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support for qualifying nonmedical residential care

SSI/SSP Nonmedical Out-of-Home Care Support

California SSI/SSP — Nonmedical Out-of-Home Care (NMOHC)

Who it is for
SSI/SSP-eligible Californians 65+, or blind or disabled, living in licensed nonmedical residential care
Income limit
Countable income and living arrangement affect eligibility and payment; SSA makes the determination.
Asset limit
Countable-resource limits are $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

Eligibility

General
Cash support for California residents age 65+ or blind or disabled who meet SSA eligibility rules and have a qualifying nonmedical residential living arrangement.
CA specifics
The nonmedical out-of-home-care category must be verified.

What it provides

  • Combined federal SSI and California SSP cash support. From January 1; 2026; the individual licensed-facility NMOHC maximum payment standard is $1,626.07/month before countable-income reductions. This is not an extra payment on top of regular SSI/SSP or a guarantee of full facility fees.
Cash support for qualifying immigrants, including residential care

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants

California Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)

Who it is for
Immigrants 65+, or blind or disabled, in California who cannot get SSI because of immigration status
Income limit
Income must meet the CAPI payment standard for the person’s living arrangement; the county determines the individual award.
Asset limit
Countable-resource limits are $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple.

Eligibility

General
Cash support for California residents age 65+ or blind or disabled who meet CAPI immigration rules and cannot receive SSI/SSP solely because of immigration status.
CA specifics
County staff review proof of SSI/SSP ineligibility. A residential payment category requires its own determination.

What it provides

  • State-funded monthly cash assistance with payment standards equivalent to SSI/SSP; including a qualifying nonmedical out-of-home-care category. Actual payments vary; Medi-Cal and IHSS require separate applications.
In-home & community support

Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Who it is for
Medi-Cal members 60+ who meet nursing-facility level of care and can be served at home
Asset limit
For affected non-MAGI Medi-Cal categories, the 2026 countable-asset limit is $130,000 for one person plus $65,000 for each additional eligible family member (up to ten people). Exclusions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ with a qualifying Medi-Cal aid code who meet nursing-facility level-of-care criteria and can be served in the community.
CA specifics
Enrollment and a team-developed plan are required. The current program age is 60, not 65.

What it provides

  • Care management and authorized support such as adult day care; respite; personal care; meals; transportation and minor home modifications.
In-home support

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Who it is for
Californians who are aged, blind or disabled and need help to stay safely at home
Asset limit
For affected non-MAGI Medi-Cal categories, the 2026 countable-asset limit is $130,000 for one person plus $65,000 for each additional eligible family member (up to ten people). Exclusions and spousal protections apply.

Eligibility

General
California residents who are aged, blind or disabled (including eligible children) and need assistance to remain safely in their own home; Medi-Cal eligibility and health certification are required.
CA specifics
A county social worker assesses tasks and authorized hours; the recipient generally hires and supervises a provider.

What it provides

  • Authorized in-home assistance with daily needs; the approved hours depend on the county assessment and applicable program limits.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Who it is for
California homeowners 62+, or blind or disabled, with limited income who want to defer property taxes
Income limit
2026 · For the 2026–2027 application cycle, 2025 total household income must not exceed $57,002.
Asset limit
At least 40% equity in the home is required; a reverse mortgage disqualifies participation.

Eligibility

General
California homeowner age 62+ or blind or disabled who occupies the property as a principal residence and meets all program conditions.
CA specifics
Applications for the 2026–2027 cycle run October 1 2026 through February 10 2027; limited funding is first come, first served.

What it provides

  • Deferral of eligible property taxes secured by a lien; 5% simple annual interest accrues and repayment is triggered by specified events. This is a loan-like deferral; not a grant.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible California households responsible for home energy costs
Income limit
2026 · Published 2026 monthly limits: $3,331.66 for one person; $4,356.83 for two; $5,382 for three; larger households use the CSD table.

Eligibility

General
California households meeting local LIHEAP eligibility and prioritization rules; energy costs and household vulnerability are considered.
CA specifics
Apply through the local provider. Funds are limited and assistance is prioritized under program rules.

What it provides

  • One-time energy-bill help; eligible crisis assistance and weatherization; award amounts depend on program rules and available funds.
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Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley is legally operated by Vop The Vistas LP and Ridgeline Managment Company Inc, and administered by Nathan Echois.
02 Is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley in a walkable area?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
03 Are pets allowed at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
Yes, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley allows residents to bring their pets.
04 Who is the administrator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
Nathan Echois is the administrator of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley.
05 How many beds does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley have?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley has 100 beds.
06 Has MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley had any citations?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley has no reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
07 Are there photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley?
Yes — there are 4 photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Berkeley in the photo gallery on this page.
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