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Live a blissful retirement with El Cerrito Royale, an outstanding community set in the serene residential area of El Cerrito, CA, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With its dedication to residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Keep peace of mind with the community helping with day-to-day activities. As a family-owned and operated community, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and attention they deserve.
Here, residents are encouraged to remain active and interact with friends with a well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and nutritious meals that satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems, medication management, and transportation services are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those who need additional care to spend their golden years with ease.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%El Cerrito Royale is legally operated by Berg Senior Services, Llc., and administrated by Sonja Givens.
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.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (7 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 46% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 5 | 10 | This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with substantiated complaints for inadequate supervision in May 2025 and an unlawful eviction notice in January 2025. The May 30, 2025 annual inspection found the facility clean and safe with no deficiencies, but the complaint investigation on the same day cited one deficiency for insufficient direct care staff. Earlier complaint investigations from 2022 to 2024 mostly found allegations unsubstantiated, and annual inspections generally showed compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
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Sonja Givens-Thomas serves as the Executive Director at El Cerrito Royale, bringing 23 years of dedicated service. She leads a warm, caring community where residents, staff, and families share a strong bond. Under her leadership, the community fosters a family-like atmosphere and continuity of care that residents appreciate daily.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from El Cerrito's city center to El Cerrito Royale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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El Cerrito Royale is located in El Cerrito, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| El Cerrito Royale |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | El Cerrito | 145 | No | 86 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 68.3% | Berg Senior Services, LLC. | Suite / 1 Bed |
| Landmark Villa |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hayward | 140 | No | 60 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 52.9% | Hcrc, Inc | Studio / 1 Bed / Shared Rooms |
| Marymount Villa |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | San Leandro (Old San Leandro) | 99 | No | 95 | 4 | 34 | 7 | 21 | 94.9% | Marymount Villa, LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Blossom Garden Senior Home |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Hayward | 9 | No | 59 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 77.8% | Blossom Garden Senior Home, LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Dimond Care LLC |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oakland (Foothill) | 6 | No | 87 | 4 | - | - | 14 | 66.7% | Dimond Care LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
El Cerrito Royale is in the El Cerrito neighborhood of El Cerrito.
The legal owner and operator of El Cerrito Royale is Berg Senior Services, Llc..
El Cerrito Royale has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
El Cerrito Royale's occupancy is 68%.
Sonja Givens is the administrator of El Cerrito Royale.
El Cerrito Royale has 145 beds.
El Cerrito Royale has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
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