Elegance Berkeley

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.

Facility Direct Line (510) 788-1333

120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 96 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

34%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

41 / 120

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

StatusLicensed

IssuanceSeptember 6, 2022

CountyAlameda

Elegance Berkeley is legally operated by Berkeley Ca Operator Llc and San Pablo Comm Healthcare, and administered by Annemarie E Domizio.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 43 citations 49 total visits 28 complaint visits 3 official inspections 23 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

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

Inspection Scorecard 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

Latest Inspection May 14, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	10	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) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	16	3	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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	27	4	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 Average citations per year since 2022.	10.8	2.5	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 Average citations per inspection.	0.9	3.3	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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	49	16	This facility has 206% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (49 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 206% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	28	13	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. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	18	7	This facility has 157% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 157% worse
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	23	10	This facility has 130% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (23 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 130% worse

Inspection Reports Summary 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.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

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

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 4-storey

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio

356-413 sq. ft

1 Bed

577-651 sq. ft

1.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Berkeley's city center to Elegance Berkeley's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


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Elegance Berkeley	AL MC	Berkeley (West Berkeley)	120 Facility 120 CA AVG 103 Rank #561 / 1657	Yes	96 Facility 96 CA AVG 57 Rank #43 / 2092	59 Facility 59 CA AVG 81 Rank #1301 / 1401	3	28 Facility 28 CA AVG 13 Rank #1242 / 1397	16 Facility 16 CA AVG 3 Rank #1126 / 1164	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #1210 / 1487	34.2% Facility 34.2% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1341 / 1368	-	Berkeley Ca Operator LLC And San Pablo Comm Healthcare	Studio / 1 Bed
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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Elegance Berkeley in?

Elegance Berkeley is in the West Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley.

Who is the owner of Elegance Berkeley?

Elegance Berkeley is legally operated by Berkeley Ca Operator Llc and San Pablo Comm Healthcare, and administered by Annemarie E Domizio.

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 citations?

Elegance Berkeley has had 47 recently reported citations.

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