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2100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

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5.0
So much better!
Wonderful caring staff- My loved one loves all of the changes. The new staff are perfect and there is finally activity in the community.

About the facility
Elegance Berkeley

Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District,
Elegance Berkeley is designed to help the East Bay’s active elders continue to contribute, participate and inspire future generations.

Offering a comfortable, supportive and accessible environment, this boutique community is a serene, mid-century modern-inspired aesthetic with natural wood and stone materials and a green living wall, and designed to achieve GreenPoint Rated Gold Certification.

Day-to-day details are handled with care by a highly trained, informed and caring staff, so you have more time to participate in curated social, cultural and exercise opportunities, including continual learning and intergenerational arts programs. You’ll also enjoy seasonal, locally sourced, nutritious meals in a choice of dining venues.

Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Elegance Berkeley
Elegance Berkeley

2100 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

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1001 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Belmont Village Albany

1100 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Care types offered

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Amenities
at Elegance Berkeley

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • No Sugar
  • Gluten-free
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • International Cuisine
  • Professional Chef
  • Vegan
  • Restaurant Style Dining

Room Amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Air Conditioned
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Covered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Private Bath
  • Beauty Salon
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Main Street Shops
  • TV Lounge
  • Meeting Room
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Fitness Center

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Holiday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Trivia Games
  • Qi Gong
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Tai Chi
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Activities On-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Montessori Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Wii Bowling
  • Karaoke
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dances
  • Jewish Services
  • Catholic Services

Reviews

for Elegance Berkeley

8.1Review score7 reviews
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4 star
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1 star
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A Place for Mom has scored Elegance Berkeley with 8.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Elegance Berkeley has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.7 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.7
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
4.1
Staff
3.9
Meals & Dining
4.1
Activities
3.7
Value for Cost
3.9
A Place for Mom has scored Elegance Berkeley with 8.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Elegance Berkeley has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.7 out of 5.
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1-7 of 7 reviews
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 22, 2024
5.0
So much better!
Wonderful caring staff- My loved one loves all of the changes. The new staff are perfect and there is finally activity in the community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Elegance Berkeley
August 26, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your loved one is enjoying the changes and that our caring staff is making a positive impact. Your support means the world to us! Kind regards Alison
Ms. L K - Family/friend
Memory Care
August 16, 2024
1.0
Lacks communication
Things started off well but, between multiple turn overs with staff you see the difference. There are some good care givers and some not so good. The care my parents could have received should have been much better for what we were paying. In fact I was overpaying and with multiple emails and pictures sent to the home office. Crickets, no response from VP's on money owed. We didn't push the issue because they finally put a good Administrator ([name removed] in place, and he hired a really good Director Nurse ([name removed]). You could see the positive changes on all floors, literally night & day. Unfortunately Elegance once again did something to screw this up because they're now both gone, and I don't know how much longer we'll allow our mom to remain. Lack of activities, no brief changes throughout the night, soiled laundry. It's like with/out the ED & Nurse in place everyone is running around like chickens with their heads cut off. They have temp people in place but, not sure how it'll be fixed.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
3
Care Services
2
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
2
Value for Cost
3
Response from Elegance Berkeley
August 26, 2024
Thank you, Ms. L. K. for sharing your experience and know that I've shared it with the leadership team. Our primary focus has always been and continues to be the well-being and satisfaction of our residents. If you are open to talking, we'd love to discuss further, please provide your phone or email address, and we will have leadership connect with you personally.   Kind regards, Alison
Maribelle O - Family/friend
Memory Care
July 23, 2024
5.0
So much Better!
Elegance is so much better now that the Executive Director and Nurse have come onboard. When my parents moved in communication was dismal at best. Once the Executive Director arrived things began to improve. In April the Nurse was hired and this changed everything. I can feel the changes when I walk in building. Residents seem happier and participating. Both the Nurse and Executive Director genuinely care about the residents. Loved parents only have positive things to say. My sister has noticed that they both work long hours and we as a family do not want them burned out. Our biggest fear is that they will be fired or quit. Great choices headquarters for some great employee choices. Please don't lose them!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Elegance Berkeley
August 13, 2024
Thank you Maribelle for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear about the positive changes you've noticed and appreciate your concern for our dedicated team. Your support means the world to us. Thank you! Kind regards, Alison
Disappointed - Family/friend
Memory Care
May 17, 2024
1.0
Gone downhill fast
My mother was one of the first residents of Elegance Berkeley when it opened, and I'm posting this review because I used to tell people how great it was. Unfortunately, there has been complete churn of personnel from the Executive Director to the staff level, replacing a team that was warm, welcoming and communicative with a team that does not communicate with families, engages in questionable billing practices, and does not resolve problems. The caregivers have been great, but most of them have now left. My mother was sometimes left in her room at meal times because there were not enough staff to bring her to the dining room, despite paying handsomely for that service. Advise new families to keep looking elsewhere if they want stable care for their loved ones and a responsive management.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
1
Care Services
4
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
Response from Elegance Berkeley
May 22, 2024
Thank you, D.C., for sharing your experience and know that I've shared it with the leadership team. Our primary focus has always been and continues to be the well-being and satisfaction of our residents and team members. If you are open talking, we'd love to discuss further, please provide your phon e or email address, and we will have leadership connect with you personally.   Kind regards, Alison
Susan - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 15, 2024
5.0
Verified Review
Recommended
Very attentive care for my loved one at Elegance Berkeley. My loved one initially really enjoyed assisted living. This facility is an attractive facility with friendly and committed administration. A setback for my loved one necessitated memory care and the staff facilitated a good transition. I would recommend this facility to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Response from Elegance Berkeley
May 22, 2024
Thank you, Susan for your heartfelt review! We're grateful for your trust in Elegance Berkeley. Providing attentive care and ensuring smooth transitions are our priorities. We're honored by your recommendation and commitment to our community. Kind regards, Alison
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 24, 2024
4.0
Verified Review
Peaceful, welcoming community
The staff is very caring, but there has been a lot of turnover in the 2 months since my dad moved in. Some improvements could be made in terms of making rooms more accessible for people in wheelchairs. I would recommend Elegance Berkley. It's a beautiful facility and has a nice peaceful atmosphere.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Elegance Berkeley
April 25, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your kind words about our caring staff and the peaceful atmosphere. We're constantly working to improve, including accessibility for all residents. Warmly, Alison
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
January 19, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Strongly recommend
It's a new place and they are open to how things should be done and they are still learning what works for them. As they are not yet full, I expect things to get even better over time.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Elegance Berkeley
February 1, 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your positive review of Elegance Berkeley. We greatly appreciate your feedback and we'll be sure to share it with the team. Kind regards, Alison
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