El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito Royale
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Residential Care · Independent Living
6510 Gladys Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
El Cerrito Royale in El Cerrito, California offers assisted living, memory care, residential care, and independent living options.
- Licensed capacity
- 145 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2002
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
El Cerrito Royale, licensed for over 24 years, has a single Type A finding (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 2 Type B administrative findings, all occurring within the past three years.
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- Track record — Across more than two decades of operation, the community accumulated one Type A finding and two Type B (administrative) findings, all of which fall within the most recent three-year window rather than being spread across its full history.
- Recent 3 years — All lifetime citations and all three substantiated allegations occurred in the past three years, meaning the current period carries the full weight of the record and is the most relevant window for questions.
- Complaints — Seven complaint investigations have been logged against five inspections, and roughly a third of investigated allegations were substantiated, so complaint-driven scrutiny has run somewhat ahead of routine inspection activity.
- Operating tenure — A licensed history of over 24 years provides a substantial base of experience to weigh against the recent cluster of findings, even though that cluster is concentrated in the last three years rather than diluted across the full tenure.
- 1.Can you walk through what the Type A citation involved and what corrective steps were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Which categories of the three substantiated allegations were confirmed, and what changes were made in response?
- 3.Since complaint investigations have outpaced routine inspections recently, what is driving that pattern and how does the community handle incoming complaints?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #75600575
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 7
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 15
Facility evaluation
May 19, 2026
Facility evaluation
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 30, 2025
Facility evaluation
May 30, 2025
1–5 of 15 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,075 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,075 / mo
- Studios
- $4,775 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $7,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
17 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 6 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers consistently describe a warm, welcoming atmosphere, but families should verify specifics on staffing, care levels, dining, and pricing during a tour since reviews don't cover these details.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers describe each floor as beautifully decorated and the community as feeling like home from the moment you enter.
- Staff & care — A common theme is that warmth comes through from every staff member and resident encountered.
- Daily life & dignity — Reviewers note the community feels designed with residents' needs and comfort in mind.
- Dining — Ask the community for details on menu variety, meal quality, and how dietary needs are accommodated since this isn't addressed in current reviews.
- Financial transparency — Families should confirm how pricing works and whether fees increase as care needs change, since cost details are not covered.
- Staff & care — It's worth asking about staffing levels, especially on weekends and evenings, to understand day-to-day care consistency.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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