6510 Gladys Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
145 beds • Est. 2002 (23 years) • Get directions
El Cerrito Royale recorded 2 state citations and 2 verified complaints since 2021 across 13 inspections. The most serious finding involved a March 2026 complaint investigation that observed memory care residents locked inside their rooms and unable to open the doors from the inside; a follow-up case management visit in April 2026 found the rooms were no longer locked. A verified complaint from May 2025 found that a resident with mild cognitive impairment left the facility without supervision and was returned by El Cerrito Police; interviews with staff revealed that staffing levels in both the assisted living and memory care units were considered in need of assessment. A minor state citation was issued in January 2025 after an eviction notice provided to a resident failed to include legally required information, including the date, witnesses, and circumstances of the reason for eviction.
El Cerrito Royale is a 145-bed assisted living community in El Cerrito, a quiet residential city in the inner East Bay. The community offers a large setting with a strong safety record and moderate pricing for the Bay Area, with excellent transit access via BART.
Excellent safety record
A safety score of 9.0 out of 9.9 reflects strong compliance with state inspection standards and a well-maintained care environment.
Large community with full resources
At 145 beds, El Cerrito Royale has the scale for diverse programming, multiple care levels, and robust on-site amenities and staffing.
Inner East Bay convenience
El Cerrito offers BART access, proximity to major hospitals, and an easy commute from San Francisco, Berkeley, and the greater East Bay.
Moderate Bay Area pricing
Priced below many comparable communities in San Francisco and the inner Peninsula, while still offering strong Bay Area accessibility.
Large-community trade-offs
At 145 beds, this is a sizable operation. Families who prefer a more intimate, home-like setting may want to explore smaller options in the area.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
6510 Gladys Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
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