4 serious and 10 minor state citations across 18 state inspections, with 6 substantiated complaints. Last inspected in May 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
The Berkshire is a 72-bed family-owned assisted living and memory care community in Napa, with nearly 50 years of family experience in senior care. The community specializes in dementia and Alzheimer's care, with a specially designed memory care area featuring a WanderGuard safety system.
Owners and the administrator personally oversee care and maintain direct relationships with families. The Berkshire also offers short-term respite care for families needing temporary relief, and the management team has over 100 years of combined healthcare experience.
Family-owned with nearly 50 years of experience
Owned and operated by a family with deep roots in senior care. The owners and administrator personally oversee daily operations and maintain direct relationships with residents' families.
Memory care specialization
A specially designed memory care area with WanderGuard safety system, behavioral interventions, and staff trained in dementia-specific approaches. This is their core focus, not an add-on.
Respite care available
Short-term stays available for families who need temporary relief from caregiving, or for seniors recovering from a fall or surgery before returning home.
Personalized, pay-for-what-you-need model
Residents only pay for the services they actually need, with various care levels tailored to the individual. The fee structure is straightforward and transparent.
Below-average safety record
4 serious and 10 minor citations across 18 state inspections, with 6 verified complaints. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.
Staffing concerns noted
Some families have reported occasional understaffing and inconsistent attention to residents. Worth visiting at different times of day to observe staffing levels firsthand.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
2300 Brown Street, Napa, CA 94558
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