RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior

    8320 Buckingham Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate professional care, immaculate home

    I'm very pleased with RN3 Homes - the staff are compassionate, professional, and highly communicative, and the owner/nurse oversight provides real peace of mind. The home is immaculate and home-like with nutritious, well-presented meals, attentive personal care, and good coordination with hospice.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Common areas

    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    5.00·(13)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • RN owner providing clinical leadership
    • well-organized personal-care and grooming assistance
    • nutritious, home-cooked meals with attractive presentation
    • immaculately clean, well-maintained interior
    • home-like environment and residential landscaping
    • efficient communication and hospice collaboration
    • small, intimate setting enabling personalized attention
    • ample amenities and patient, personable staff

    Cons

    • limited capacity due to small, home-like scale
    • potential constraints on on-site specialty medical services
    • fewer structured or diverse activity offerings
    • operational dependence on individual clinical leadership

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers emphasize a consistently positive experience centered on high-quality, personalized caregiving. The facility is described as having compassionate and attentive staff who deliver organized personal-care services such as grooming and bathing. Clinical leadership appears strong, with an RN owner and collaborative relationships with hospice noted, which many families found reassuring for care coordination and end-of-life support.

    Dining is highlighted as a strength: meals are characterized as nutritious, home-cooked, and attractively presented. The dining-room meal service contributes to a residential, home-like atmosphere rather than an institutional one. Reviewers also describe ample amenities and patient, personable staff that support daily life and comfort.

    The physical environment is consistently described as clean and well maintained, with attractive landscaping and a residential scale that reinforces a comforting, intimate atmosphere. That smaller scale supports individualized attention and close staff–resident relationships, which reviewers linked to peace of mind and strong family satisfaction.

    Notable patterns to consider: the facility’s small, home-like model is a clear advantage for personalized care but may carry trade-offs. Prospective residents with complex, high-acuity medical needs or those seeking a wide variety of structured activities should clarify available on-site specialty services and program offerings. Similarly, the apparent centrality of an RN owner and close-knit staff team supports care continuity, but families may wish to understand contingency plans for clinical leadership or staff turnover. Overall, the reviews portray RN3 Loving Care Homes as a well-kept, compassionate assisted-living option with strengths in individualized care, dining, cleanliness, and communication, balanced against the typical service limitations of a small residential setting.

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    Location

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    RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior is located at 8320 Buckingham Dr, El Cerrito, CA, 94530.

    About RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior

    Rn3 Loving Care Home IV is a family-owned and operated assisted living facility with over 17 years of dedication to serving seniors in the Bay Area. Situated in the picturesque El Cerrito hills, the home offers a welcoming environment that combines comfort, safety, and a community spirit. The facility occupies an intimate space designed for just six residents, ensuring that each individual receives highly personalized attention within a warm, homelike setting. Residents enjoy private and spacious rooms, thoughtfully created to deliver both comfort and privacy. These tranquil retreats are ideal for rest, relaxation, and maintaining a sense of independence, all while knowing compassionate support is available around the clock.

    A cornerstone of the care at Rn3 Loving Care Home IV is the individualized support tailored to each resident’s unique needs. The experienced and skilled team develops customized care plans, ensuring that seniors receive just the right amount of assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. These efforts are always handled with the utmost dignity and respect, fostering both confidence and comfort for every resident. The caregivers at the home understand the importance of promoting independence while providing a dependable, supportive presence.

    Nutritious, home-cooked meals are an integral part of daily life at Rn3 Loving Care Home IV. Talented chefs prepare each dish using fresh, local ingredients, and thoughtfully accommodate each resident’s dietary preferences and requirements. These meal experiences are about more than nourishment — they are enjoyed in the company of friends and family, helping to create an engaging, communal atmosphere. Residents and their loved ones can also rely on the home’s attentive staff for housekeeping and laundry services, allowing seniors to focus on enjoying life and relationships rather than household chores.

    Safety and well-being are core values at Rn3 Loving Care Home IV. From secure entryways and emergency response systems to grab bars and non-slip flooring, the living spaces are designed with senior safety in mind. The comprehensive approach to healthcare management includes careful medication administration and vigilant monitoring of changes in health status. The team collaborates with medical professionals and families to maintain an optimal care plan, always striving for each resident’s physical and emotional well-being.

    Life at Rn3 Loving Care Home IV is enriched through a variety of meaningful activities that encourage engagement, foster companionship, and support continued independence. Residents are welcomed into a vibrant community with sweeping views of the Bay Area, ensuring not only a safe and comfortable place to call home, but also opportunities for socialization and recreation. Every aspect of the facility, from its welcoming staff to its tranquil setting, is devoted to cherishing each resident and enhancing their golden years within a close-knit, compassionate atmosphere.

    People often ask...

    RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,095 per month.

    RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 6 photos of RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 8320 Buckingham Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530.

    No, RN3 Loving Care Homes - Assisted Living for Senior does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number075601577
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity8 residents
    LicenseeE & W BUSINESS INC
    EffectiveNovember 16th, 2012
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    Inspection Reports

    8

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    1

    Type B Citations

    1

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    18 Nov 2025Inspection
    Found an expired fire extinguisher dated 04/22/2024, creating an immediate safety risk to residents.
    • Type A87203
    28 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified obstructions in indoor and outdoor passageways, including mattresses in the hallway and construction debris in the backyard with fencing and paint, creating health and safety risks.
    • Type B87307(d)(6)
    09 Sept 2024Inspection
    Identified that staff did not document a resident's February 2022 fall and did not submit the required incident report to the Department.
    • Type A87466
    • Type A87211(a)(1)(B)
    09 Sept 2024Complaint
    Identified that a resident sustained a fracture after a fall due to not receiving timely medical care, and that pressure injuries developed attributed to inadequate care.
    • Type A1569.269(a)(10)
    01 Dec 2023Inspection
    Observed that safety and care provisions were in place and no deficiencies were cited during the 1-year, unannounced visit.
    01 Sept 2023Inspection
    Observed the home maintained safe conditions during a health check, with adequate food supplies, medications secured, detectors functioning, a complete first-aid kit, and a fire extinguisher serviced; no citations issued.
    11 Oct 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures, safety signage, and adequate supplies, with required document updates identified as due by 10/25/2022.
    16 Oct 2019Inspection
    Reviewed multiple health and safety violations including expired canned foods, unsecured medications and ointments, and residents without updated care plans. Noted deficiencies that could lead to civil penalties if not addressed.

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