It would be difficult to imagine a more perfect setting for making the
most of one's senior years than at The Berkshire, our Vintage Senior
Livingmunity in the vibrant and stimulating Bay Area city of Berkeley,
not far from U.C. Berkeley itself. Beautiful garden areas, delightful
walking paths and a court of stately magnolia trees grace the extensive
grounds of The Berkshire. Inside, there's a large reception area and
living room, a full dining room, a well stocked library and many other
amenities - even a country store operated by residents.

Local medical centers and hospitals include Alta Bates Summit Medical
Center as well as Kaiser Permanente hospitals in both Oakland and
Richmond. Residents interested in fine dining can start with Spenger's
Fresh Fish Grotto, Skates on the Bay or Picante and branch out from there.

Shopping is a rare treat with Berkeley's scores of one-of-a-kind shops, as
well as the more