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House of Psalms
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Oakland, CA
Exterior view of House of Psalms facility Bright lounge area with furniture and decorations A shared resident room with two beds and furniture Outdoor walkway with chairs and flowers Interior view of a hallway with seating and decorations

House of Psalms

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Oakland, CA
1525 7Th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of House of Psalms

Situated in Oakland, California, the House of Psalms is a distinguished assisted living community that provides a supportive environment tailored to the needs of seniors. With supervised services, including medication monitoring, dental resources, and legal assistance, they offer comprehensive care to residents. The community goes beyond typical amenities, taking care of housekeeping, laundry, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments, ensuring a seamless and worry-free long-term care experience.
This intimate community is characterized by its genuine, home-like environment, featuring a physician on call for consultations. Residents can enjoy a range of social events and planned activity programs, fostering a sense of community and engagement. The House of Psalms stands as a beacon for those seeking not just assisted living for seniors but a true residential assisted living experience that prioritizes warmth, care, and a genuine sense of home in the realm of senior living.

Facility Direct Line (510) 251-2521
Facility Direct Line (510) 251-2521 service@houseofpsalms.com
Bed community size
23-bed community Rank #1287 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1287th out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1391 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1391st out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 94 / 100 Rank #87 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
83%
Rank #622 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 622nd out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
19 / 23
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceAugust 28, 2024
CountyAlameda
License Number015601466

Ownership & Operating Entity

House of Psalms is legally operated by Gilead West Care Services LLC, and administered by Bamikole Ogundele.

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesDaily activities including gardening, art therapy, music and games

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data 0 citations 5 total visits 1 complaint visit 1 official inspection 1 complaint investigation
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #108 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 108th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 14 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (100% below)
• Total visits (69% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (90% below)
Latest Inspection November 21, 2025

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 010 This facility has 100% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 100% better
Standout metricNo citations on file since 2024 — the California average is 10.

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 516 This facility has 69% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 69% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1388 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37 This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 110 This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The August 19, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed all safety equipment and emergency plans were current and compliant.
  • The November 21, 2025 complaint investigation found no evidence of staff neglect or medication errors, and all allegations were unsubstantiated.
  • Licensing inspections in August 2024 showed readiness for operation with no issues in safety, environment, or regulatory knowledge.
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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to House of Psalms's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.28 miles to nearest hospital (Alameda Hospital)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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CA AVG 103
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CA AVG 81
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CA AVG 13
Rank #91 / 1487
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Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #638 / 1347
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IL
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320
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CA AVG 103
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CA AVG 57
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88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
4
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
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CA AVG 3
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40
Facility 40
CA AVG 13
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74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 74.7%
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AFront Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Park Senior Living
AL
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275
Facility 275
CA AVG 103
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97
Facility 97
CA AVG 57
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72
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CA AVG 81
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2
39
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CA AVG 13
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CA AVG 13
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47.3%
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100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #698 / 1657
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16
Facility 16
CA AVG 57
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91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
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1
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
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92.0%
Facility 92.0%
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Oakland (East Lake)
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 103
Rank #1287 / 1657
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94
Facility 94
CA AVG 57
Rank #87 / 2092
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 81
Rank #108 / 1401
1
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
CA AVG 74.7%
Rank #522 / 1347
-Gilead West Care Services LLC-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

House of Psalms is located in Oakland, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about House of Psalms

What neighborhood is House of Psalms in?

House of Psalms is in the East Lake neighborhood of Oakland.

Who is the owner of House of Psalms?

House of Psalms is legally operated by Gilead West Care Services LLC, and administered by Bamikole Ogundele.

Is House of Psalms in a walkable area?

House of Psalms has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at House of Psalms?

House of Psalms's occupancy is 83%.

Who is the administrator of House of Psalms?

Bamikole Ogundele is the administrator of House of Psalms.

How many beds does House of Psalms have?

House of Psalms has 23 beds.

Has House of Psalms had any recent citations?

House of Psalms has no recently reported citations.

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