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Lakeshore Residential Care is a 38-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Gaffar Enterprises, Inc at 1901 Third Avenue in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services since December 2008, the community, which has been operating for 17 years, is 1.6 miles from Oakland’s city center in a very walkable neighborhood.
Five years of California DSS data show 15 citations, 50 percent above the state average of 10, across 24 oversight visits, with complaint-driven activity accounting for most regulatory contact. The composite inspection score is below the state benchmark of 70. Citations per formal inspection ran 82 percent below California’s average, consistent with routine surveys producing few findings while complaint visits drove the elevated totals.
Among the offerings are assisted living, memory care, and respite care in a small residential setting in Oakland’s Lakeshore neighborhood.
Lakeshore Residential Care fits residents who need assisted living or memory care in a smaller community setting in central Oakland.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Lakeshore Residential Care is legally operated by Gaffar Enterprises, Inc., and administrated by Gaffar Syed.
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.
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.
9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1051 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1051st 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. Inspection score: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 9 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 10 | This facility has 50% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 3 | 2 | This facility has 50% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 2).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.6 | 3.3 | This facility has 82% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.6 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 82% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 15% worse Rank #1024 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1024th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 15 | 14 | This facility has 7% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 7% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 3 | 2.8 | This facility has 7% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 2.8).↑ 7% worse |
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Lakeshore Residential Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Lakeshore Residential Care is located in OAKLAND, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Lake Park Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Downtown Oakland) | 275
Facility
275
CA AVG
103
Rank
#70 / 1657 | Yes |
97
Facility
97
CA AVG
57
Rank
#29 / 2092 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 2 | 39
Facility
39
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1314 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1210 / 1487 |
47.3%
Facility
47.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1277 / 1368 | Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC;Calson Care Oakland |
| The Point at Rockridge Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Rockridge) | 186
Facility
186
CA AVG
103
Rank
#191 / 1657 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1401 | 5 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1162 / 1397 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1164 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#336 / 1487 |
61.3%
Facility
61.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1079 / 1368 | Ag-Acp Rockridge Trs LLC;Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oakland (Shafter) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#343 / 1657 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#998 / 1401 | 5 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1164 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#886 / 1487 |
89.3%
Facility
89.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#298 / 1368 | Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC;Merrill Gardens LLC |
| Ivy Park at Oakland Hills |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oakland (Crestmont) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
103
Rank
#698 / 1657 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1896 / 2092 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1401 | 1 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1391 / 1487 |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#237 / 1368 | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC |
| Lakeshore Residential Care |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Oakland (East Lake) | 38
Facility
38
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1228 / 1657 | No |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2092 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 5 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1024 / 1397 | - | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1487 |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#234 / 1368 | Gaffar Enterprises, Inc. |
Lakeshore Residential Care is in the East Lake neighborhood of OAKLAND.
The legal owner and operator of Lakeshore Residential Care is Gaffar Enterprises, Inc..
Lakeshore Residential Care has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Lakeshore Residential Care's occupancy is 92%.
Gaffar Syed is the administrator of Lakeshore Residential Care.
Lakeshore Residential Care has 38 beds.
Lakeshore Residential Care has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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