Best Assisted Living in Alameda, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 3 assisted living communities in Alameda, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Cardinal Point
AL
CCRC
Alameda
153
Facility 153
CA AVG 103
Rank #283 / 1,350
A-Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
12
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #498 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #928 / 1,202
Cardinal Pt Mariner, Gallager Sr. Lvg, And Gsl Mgmt LLC1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Mariner Point
AL
MC
Alameda
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 103
Rank #744 / 1,350
A+Yes
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
18
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #964 / 1,299
56.3%
Facility 56.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,007 / 1,202
Oakmont Senior Living Of Mariner Opco, LLC And OakStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Alegria Community Living – Otis
AL
Alameda
3-No-4--1 66.7% Alegria Community Living-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 analyzed for Alameda. See how we rank facilities

Cardinal Point

2431 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
Overview of Cardinal Point

Continuing care and assisted living are the two designations Cardinal Point holds in Alameda, CA. Assisted living covers three ordinary jobs, bathing, dressing, and medication. A resident can begin under the continuing care model and transition to assisted living when daily support becomes necessary.

Housing comes as one-bedroom and two-bedroom homes, the latter of which works for a couple moving together or for anyone who wants a companion in the place. There are 153 beds, and pets are allowed.

A swimming pool, a par, a lounge, and a movie theater are on the amenity list, with dining and a bistro beside them. Arts and crafts are listed too, and Community Activities runs as a named program.

Avon Nguyen is the administrator, and the operating entity is Cardinal Pt Mariner, Gallagher Sr Lvg, and GSL Mgmt LLC. The Walk Score of 74 is very walkable, and a resident who no longer drives can still do errands on foot.

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Oakmont of Mariner Point

2400 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
Overview of Oakmont of Mariner Point

Oakmont of Mariner Point provides assisted living and memory care in Alameda, California. Assisted living focuses on routine daily help like bathing, dressing, and medication administration, while the memory care section offers continuous supervision in a secured setting for residents prone to wandering. Dual care options allow residents to transition to higher levels of support seamlessly without changing communities.

Managed by administrator Mindy M. Han, the 80-bed property offers studios, suites, and one- or two-bedroom floor plans. Staff members remain on site 24 hours a day, supported by an on-staff physician.

On-site wellness services and caregiver support ensure continuous oversight, while an internal salon and spa handles grooming needs. Pets are welcome in the building. Everyday outings are simplified by a walk score of 74, letting residents manage most routine errands on foot in a walkable neighborhood.

Prospective residents interested in exploring living arrangements can contact the team to schedule a guided tour and learn more.

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Overview of Alegria Community Living – Otis

Alegria Community Living – Otis is an assisted living community in Alameda, CA. Assisted living provides support with daily tasks while allowing residents to live in a residential setting. The home serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who experience behavioral challenges.

With 3 beds, the home offers a small residential setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Alegria Community Living operates the home, which is a good fit for someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities who needs assisted living support in a small setting.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Alameda at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 74/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Alameda, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 79The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Alameda, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Alameda, CA

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Alameda, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Alameda, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Alameda, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Alameda, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.