Best Assisted Living in Oakland, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 assisted living communities in Oakland, 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Bellaken Garden
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Oakland (Saint Elizabeth)
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 103
Rank #862 / 1,350
No
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
A+8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #194 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
A+Bellaken Health Group, Inc-
Dimond Care LLC
AL
MC
RESC
Oakland (Foothill)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
87
Facility 87
CA AVG 56
Rank #167 / 1,411
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #328 / 1,299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #785 / 1,202
-Dimond Care LLCPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
East Bay Assisted Living
AL
Oakland (Lynn)
68
Facility 68
CA AVG 103
Rank #812 / 1,350
No
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 56
Rank #397 / 1,411
A+4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #381 / 1,299
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1,052 / 1,202
A+East Bay Assisted Living LLC-
House of Psalms
AL
RESC
Oakland (East Lake)
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 103
Rank #997 / 1,350
No
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 56
Rank #56 / 1,411
A+5
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #199 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,135 / 1,299
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #440 / 1,202
-Gilead West Care Services LLC-
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
AL
IL
MC
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 56
Rank #43 / 1,411
B+33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #231 / 1,202
-Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Oakland Hills
AL
MC
Oakland (Crestmont)
100
Facility 100
CA AVG 103
Rank #600 / 1,350
Yes
16
Facility 16
CA AVG 56
Rank #1,272 / 1,411
A-12
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #709 / 1,292
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,338
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,224 / 1,299
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #200 / 1,202
-Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / Suite / 1 Bed
The Point at Rockridge Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Oakland (Rockridge)
186
Facility 186
CA AVG 103
Rank #163 / 1,350
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,411
B+54
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,078 / 1,292
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #1,024 / 1,338
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #942 / 1,202
-Ag-Acp Rockridge Trs LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
AL
IL
MC
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 56
Rank #30 / 1,411
B+33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #840 / 1,338
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #777 / 1,299
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #231 / 1,202
-Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLC-
D’Nalor Care Homes, LLC
AL
HOS
RESC
RC
Oakland (Foothill Square)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
78
Facility 78
CA AVG 56
Rank #327 / 1,411
B-8
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #310 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #615 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
-D'nalor Care Homes, LLCPrivate / Shared Rooms
Lakeshore Residential Care
AL
HOS
MC
Oakland (East Lake)
38
Facility 38
CA AVG 103
Rank #948 / 1,350
No
89
Facility 89
CA AVG 56
Rank #129 / 1,411
C24
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #958 / 1,292
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #451 / 1,338
17
Facility 17
CA AVG 13
Rank #403 / 1,299
92.1%
Facility 92.1%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #198 / 1,202
-Gaffar Enterprises, Inc-

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 18 analyzed for Oakland. See how we rank facilities

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Dimond Care LLC

3003 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Overview of Dimond Care

Dimond Care provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Oakland’s Foothill neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care types in one community may suit someone whose needs change over time.

With six beds, the home offers private and shared rooms. The small size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. John F. Blain serves as the administrator.

Residents receive three meals cooked at home each day, with attention to dietary and nutritional requirements. Weekly music sessions, art workshops, gentle exercise and stretching, cooking classes, movie nights, games, and vegetable gardening provide recurring ways to take part in activities. Transportation services are available as well, and the area has a Walk Score of 87, meaning most errands can be completed on foot by a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of East Bay Assisted Living

East Bay Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Oakland, California. Assisted living can suit a resident who needs help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, or medication management while retaining a private living space.

The community is in Oakland’s Lynn neighborhood and has 68 beds. Its 52% occupancy rate means the home was not at full bed capacity when measured, although availability can change. Alice & Michael Kuang serve as administrators. A Walk Score of 74 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Take in the stunning views of Coronado Avenue, Oakland, CA, with Merrill Gardens at Rockridge’s astounding senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Live in comfort and elegance within the beautifully crafted and spacious Merrill Gardens at Rockridge accommodations with 126 various studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate and highly qualified team, seniors let go of their worries and receive the utmost attention for their needs and interests.

Maintain a well-engaged lifestyle with a wide range of exciting activities and fun learning programs. Create meaningful moments within Merrill Gardens at Rockridge’s spacious and welcoming communal spaces. Enjoy delightful and healthy meals any time you prefer to meet dietary requirements and tastes. Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is ideal for seniors aiming to maximize their freedom and receive the necessary support to experience the finest retirement.

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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.

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Overview of The Point at Rockridge Senior Living

The Point at Rockridge Senior Living is an award-winning senior living community in Oakland, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community offers distinctive floor plans, including studio and one-bedroom options each with a kitchenette and refrigerator. Emergency call systems and a dedicated team is available 24/7 to provide support and assistance should residents need it.

Recognized as a Best Assisted Living community by the U.S. news and World Report, the community proves its excellence in providing unparalleled care and senior living services. With services like weekly housekeeping and concierge services, residents enjoy utmost convenience and peace of mind. A wide array of beautiful amenities, such as elegant private dining rooms, fitness center, salon, cozy common areas, fitness center, and restaurant-style dining, add to the charm and advantage of living in The Point at Rockridge Senior Living.

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Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

11889 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Overview of Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

Situated in Oakland, California, Ivy Park at Oakland Hills stands as a reliable residential assisted living facility, providing trustworthy support for seniors in need. Specializing in both assisted living and memory care, this community distinguishes itself with breathtaking views that enhance the overall ambiance. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully designed, offering seniors an enjoyable environment to relish fresh air and sunlight.

The assisted living facility boasts a range of amenities, including a library, hydro spa, bistro, activity studios, and more. Ivy Park at Oakland Hills really exemplifies the essence of assisted living communities, offering a comprehensive and enriching experience for those seeking top-notch assisted living facilities.

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D’Nalor Care Homes, LLC

2706 106Th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
Overview of D’nalor Care Homes

Live a joyous retirement with D’nalor Care Homes, an idyllic retreat surrounded by convenient local amenities and serene trails on 106th Avenue, Oakland, CA, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive top-notch care and support for their unique needs with a kind and well-trained team available around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and other daily activities are also well-cared for, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of engaging indoor activities and exciting outdoor programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Incontinence care, respite care, and hospice care are also provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Three delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs, while accommodating special diets for those who require it. With its dedicated care and specially designed amenities, residents enjoy the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Found in Oakland, California, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge stands out as a vibrant and thoughtfully designed community. Owned by a family company, it offers both independent senior living and memory care services, excelling particularly in providing top-notch assisted living facilities. Residents can trust in the commitment to premier care, ensuring privacy, security, and exceptional support services.
This community goes beyond the basics, featuring a variety of amenities for a well-rounded lifestyle. From cozy studio to one-bedroom units with kitchenettes and private balconies, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge caters to diverse preferences. The community spaces include a movie theater, living areas, game room, landscaped courtyard, library, computer room, and fitness center. With a calendar brimming with activities and proximity to cafes, restaurants, antique shops, and bookstores, residents can enjoy both convenience and an engaging social environment. The addition of a concierge further enhances the overall experience, providing a seamless living experience for those seeking various assisted living levels of care.

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Overview of Bellaken Garden

Belinda Leung serves as the administrator for Bellaken Garden, an established 58-bed nursing home run by Bellaken Health Group, Inc., on 26th Avenue in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood. The building has been open for 26 years and is full. Resident stays average 325 days, showing that the daily operation handles a mix of permanent long-term care and temporary rehab for people transitioning back home after a hospital stay. To clear care bills, the front office accepts private funds, Medicare, and Medicaid.

The facility sits in a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with a walk score of 95 out of 100, so visiting relatives can run quick errands on foot or take local public transit. Inside the building, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 58 minutes of hands-on attention every day. This direct care is split among a 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who focus on short-term physical therapy and structured restorative care programs.

Government health inspectors keep tabs on the property through routine compliance audits to make sure clinical staffing and building safety stay up to code.

Prospective residents can call the main office to see how the waiting list works for incoming patients, ask about the admissions process, or coordinate a good afternoon to walk through the therapy areas.

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Overview of Lakeshore Residential Care

Lakeshore Residential Care offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Oakland, California. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a terminal illness. Respite care supports short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include daily-task assistance, secure supervision, end-of-life support, or a temporary stay. With 38 beds, Lakeshore Residential Care is a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting with fewer residents.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Oakland, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Oakland, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Oakland, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Oakland, CA?

Assisted living in Oakland, CA typically ranges from $5,500–$8,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Oakland, CA?

Assisted living facilities in Oakland, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.

Assisted Living in Oakland at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 81/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Oakland, 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: 124The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Oakland, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90