
Compare Assisted Living around Oakland
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Elder Ashram | AL HC MC RC | Oakland (Foothill) | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
103
Rank
#848 / 1657 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
CA AVG
57
Rank
#249 / 2092 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 28 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1162 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#988 / 1487 |
71.1%
Facility
71.1%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#819 / 1368 | Elder Ashram Inc | - |
| Ivy Park at Oakland Hills | AL MC | 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 | 8 | 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 And Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge | AL IL MC | Oakland (Shafter) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#343 / 1657 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#998 / 1401 | 18 | 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 And Merrill Gardens LLC | - |
| Lake Park Senior Living | AL NH IL MC RC | 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 | 37 | 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 And Calson Care Oakland | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mercy Retirement and Care Center | AL MC NH | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
103
Rank
#288 / 1657 | No |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
57
Rank
#137 / 2092 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1401 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#953 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#183 / 1487 |
31.9%
Facility
31.9%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1356 / 1368 | Mercy Ret & Care Ctr And Elder Care Alliance | - |
| The Point at Rockridge Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | 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 And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Piedmont Gardens | AL IL MC NH | Oakland (Piedmont Avenue) | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
103
Rank
#50 / 1657 | No |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 17 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#529 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#91 / 1487 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#654 / 1368 | Humangood & Humangood Norcal | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge | AL IL MC | 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 | 18 | 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 And Merrill Gardens LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| St. Paul’s Towers | AL HC IL MC NH | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
103
Rank
#51 / 1657 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 15 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
13
Rank
#42 / 1487 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#738 / 1368 | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Bellaken Garden | AL NC NH PC RC | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1102 / 1657 | No |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 5 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | - | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
13
Rank
#205 / 1487 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1 / 1368 | Bellaken Health Group,Inc | - |
| Oakland Heights Senior Living | AL IL MC | Oakland (East Lake) | 197
Facility
197
CA AVG
103
Rank
#174 / 1657 | No |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#888 / 2092 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1401 | 5 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1380 / 1397 | - | 11
Facility
11
CA AVG
13
Rank
#610 / 1487 |
51.3%
Facility
51.3%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1213 / 1368 | Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP And Oakland Mgr LLC | - |
| East Bay Longevity Assisted Living | AL | Oakland | 49
Facility
49
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1138 / 1657 | No |
5
Facility
5
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2010 / 2092 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 3 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | - | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#805 / 1487 | - | East Bay Longevity Assisted Living LLC | - |
| Lakeshore Residential Care | AL HC MC | 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 | - |
| Dimond Care | AL MC RC | Oakland (Upper Dimond) | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1267 / 1657 | No |
91
Facility
91
CA AVG
57
Rank
#155 / 2092 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1401 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#324 / 1397 | - | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#353 / 1487 |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#276 / 1368 | Dimond Care, LLC | - |
Enjoy a worry-free retirement at St. Paul’s Towers, a dedicated life-plan community in Oaklanc, CA, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring beautifully designed and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community’s weekly housekeeping, linen services, and round-the-clock security.
With a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served in different dining venues to foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with libraries, an art studio, a game room, a hair salon, a community store, and a rooftop garden, creating the ideal setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.
Live a joyous retirement with D’nalor Care Homes, LLC, 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.
Oakland Heights Senior Living is a senior living community located in Oakland, California. It offers a full continuum of care including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community provides a comfortable, home-like setting with various amenities and activities designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
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.
Diamond Care Inc. is a senior care service located in French Camp, CA. It aims to enable adults and seniors to age safely and comfortably in their place of choice. The facility provides a range of support services tailored to meet the needs of its residents.
East Bay Longevity Assisted Living is a 49-bed assisted living community operated by East Bay Longevity Assisted Living LLC in Oakland, California, under administrator Alice Kaung. Licensed in Alameda County as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly since 2018, the community highlights a family-oriented environment with cultural and life enrichment programming, geared toward Chinese-speaking seniors.
As a California RCFE, inspections are conducted by the Department of Social Services instead of CMS. The facility has recorded 1 total citation since 2022, against a California average of 10, and 2 complaints versus a statewide norm of 14. No fines exist in the most recent inspection in June 2025, bringing the overall score at 82 out of 100 against California’s benchmark of 70.
The dining program spotlights seasonal fresh foods and special menus for celebrations. Staff and resident relationships are explained as close-knit, with activities built around cultural engagement and daily living enrichment.
A smaller, culturally focused community in Oakland, the facility is ideal for older adults in Alameda County, particularly Chinese-speaking seniors who need assisted living.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Oakland, CA?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~30–40 licensed assisted living facilities in Oakland, 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.










