Compare Memory Care around Oakland
The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Elder Ashram | MC AL HC 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 | MC AL | 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 |
| East Bay Assisted Living | MC AL | Oakland (Lynn) | 68
Facility
68
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1017 / 1657 | No |
74
Facility
74
CA AVG
57
Rank
#598 / 2092 | 96
Facility
96
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1 / 1401 | 4 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
13
Rank
#475 / 1487 |
51.5%
Facility
51.5%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#1209 / 1368 | A+ | East Bay Assisted Living LLC | - |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge | MC AL IL | 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 | - |
| Mercy Retirement and Care Center | MC AL 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 | - |
| Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | MC HC NH RC | Oakland (Salem Court) | 48
Facility
48
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1167 / 1657 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
74.8%
Rank
#379 / 1368 | A | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| The Point at Rockridge Senior Living | MC AL IL 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 |
| Oakland Heights Senior Living | MC HC NH RC | Oakland (Reservoir Hills) | - | No |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
57
Rank
#923 / 2092 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Piedmont Gardens | MC AL IL 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 |
| St. Paul’s Towers | MC AL HC IL 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 | A | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakland Heights Senior Living | MC AL IL | 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 | - |
| Lakeshore Residential Care | MC AL HC | 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 | MC AL 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 | - |
| Achieve Best Care | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Achieve Best Care LLC | — |
| Achieve Best Care II | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Achieve Best Care LLC | — |
| Charitys Residence | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 17 | 38 | — | — | Caridad O. Aquino | — |
| Connected Living Oakland | RC | Oakland | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | Connected Living LLC | — |
| Golden Living Guest Home | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Golden Living Guest Home LLC | — |
| Good Shepherd Vista | RC | Oakland | 22 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | — | — | Koobamo LLC | — |
| Grand Lake Vista | RC | Oakland | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Koobamo Ysabella LLC | — |
| Heart & Soul Communities | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 20 | — | — | Tillis, Ericka | — |
| Holy Family Home | RC | Oakland | 19 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 34 | — | — | Lao, Jr., James Sindico | — |
| J & C Care Center LLC | RC | Oakland | 25 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 3 | 13 | — | — | J & C Care Center LLC | — |
| Lake Merritt Care Home | RC | Oakland | 15 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 8 | 20 | — | — | Lake Merritt Care Home, INC. | — |
| Mahogany Homes, LLC | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | Mahogany Homes, LLC | — |
| Mom Board And Care Services, INC. | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | Mom Board And Care Services, INC | — |
| Nacila Senior Living | RC | Oakland | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | Nacila, LLC | — |
| Opal Care LLC | RC | Oakland | 15 | — | — | — | 4 | 19 | 83 | 10 | — | — | Opal Care LLC | — |
| Vermontcare LLC | RC | Oakland | 10 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 9 | — | — | Vermont Healthcare, 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.
Overview of Oakland Heights Senior Living
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 Memory Care in Oakland, CA
What is the average cost of memory care in Oakland, CA?
The average monthly cost of memory care in Oakland, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for memory care in Oakland, CA?
Memory care in Oakland, CA typically ranges from $5,000–$8,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Oakland, CA?
Memory care communities in Oakland, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.
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.
Does California Medicaid cover memory care?
California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 14 memory care communities in Oakland, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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