Compare Memory Care around Oakland
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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Oakland (Salem Court) | 48
Facility
48
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1157 / 1644 | No |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1155 / 2087 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 85.4% | - | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Piedmont Gardens | MC AL IL NH SNF | Oakland (Piedmont Avenue) | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
104
Rank
#50 / 1644 | Yes |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2087 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1400 | 17 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#526 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 33
Facility
33
CA AVG
13
Rank
#92 / 1497 | 77.3% | Humangood & Humangood Norcal | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| St. Paul’s Towers | MC AL HOS IL NH SNF | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
104
Rank
#51 / 1644 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1400 | 15 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#651 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
13
Rank
#42 / 1497 | 74.7% | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Mercy Retirement and Care Center | MC AL NH SNF | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
104
Rank
#288 / 1644 | No |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
57
Rank
#137 / 2087 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1400 | 18 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
13
Rank
#949 / 1386 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1159 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
13
Rank
#185 / 1497 | 31.9% | Mercy Ret & Care Ctr And Elder Care Alliance | - |
| Ivy Park at Oakland Hills | MC AL | Oakland (Crestmont) | 100
Facility
100
CA AVG
104
Rank
#697 / 1644 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1891 / 2087 | 91
Facility
91
CA AVG
81
Rank
#355 / 1400 | 8 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#758 / 1386 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1159 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1397 / 1497 | 92.0% | Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge | MC AL IL | Oakland (Shafter) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
104
Rank
#342 / 1644 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#998 / 1400 | 18 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1019 / 1386 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1159 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#901 / 1497 | 89.3% | Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLC | - |
| The Point at Rockridge Senior Living | MC AL IL RC | Oakland (Rockridge) | 186
Facility
186
CA AVG
104
Rank
#192 / 1644 | Yes |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2087 | 59
Facility
59
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1301 / 1400 | 5 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1156 / 1386 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
3
Rank
#895 / 1159 | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
13
Rank
#337 / 1497 | 61.3% | Ag-Acp Rockridge Trs LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Elder Ashram | MC AL HOS RC | Oakland (Foothill) | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
104
Rank
#843 / 1644 | Yes |
87
Facility
87
CA AVG
57
Rank
#249 / 2087 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1400 | 28 | 22
Facility
22
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1156 / 1386 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#599 / 1159 | 5
Facility
5
CA AVG
13
Rank
#996 / 1497 | 71.1% | Elder Ashram Inc | - |
| Merrill Gardens at Rockridge | MC AL IL | Oakland (Shafter) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
104
Rank
#342 / 1644 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2087 | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
81
Rank
#998 / 1400 | 18 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1019 / 1386 | 3
Facility
3
CA AVG
3
Rank
#753 / 1159 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#901 / 1497 | 89.3% | Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Dimond Care | MC AL RESC | Oakland (Upper Dimond) | 30
Facility
30
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1255 / 1644 | No |
91
Facility
91
CA AVG
57
Rank
#155 / 2087 | 85
Facility
85
CA AVG
81
Rank
#688 / 1400 | 4 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
13
Rank
#325 / 1386 | - | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#365 / 1497 | 90.0% | Dimond Care, LLC | - |
| Lakeshore Residential Care | MC AL HOS | Oakland (East Lake) | 38
Facility
38
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1217 / 1644 | No |
89
Facility
89
CA AVG
57
Rank
#195 / 2087 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1400 | 5 | 15
Facility
15
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1019 / 1386 | - | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
13
Rank
#458 / 1497 | 92.1% | Gaffar Enterprises, Inc | - |
| Oakland Heights Senior Living | MC HOS NH RC SNF | Oakland (Reservoir Hills) | - | No |
64
Facility
64
CA AVG
57
Rank
#922 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Oakland Heights Senior Living | MC AL IL | Oakland (East Lake) | 197
Facility
197
CA AVG
104
Rank
#175 / 1644 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
57
Rank
#887 / 2087 | 67
Facility
67
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1156 / 1400 | 5 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1369 / 1386 | - | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#575 / 1497 | 51.3% | Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP And Oakland Mgr LLC | - |
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.
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.
With 24-hour staffing, a doctor on staff, and a secured perimeter, Oakland Heights Senior Living is an assisted living, independent living, and memory care community at 2361 E 29th Street in Oakland, California. Oakland Heights Senior Living serves Alameda County residents with respite care, religious services, and pet-friendly accommodations. The two-story building offers private apartment homes with full kitchens. Private bathrooms, wheelchair-accessible showers, and utilities are also offered.
A spa, movie theater, fitness center, and garden with patio are some of the amenities. Every day, chef-prepared meals are served in an elegant dining room. Residents participate in daily activities, exercise classes, and art classes. Oakland Heights Senior Living has received recognition as one of the best assisted living communities in Oakland.
The facility is ideal for older adults who require independent living, assisted living, or memory care in Oakland. Serving residents across East Bay, the community features a full amenity profile and on-site physician access in Alameda County. Families seeking regulatory history should contact the California Department of Social Services using the RCFE license.
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.
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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