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| Mercy Retirement and Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 160
Facility
160
CA AVG
105
Rank
#290 / 1665 | No |
92
Facility
92
CA AVG
63
Rank
#137 / 2096 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 27
Facility
27
CA AVG
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Rank
#86 / 1209 | 79.3% | - | Mercy Ret & Care Ctr And Elder Care Alliance | - |
| The Lake Merritt Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Oakland (Downtown Oakland) | -
Facility
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CA AVG
105 | Yes |
94
Facility
94
CA AVG
63
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#87 / 2096 | - | - | - | -
Facility
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CA AVG
— | - | - | - | 1 Bed |
| Park Glenview Senior Apartments |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Oakland (Trestle Glen) | -
Facility
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CA AVG
105 | No |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
63
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#417 / 2096 | - | - | - | -
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CA AVG
— | - | - | - | 1 Bed |
| St. Paul’s Towers |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
105
Rank
#51 / 1665 | No |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
63
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#43 / 2096 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 40
Facility
40
CA AVG
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#12 / 1209 | 74.7% | A | Front Porch Communities And Services | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — | Caridad O. Aquino | — |
| Connected Living Oakland | RC | Oakland | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | Connected Living LLC | — |
| Golden Living Guest Home | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Golden Living Guest Home LLC | — |
| Good Shepherd Vista | RC | Oakland | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | Koobamo LLC | — |
| Grand Lake Vista | RC | Oakland | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Koobamo Ysabella LLC | — |
| Heart & Soul Communities | RC | Oakland | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | Tillis, Ericka | — |
| Holy Family Home | RC | Oakland | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | Lao, Jr., James Sindico | — |
| J & C Care Center LLC | RC | Oakland | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | J & C Care Center LLC | — |
| Lake Merritt Care Home | RC | Oakland | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | Mom Board And Care Services, INC | — |
| Nacila Senior Living | RC | Oakland | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | Nacila, LLC | — |
| Opal Care LLC | RC | Oakland | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | Opal Care LLC | — |
| Vermontcare LLC | RC | Oakland | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | Vermont Healthcare, LLC | — |
Mercy Retirement and Care Center, with a rich history dating back to 1872, is a trusted community offering a spectrum of services, including assisted living apartments, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Renowned for its commitment to compassion and excellence, this award-winning center guarantees maintenance-free living and long-term health care. They prioritize building personal relationships with residents, creating a secure environment that enhances the overall well-being of seniors and their families.
Beyond the assurance of top-notch care, Mercy Retirement and Care Center provides homelike amenities, restaurant-quality dining, and engaging activities. The community’s vibrant spaces, adorned with panoramic views of the Oakland hills and San Francisco Bay, offer an elevated living experience. Residents can choose from private deluxe and dual studio apartments, emphasizing the center’s dedication to creating a residential assisted living atmosphere that truly prioritizes the comfort and satisfaction of senior living.
Beautifully nestled near Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA, the Lake Merritt Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community has purposely built and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Utilities are also taken care of, easing residents’ financial burdens.
Here, residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and natural spaces. Many restaurants are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to live independently in their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 600 / 850 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Park Glenview Senior Apartments is an outstanding family-owned and operated community in Oakland, CA, offering independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious floor plans, residents can ease their worries and live comfortably. The community ensures residents have a maintenance-free living with on-site maintenance and laundry rooms.
Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s proximity to recreation sites. Several dining options are easily accessible with convenient public transportation, shops, and restaurants nearby. With scenic landscapes surrounding the community, residents can rest assured of living comfortably in their golden years.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 500 / 550 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 400 - 450 / 580 - 758 / 936 - 1,800 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these 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
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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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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 Senior Living in Oakland, CA
What is senior living?
Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.
How many senior living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 4 senior living communities in Oakland, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right senior living community in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 senior living communities in Oakland, 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.
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