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Jack London Gateway Senior Housing
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Jack London Gateway Senior Housing

989 Brush St, Oakland, CA 94607 View map
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Overview of Jack London Gateway Senior Housing

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Oakland, CA, Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is an esteemed community that offers independent living. Residents can choose from the community’s 61 fully equipped and snug one-bedroom and two-bedroom accommodations, designed to promote comfort and convenience. The community also promotes a bright and friendly environment, ensuring residents can easily adapt to their surroundings.

With its ideal location near recreation sites and various opportunities, residents enjoy their leisure and wellness. Residents also enjoy the neighborhoods’ scenic views at the comforts of their home with its bay windows. The community is equipped with a business center, a clubhouse, and a courtyard, perfect for recreation and socialization. Here, residents are guaranteed to retain their independence surrounded by the community’s specially designed amenities.

Facility Direct Line (510) 893-3300
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #140 / 1887Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 1,887 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 850 / 1200 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Address 0.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Oakland's city center to Jack London Gateway Senior Housing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. 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.
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.
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.
Piedmont Gardens
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland
321
Facility 321
CA AVG 103
Rank #47 / 1,492
Yes
99
Facility 99
CA AVG 57
Rank #2 / 1,887
20
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #525 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
33
Facility 33
CA AVG 13
Rank #67 / 1,452
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #616 / 1,313
-Humangood & Humangood NorcalStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Paul’s Towers
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Oakland (Adams Point)
320
Facility 320
CA AVG 103
Rank #48 / 1,492
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 57
Rank #42 / 1,887
18
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
41
Facility 41
CA AVG 13
Rank #23 / 1,452
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #694 / 1,313
AFront Porch Communities And ServicesStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Park Senior Living
IL
AL
NH
RC
Oakland
275
Facility 275
CA AVG 103
Rank #65 / 1,492
Yes
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 57
Rank #29 / 1,887
62
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,306 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,186 / 1,452
47.3%
Facility 47.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,223 / 1,313
-Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC And Calson Care OaklandStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
IL
AL
MC
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #312 / 1,492
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 57
Rank #61 / 1,887
33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,020 / 1,387
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #898 / 1,433
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #879 / 1,452
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #279 / 1,313
-Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Jack London Gateway Senior Housing
IL
Oakland (Acorn)-No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 57
Rank #140 / 1,887
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in California

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is located in Oakland, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Jack London Gateway Senior Housing

What neighborhood is Jack London Gateway Senior Housing in?

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is in the Acorn neighborhood of Oakland.

Is Jack London Gateway Senior Housing in a walkable area?

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at Jack London Gateway Senior Housing?

No, Jack London Gateway Senior Housing has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Jack London Gateway Senior Housing?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Jack London Gateway Senior Housing in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Jack London Gateway Senior Housing?

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is located at 989 Brush St, Oakland, CA 94607.

What is the phone number of Jack London Gateway Senior Housing?

(510) 893-3300 will put you in contact with the team at Jack London Gateway Senior Housing.

Does Jack London Gateway Senior Housing provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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