Jack London Gateway Senior Housing
Independent Living · Oakland, CA

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing

Independent Living · Oakland, CA

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.

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 #56 / 634Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 56th out of 634 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
91 / 100

About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Parking
Laundry
Computers

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Sizes
850 sq. ft 1200 sq. ft
Room Types
1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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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. 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.
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.
A complaint visit is an unannounced on-site visit by California's Community Care Licensing Division to investigate a complaint about the community, filed by a resident, a family member, staff or anyone else. A visit means a complaint was looked into, not that it was proven: the state may find it substantiated, inconclusive or unfounded. Fewer visits is better.
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.
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.
Oakland Heights Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Oakland (East Lake)
197
Facility 197
CA AVG 159
Rank #107 / 450
Yes
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 59
Rank #285 / 634
93
71
Facility 71
CA AVG 6
Rank #431 / 432
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 3
Rank #378 / 439
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 15
Rank #192 / 444
51.3%
Facility 51.3%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #347 / 396
Pacifica Oakland LLC & LP And Oakland Mgr LLC-
The Point at Rockridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Oakland (Rockridge)
186
Facility 186
CA AVG 159
Rank #113 / 450
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #15 / 634
54
22
Facility 22
CA AVG 6
Rank #355 / 432
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 3
Rank #338 / 439
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 15
Rank #129 / 444
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #304 / 396
Ag-Acp Rockridge Trs LLC And Integral Snr Lvg Mgmt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
IL
AL
MC
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 159
Rank #183 / 450
Yes
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 59
Rank #22 / 634
33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 6
Rank #296 / 432
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #272 / 439
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 15
Rank #296 / 444
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #60 / 396
Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Rockridge
IL
AL
MC
Oakland (Shafter)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 159
Rank #183 / 450
Yes
96
Facility 96
CA AVG 59
Rank #15 / 634
33
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 6
Rank #296 / 432
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #272 / 439
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 15
Rank #296 / 444
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
CA AVG 72.4%
Rank #60 / 396
Shi-III Mg Rockridge Gp LLC And Merrill Gardens LLC-
Jack London Gateway Senior Housing
IL
Oakland (Acorn)-No
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 59
Rank #56 / 634
------1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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.

What is the best email address for Jack London Gateway Senior Housing?

The team at Jack London Gateway Senior Housing can be reached at jacklondongatewaysenior@ebaldc.org.

Does Jack London Gateway Senior Housing operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing is registered as a non-profit.

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 levels of care does Jack London Gateway Senior Housing provide?

Jack London Gateway Senior Housing offers Independent Living.

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