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Cardinal Point is a one-of-a-kind community overlooking the scenic views of Alameda, CA, offering independent living and assisted living. The community also features 20 affordable and specially designed accommodations for those with low incomes, offering a monthly rent of $3,400 to ensure they can downsize on a budget. A kind and well-trained team also provides exceptional care around the clock to meet residents’ healthcare needs.
With a well-thought-out calendar of educational, social, and recreational programs, residents are guaranteed to find new hobbies and make new friends. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delectable and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of luxurious amenities, including a library, a movie theater, a bistro, a salon, and vast outdoor spaces, among others.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Cardinal Point is legally operated by Cardinal Pt Mariner; Gallager Sr Lvg; Gsl Mgmt Llc, and administrated by Avon Nguyen.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
Above the California average for assisted living residences.
California assisted living residences benchmark: C 76/100
Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. Above the California average for assisted living residences.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 0.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 88% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 88% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 3.3 | This facility has 97% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.1 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 97% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 12 | 16 | This facility has 25% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 25% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 13 | This facility has 69% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (4 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 69% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with only one deficiency cited in the most recent inspection on February 13, 2026, related to incomplete personnel records during a management transition. Prior inspections, including annual visits on February 25, 2025, and February 27, 2024, found no deficiencies, and complaint investigations in 2023 and 2025 were all unsubstantiated or unfounded. The record shows consistent compliance with safety, infection control, and reporting requirements over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness Center
Salon, Day Spa, & Sauna
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alameda's city center to Cardinal Point's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.33 miles to nearest hospital (Alameda Hospital)
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Cardinal Point is located in Alameda, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Cardinal Point |
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. | Alameda | 153 | No | 74 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#529 / 1397 | -
Facility
-
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
11
Rank
#256 / 1365 |
62.1%
Facility
62.1%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1005 / 1289 | Cardinal Pt Mariner; Gallager Sr. Lvg; Gsl Mgmt LLC | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of Mariner Point |
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.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Alameda (Mariner Square Drive) | 80 | No | 74 | 3 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
11.6
Rank
#762 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3.2
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
11
Rank
#946 / 1365 |
56.3%
Facility
56.3%
CA AVG
73.6%
Rank
#1077 / 1289 | Oakmont Senior Living Of Mariner Opco, LLC And Oak | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The legal owner and operator of Cardinal Point is Cardinal Pt Mariner; Gallager Sr Lvg; Gsl Mgmt Llc.
Cardinal Point has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Cardinal Point's occupancy is 62%.
Avon Nguyen is the administrator of Cardinal Point.
Cardinal Point has 153 beds.
Cardinal Point has had 1 recently reported deficiency.
(510) 337-1033 will put you in contact with the team at Cardinal Point.
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