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13% higher than California averageCalifornia average: 73%
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Assisted Living Home
House of Psalms
Overview of House of Psalms
Situated in Oakland, California, the House of Psalms is a distinguished assisted living community that provides a supportive environment tailored to the needs of seniors. With supervised services, including medication monitoring, dental resources, and legal assistance, they offer comprehensive care to residents. The community goes beyond typical amenities, taking care of housekeeping, laundry, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments, ensuring a seamless and worry-free long-term care experience.
This intimate community is characterized by its genuine, home-like environment, featuring a physician on call for consultations. Residents can enjoy a range of social events and planned activity programs, fostering a sense of community and engagement. The House of Psalms stands as a beacon for those seeking not just assisted living for seniors but a true residential assisted living experience that prioritizes warmth, care, and a genuine sense of home in the realm of senior living.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
23
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
82.6%
Occupancy rate
82.6%
23-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 94 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Occupancy
13% higher than California averageOccupied beds
19 / 23
Average residents
87 per day
License details
Facility type
Residential Care Elderly
Status
Licensed
Licensed
Issuance
January 29, 2025
County:
ALAMEDA
Additional licensing details
License number:
015601466
Ownership & operating entity
House of Psalms is legally operated by CIRCLE OF LIFE HOMECARE AND CONSULTING GROUP LLC.
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Programs & Activities
Activities
Daily activities including gardening, art therapy, music and games.
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Three delicious and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks a day.
Meals Included
Yes
Meals Per Day
3
Special Diets
Healthy food for Diabetes according to doctor's suggestion.
Inspection History
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.
4 visits
California average: 16 visits
Breakdown by visit type
1 total complaint visit
3 other visits
Other visits include regulatory visits that are not routine inspections or complaint investigations, such as administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, or licensing-related visits.
California average
13 total complaint visits
7 other visits
1 complaint investigation
Investigations can have many visits.
California average: 10 complaint investigations
1 official inspection
California average: 4 official inspections
0 serious citations
A violation that poses an immediate risk to resident health or safety, or represents a substantial failure to comply with licensing requirements.
California average: 3 serious citations
0 moderate citations
A violation that does not pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety but requires correction to remain in compliance.
California average: 4 moderate citations
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1.3 miles from city center — 2.28 miles to nearest hospital (Alameda Hospital)
1525 7th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
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