Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (88% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

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Experience vibrant living at Lake Park Senior Living in Oakland, CA, where personalized care meets endless opportunities for joy and independence. Specializing in assisted living, independent living, and respite care, this community features 55+ active adult apartments, including an entire floor dedicated to assisted living. Residents can choose from spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as cozy alcoves, ensuring a perfect fit for every lifestyle.
With a serene and inspiring indoor setting, you’ll have endless options to have fun, make friends, and relax. The best part? You or your loved one can rest easy, knowing there’s a plan in place in case their needs change in the future. This community offers the perfect balance of independence and support, ensuring residents can manage daily activities with dignity and ease. With a wide array of services and amenities, life here is enjoyable, fulfilling, active, and worry-free.
Lake Park Senior Living is legally operated by Lake Merritt Senior Living Llc;calson Care Oakland, and administrated by Kirsten Korfhage.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 0 | 3 | This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 21 | 4 | This facility has 425% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 425% worse |
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Citations per year
| 5.3 | 2.5 | This facility has 112% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (5.3 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 112% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total visits
| 62 | 16 | This facility has 288% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (62 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 288% worse |
|
Complaint visits
| 39 | 13 | This facility has 200% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (39 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 200% worse Rank #1314 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1314th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Other visits
| 21 | 7 | This facility has 200% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (21 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 200% worse |
|
Official inspections
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
|
Complaint investigations
| 31 | 10 | This facility has 210% more complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (31 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 210% worse |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,438 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 46 | 66 | 6,964 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 25 | 31 | 2,670 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 9 | 13 | 1,687 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,019 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 981 | 77 | 84% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 419 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 419 | 60 | 65% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 380 | 62 | 67% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 316 | 39 | 42% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 192 | 24 | 26% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 87 | 11 | 12% | 7.9 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
88% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
12% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lake Park Senior Living from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (88% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.5 mile from city center
— 2.2 miles to nearest hospital (Neurology: UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland)
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Lake Park Senior Living is located in Oakland, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Piedmont Gardens |
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.
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.
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. | Oakland (Piedmont Avenue) | 321
Facility
321
CA AVG
103
Rank
#50 / 1657 |
77.3%
Facility
77.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#745 / 1530 | -9% | 4.54
Facility
4.54
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#91 / 345 | +22% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 352 | 94
Facility
94
CA AVG
81
Rank
#185 / 1401 | 13
Facility
13
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#16 / 352 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#85 / 352 | - | 248 | - |
99
Facility
99
CA AVG
57
Rank
#2 / 2092 | Jana Gesinger | $36.2M
Facility
$36.2M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#28 / 346 | $18.2M
Facility
$18.2M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#15 / 346 | 50.2%
Facility
50.2%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#159 / 346 | 56096 | ||||
| Bellaken Garden |
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.
NC Nursing Care
PC Palliative Care
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Saint Elizabeth) | 58
Facility
58
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1102 / 1657 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1 / 1530 | +18% | 3.97
Facility
3.97
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#180 / 345 | -34% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 352 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 16
Facility
16
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#23 / 352 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#258 / 352 | - | 59 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CA AVG
57
Rank
#66 / 2092 | Bellaken Health Group, Inc. | $15.3M
Facility
$15.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#202 / 346 | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#202 / 346 | 50.9%
Facility
50.9%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#154 / 346 | 555767 | ||||
| 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).
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
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. | Oakland (Adams Point) | 320
Facility
320
CA AVG
103
Rank
#51 / 1657 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#835 / 1530 | -12% | 4.65
Facility
4.65
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#68 / 345 | -12% | +10% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 352 | 88
Facility
88
CA AVG
81
Rank
#513 / 1401 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#39 / 352 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#313 / 352 | - | 239 | A |
96
Facility
96
CA AVG
57
Rank
#43 / 2092 | Front Porch Communities And Services | $33.3M
Facility
$33.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#37 / 346 | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#109 / 346 | 31.7%
Facility
31.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#326 / 346 | 55156 | ||||
| Oakland Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation |
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).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Salem Court) | 48
Facility
48
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1167 / 1657 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#455 / 1530 | +1% | 4.29
Facility
4.29
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#121 / 345 | -57% | +2% | $7.4k
Facility
$7.4k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#204 / 352 | - | 21
Facility
21
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#46 / 352 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#258 / 352 | - | 41 | A |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1157 / 2092 | Andrew Chua | $11.3M
Facility
$11.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#264 / 346 | $5.5M
Facility
$5.5M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#274 / 346 | 48.5%
Facility
48.5%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#177 / 346 | 555570 | ||||
| Lake Park Senior Living |
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.
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.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Oakland (Downtown Oakland) | 275
Facility
275
CA AVG
103
Rank
#70 / 1657 |
47.3%
Facility
47.3%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1393 / 1530 | -44% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#180 / 345 | +17% | -5% | $40.2k
Facility
$40.2k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#296 / 352 | 72
Facility
72
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1051 / 1401 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#32 / 352 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#203 / 352 | 1 | 130 | - |
97
Facility
97
CA AVG
57
Rank
#29 / 2092 | Lake Merritt Senior Living LLC;Calson Care Oakland | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#305 / 346 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#305 / 346 | 57.4%
Facility
57.4%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#95 / 346 | 555113 |
Lake Park Senior Living is in the Downtown Oakland neighborhood of Oakland.
The legal owner and operator of Lake Park Senior Living is Lake Merritt Senior Living Llc;Calson Care Oakland.
Lake Park Senior Living has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Lake Park Senior Living's occupancy is 47%.
Kirsten Korfhage is the administrator of Lake Park Senior Living.
Lake Park Senior Living has 275 beds.
Lake Park Senior Living has had 22 recently reported deficiencies.
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