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Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview: Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement. Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay. Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation. Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program. State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options. Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.

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Lake Park Senior Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

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Overview of Lake Park Senior Living

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.

Managed by Kirsten Korfhage

Executive Director

Kirsten Korfhage serves as Executive Director at Lake Park Senior Living, overseeing compliance with state policies and licensing regulations. With a deep commitment to fostering environments focused on joy, independence, and wellness, she leads the community with a passion rooted in extensive senior living experience.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.99/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 275

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

49%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

88% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

12% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$2.4M

Surplus of revenue

$234.9K

Voluntary non-profit home Other

Home revenue

$2,353,239.00

Surplus of revenue

$234,900.00

Payroll costs

$906.5K

38.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.2M

Total costs $2.1M

275-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

3 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 97 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy Rate

49%

Occupied Beds

135 of 275

Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

California average: 73%

License Status

LICENSED

Facility Type

RCFE-CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

License Date

December 6, 2022

Additional licensing details

County: ALAMEDA

Ownership & operating entity

Lake Park Senior Living is legally operated by LAKE MERRITT SENIOR LIVING LLC;CALSON CARE OAKLAND.

What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Lake Park Senior Living

Independent Living Assisted Living Respite Care

Breakdown by visit type

37 total complaint visits

California average

12 total complaint visits

7 other visits

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31 complaint investigations

Investigations can have many visits.

California average: 10 complaint investigations

2 official inspections

California average: 4 official inspections

21 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

California average: 10 citations

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

21 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

Inspection Report Summary for Lake Park Senior Living

Lake Park Senior Living Facility (Facility No. 019201182) was the subject of a series of Department of Social Services evaluations in late September and December 2022. The first visit on September 9 was an unannounced pre‑licensing inspection triggered by a change of ownership. Inspectors noted that all regulatory requirements—temperature controls, fire‑safety equipment, resident room safety features, and emergency plans—were in full compliance, and the facility was deemed ready for final licensing approval. A follow‑up case‑management visit on September 12 confirmed that the earlier report’s findings had been correctly recorded under the new facility number, with no new deficiencies noted.

During December, two additional unannounced health‑and‑safety checks were conducted (December 7 and 21). In both visits, staff adhered to COVID‑19 symptom screening protocols, maintained adequate supplies of food and personal protective equipment, and displayed hand‑washing and cough‑sneeze posters. Hallways and pathways remained clear of obstructions, and residents reported no changes in service quality. The analysts requested current staffing schedules and confirmed that staffing levels were sufficient, but found no imminent health or safety concerns.

In parallel, the facility’s change‑of‑ownership application was processed in mid‑September. A COMP II interview and a virtual meeting on September 15 addressed licensing readiness and clarified expectations for the new ownership group and an associated property, Pacifica Senior Living. The owners committed to appointing a corporate liaison, ensuring independent staffing for memory‑care units, and maintaining a qualified administrator on a minimum 40‑hour weekly schedule. Throughout the reporting period, Lake Park demonstrated consistent compliance with state regulations, with no documented violations or critical deficiencies. The pattern of routine, unannounced inspections underscores the Department’s focus on continuous oversight, while the facility’s proactive responses indicate strong governance and a stable, safe environment for its residents.

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QM Rating: 3/5

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Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Type of care: SNF AL IL MC

Community: Oakland (Downtown Oakland)

Bed Count: 35

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: LAKE MERRITT SENIOR LIVING LLC;CALSON CARE OAKLAND

CCN: 555113

Occupancy: 49.1%

Home Revenue: $2,353,209.00

Payroll Costs: $906,474.00

Payroll %: 38.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 28.50

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.9902

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

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House of Psalms

Type of care: AL

Community: Oakland (East Lake)

Bed Count: 23

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CIRCLE OF LIFE HOMECARE AND CONSULTING GROUP LLC

Occupancy: 82.6%

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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157

Total Staff

Employees

106

Contractors

15,659

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	18	8	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	39	8.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	83	8.1	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

142 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

10 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

6hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

14.3%

of total hours from contractors

2,247 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 62 Licensed Practical Nurse: 33 Registered Nurse: 11

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	21	62	83	7,422	91	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	33	39	2,837	91	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	7	11	18	1,698	91	100%	8
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	609	64	70%	7.1
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	568	60	66%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	527	63	69%	8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	512	65	71%	7.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	431	65	71%	6.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	393	65	71%	6
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	182	19	21%	7.3

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Total Health inspections 4

68% below California average

California average: 12.5

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 18

64% below California average

California average: 50.2

4.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 17 citations

Complaint investigations 1 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

150% above California average

California average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 0

100% below California average

California average: 1.0

Moderate Health citations 17

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Nov 07, 2024

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Oct 26, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Aspen Healthcare

Resident Census by Payment Source

18 Total Residents

Medicare 18 (100%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than California average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.3%

77% better than California average

Influenza Vaccine 98.6%

6% better than California average

Total fines amount $44K

This home paid 19% less in fines than the state average.

California average: $55K

Number of Fines 7

This home received 197% more fines than the state average.

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

California average: 0.5

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Oct 26, 2023

$5K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 26, 2023

$13K

Civil Money Penalty Aug 14, 2023

$5K

Civil Money Penalty Jul 17, 2023

$12K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Lake Park Senior Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 48.6% ↑ 8.9pp vs 2022

Net Income -$850,377 ↑ ~$901K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,395,432 ↓ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Profit Margin -11.1% ↑ 69.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	78.4%	67.3%	71.8%	65.1%	54.3%	63.1%	59.1%	51.9%	43.2%	46.6%	39.7%	48.6%
Beds	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35
Net Income	$190,534	-$82,678	$365,673	$325,543	-$52,337	-$99,742	-$1,437,727	-$777,901	-$708,224	-$224,389	-$1,751,499	-$850,377
Gross Revenue	$3,029,858	$2,654,426	$3,237,800	$2,818,407	$2,625,925	$3,018,667	$2,971,732	$2,714,729	$2,227,855	$2,565,888	$2,184,336	$7,663,902
Operating Expenses	$10,450,948	$10,741,220	$11,318,214	$11,507,585	$11,362,389	$12,247,734	$12,903,096	$13,195,640	$12,971,168	$12,982,247	$14,568,767	$9,179,473
Net Patient Revenue	$877,656	$943,012	$1,593,664	$1,111,156	$1,465,549	$1,989,273	$2,361,662	$2,324,633	$1,911,497	$2,358,623	$2,011,898	$7,787,191
Total Payroll	$5,248,010	$5,453,863	$5,531,423	$5,304,513	$5,605,645	$6,109,532	$6,372,661	$6,502,875	$6,403,933	$6,256,741	$6,110,499	$4,395,432
Profit Margin %	6.3%	-3.1%	11.3%	11.6%	-2.0%	-3.3%	-48.4%	-28.7%	-31.8%	-8.8%	-80.2%	-11.1%
Medicare %	4.9%	3.9%	11.0%	3.5%	9.3%	5.5%	7.6%	4.3%	4.5%	7.4%	4.8%	26.3%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	95.1%	96.1%	89.0%	96.5%	90.7%	94.5%	92.4%	95.7%	95.5%	92.6%	95.2%	73.7%
Revenue/Day	$87	$110	$174	$134	$211	$247	$313	$351	$346	$396	$397	$1,255
Cost/Day	$1,040	$1,249	$1,234	$1,385	$1,633	$1,518	$1,708	$1,990	$2,345	$2,182	$2,872	$1,479
Avg Length of Stay	279.1 days	116.2 days	199.4 days	169.6 days	148.1 days	100.8 days	118.1 days	94.7 days	204.9 days	205.1 days	202.9 days	103.4 days

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

General: Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CA Specifics: Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

General: Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits: ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

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 Specifics: High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

General: Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Asset Limits: Not applicable; income-focused.

CA Specifics: High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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Lake Park Senior Living

Lake Park Senior Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Lake Park Senior Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Lake Park Senior Living

Lake Park Senior Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Lake Park Senior Living is an Assisted Living Home in California

Managed by Kirsten Korfhage

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

What does this home offer?

Types of Care at Lake Park Senior Living

Inspection History

57 visits

Breakdown by visit type

California average

31 complaint investigations

2 official inspections

21 total citations

0 serious citations

21 moderate citations

Inspection Report Summary for Lake Park Senior Living

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

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Quality of care over time

Short-stay resident measures

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Penalty History

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Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

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Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

California CARES Program

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

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