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A blissful retreat set near the lush trees and scenic lagoon of Harbor Bay in Island Drive, Alameda, CA, Waters Edge Lodge offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. The community features 100 beautifully designed and snug accommodation, ensuring residents have the freedom to choose the right accommodation based on their needs and preferences. With a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7, residents can rest assured of enjoying a worry-free retirement.
There are a lot of things to do in the community, with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides diabetic management, respite care, and surgery recovery to meet residents’ unique needs. Find all the care you need with the community’s wide range of services and state-of-the-art amenities.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%Waters Edge Lodge is legally operated by Zimmerman, John & Christian, and administrated by Stephen Zimmerman.
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: 80 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.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% 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.
| 2 | 3 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% 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.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 1.5 | 2.5 | This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.5 vs. CA avg 2.5).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% 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.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 13 | This facility has 85% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 85% 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.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 29% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg |
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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.
Housing Options: Private Apartments
Building Type: 3-story
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Arin Sartain serves as Associate Administrator at Waters Edge Lodge, supporting the leadership team to ensure residents receive attentive care and assistance with daily activities. Arin plays a key role in coordinating services and enhancing the community experience for all residents.
4.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Alameda's city center to Waters Edge Lodge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Waters Edge Lodge is located in Alameda, California.
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| Flower Park Plaza |
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. | Santa Ana (Flower Park) | 198 | No | 86 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Independence Plaza |
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. | Alameda | 186 | No | 88 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Waters Edge Lodge |
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.
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.
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. | Alameda (Island Drive) | 120 | No | 60 | 4 | 2
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CA AVG
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#323 / 1397 | 2
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CA AVG
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#600 / 1164 | 35
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#69 / 1485 |
60.8%
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60.8%
CA AVG
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#1026 / 1249 | John & Christian Zimmerman | Private Apartments |
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| Jack London Gateway Senior Housing |
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. | Oakland (Acorn) | - | No | 91 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Waters Edge Lodge is in the Island Drive neighborhood of Alameda.
The legal owner and operator of Waters Edge Lodge is Zimmerman, John & Christian.
Waters Edge Lodge has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Waters Edge Lodge's occupancy is 61%.
Stephen Zimmerman is the administrator of Waters Edge Lodge.
Waters Edge Lodge has 120 beds.
Waters Edge Lodge has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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