The average cost of assisted living in the city is $5,500 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 27 Assisted Living Communities in Oakland and several in surrounding areas.
2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606
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"Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights has been providing ecumenical faith-based services for over 80 years. In 1924, Salem bought it's ..."
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"Whether you're looking for an active, comfortable environment in which to retire, or a variety of world-class care options, or just a ho..."
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"Ivy Park at Oakland Hills provides assisted living and Alzheimer’s care to seniors with a range of changing lifestyle needs. Situated on a h..."
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2780 26th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
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" __________________________________________ Nestled in three acre property, Bellaken Garden and Skilled Nursing Center is an assisted ..."
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"Cheerful personal or semi-private rooms at Golden Living Guest Home offer an ideal home for seniors who need care and assistance. Homestyl..."
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"Situated on a lush campus in Oakland, California, Mercy Retirement & Care Center provides assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing s..."
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"This brand new community in the East Bay is located in the coveted Rockridge neighborhood outside Oakland. The community design matches the ..."
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"Occupying an ideal location in the Bay Area just off of Piedmont Avenue, Piedmont Gardens is continuing care retirement community (CCRC) tha..."
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"Dimond Care is a wonderful care home located in Oakland. When your loved one is in need of assistance, our home is here to help. We bring ou..."
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"With a kind, caring environment and the best support that California has to offer, House of Psalms Assisted Living For Seniors is an excelle..."
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8949 Seneca Street, Oakland, CA 94605
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"We are an Asian Community Our Commitment: Our commitment is to provide high-quality senior care with love, respect, and professional knowle..."
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"Honoring elders as wisdom keepers and social contributors sets the stage to look at elders in terms of all they offer to those younger in ye..."
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"_____________________________________________ Here at Good Shepherd Vista we aim to provide the best care with compassion and comforts of a..."
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"With a kind, caring environment and the best support that California has to offer, Holy Family Home is an excellent option for your loved on..."
READ MORE"Situated along the border of Oakland and Piedmont, Lake Merritt Care Home is located in Oakland, California. With convenient public transpor..."
READ MORE2212 - East 19Th Street, Oakland, CA 94606
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5804 Elizabeth Street, Oakland, CA 94621
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"At The Parkview, we are committed to providing seniors a home where they will feel cared for and have their independence respected. We provi..."
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"Located less than an hour from both Napa Valley and San Francisco, Montecito Oakmont Senior Living is an elegant retirement community cateri..."
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33883 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
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"Pacifica Senior Living of Union City is part of the city's senior village, which provides a wonderful range of amenities and services fo..."
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1200 Russell Way, Hayward, CA 94541
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"Brookdale San Ramon (formerly Emeritus at San Ramon) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you..."
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"Welcome to Cogir at Brentwood. Enjoy the retirement you have always dreamed of at Cogir of Brentwood. Indulge in exquisite cuisine and enter..."
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" ___________________________________________ Atria at Foster Square residents enjoy contemporary, upscale surroundings in the he..."
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175 Cleaveland Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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"In the close-knit community of Carlton Senior Living Downtown Pleasant Hill (formerly Chateau Pleasant Hill III, residents can enjoy the dow..."
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"Atria Park of Lafayette offers all the comforts of home with just the right amount of care. Our dedicated staff provides 24-hour support to ..."
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"Seniors looking to be a part of a vibrant senior living community that caters to individuals looking for both independent living and assiste..."
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"Wonderfully located in the Southeast Bay Area, Fremont Retirement Community offers Independent and Assisted Living options - both with impec..."
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"We are firmly committed to providing the highest level of service to our valued residents, in an atmosphere that promotes total well-being a..."
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"Westmont of Brentwood is an elegant community that provides high quality care services for independent living, assisted living and memory ca..."
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"________________________________________ Offering gracious and comfortable assisted living, The Lodge is located in the cozy town of Fair..."
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4625 Mangels Blvd., Fairfield, CA 94534
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"Growing older does not mean closing the book on an adventure. Instead, it presents an opportunity to write the next chapter. Rockville Terra..."
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"Experience Life at Bridgepoint at Los Altos BridgePoint at Los Altos feels like a warm and inviting village, with three beautiful courtyards..."
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348 West Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
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"Offering a comfortable and caring environment where residents feel right at home, Pacifica Senior Living San Leandro is committed to providi..."
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350 Locust Drive, Vallejo, CA 94591
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"On a green hillside with majestic views of the Bay Area, Vallejo Hills Retirement Community offers Independent and Assisted Living options â..."
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"Minutes from downtown San Mateo in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sunrise of San Mateo offers a homelike environment and dedication to the care..."
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"Coterie is where luxury, wellness, and concierge-level service merge to create a singular lifestyle that accommodates and celebrates you."
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"_____________________ Sitting on six acres of manicured grounds with many large trees and local wildlife, Landmark Villa is one of the re..."
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"The Kensington is a retirement community in the heart of culture and the arts, just minutes from the Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center and the ..."
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"Brookale Redwood City provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle ch..."
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"With a mission to provide a secure and vibrant setting in which to enjoy excellent retirement living, Acacia Creek offers a comprehensive se..."
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"As one of the most trusted senior living providers in the East Bay, Atria Walnut Creek has served families like yours for more than 10 years..."
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"With the classic California ambience of a Mission-style lodge, Atria Valley View is a vibrant assisted living community nestled in the hills..."
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"Vi at Palo Alto, California invites you to expect more. We offer freedom and independence, but with the supportive services and continuum of..."
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1000 East 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
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"When you join Carlton Senior Living San Leandro (formerly Carlton Plaza of San Leandro), you will find all that is needed for a relaxing ret..."
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2770 Pleasant Hill Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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"Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill (Formerly Chateau Pleasant Hill) offers Contra Costa County's only continuum of senior care located on a..."
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March 19, 2022
There are several positive features to life at Piedmont Gardens, mainly the many talented and experienced people who live there. It has a lovely courtyard garden and planting areas, if I say so myself. Its urban location, near so many interesting shops and restaurants on Piedmont Avenue, is ideal. There are also many dedicated and attentive staff. I can vouch for these statements because my wife and I lived there for more than four years. We left in late 2019, however, because the building we lived in was rated by competent seismic engineers to be below the \"life safety\" standard in an earthquake of the magnitude predicted to occur, at any time, in the Bay Area. I read the first of two reports prepared by the engineers, so I know that my statement of the building\'s condition is accurate. The Crestmont Tower is a 16-story, reinforced concrete structure of a slab and column design, non-ductile, and highly vulnerable in an earthquake. Being below the \"life safety\" standard means that the building is at serious risk of damage and loss of life in an earthquake. Now, since 2019, I believe that the management, HumanGood, has been engaged with the engineers in preparing a plan to retrofit the structure, likely at considerable expense, taking some time to carry out, and likely very disruptive to residents living in the building. I mentioned I was allowed to read the first engineers\' report. Although residents were promised they could read both reports, they were not allowed to read the second, but it is a certainty that the second report enlarged upon the essential findings of the first. In the past two years, I am not aware that any plans to retrofit the Crestmont Tower have been announced or shared with residents. I expect that such an announcement will be made eventually. In the meantime, if you are considering moving into the Crestmont Tower, I strongly suggest that you insist upon reading the seismic reports prepared by the engineers first. You should know what you are getting yourself into before signing a contract. If Piedmont Gardens were a condo, and you were buying a unit there, the management would be legally obliged to share such information with you. Why a \"continuing care and retirement community\" for senior citizens doesn\'t have to provide such critical information, I can\'t say, but it doesn\'t. Nevertheless, if you ask to read the reports and are denied an opportunity to do so, you may reach your own conclusions about the safety of the building. I should add, that if the building is brought up to the minimum \"life safety\" seismic standard, it means that occupants are likely to survive a strong earthquake but that the building itself may not be inhabitable as a result of damage. Finally, if you are told that the building is \"legal\", all that means is that it was \"grandfathered\" at the time the State seismic building standards were strengthened. It does not mean that the building is safe in an earthquake of the magnitude likely to occur at any time in the Bay Area. I\'ll conclude by saying that, if the building had met the minimum seismic standard of \"life safety\", I am reasonably certain that my wife and I would have stayed, because we liked so much living at Piedmont Gardens.
Cheryl
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October 12, 2019
I toured Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights. It was alright, but it was a little older, and not updated. The rooms were not really clean, it wasn't dirty, but it wasn't up to par. It was okay, and the staff was very friendly, very knowledgeable. It just gave me a dreary kind of feeling, and it wasn't a happy setting to me. It needs to be upgraded.
Barbie
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September 30, 2017
St. Paul's Towers was a very pleasant place. It had excellent staff and excellent food service. It had many amenities, including a large library, two craft rooms, multiple meeting rooms, and an exercise room. The dining area was very attractive and had large windows looking out over a garden.
Tara
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July 17, 2017
Mercy Retirement & Care Center did a great job, and if I were looking for housing right now, I would probably be very interested in pursuing them. The staff member was excellent, very patient, knowledgeable, kind, understanding, and gave me a lot of time. He told me the history of the place, gave me a thorough tour, and I had a good experience with him. He's highly recommended. I really liked the place. I did observe people doing puzzles, listening to music, sitting around, talking, and socializing.
Donna
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July 17, 2017
My mom was at The Point at Rockridge. We love it. The services were excellent as far as taking care of my mom. The caregivers were good. The place was always very clean. The staff was always very attentive. They had the dining room service and activities where they tried to get the residents involved in. Overall, it was a very good community. I would give it an excellent rating. It was in March when my mother contracted pneumonia. The medical technicians were excellent. They communicated back and forth with me. They gave her her meds, they checked on her, and they made sure that she ate. It was excellent.
The Genworth 2018 Cost of Care Study indicates that the average monthly cost of assisted living in Oakland, as well as in San Jose, is the highest in the state. Oakland’s costs are $1,000 above the state average and $1,500 above the national average. When compared with other major cities, such as Los Angeles ($4,500), Sacramento ($4,473) and San Diego ($4,500), the cost in Oakland is significantly higher.
Specific senior care cost data isn’t available for Oakland. Data for the nearest major city, San Francisco, has been listed instead.
Oakland/San Francisco area
$5,500
National average
$4,000
State average
$4,500
Bakersfield
$3,150
Los Angeles
$4,500
Madera
$3,323
San Jose
$5,500
Sacramento
$4,473
San Diego
$4,500
The type of care needed is the biggest factor influencing the cost of care. The average monthly cost of nursing home care is more than $3,500 higher than that of assisted living in Oakland. When compared with home care services, assisted living is slightly less expensive. However, when factoring in the additional costs seniors are required to pay when they continue to live at home, such as rent, groceries and utilities, the difference becomes far more sizable. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Assisted living
$5,500
Homemaker services
$5,625
Home health aide
$5,625
Adult day health
$1,733
Nursing home care (semiprivate room)
$9,148
Medicaid programs across the U.S. provide low-income Americans, including families, pregnant women and seniors, with access to healthcare, prescription medication and medical supplies. In California, the state Medicaid program is called Medi-Cal. It’s funded by the state with the support of the federal government.
Medi-Cal supports seniors who need help with the cost of assisted living in Oakland and throughout California through two waiver programs: The Assisted Living Waiver and the Multipurpose Senior Services Program. Seniors can only participate in one of these waivers. To qualify, seniors must submit to a comprehensive assessment that determines their level of need.
For all Medi-Cal programs, including the state plan and individual waivers, applicants cannot have an income higher than $1,242 (individual) or $1,682 (couple) per month or countable assets higher than $2,000 (individual) or $3,000 (couple). Exempt assets include the applicant’s home, household furnishings and personal belongings.
To apply for the state Medi-Cal plan, seniors can call (800) 300-1506.
Assisted Living Waiver
Seniors who reside in assisted living facilities can apply to have Medi-Cal pay for the cost of care under the Assisted Living Waiver. Covered services may include medical care, dental care and transportation services. The cost of room and board is not covered by Medi-Cal.
To apply for the Assisted Living Waiver, seniors can contact the Institute on Aging at (408) 474-0679 or visit any Care Coordinator Agency in the San Francisco area.
Multipurpose Senior Services Program
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program exists to provide low-income seniors with services that help them to avoid a nursing care facility. The program is available only to those who have reached a nursing level of care but can continue to safely live within an assisted living community or in their own home. The program covers services, including nurse visits, physical therapy and transportation.
The Multipurpose Senior Services Program is capped at 12,000 participants, so there is often a waiting list for those who wish to participate. Seniors are often required to be reassessed on an annual basis.
To learn more about how to apply or be added to the waiting list, seniors can contact the California Department of Health Services at (866) 262-9881.
State Supplemental Payment
California’s State Supplemental Payment is available to low-income seniors who receive the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit. It was created to assist with paying for room-and-board costs or other necessary expenses for long-term care. The maximum monthly payment is $160.72 per month (individual) or $407.14 (couple), and each senior’s payment is calculated based on their income and living situation.
To be eligible for this supplement, seniors must meet financial eligibility requirements, which change often. To learn more about current requirements or to apply for the State Supplemental Payment, seniors can call their local Social Security office at (800) 772-1213.
Elderlife Bridge Loan
Elderlife Financial Services offers seniors an alternative way to pay for long-term care. The company provides bridge loans, which are issued directly to the senior’s residence and repaid in affordable monthly installments. These loans are useful for seniors who are awaiting approval of benefits, the sale of a home or other long-term funding solutions.
While eligibility depends on credit and income, seniors who don’t qualify for a loan can include up to six cosigners on their application to increase their chances of approval. Seniors can apply online or by calling (888) 228-4500.
Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care insurance policies can cover most of the cost of long-term care for seniors who own them. Policies typically need to be purchased by adults before health deteriorates or the need for long-term care exists. Premiums, deductibles and terms vary depending on the insurance provider and the policy.
Senior centers offer individuals 55 and older with a sense of community and a place to gather with peers. They usually provide a variety of programs and activities, such as bingo or card games, classes, day trips and meals.
City of Oakland Senior Centers
(Various locations)
(510) 615-5566
Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center
3301 East 12 Street Suite 201, Oakland, California 94601
(510) 535-6123
Vietnamese Community Center
106 International Boulevard, Oakland, California 94606
(510) 663-4681
Area Agencies on Aging are nonprofit organizations that work as senior advocates. They provide a range of services including community resource facilitation and benefits mediation. Alamada County Adult & Aging
6955 Foothill Boulevard Suite 100, Oakland, California 94605
(510) 577-1900
Veterans Affairs provides vets with a range of benefits and services that may include free medical care, which can be accessed in VA clinics across the country. Seniors can call or visit their local Veterans Affairs clinics to learn more.
VA Oakland Regional Office
1301 Clay Street North Tower Oakland, California 94612
(800) 827-1000
Oakland Outpatient Clinic – VA Northern California Health Care System
2221 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland, California 94612
(510) 267-7800
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