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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in West Oakland, CA

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Assisted living costs in West Oakland average about $4,846 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 103 communities in West Oakland. Our detailed directory has 1007 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Merced Girard Residential Care Facility
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Merced Residential Care Facility’s program is designed for long-term residential care of those elderly individuals needing help in their daily lives. Merced is fully licensed to care for individuals needing specialized care such as those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Lady of Perpetual Help
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We found a perfect match for my uncle. His limitations are met with kind and efficient care. The staff are professional and make suggestions so that family can assist the client. [Name removed] is a huge...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Dignified, loving care in gracious surroundings for 31 seniors with high-level care needs, psychiatric conditions, and all stages of Alzheimer's disease and related conditions. Low resident-to-caregiver ratio and high caregiver retention rate. Skill in managing difficult-to-care-for residents —...
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I have known many residents of Buena Vista Manor House as a volunteer. The care is excellent and the atmosphere is warm. As a bonus, the food is delicious. I highly recommend Buena Vista Manor House to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Bethany Home Care #2
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Bethany Home Care #2 Bethany Home Care #2 is a senior care home located in exceptionally attractive Oakland, California, in Alameda County. Our residential care home is located in serene environment with beautiful scenery in the suburbs of the city. The place has beautiful scenery which are...
Photo of Hidden Valley Care Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Hidden Valley Care Home located in Lafayette California certainly should be the home away from home for the senior in your family. We have been in business at the same location for 10 years now, and come highly recommended by many residents and their families who chose us to help take care of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just minutes from Danville and Walnut Creek, this is the home you’ve been looking for -- a lifestyle that is comfortable, yet affordable. Nested among beautifully aged trees in a quiet neighborhood, most apartments offer a private balcony or patio- many with views of our enchanted gardens or...
Photo of Jones Rest Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I looked at other places. Some of the other places were nicer. In the end, I'm glad I picked the Mulford Garden Care Home. They are very nice and take good care of my mom. This is what I wanted. It's a great...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our home is a residential care facility for the elderly licensed by the California Dept. of Social Services. We accept both ambulatory and non-ambulatory clients. Our GoalOur main concern is to provide a physically and mentally healthy environment in order to maximize the...
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Photo of Heritage Haven
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of assisted living in West Oakland, CA

The average cost of senior living in West Oakland is $4,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sausalito, CA with an average of $4,721 per month.

Assisted living costs in West Oakland, CA, vs. nearby cities

West Oakland, CA
$4,846/mo
$5,009/mo

Assisted living costs in West Oakland, CA, vs. state and national averages

West Oakland, CA
$4,846/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in West Oakland, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,846/mo
$6,209/mo

Assisted living costs in West Oakland, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,980/mo
Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$6,909/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,064/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,841/mo

Senior living costs in West Oakland vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: West Oakland, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Oakland, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,846/mo$4,504/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$6,209/mo$5,459/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$5,582/mo$4,698/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
West Oakland, CA:$4,846/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
West Oakland, CA:$6,209/mo
California:$5,459/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
West Oakland, CA:$5,582/mo
California:$4,698/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in West Oakland, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in West Oakland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in West Oakland, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in West Oakland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Oakland, CA$7,039/mo$6,573/mo+7.1%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
West Oakland, CA
2024 average cost:$7,039/mo
2023 average cost:$6,573/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Oakland, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in West Oakland.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Oakland

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Oakland

Goldencare 2 in Alameda, CA

5.0
I love Golden Care but having issue with A Place for Mom. Golden Care is great and I'm pleased, but I went on my own to the facility, not through A Place for Mom.

Rosemont Gardens in San Leandro, CA

5.0
Excellent caring staff. Clean place. My Auntie [name removed] is here. I visited from Anaheim California. My auntie Husband just passed away. My auntie looked beautiful and happy. I talked with staff and they were very professional

Carlton Senior Living Pleasant Hill

5.0
I think they do a fantastic job at Carlton Senior Living! I helped find this place for a friend, and our experience has been a very good one. It's a beautiful facility, and the staff are all very kind, caring, and professional. They've got all sorts of activities, good food, and a great social ...
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West Oakland review score based on 118 family reviews

7.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 86 West Oakland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Oakland review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

West Oakland review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
West Oakland, CA86 facilities
7.7
Emeryville, CA97 facilities
7.2
Alameda, CA102 facilities

Review subcategories for West Oakland assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 118 reviews of 86 West Oakland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Oakland resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
West Oakland, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.2
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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West Oakland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Oakland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Oakland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in West Oakland assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in West Oakland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.2%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.2%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.1%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Oakland assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of West Oakland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Oakland assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in West Oakland assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Oakland assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in West Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Oakland, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.9%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Oakland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in West Oakland protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Cardinal Point CCRC, Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill and Coterie Cathedral Hill are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Oakland, California. See full list of communities.
There are 103 assisted living facilities near West Oakland, California. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in West Oakland, California are Sunrise of Danville, Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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