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401 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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cathy l
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Resident/client
5.0
I Knew I found my new home!
From the moment I walked through the doors at Grand Lake Gardens I knew I had found my new home. Residents and staff greeted me with open arms. I love the circular walkway that goes around our simply beautiful dining room on the sixth floor. My apartment is located right above our Zen g

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Grand Lake Gardens

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Amenities
at Grand Lake Gardens

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Vegan
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Room Service

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Outside Patio
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Library
  • Beauty Salon
  • Main Street Shops
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Meeting Room
  • Barber Shop

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Gardening Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Qi Gong
  • Activities Off-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Happy Hour
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Wii Bowling
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Art Classes
  • Live Well Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Tai Chi

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4.8
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.8
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0
Activities
4.6
Value for Cost
4.6
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1-9 of 9 reviews
cathy l - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 27, 2022
5.0
I Knew I found my new home!
From the moment I walked through the doors at Grand Lake Gardens I knew I had found my new home. Residents and staff greeted me with open arms. I love the circular walkway that goes around our simply beautiful dining room on the sixth floor. My apartment is located right above our Zen garden. I hear the birds and the splashes from our waterfall into the pond. Our home is filled with lots of warm friends as well as more than enough activities to enjoy. The staff at Grand Lake Gardens seek to make us feel happy and safe. It truly feels like we are all a part of one big and loving family. Please visit us.....we would love to meet you here for lunch and a tour!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Evelyn Dolven - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 22, 2020
5.0
Great People, Great Neighborhood
I am writing this review as we are being severely limited by Covid19 restrictions. But I began this before the abrupt change. My husband and I have lived here for 3 years. We chose it after visiting 6 other places. Our first impression was of a residence with a lot going on and with residents out and about. The hallways weren't empty; residents were reading or visiting in the lounge or at activities. Since that first impression we have experienced many of the choices. We have out little garden plot. There is a spacious courtyard; we've come to know most residents because dinner dining protocol is to sit where there is space at a table. There is quite a span of different backgrounds from all parts of the country . And we spend time with others because there is a rich assortment of classes and programs. GLG is situated in a neighborhood that allows walking safely to a large variety of services and stores. And bus transportation is excellent from here. Now that we are very restricted, the qualities of staff are particularly evident. Without exception staff members are capable, friendly, kind and very much in evidence when we need something. The activities director has arranged Zoom activities of all sorts; meals are delivered to apartments hot (or cold) on time. The security at the front desk is thorough. We are kept informed about what's going on RE the restrictions. If asked, I couldn't think of a single negative. Only there is no space at all for a swimming pool.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4
cathy lackey - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 2, 2019
5.0
my second year at grand lake gardens
the first time i walked into grand lake gardens i loved it!! i felt "at home" at that very moment. i was greeted by our gracious front desk staff person and was delighted that she already knew my name! my favorites here at grand lake gardens include the marvelous staff, loving and friendly residents, our rose, vegetable and zen gardens, the awesome courtyard and superb food in our dining room. please come by for a visit and tour. you will be glad you did! we look forward to meeting you!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
4.5
Response from Grand Lake Gardens
August 6, 2019
Cathy, it’s been a such pleasure to have you as part of our community these last two years, and we’re delighted to know you felt so comfortable here from your very first visit. We want everyone who walks through our doors to share that sentiment and know they’re among friends. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, and we hope Grand Lake Gardens continues to be a place of comfort for you.
cathy - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 17, 2019
5.0
my second year at grand lake gardens
this is an update review from my last one in 2017!! i have lived at glg for 2 years now and continue to love everything about it. the friendliness of residents and team members is awesome. i always feel cared about. we have a new chef and his name is [name removed]! welcome, [name removed]!! we are so happy that you are with us and look forward to new and creative menus. we have lovely gardens at glg. i enjoy gardening and have a raised planter box . we have marvelous activities here with anything from exercise to art to life stories. please come by for a tour. we will greet you with smiles !!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Response from Grand Lake Gardens
March 27, 2019
Congratulations on your 2 year anniversary at Grand Lake Gardens, Cathy! It’s our hope that moving into our community is one of the best retirement decisions our residents make, and your experience sure sounds like it’s living up to that. Here’s to many more years of wonderful memories. Thank you so much for the five-star review!
cathy - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 24, 2017
4.5
our luau at grand lake gardens
we had a wonderful luau here the other day at our lovely courtyard!! i loved the hawaiian music and dancing and awesome food!! it was a delightful time visiting with other residents and family members and friends. i love every part of living here at grand lake gardens!
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.5
Activities
4.5
Response from Grand Lake Gardens
October 23, 2017
it's always great to see a resident's happy review of one of our special events. we'll keep 'em coming.. Phil Brandmeier Executive Director at Grand Lake Gardens
Evelyn - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 7, 2017
5.0
An Informal Classy Place
We had the experience of visiting a number of retirement centers and staying at 3, and when we visited Grand Lake Gardens we know this one for for us. We needed to be in a place where we could walk or take public transportation to do our errands. We can walk to 2 grocery stores, post office, hair salon, barber shop, etc. Our medical offices are a10 minute bus ride away. We found fellow residents friendly and happy from the first day we visited. Being new, we've sat at dinner most evenings with new people. Folks are really relaxed and informal. The staff members are capable and accessible. All parts of the place are cared for; even the stairways -- which we use in addition to the busy elevators -- are newly painted and well lighted. The top floor dining room is a gem.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Grand Lake Gardens
September 14, 2017
Evelyn - it is really gratifying to receive such high praise - thanks for sharing so that others can read about our great community, and have it come form a new voice.. Phil Brandmeier Executive Director
cathy lackey - Resident/client
Independent Living
August 8, 2017
5.0
Visit Grand Lake Gardens
From the moment I walked through the front door I felt like I was home! After moving in I began to count my blessings. At Grand Lake Gardens, I found a wonderful group of people my own age who have become the greatest neighbors anyone could ask for. I cannot begin to express how impressed I am with the staff. They are professional, loving, and caring about each and every resident- and it shows. We have abundant menu choices and our transportation driver it the best. The grounds are so pretty and I love the gardens reflections and visiting. Now friendships bring chances for fulfilling lifetime interests. I am creating new memories. The community spirit here is awesome. I feel safe, secure and stimulated. I highly recommend taking a tour of Grand Lake Gardens.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Response from Grand Lake Gardens
September 14, 2017
thanks Kathy for all your kind words. we're glad you're here with us. Phil Brandmeier Executive Director
Carole Jan & Henry Lee - Resident/client
Independent Living
July 2, 2015
4.5
Why we like Grand Lake Gardens
We have been residents here for six years; moving here from San Francisco to be closer to daughters. We are a very diverse and friendly community with a wide range of activities, both in-house and outside. We have lunch and dinner outings every month; van trips to malls, museums and other places of interest. Our driver takes you shopping at grocery stores, but Trader Joe's Walgreen's , the post office and library and many nice restaurants are within walking distance. Our driver also takes you and picks you up from medical appointments. Our sixth floor dining room with views of the Oakland hills is unmatched! You will be warmly welcomed here!
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
5
Activities
4.5
Son - Toured community
Independent Living
January 14, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
Large Buy In
Really, really nice, but you have to effectively do a $65,000-$100,000 buy in in the beginning. Their selling point is that they will never kick you out, ever, no matter how far you decline. You will never have to worry about going any place again. I liked it but it was cost prohibitive, plus too far from my house.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
2.5
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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