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The cost of independent living in Oakland is about $5,622 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 89 options. Read 857 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Baywood Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Cardinal Point
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.
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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.
Elders Inn is a family owned and operated Memory Care and Assisted Living Community. Located in the West Alameda Business District, our community has wonderful sun-washed courtyards providing an oasis of calm and beauty, and are just steps away from restaurants and shopping. We are a licensed 52...
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Photo of Beth Eden Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Waters Edge Lodge is family owned and operated Assisted Living and Senior Living community nestled in a unique and peaceful setting on the lagoon of Harbor Bay. The Lodge is part of AEC Living, which has cared for seniors for over 50 years in Alameda and the East Bay.Our apartments provide a warm...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Saint Andrews Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Moraga Royale
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...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Oregon Park Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
Photo of Orinda Senior Village
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Eden Lodge
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Lafayette Senior Housing Assn
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Via Community
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Lafayette Care Center
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.
Photo of Colonial Acres Residential Care 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.
Photo of Gladding Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They are doing an excellent job. They are treating her very well. It's kept clean. The food is really good, and if they are cooking something she doesn't like they will get her what the alternative is. They...
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.
When a person ages, their wants and needs change. Sometimes poor health, or lack of immediate family, requires searching for a new place to live. We, at Villa-Del-Rey have excellent facilities, in all areas for our residents. As an assisted living facility, there is a choice of private or...
Photo of Waterford At Rossmoor
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Shoreview Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of All Hollows Garden Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Wittenberg Manor Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
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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 independent living in Oakland, CA

The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $5,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Miguel, CA with an average of $5,436 per month.

Independent living costs in Oakland, CA, vs. nearby cities

Oakland, CA
$5,622/mo
$5,560/mo
$5,638/mo

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

Oakland, CA
$5,622/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Oakland, CA, vs. other senior living options

$6,280/mo
Independent Living
$5,622/mo

Independent living costs in Oakland, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,641/mo
Studio
$6,169/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,154/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,104/mo

Senior living costs in 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: Oakland, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakland, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$5,622/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,922/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,280/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Oakland, CA:$5,622/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Oakland, CA:$4,922/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Oakland, CA:$6,280/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Oakland, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in 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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Independent living cost trends in Oakland, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in 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
Oakland, CA$4,557/mo$4,863/mo-6.3%
California$3,692/mo$3,631/mo+1.7%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Oakland, CA
2024 average cost:$4,557/mo
2023 average cost:$4,863/mo
Percent change:-6.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,692/mo
2023 average cost:$3,631/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oakland

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakland

Carlton Senior Living Concord

5.0
The facility is very nice, close to stores, shops, parks & movie theatre. Lots of good restaurants near by. However, food is provided here, sometimes people like to go out to a restaurant. They have a lot of activities to do, a nice variety.

Atria Park of Lafayette

5.0
All 5 stars. Atria Park of Lafayette is an excellent place. The caregivers were proactive in managing my moms medicines, all staff were very communicative with my family about my moms care. I would definitely recommend them to others looking.

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming nature of both staff and residents in the community, creating a strong sense of community. At Cardinal Point CCRC, residents enjoy interacting with their neighbors and appreciate the helpfulness of the staff, while at Lake Park Senior Li ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Reviews highlight the diverse range of activities available at communities, like Cardinal Point CCRC and Lake Park Senior Living, which help residents stay engaged and active. Activities such as singing, games, outings, and exercise classes cater to various interests and abilities.
Beautiful facilities with scenic views. Several reviews mention the stunning facilities and views at communities. At Lake Park Senior Living, residents enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the proximity to the lake, while at The Heritage Downtown, residents praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, including the renovate ...
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Luxurious dining experiences. Throughout reviews, residents express their satisfaction with the quality of meals and dining experiences at communities. At Cardinal Point CCRC, residents take pride in being part of the culinary committee and making suggestions to the head chef, while at The Heritage Downtown, the chef acc ...
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Helpful and attentive staff. Residents and their families consistently praise the helpfulness and attentiveness of staff at communities. At The Heritage Downtown, staff are described as friendly and accommodating, while at Cardinal Point CCRC, the staff's responsiveness and efficiency are appreciated.
Sense of safety and security. Reviews at The Heritage Downtown mention the safety features and feeling of security that the community provides, giving residents peace of mind. At Lake Park Senior Living, residents are grateful for the accommodating nature of caregivers, making daily tasks easier and safer.
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Oakland independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakland independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Oakland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakland, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakland, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland independent 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 independent living communities in Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Park Senior Living, Mercy Retirement and Care Center and Ivy Park at Oakland Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakland, California. See full list of communities.
There are 89 independent living facilities near Oakland, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oakland, California are The Heritage Downtown, Sunrise of Danville and Cogir of Fremont Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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