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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Oakland, CA

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 109 independent living facilities in West Oakland, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Rhoda Goldman Plaza has changed my parents' lives very much for the better. The people are lovely and humorous, there are lectures, concerts and art classes. My father can do outside activities without...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Rhoda Goldman Plaza is a vibrant assisted living community located within minutes of downtown San Francisco. Residents enjoy a comfortable apartment home, a wide selection of activities, three delicious kosher meals served daily in our dining room, weekly housekeeping and linen service and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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: 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.
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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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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
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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.
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.
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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...
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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
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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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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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Cost of independent living in West Oakland, CA

The average cost of senior living in West Oakland is $5,528 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include San Pablo, CA with an average of $5,114 per month.

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

West Oakland, CA
$5,528/mo
$5,362/mo

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

West Oakland, CA
$5,528/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,906/mo
Independent Living
$5,528/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,016/mo
Studio
$6,613/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,139/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,340/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.
Independent Living$5,528/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,922/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,906/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
West Oakland, CA:$5,528/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
West Oakland, CA:$4,922/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
West Oakland, CA:$5,906/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in West Oakland, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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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Independent living cost trends in West Oakland, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Oakland, CA$4,273/mo$5,228/mo-18.3%
California$3,675/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
West Oakland, CA
2024 average cost:$4,273/mo
2023 average cost:$5,228/mo
Percent change:-18.3%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in West Oakland

Recent reviews for independent living in West 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

West Oakland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Oakland independent 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 dietary accommodations in West 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 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
11%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in West 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 West Oakland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Oakland, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West 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 West Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point, The Heritage Downtown and Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Oakland, California. See full list of communities.
There are 109 independent living facilities near West Oakland, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West 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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