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The Lake Merritt

1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

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Anne
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Resident/client
5.0
This is a lovely place filled with bright, interesting progressive people. Good food and excellent restaurants nearby.5Tke view over the Lake is spectacular. They have health aides available for hire, but also watch out for all of us.

About the facility
The Lake Merritt

If you are a member of the senior community looking to relinquish some of the woes of household management while remaining active, independent, and mobile, The Lake Merritt community in Oakland, California, is for you! Our beautiful community is located right on the water of Lake Merritt and is within walking distance of paved paths, public parks, and the BART system.

This community is where luxury and comfort meet, in a gorgeous and inclusive community for seniors. Our building was first constructed in 1928 and remains a historical landmark in downtown Oakland. Staying with us means you’re a part of Oakland history!

Community Amenities and Services

Staying happy and healthy is at the forefront of our minds as we get older. That’s why, at The Lake Merritt, we have an in-house personal trainer, personalized yoga practice, and meditation practice for you to stay centered and in touch with your body!

We also know that staying connected and building community is important to our residents. We sponsor both on- and off-site activities like speakers, classes, and unique experiences for a variety of interests. Regardless of what you are interested in, we can get you connected to other residents who like the same...

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Pet friendly

Yes

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Yes

Care types offered

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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3

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7 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored The Lake Merritt with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Lake Merritt has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
4.0
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Meals & Dining
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored The Lake Merritt with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Lake Merritt has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.
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1-7 of 7 reviews
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 2, 2020
5.0
great place too pricey for me
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anne - Resident/client
Independent Living
June 30, 2016
5.0
This is a lovely place filled with bright, interesting progressive people. Good food and excellent restaurants nearby.5Tke view over the Lake is spectacular. They have health aides available for hire, but also watch out for all of us.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
3
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
December 15, 2014
5.0
Great looking place in a good location, but I cannot see much in the way of future care and it could all change its focus if the owners wish it. It is basically a hotel.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
September 3, 2014
4.0
Verified Review
I liked that the cafeteria is open to the public.
We liked the Lake Merritt Hotel, it's actually both independent and assisted living. I liked that their cafeteria is open to both the public and the tenants, you can order from a full menu like a restaraunt. It was a very nice place.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
Family Member - Toured community
Independent Living
October 10, 2013
3.0
Verified Review
Okay - Felt Lonely
It was okay. I didn't like that people didn't really have many common spaces to talk and hang out. It felt kind of lonely.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
April 30, 2013
4.0
Verified Review
Great location!!! More of ...
Great location!!! More of a NYC apt feel and not what Mom's looking for. Seems she's more interested in the larger communities and would prefer a place where the assisted living component is part of the facility rather than outsourced. Dining room is amazing, love that it's also public. Staff was nice but not as energetic and interested in showing off the place as it felt at most others. Diane called today (4/30) and we spoke for a bit. She was very nice and understands this is probably not the fit for Mom. This place is about 2 blocks away from where Grandma and Grandpa lived.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
3
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
A Place For Mom Customer - Toured community
Independent Living
December 20, 2012
4.0
Verified Review
I visited this place at Christmastime...
I visited this place at Christmastime. Very nice old building. The dining room has a big window overlooking Lake Merrit. Did not see the apartments. They are independent living only.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4
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Amenities
at The Lake Merritt

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Meals & Dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • International Cuisine
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed

Common areas

  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Barber Shop
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Jacuzzi

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Activities On-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Jewish Services
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Happy Hour
  • Community Service Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Activities Off-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Trivia Games
  • Tai Chi
  • Stretching Classes
  • Art Classes
  • Live Musical Performances

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