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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakland, CA

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Oakland is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 76 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Oakland, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Oakland is about $6,084, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 848 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oakland, CA

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Photo of Waters Edge Lodge
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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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Photo of Gatewood Manor
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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 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 Washington Care and Rehabilitation Center
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
SunBridge Care and Rehabilitation for San Leandro provides exceptional care in a modern, safe and therapeutic environment. Our team of rehabilitation, skilled nursing and medical professionals work together to provide a personal plan of treatment to meet the individual needs of every patient and...
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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 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 Valley Pointe Rehab & Nursing
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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 East Bay Post-Acute
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Oakland, CA

The average cost of senior living in Oakland is $6,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shell Ridge, CA with an average of $5,883 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Oakland, CA vs. nearby cities

Oakland, CA
$6,084/mo
$6,028/mo
$6,103/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Oakland, CA vs. the state and national average

Oakland, CA
$6,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,920/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Oakland vs. other types of senior living

$6,110/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,084/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Oakland, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,314/mo
Studio
$6,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,235/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,429/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Oakland over time

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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 nursing homes in Oakland

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakland

Sunrise of San Mateo

5.0
I had a wonderful experience meeting [name removed] and [name removed] . They are so kind and comforting. I also met the the nurse [name removed] . Overall I had such a positive experience meeting staff and other residents. There were so many people out in the Bistro room. Looked very ...
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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

Oakland nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakland nursing homes 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 care services in Oakland nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Oakland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakland, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.9%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.2%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.9%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.7%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakland nursing homes

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 Oakland Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakland, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakland nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
19.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakland nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
31.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakland nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Oakland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakland, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cardinal Point CCRC, Cogir of Fremont Senior Living and Sunrise of San Mateo are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oakland, California. See full list of communities.

There are 76 nursing homes facilities near Oakland, California. See the full list.

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