Cardinal Point

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  • Interior

    A tranquil massage room with a therapy bed, perfect for relaxation and wellness.
  • Outdoors

    A modern apartment complex with a swimming pool and sun loungers.
  • Decor

    A beautifully set dining table in an elegant dining room with sophisticated decor and wall art.
  • Living Room

    A modern living room featuring a fireplace, two sofas, and a round coffee table.
  • Building

    A well-maintained residential building entrance with columns and surrounding garden.
  • Windows

    A waterfront restaurant with a scenic marina view, featuring elegantly set tables and comfortable seating.
  • Dining

    Modern restaurant interior with stylish decor and cozy seating.
  • Seating Area

    A spacious and elegantly designed living room featuring comfortable seating, a grand piano, and large windows that allow natural light to flood the space.
  • Outdoor

    A sunny outdoor swimming pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs.
  • Lobby

    A spacious and elegantly decorated lobby with a central table adorned with flowers and a grand chandelier overhead.
  • Seating

    A luxurious movie theater with comfortable armchair seating and a cozy interior.
  • Aerial View

    Aerial view of a coastal town with a marina and various buildings.
  • Game Room

    A luxurious game room featuring a poker table with chips and comfortable seating.
  • Projector Screen

    A cozy home theater with comfortable seating and a large projector screen.

Cardinal Point

2431 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda, CA 94501

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

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    Overall Review

    Pros

    • pro Oakmont of Cardinal Point is described as a beautiful and immaculate facility, resembling a high-class resort or hotel.
    • pro The staff at Oakmont of Cardinal Point are consistently noted for being friendly, helpful, and professional, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
    • pro Residents appreciate the well-maintained and inviting physical appearance of the facility, including its beautiful landscaping and gardens.
    • pro The dining experience is highly praised for its delicious food served in a restaurant-style setting, with good portion sizes and variety.
    • pro The range of amenities available, including exercise rooms, theaters, and recreational areas, provides plenty of activities for residents to enjoy.
    • pro Many reviews highlight the spaciousness and cleanliness of the apartments, making residents feel comfortable and at home.
    • pro The location of Oakmont of Cardinal Point is seen as convenient, with nearby shopping options and easy access to transportation services.
    • pro Residents feel safe due to the thoughtful design features in bathrooms suited for mobility needs.
    • pro The positive sense of community among residents is emphasized through social interactions and organized activities such as outings and games.

    Cons

    • pro The location was interesting but a little too industrial, and the absence of on-site medical facilities was not liked.
    • pro There were limitations on activities due to the pandemic.
    • pro Some reviews suggested that the studio apartments were small and not as spacious compared to other options.
    • pro There was a concern about running out of time during tours and not being able to see the entire building.
    • pro Despite a generally positive view, there were mentions of not seeing people using amenities like the game room during the visit.

    Review

    Oakmont of Cardinal Point is a highly praised senior living facility known for its stunning aesthetics, immaculate cleanliness, and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviewers have remarked on the beauty of the property, which features well-manicured landscaping, a breathtaking garden area, and views of the Oakland estuary that resemble a luxurious resort rather than a traditional care home. The exterior architecture exudes elegance akin to that of a five-star hotel, giving potential residents and their families confidence in the quality of care within.

    The staff at Oakmont are consistently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Visitors have noted how pleasant and helpful team members are during tours, often going above and beyond to ensure that all questions are answered. Even amidst busy preparations for events like Halloween parties or other activities, staff maintain a positive demeanor while effectively guiding prospective residents through the facility’s offerings. The personal touch extended by employees has not gone unnoticed; many reviews highlight individual interactions that made visitors feel valued and welcomed.

    The amenities available at Oakmont of Cardinal Point contribute significantly to its high regard among reviewers. Descriptions include restaurant-style dining experiences featuring delicious meals prepared by a talented chef. Residents can enjoy free breakfast and soup daily, with dinner specials available each evening. Facilities such as a library/computer center, game room, movie theater, exercise room, salon, and an outdoor courtyard ensure that there is no shortage of activities for residents to engage in. Weekly outings also provide opportunities for socialization outside the facility.

    Accommodations at Oakmont are another point of praise among reviewers. Residents have described thoughtfully designed studio apartments outfitted with safety devices appropriate for those with limited mobility. While some found studio units small yet adequate, others appreciated the variety of larger one-bedroom and two-bedroom options available for couples or individuals looking for more space. The overall cleanliness of the units helped bolster satisfaction levels among families considering this residence for their loved ones.

    Despite some critiques regarding aspects like on-site medical care availability or neighboring industrial surroundings, most experiences shared reflect positively on life within Oakmont's walls. Reviewers express high satisfaction with both resident services offered as well as community engagement opportunities through various committees focused on food planning and activity programming presented to residents in monthly family council meetings.

    Ultimately, many testimonials indicate strong emotional connections formed within Oakmont's community; several residents note they consider it home after years spent there while developing lasting friendships with fellow tenants. Whether mentioning engaging activities or simply enjoying conversations during leisurely strolls around the lovely grounds—each individual's experience contributes richly to building an impression that Oakmont of Cardinal Point stands out as an exemplary option in senior living facilities today.

    Features

    Housing

    • 153 resident community capacity 153 resident community capacity
    • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
    • Studio apartments Studio apartments

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Memory Care Memory Care

    Amenities

    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Cafe Cafe
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Full kitchen Full kitchen
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
    • Guest parking Guest parking
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Laundry Laundry
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Overnight guests Overnight guests
    • Party space Party space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Private cleaning services Private cleaning services
    • Resident parking Resident parking
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Spa Spa
    • Swimming pool Swimming pool
    • TV room TV room
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Hospice care Hospice care
    • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Kosher Kosher
    • Room service Room service
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Activities off-site Activities off-site
    • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
    • Book club Book club
    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Games Games
    • Live musical performances Live musical performances
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Religious services Religious services
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
    • Tai Chi Tai Chi
    • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

    Languages Spoken

    • English English

    Description

    Cardinal Point in Alameda, CA is an assisted living community that offers studio apartments for seniors. They specialize in memory care and provide a range of amenities to enhance the residents' comfort and well-being. The community features a beauty salon on-site, allowing residents to stay groomed and look their best. Cable or satellite TV is available in every apartment, ensuring entertainment options are readily accessible.

    Residents can enjoy meals at the dining room with restaurant-style dining or cook their own meals in the fully equipped kitchen in their apartment. The community operates transportation services for outings and appointments, making it convenient for residents to get around. A computer center is available for those who want to stay connected, and a fitness room allows residents to engage in physical activities.

    Cardinal Point also emphasizes the importance of mental wellness with gaming rooms, small library, planned daily activities, arts and crafts, educational speakers/lifelong learning sessions, and live musical performances. Religious services are also offered for spiritual support.

    Additionally, the community offers various care services such as assistance with daily living activities like bathing and dressing. Medication management is provided to ensure residents receive their prescribed medications on time. Coordination with health care providers is an integral part of their care approach.

    Residents at Cardinal Point can enjoy special dietary options including kosher meals or catered room service based on individual needs. The community aims to create a vibrant social environment by organizing resident-run activities and day trips to nearby attractions.

    Conveniently located near pharmacies, restaurants, parks, places of worship, theaters, physicians' offices, and hospitals makes it easy for residents to access essential services and amenities within close proximity.

    Overall, Cardinal Point offers a comprehensive assisted living experience that promotes well-being through specialized memory care programming, comfortable accommodations, ample amenities, personalized care services, and engaging activities for seniors in Alameda County.

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    Nearby Places of Interest

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
    • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
    • Walgreens (1 miles)
    • Blüm Oakland (1.5 miles)
    • Harborside Health Center (2 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

    Restaurants

    • Jack London Square (0.3 miles)
    • Seawolf (0.5 miles)
    • In-N-Out Burger (0.5 miles)
    • Original Pattern Brewing Company (0.5 miles)
    • Nido’s Backyard (0.5 miles)
    • Almanac Beer Co. Barrel House & Taproom (1.3 miles)
    • Drake's Dealership (1.6 miles)

    Cafes

    • Bicycle Coffee (0.4 miles)
    • Blue Bottle Coffee (3.1 miles)
    • Highwire Coffee Roasters (3.9 miles)
    • Caffe Strada (5.5 miles)
    • Andytown Coffee Roasters (6.4 miles)

    Transportation

    • Lake Merritt BART Station (0.8 miles)
    • West Oakland BART Station (1.4 miles)
    • MacArthur BART Station (2.7 miles)
    • Fruitvale BART Station (3.1 miles)
    • 20/21 Bus Stop (3.4 miles)
    • Emeryville Amtrak (3.5 miles)
    • JSX (5.9 miles)

    Parks

    • Alco Park (0.9 miles)
    • Snow Park (1.3 miles)
    • Alameda Dog Park (1.8 miles)
    • Mosswood Park & Recreation Center (2.4 miles)
    • Morcom Rose Garden (2.6 miles)
    • Temescal Creek Park (3.2 miles)
    • Lincoln Park (3.4 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (2.2 miles)
    • Highland Hospital (2.5 miles)
    • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (2.6 miles)
    • Kaiser OB-GYN (2.6 miles)

    Physicians

    • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (2.4 miles)
    • One Medical (2.6 miles)
    • Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (5 miles)
    • Berkeley Pediatrics (6 miles)
    • Kiwi Pediatrics Medical Group (6.5 miles)

    Theaters

    • AMC Bay Street 16 (3 miles)
    • AMC Metreon 16 (6.9 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (4.9 miles)

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