Lake Park Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, providing a more affordable option compared to the broader market in Alameda County and the state of California. For instance, their studio apartments are priced at $1,800 per month, significantly lower than the county's average of $4,532 and the state's average of $4,145. Similarly, their one-bedroom units at $3,895 remain well below both Alameda County's average of $4,644 and California's general rate of $4,340. Even for two-bedroom options, Lake Park's monthly fee of $5,232 is slightly above Alameda County's average but remains within an attractive range compared to the state's figure. This positioning underscores Lake Park Senior Living's commitment to offering quality senior living solutions that cater to financial considerations without compromising on care or comfort.
Floor plans
Lake Park Senior Living
Alameda County
California
Studio
$1,800
$4,532
$4,145
1 Bedroom
$3,895
$4,644
$4,340
2 Bedrooms
$5,232
$5,099
$5,270
Overall Review of Lake Park Senior Living
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Care across levels under one roof
Residents and families describe getting support as needs change within the same community.
Several reviews mention that care needs evolved over time and the community could respond, including an assisted-living move and later support with more complex needs. Reviews also describe the convenience of having skilled care available on-site, including smoother discharge planning after hospitalization. The community also offers multiple care types, including assisted living and continuing care options, along with supportive services like medication management and transportation to medical appointments.
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Dining quality stands out
Meals receive frequent praise, including breakfast and everyday favorites.
Multiple residents and families describe the food positively, with comments about breakfast and generally delicious, gourmet, or very good meals. A review also highlights specific lunch and dessert items enjoyed by a resident. The community offers restaurant-style dining, room service, and meals provided, along with special dietary support like low/no sodium, diabetes diet, vegan, vegetarian, and no-sugar options.
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Activities and resident community feel
Residents say there’s a steady mix of events and ways to connect.
Reviews frequently describe being able to stay busy, pointing to lectures, movies, classes, and scheduled daily activities. Several reviews mention resident involvement as well as community-sponsored outings and programs. The community also lists fitness and wellness programming, day trips, and resident-run activities, which aligns with the way residents describe daily life feeling social rather than isolating.
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Views and outdoor spaces get noticed
Outdoor areas and lake views are a recurring reason people enjoy visiting or living here.
Several reviews highlight the rooftop rose garden and outdoor spaces with lake and city views. Residents also describe bright apartments with lots of light and a setting that feels tied to the surrounding Oakland area. The community offers outdoor common areas, a garden, and transportation arrangement for outings, supporting the impression that residents can spend time outside and around the property.
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Pricing feels affordable to some
Some families say the pricing is reasonable compared with what they expected.
A few reviews describe the cost as reasonable or more affordable than alternatives, and that affordability played a role in interest in moving in. At the same time, some reviews mention management changes and service shifts, which may affect how people weigh value. The community’s price range is shown across unit sizes, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom pricing positioned well below county and state benchmarks.
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Security and food concerns after ownership change
Some reviews report that security and food quality worsened after a change in ownership.
Three reviews connect problems like decreased security and running out of food to the time after ownership changed, and they describe the situation as declining service rather than a one-off issue. One of these reviews also mentions dissatisfaction with management follow-through around deposits and written responses. Another review echoes the same overall theme by saying security, food, and environment have gone downhill since that transition.
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Bathroom setup may not fit all needs
At least one resident-to-be raised concerns about the removal of tubs.
Two reviews in the same vein describe that bath tubs were removed and that there is no hot tub or jacuzzi. They also explain that a tub is important for their personal health needs and ask whether the community could consider options for at least some tenants. Other parts of the same reviews still reference positives like location and maintenance, but this bath-and-soaking concern is the clear sticking point.
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Features
Housing
275 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Pets
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Continuing learning programs
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Metropolitan Oakland International (6 miles away)
San Francisco International (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Physical therapy
Rehabilitation program
Respite program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Anytime dining
Diabetes diet
Guest meals
International cuisine
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Activities
Art classes
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stretching classes
Tai Chi
Wine tasting
Yoga / chair yoga
Nearby Places of Interest
Located in Oakland, California, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several parks nearby, such as Snow Park and Mosswood Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and leisurely strolls. Additionally, there are several pharmacies within close proximity for easy access to medication and healthcare needs. A range of dining options are available, from casual eateries like Nido?s Backyard to upscale establishments like Dona Tomas. Public transportation is easily accessible with BART stations like Lake Merritt and MacArthur nearby, providing convenient travel options for seniors. For medical care, hospitals like Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center are located within a short distance. Overall, this area offers a pleasant blend of recreational opportunities, healthcare facilities, and transportation options for seniors looking for a comfortable living environment in Oakland.
Parks
Snow Park (0.1 miles)
Alco Park (0.3 miles)
Mosswood Park & Recreation Center (1.3 miles)
Morcom Rose Garden (1.4 miles)
Temescal Creek Park (2.3 miles)
Dimond Park (2.6 miles)
Alameda Dog Park (2.7 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Blüm Oakland (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy - Main Building (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Restaurants
Drake's Dealership (0.5 miles)
Original Pattern Brewing Company (0.8 miles)
Seawolf (0.8 miles)
Nido’s Backyard (0.9 miles)
Jack London Square (1 miles)
Dona Tomas (1.3 miles)
Cato's Ale House (1.4 miles)
Transportation
Lake Merritt BART Station (0.6 miles)
MacArthur BART Station (1.7 miles)
West Oakland BART Station (1.7 miles)
20/21 Bus Stop (2.7 miles)
Emeryville Amtrak (2.8 miles)
Fruitvale BART Station (3 miles)
JSX (6.3 miles)
Cafes
Bicycle Coffee (0.9 miles)
Blue Bottle Coffee (1.9 miles)
Highwire Coffee Roasters (2.7 miles)
Caffe Strada (4.4 miles)
Hal's Office (6.2 miles)
Hospitals
Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (1.1 miles)
Kaiser OB-GYN (1.4 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (1.4 miles)
Highland Hospital (1.8 miles)
Physicians
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (1.2 miles)
One Medical (1.4 miles)
Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (4 miles)
Berkeley Pediatrics (5 miles)
Kiwi Pediatrics Medical Group (5.7 miles)
Sutter East Bay Medical Center (6.7 miles)
Urology: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (6.7 miles)
Lake Park Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its accommodations, providing a more affordable option compared to the broader market in Alameda County and the state of California. For instance, their studio apartments are priced at $1,800 per month, significantly lower than the county's average of $4,532 and the state's average of $4,145. Similarly, their one-bedroom units at $3,895 remain well below both Alameda County's average of $4,644 and California's general rate of $4,340. Even for two-bedroom options, Lake Park's monthly fee of $5,232 is slightly above Alameda County's average but remains within an attractive range compared to the state's figure. This positioning underscores Lake Park Senior Living's commitment to offering quality senior living solutions that cater to financial considerations without compromising on care or comfort.
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275 resident community capacity
Active Adult Communities (55+)
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Continuing learning programs
Devotional services off-site
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Metropolitan Oakland International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
24-hour call system
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Medication management
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Art classes
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Happy hour
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Wine tasting
Community engagement and donated-food support.
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