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Lakeshore Residential Care in Oakland, CA

Lakeshore Residential Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Oakland, CA.

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1901 Third Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606

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3.2 from 24 reviews
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Lakeshore Residential Care Costs & Pricing

Lakeshore Residential Care presents competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to the broader market in Alameda County and throughout California. For semi-private rooms, Lakeshore charges $3,500 per month, which is slightly higher than the county average of $3,273 but remains within a reasonable range of the state average of $3,333. In contrast, the cost for studio accommodations at Lakeshore stands at $4,500 monthly. This figure positions it just below Alameda County's average of $4,532 while exceeding California's state-wide average of $4,145. Overall, these rates reflect Lakeshore's commitment to providing quality care in an inviting environment, albeit with a slight premium for certain room types when viewed alongside local and state averages.

Floor plansLakeshore Residential CareAlameda CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$3,500$3,273$3,333
Studio$4,500$4,532$4,145

Overall Review of Lakeshore Residential Care

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Memory-care support is a focus

Residents and families specifically mention dementia and memory care needs being considered.

Several reviewers bring up dementia-related needs when describing their experience, including an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and a search for a memory-care setting. One review says the director assured them the facility could handle a higher level of need during a tour, which indicates memory-care discussions are part of the admissions conversation. The community also offers specialized memory care programming and related cognitive-support services.

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Care quality worries come up

Some residents describe unprofessional or harsh treatment from facility leadership.

A recurring concern in the negative reviews is how residents are treated, including claims about cruelty, mistreatment, and residents being handled harshly. Other negative comments criticize communication and professionalism, including reports of yelling and difficulty getting responses when contacting the facility. One reviewer also calls out safety and attention concerns for a loved one with dementia.

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Strong odor complaints are mentioned

Multiple reviews mention strong unpleasant odors during visits or tours.

Odor is a clear issue in several reviews: one describes a strong urine smell right when the door opens, another reports an extremely bad smell during a dementia-focused tour, and another says the facility is dirty and dark. In contrast, positive reviewers also mention smelling food cooking and describe the building as clean. Taken together, reviews suggest odor and overall cleanliness can vary depending on when and how the facility is experienced.

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Cleanliness and meals earn praise

Some reviewers praise cleanliness and food preparation during visits.

A subset of reviews says the facility is clean and that they smell delicious food cooking when they visit. These reviewers also describe staff as actively caring for residents and keeping the space clean, which pairs cleanliness with meal-day activity. Dining is also supported by the community’s offerings, including restaurant-style dining and meals provided.

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Cost is both a fit and a strain

Pricing is described as either outside the budget or as the only affordable option.

Some families report the community is too expensive for their situation, including one review that says the stay was out of their price range and that the room was way expensive. Others describe it as a strong value for cost, saying it was the only place in the Bay Area their loved one could afford. One review also frames the monthly cost as astronomical, while the listing’s pricing range shows costs spanning from $3,500 to $4,500 depending on unit type.

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Independence and room setup stand out

Reviewers mention hallway mobility and a room-based layout for residents.

A few reviewers highlight greater day-to-day freedom, describing how their loved one could get up at a set time and walk around the hallways when at home they could not. Others mention resident activity spaces like a room for puzzles, and socialization with more people on the floor. One reviewer also contrasts the unit setup as rooms rather than studio apartments, and another notes private room and private bathroom availability.

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Features

Housing

  • 38 resident community capacity 38 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (6 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (6 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (14 miles away) San Francisco International (14 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Oakland, California, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living. With several parks nearby such as Alco Park and Snow Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and nature walks. The area is also well-connected with public transportation options like the Lake Merritt BART Station and bus stops within close proximity. For healthcare needs, there are reputable hospitals like Highland Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center nearby, as well as pharmacies and physician offices for convenient medical assistance. Additionally, there are numerous dining options ranging from Nidos Backyard to Cato's Ale House for a variety of culinary experiences. Residents can also find cafes like Bicycle Coffee and Blue Bottle Coffee for their morning pick-me-ups. Overall, this neighborhood provides a comfortable living environment with access to essential services for seniors looking to settle down in a vibrant community.

Parks

  • Alco Park (0.8 miles)
  • Snow Park (0.9 miles)
  • Morcom Rose Garden (1.3 miles)
  • Mosswood Park & Recreation Center (1.7 miles)
  • Dimond Park (1.9 miles)
  • Alameda Dog Park (2.6 miles)
  • Temescal Creek Park (2.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Lake Merritt BART Station (0.9 miles)
  • 20/21 Bus Stop (1.9 miles)
  • MacArthur BART Station (2.2 miles)
  • Fruitvale BART Station (2.2 miles)
  • West Oakland BART Station (2.5 miles)
  • Emeryville Amtrak (3.5 miles)
  • JSX (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Highland Hospital (1 miles)
  • Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (1.6 miles)
  • Kaiser OB-GYN (1.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Nido’s Backyard (1.1 miles)
  • Original Pattern Brewing Company (1.2 miles)
  • Drake's Dealership (1.2 miles)
  • Seawolf (1.3 miles)
  • Jack London Square (1.5 miles)
  • Dona Tomas (1.6 miles)
  • Cato's Ale House (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Harborside Health Center (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Blüm Oakland (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy - Main Building (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Physicians

  • One Medical (1.3 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (1.6 miles)
  • Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (4.5 miles)
  • Berkeley Pediatrics (5.4 miles)
  • Kiwi Pediatrics Medical Group (6.3 miles)
  • Urology: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (6.5 miles)
  • Sutter East Bay Medical Center (7.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Bicycle Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (2.1 miles)
  • Highwire Coffee Roasters (3 miles)
  • Caffe Strada (4.8 miles)
  • Hal's Office (6.7 miles)
  • Si Si Caffe (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Street 16 (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (5.1 miles)

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