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Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights in Oakland, CA

Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights is an assisted living and memory care community in Oakland, CA.

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Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights in Oakland, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, vibrant decor, and warm lighting.
  • Decor

    Cozy living room with a blue sofa, striped armchair, and wooden coffee table.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and ceiling fan, featuring an adjacent kitchen area.
  • Building

    Aerial view of a residential building in an urban neighborhood.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a large bed, wooden flooring, and a ceiling fan.
  • Trees

    A peaceful garden with a winding pathway lined by trees and a stone bench.
  • Windows

    A cozy lobby area with elegant seating and artwork.
  • Dining

    A cozy restaurant interior with elegant lighting and comfortable seating arrangements.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
  • Lighting

    A cozy interior seating area with red chairs, a television, and warm lighting.
  • Artwork

    A cozy library room filled with books and wooden furniture, featuring artwork on the wall.
  • Seating Area

    A luxurious lounge area with plush seating and ornate decor.
  • Floor Plan

    Floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment, Type B, featuring a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and patio.
  • Outdoor

    A spacious outdoor patio with modern wicker furniture and large umbrellas under a cloudy sky.

2361 East 29th Street, Oakland, CA 94606

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 152 reviews
5 stars
90
4 stars
33
3 stars
13
2 stars
5
1 stars
11

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Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights Costs & Pricing

Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights offers competitive pricing for its various living options when compared to both Alameda County and the broader California market. For instance, the monthly cost for a studio at Pacifica is $3,500, significantly lower than the county average of $4,532 and the state average of $4,145. Similarly, a one-bedroom unit at Pacifica is priced at $4,300, which remains below the local average of $4,644 and slightly above the state mean of $4,340. However, it's worth noting that their semi-private room option at $4,800 is higher than both county and state averages. On a more spacious note, two-bedroom accommodations are offered at $5,400 - still within reach of Alameda's average of $5,099 but slightly above California's average of $5,270. Overall, Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights presents attractive choices that appeal to a range of budgets while maintaining quality care in a desirable location.

Floor plansPacifica Senior Living Oakland HeightsAlameda CountyCalifornia
Studio$3,500$4,532$4,145
1 Bedroom$4,300$4,644$4,340
Semi-Private$4,800$3,273$3,333
2 Bedrooms$5,400$5,099$5,270

Overall Review of Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights

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Gated grounds feel secure

Residents and families describe a gated campus with well-kept grounds.

Multiple reviews mention the community feeling secure thanks to its gated setting, and several also highlight the surrounding grounds as a meaningful part of the experience. Residents describe using common areas and outdoor spaces, including courtyards and greenery, as part of daily life. Alongside that, some reviewers still note the property can feel older or in need of upgrading in places.

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Staff caring can vary

Many residents and families praise staff as caring and responsive.

A large share of reviews describe staff as friendly, kind, and attentive, including praise for communication and day-to-day support. Some reviewers specifically call out staff helping residents adjust, supporting transitions, and following up on concerns. At the same time, other reviews raise concerns about understaffing, inconsistent communication, and non-responsiveness when issues are reported.

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Restaurant-style dining draws mixed feedback

Dining is a noticeable part of reviews, with both praise and complaints.

Many reviewers describe meals as good, with dining rooms that feel more like a restaurant than a cafeteria, and they mention alternatives when they do not want the standard options. Others say the food can be mediocre or inconsistent, with issues like running out of items or not serving what is on the menu. Several residents also mention timing and organization details, which affects how dining feels day to day.

  • A floor plan of a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment layout.
  • A cozy restaurant interior with elegant lighting and comfortable seating arrangements.
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Activities fit some needs, not all

Residents mention a steady schedule of activities, but interests can be limited.

Reviews frequently mention regular activities, including events, music or performances, outings, and opportunities to get out of rooms and socialize. Some residents say activities help them stay engaged, while others feel the programming is geared more toward limited mobility or lower-intensity preferences. A few reviewers also say the variety may not meet higher-functioning needs.

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Medication and staffing concerns appear

Some reviews describe medication timing and staffing as recurring problems.

While many families describe attentive care, multiple reviews report issues related to understaffing and gaps in support during key times. A few reviewers specifically mention medication management problems, including medications not being given on time, and describe delays in addressing medical needs. Others mention that communication and follow-up can be inconsistent when concerns are raised.

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Memory care support is discussed

Reviews for memory care range from very positive to cautionary.

Several reviews mention dementia and memory care experiences, including families describing warm engagement, socially interactive days, and staff support that helps residents feel content. Others warn that care quality can be uneven, including concerns about staff training and availability after hours. Overall, memory care reviews suggest fit may depend heavily on the level of support a resident needs.

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Costs feel high for some

Several families say pricing is expensive compared to expectations.

A number of reviews describe the community as costly, including cases where pricing changed from what was advertised during tours. Others say they chose it anyway for fit, but still describe it as higher than expected. For at least some unit types, residents also note tradeoffs between cost and factors like room size or the level of support they end up needing.

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Features

Housing

  • 157 resident community capacity 157 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (5 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (5 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (15 miles away) San Francisco International (15 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Administer insulin injections Administer insulin injections
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation program Rehabilitation program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • 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
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Renal Renal
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • 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
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • Cantonese Cantonese
  • English English
  • French French
  • German German
  • Mandarin Mandarin
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Tagalog Tagalog

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Oakland, California offers convenient access to medical facilities, with several hospitals and pharmacies located within a few miles. The area also provides easy transportation options, with bus stops and BART stations nearby for getting around the city. Seniors can enjoy the outdoors at various parks in the vicinity or visit cafes and restaurants for dining options. Additionally, there are healthcare providers available for medical needs, along with places of worship for spiritual support. Overall, this neighborhood offers a range of amenities and services that cater to seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Hospitals

  • Highland Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • Kaiser OB-GYN (2.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center: Summit Camps (2.8 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • 20/21 Bus Stop (0.5 miles)
  • Fruitvale BART Station (1.3 miles)
  • Lake Merritt BART Station (2.2 miles)
  • MacArthur BART Station (3.3 miles)
  • West Oakland BART Station (3.9 miles)
  • Emeryville Amtrak (4.8 miles)
  • JSX (4.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Harborside Health Center (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Dimond Park (0.9 miles)
  • Avenue Terrace Playground (1.8 miles)
  • Morcom Rose Garden (2.1 miles)
  • Alco Park (2.3 miles)
  • Joaquin Miller Park (2.3 miles)
  • Snow Park (2.3 miles)
  • Lincoln Park (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • One Medical (1.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Mosswood Building (2.7 miles)
  • Sutter Urgent Care: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (5.3 miles)
  • Berkeley Pediatrics (6.1 miles)
  • Urology: Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation (6.2 miles)
  • Kiwi Pediatrics Medical Group (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Nido’s Backyard (2.3 miles)
  • Original Pattern Brewing Company (2.5 miles)
  • Drake's Dealership (2.6 miles)
  • Seawolf (2.6 miles)
  • Dona Tomas (2.6 miles)
  • Cato's Ale House (2.6 miles)
  • Fentons Creamery (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Bicycle Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (3 miles)
  • Highwire Coffee Roasters (3.7 miles)
  • Caffe Strada (5.4 miles)
  • Si Si Caffe (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Street 16 (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (4.7 miles)
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (7.4 miles)

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