29 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for California. Safety scores are about average for the area.
These scores are part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, California's independent safety rating for assisted living. See how Oakland compares statewide.
19 beds · $6,182/mo
Best safety record in Oakland. Offers memory care.
100 beds · $5,895/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
150 beds · $4,248/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
160 beds · $5,720/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities.
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A mix of large communities and smaller homes. Oakland has 29 licensed facilities. 11 are larger communities with 50+ beds, which typically offer more structured programming, dining options, and round-the-clock staffing. There are also 8 smaller residential homes if you prefer a quieter, more personal setting. The remaining 10 fall in between.
Expect to pay around $5,228/mo. That's right around the statewide average of $5,291/mo. Prices range from $3,500 up to $7,551 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 21 of 29 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Oakland is 7.4 out of 10. That's about average for California. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 17% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 10 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 29 licensed assisted living facilities in Oakland with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,228/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 29 facilities in Oakland with a FYI Safety Score, 17 land in the Good or Excellent range and 9 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 29 facilities with an inspection record, 55% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Holy Family Home currently has the highest safety score in Oakland at 9.6 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, Merrill Gardens at Rockridge starts at $4,248/mo, and it has a safety score of 9.4. Across all 29 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,500 to $7,551/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
17% of facilities in Oakland participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 10 facilities in Oakland offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Holy Family Home and Ivy Park at Oakland Hills and Merrill Gardens at Rockridge. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.
Every licensed facility we track in Oakland, ranked by our recommendation. Each links to its full safety record, pricing, and details.