2330, 2350, 2361 E 29th St
Oakland, CA 94606
197 beds • Est. 2014 (11 years) • Get directions
42 state citations (7 serious, 35 minor) and 34 verified complaints since 2021 across 92 inspections. The most serious documented finding involved a resident who suffered a broken femur in a fall in 2020; the facility failed to call 9-1-1 until hours after the injury, a delay the state found substantiated. A persistent and recurring issue is bed bug infestation: inspectors confirmed that the facility rolled out an admissions addendum beginning in 2020 requiring residents to pay for their own bed bug treatments or face eviction, a practice the state cited as a violation in November 2025, since facilities are legally required to maintain safe and sanitary conditions at their own expense. State investigations also substantiated that a resident fall in 2022 went unreported to the appropriate authorities. Among the many complaints filed, investigators found allegations of staff theft, smoking in the building, resident-on-resident altercations, illegal eviction, and inadequate pest control to be unsubstantiated or unfounded. The most recent inspection occurred on 2/25/2026.
Oakland Heights Senior Living is a 197-bed assisted living community in Oakland, one of the largest communities in the East Bay. While the size and urban location offer convenience for Bay Area families, the facility's safety record is deeply troubling.
Families should approach this option with extreme caution and review the full inspection history before considering a visit.
Very large East Bay community
At 197 beds, one of the biggest assisted living communities in Oakland, with the programming depth and service breadth that comes with scale.
Urban Bay Area location
Oakland offers proximity to major hospitals, BART transit, and easy access for families throughout the Bay Area.
One of few large options in Oakland
Large assisted living communities in Oakland are limited. For families who want to keep their loved one close to the East Bay, this is one of the bigger choices available.
Alarming safety record
A 2.1 FYI Safety Score is among the lowest in the Bay Area. The inspection history reveals a serious pattern of citations and complaints that families must review before considering this facility.
Size can cut both ways
A 197-bed community requires strong management and adequate staffing to maintain quality. Given the safety record, assess whether the operation is keeping pace with its scale.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
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2330, 2350, 2361 E 29th St, Oakland, CA 94606
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