The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oakland, CA

Pacifica Senior Living Oakland Heights offers a homelike setting where seniors can remain as active and independent as possible in a secure setting. Its caregivers undergo specialized dementia care training and are on hand 24/7 to provide personal care support, such as assistance with grooming and hygiene. Individualized care plans are set under the medical director's or geriatric specialist's direction to accommodate each senior’s needs and preferences. Onsite amenities include a chapel, yoga studio, fitness room, theater and beauty salon. Residents can enjoy three gourmet meals daily and participate in various activities that pique their interests, such as tai chi, arts and crafts and fitness classes.

The Point at Rockridge provides its residents with a welcoming environment that builds familiarity through programs such as its life story displays, recipes from the past and intergenerational programming. Its Generations Memory Care uses research-based programming that focuses on therapeutic solutions for physical and mental well-being. Trained caregivers are on hand around the clock to provide compassionate care that allows seniors to maintain their dignity and independence while receiving assistance with daily activities such as bathing and grooming. Residents can enjoy strolling through the secured outdoor courtyard, watching a movie in the theater, taking an exercise class in the fitness center or using any other common areas. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation and meal preparation are included.

Ivy Park at Oakland Hills takes a ’whole living’ approach to senior care. Its Evergreen at Ivy memory care program uses customized programming that allows seniors to maintain meaningful lives while participating in activities and receiving services that best match their needs and interests. Its trained caregivers are on hand 24/7 to offer assistance with medication management, grooming, mobility and other daily activities. Residents can make full use of all on-site amenities, such as the beauty salon, hydro spa and activities room. Housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation are included, and specialty services such as pet care assistance are available.

Located close to numerous health care facilities, Lakeside Park provides a scenic and relaxing environment for seniors. Its Naya caregivers use validation therapy when working with residents facing memory loss issues. They are available around the clock to assist with everything from medication management to grooming and hygiene. It focuses on moments of connection that encourage senior engagement and living each moment to the fullest. Specialized programs, such as Gourmet Bites and music therapy, are also part of its memory care programming. Residents can enjoy an array of on-site amenities, including community gardens and a fitness center.

Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a continuum of care senior living community. It maintains an I’m Here philosophy that focuses on making every day a learning, engaging and meaningful experience for seniors. Its adaptive environments, such as secured courtyards and patios, are specifically designed to keep seniors safe and to provide a familiar setting that helps them feel like they're at home. Caregivers provide around-the-clock care to ensure seniors' physical, mental and spiritual well-being, and physical and occupational therapies are available on-site. Residents can choose from a variety of events and activities, such as arts, fitness or trivia games, that best match their interests and abilities. Housekeeping, laundry and transportation are included, along with meal preparation.

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge is a pet-friendly senior living community. Its Garden House memory care community includes comfortable accommodations and a secure indoor and outdoor setting. Its memory care programming keeps seniors engaged by taking on community roles, maintaining familiar routines and engaging in self-initiated and planned activities. All rooms are equipped with a resident call system to provide an extra layer of security. Caregivers are on hand 24/7 to assist seniors with activities of daily living, such as grooming, hygiene and medication management. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation and daily meals are included.

Carlton Senior Living San Leandro is a senior living community that focuses on providing person-centric care that allows seniors to maintain their dignity while building connections with staff and other residents. This community made our list of top 10 lists due to its excellent safety features, such as its SafelyYou fall prevention technology. Its trained caregivers receive hands-on dementia training. They follow individualized care plans to ensure seniors receive the supportive services necessary to remain safe, healthy and happy. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining in the main dining room, participate in numerous daily activities or make full use of the on-site amenities, such as the gardens, fitness centers and activities room.

Marymount Villa is a senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services for seniors. It believes in helping seniors to maintain as much independence as possible by providing the supportive personal care services required, such as mobility support or assistance with daily activities, while allowing residents to decide how to spend their days. Its caregivers are trained to provide dementia care services that focus on patience, kindness and critical thinking. Daily activities help stimulate each senior's mind and spirit and help them remain engaged with others in the community. Housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation and meals are included.

Coterie Cathedral Hill made our top 10 list due to its luxurious amenities, such as its beautiful hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, dedicated concierge services, heated pool and fitness center. Its trained caregivers provide seniors facing memory loss issues with supportive services throughout the day and night, such as escorts to meals and activities, assistance with grooming and hygiene and medication management. Each senior receives an individualized care plan based on their specific needs and requirements. Residents also participate in a daily fitness program that helps promote physical, mental and cognitive health. Seniors can enjoy the outdoors on the secured walking paths or plenty of indoor activities, such as a movie theater and game room.

The Village at Hayes Valley made our top 10 list of memory care communities in the Oakland area due to its high level of on-site services available. Its on-site clinic allows residents to schedule doctor appointments as necessary, while the memory care director conducts regular assessments to develop personalized care plans. Appointments with visiting specialists, such as physical therapy and psychiatric care, are also available. Trained caregivers are on hand 24/7 to provide personal assistance to seniors, including medication management and help with grooming and hygiene. Seniors can participate in a variety of daily activities, such as trivia games, live entertainment and yoga.