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Cardinal Point

  2431 Mariner Square Dr
Alameda, CA 94501

Allen Temple Manor

  7607 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94621

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

  5238 Coronado Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Allen Temple Arms I

  8135 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94621

E.E. Cleveland Manor

  2611 Alvingroom Ct.
Oakland, CA 94605

Pacifica Senior Living - San Leandro

  348 West Juana Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577

The Carlisle

  1450 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Landmark Villa

  21000 Mission Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94541

Baywood Court

  21966 Dolores Street
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

  1010 Second St
Lafayette, CA 94549

Peninsula Del Rey

  165 Pierce Street
Daly City, CA 94015

Atria Valley View

  1228 Rossmoor Parkway
Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Serra Highlands Senior Living

  501 King Drive
Daly City, CA 94015

Aegis Living San Francisco

  2280 Gellert Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94080

Atria Burlingame

  250 Myrtle Road
Burlingame, CA 94010

Atria Lafayette

  1545 Pleasant Hill Road
Lafayette, CA 94549

Brookdale San Ramon

  18888 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583

The Stratford by Sunrise

  601 Laurel Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

1 Featured Independent Living Communities in the Alameda Area

The Carlisle

Enriched Life. Exclusive Living.

  •  1450 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
  • 93 distinctive units within a beautifully designed twelve-story building on Cathedral Hill
  • Friends and family are always welcome in your condo and our community areas-perhaps to join you for dinner or our fabulous Champagne Brunch every Sunday
  • Scheduled cocktail parties at least twice monthly and daily afternoon tea for you and your guests
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests

17 Independent Living Communities in the Alameda Area

Baywood Court

Friendship, Community and Security

  •  21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
  • Restaurant style dining with gourmet and special diet menu selections
  • A variety of activities, programs, and meaningful volunteer opportunities
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service
  • Woodworking Shop
  • The Baywood Court Computer Lab enables residents to write their autobiography, trace their genealogy, research topics of interest, or simply surf the Internet.

Cardinal Point

We are the Luxury Retirement Community you have been searching for...

  •  2431 Mariner Square Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
  • Cardinal Point brings waterfront views together with luxury living.
  • Our Executive Chef makes each meal a fine dining experience.
  • Complimentary Concierge Service makes daily tasks easier than ever.
  • Complimentary Chauffeur Service makes getting around town a breeze.
  • Professional and Courteous staff that is here to serve you 24/7.

Allen Temple Manor

Welcome to Allen Temple Manor

  •  7607 International Blvd., Oakland, CA 94621
  • Spacious one bedroom apartments
  • Full size freezer/refrigerator and electric range/oven
  • Fully-carpeted with vertical blinds
  • A well-designed community room used during activities and events
  • Ample space for parties, birthdays, holiday and other events

Merrill Gardens at Rockridge

Concierge services, scheduled transportation, weekly housekeeping and much more!

  •  5238 Coronado Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
  • 127 senior living apartments. Choose from studios, one and two bedroom apartments
  • Independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care services. Take advantage of personal care services if needed
  • Anytime Dining. Enjoy fresh, restaurant-style meals served on your schedule - 7 am to 7 pm - 7 days a week
  • Active Living. Pursue physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual interests

Allen Temple Arms I

WELCOME TO ALLEN TEMPLE ARMS

  •  8135 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94621
  • Spacious one bedroom and studio apartments
  • A well-designed community room used during activities and events
  • A library that boasts of a selection of books and magazines, computer and copier machine for resident use
  • Tastefully landscaped grounds with mature trees and flowers
  • Gated and well-lighted resident and visitor parking

E.E. Cleveland Manor

54 apartments in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area

  •  2611 Alvingroom Ct., Oakland, CA 94605
  • Spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments
  • Full bathrooms and kitchens
  • A community garden that provides residents access to satisfying labor and a sense of community and connection to other residents
  • A computer lab for internet surfing or simply keeping in touch with business and family concerns
  • An outdoor patio with grilling equipment for fun barbeques and summer cook-outs

Pacifica Senior Living - San Leandro

The Right Choice. The Right Time. Welcome Home.

  •  348 West Juana Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
  • Fully-Equipped Apartments with Kitchens
  • Three Nutritious Meals a Day with Choice of Entrees
  • Beauty Salon and Barber Shop
  • Emergency Call System in Each Room
  • Arts and Crafts Room

Landmark Villa

Enjoy the active retirement lifestyle of upscale independent living

  •  21000 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94541
  • Set on six acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a courtyard and two lovely garden areas with many large trees and birds
  • 97 apartments on three floors
  • Yard work, housekeeping, meal preparation, even transportation,” is taken care of for you
  • With its warm, family-friendly atmosphere, Emeritus at Landmark Villa feels like home the moment you walk through the doors
  • Wide range of activities each month, including exercise classes and community outings to the Oakland Zoo

Merrill Gardens at Lafayette

Lafayette Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care

  •  1010 Second St, Lafayette, CA 94549
  • 85 senior living apartments. Choose from studios, one and two bedroom apartments
  • Independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care services. Take advantage of personal care services if needed
  • Anytime Dining. Enjoy fresh, restaurant-style meals served on your schedule - 7 am to 7 pm - 7 days a week
  • Active Living. Pursue physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual interests

Peninsula Del Rey

The Best of Senior Living, San Francisco-style

  •  165 Pierce Street, Daly City, CA 94015
  • Each spacious residence comes equipped with a variety of features and amenities that are suitable for any lifestyle.
  • The Crown Room restaurant, open 12 hours daily
  • Pacifica multi-purpose/activities rooms
  • Beauty/Barber salon
  • Fully-equipped fitness center

Atria Valley View

Interested in Assisted Living Communities in Walnut Creek, CA?

  •  1228 Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
  • 24-hour availability of a trained staff
  • A choice of apartments
  • A full-time director for events and activities
  • Anytime Cafe with complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Delicious meals served restaurant-style each day

Serra Highlands Senior Living

Looking for California independent and assisted living communities near San Francisco, CA?

  •  501 King Drive, Daly City, CA 94015
  • 24-hour availability of a trained staff
  • A choice of apartments
  • A full-time director for events and activities
  • Anytime Cafe with complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Delicious meals served restaurant-style each day

Aegis Living San Francisco

Welcome to Aegis of San Francisco - Assisted Living and Memory Care

  •  2280 Gellert Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Our spacious and bright senior apartments are available in multiple floor plans.
  • Care Managers are available 24 hours per day to assist you with the activities of daily living (such as bathing or dressing).
  • Relax in our comfortable common rooms as you listen to music, visit with friends or enjoy time with your family.
  • Dine in our formal dining room as you catch up with friends and neighbors.
  • Activity director for educational, social, and recreational programs.

Atria Burlingame

Exploring Retirement and Assisted Living Communities in Burlingame, CA?

  •  250 Myrtle Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
  • 24-hour availability of a trained staff
  • A choice of apartments
  • A full-time director for events and activities
  • Anytime Cafe with complimentary snacks and beverages
  • Delicious meals served restaurant-style each day

Atria Lafayette

Enjoy Graceful Assisted Living in Lafayette, CA

  •  1545 Pleasant Hill Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
  • Panoramic view dining room
  • Stadium seating in state-of-the-art entertainment theater
  • Private family dining with full kitchen available
  • Large common areas throughout with exquisite residential-style furnishings
  • 103 distinctive studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.

Brookdale San Ramon

San Ramon Independent and Assisted Living

  •  18888 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583
  • Studio apartments and one bedroom suites
  • Library, comfortable living rooms and social meeting areas
  • Month to month rental, no buy-in required
  • Anytime Dining served restaurant style
  • Weekly housekeeping and linen service

The Stratford by Sunrise

Our Personalized Approach to Care Helps Us Meet Your Changing Needs.

  •  601 Laurel Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
  • Gracious accommodations with a variety of floor plans
  • Up to three delicious, well-balanced meals served daily featuring a variety of menu choices with snacks available throughout the day
  • Monthly wellness visits by a licensed on-staff nurse
  • Weekly housekeeping and daily trash removal
  • Daily physical fitness, creative, social, learning and spiritual activities, scheduled group trips and resident-sponsored clubs for a variety of interests

What are Retirement Communities?
Retirement communities are often also called independent living communities, because they are designed for seniors who are able to live independently, with no need for daily personal or medical care. They are generally mid-to large-sized campus-style communities that offer a wide variety of activities and conveniences for residents.

If this sounds similar to an active adult or 55+ community, that is because retirement and active adult communities share some core commonalities. These often include providing exterior home and lawn maintenance, planned social activities, communal spaces and outdoor amenities such as tennis courts, golf courses or swimming pools. The benefits of living in a retirement community are generally the same as living in other types of senior housing: more opportunities for social engagement, more free time to spend pursuing hobbies and low-maintenance living. Retirement communities take low-maintenance living to an even higher level than active adult communities, because the following are often included, with other services available a la carte:

• Meals – 3x/day, served in a dining room
• Linen and laundry service
• Housekeeping
• Interior home maintenance
• Scheduled transportation to shopping, medical appointments and other errands
• 24-hr staff and onsite-healthcare in case of emergency

As in most types of senior housing, the size and style of home varies from community to community, from studio apartments to large villas, often with many styles available within the same campus. While the homes may differ in size, most will have features that are designed with seniors in mind, such as:

• One-level living
• Wide doorways
• Walk-in showers
• Low thresholds
• Emergency call systems

And while every community is unique, many will offer the same types of amenities and benefits to residents, all aimed at allowing them to live easier, more engaged and fulfilling lives. Most retirement communities provide an even broader range of amenities than those found in active adult communities, including:

• Daily scheduled activities, fitness classes or crafts
• On-site salons, libraries and chapels
• Game rooms
• Theaters
• Community meeting spaces such as club houses and bistros
• Private dining rooms for special family meals
• Community excursions

Some independent living communities are located within larger campuses that also offer assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care services; these campuses are called Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). They offer a full range of senior care to residents as they age and their health needs change. CCRCs allow residents to age in place, and stay within the same overall community, as they move from one level of care to the next. A CCRC is especially helpful if one spouse has different care needs than the other. Even if one spouse is in a higher-level care facility, couples are still close enough to see each other every day and are able to enjoy the same amenities and activities.

Use our US map above to begin your search for the best retirement communities for you or your loved one.