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The Lake Merritt

1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

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Anne

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

This is a lovely place filled with bright, interesting progressive people. Good food and excellent restaurants nearby.5Tke view over the Lake is spectacular. They have health aides available for hire, but also watch out for all of us.

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The Lake Merritt

If you are a member of the senior community looking to relinquish some of the woes of household management while remaining active, independent, and mobile, The Lake Merritt community in Oakland, California, is for you! Our beautiful community is located right on the water of Lake Merritt and is within walking distance of paved paths, public parks, and the BART system.

This community is where luxury and comfort meet, in a gorgeous and inclusive community for seniors. Our building was first constructed in 1928 and remains a historical landmark in downtown Oakland. Staying with us means you’re a part of Oakland history!

Community Amenities and Services

Staying happy and healthy is at the forefront of our minds as we get older. That’s why, at The Lake Merritt, we have an in-house personal trainer, personalized yoga practice, and meditation practice for you to stay centered and in touch with your body!

We also know that staying connected and building community is important to our residents. We sponsor both on- and off-site activities like speakers, classes, and unique experiences for a variety of interests. Regardless of what you are interested in, we can get you connected to other residents who like the same...

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living


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Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Value for Cost
4.3

A Place for Mom has scored The Lake Merritt with 0 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 0 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Lake Merritt has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 12/2/20

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

December 2, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

great place too pricey for me

Anne

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 30, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0

This is a lovely place filled with bright, interesting progressive people. Good food and excellent restaurants nearby.5Tke view over the Lake is spectacular. They have health aides available for hire, but also watch out for all of us.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

December 15, 2014

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Great looking place in a good location, but I cannot see much in the way of future care and it could all change its focus if the owners wish it. It is basically a hotel.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

September 3, 2014

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

I liked that the cafeteria is open to the public.

We liked the Lake Merritt Hotel, it's actually both independent and assisted living. I liked that their cafeteria is open to both the public and the tenants, you can order from a full menu like a restaraunt. It was a very nice place.

Family Member

Independent Living

Toured community

October 10, 2013

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Okay - Felt Lonely

It was okay. I didn't like that people didn't really have many common spaces to talk and hang out. It felt kind of lonely.

A Place For Mom Customer

Independent Living

Toured community

April 30, 2013

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0

Great location!!! More of ...

Great location!!! More of a NYC apt feel and not what Mom's looking for. Seems she's more interested in the larger communities and would prefer a place where the assisted living component is part of the facility rather than outsourced. Dining room is amazing, love that it's also public. Staff was nice but not as energetic and interested in showing off the place as it felt at most others. Diane called today (4/30) and we spoke for a bit. She was very nice and understands this is probably not the fit for Mom. This place is about 2 blocks away from where Grandma and Grandpa lived.

A Place For Mom Customer

Independent Living

Toured community

December 20, 2012

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0

I visited this place at Christmastime...

I visited this place at Christmastime. Very nice old building. The dining room has a big window overlooking Lake Merrit. Did not see the apartments. They are independent living only.

The Lake Merritt

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The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

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