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Grand Lake Gardens
401 Santa Clara Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
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Grand Lake Gardens Description
Grand Lake Gardens has been the ideal choice for urban dwellers seeking a vibrant Oakland lifestyle with value, energy and convenience since 1966. We offer 91 maintenance-free residential living apartments available on a rental basis throughout our beautifully landscaped community near Oakland’s rejuvenated Lake Merritt District.
We also meet the highest standards in senior care, offering priority access to advanced levels of care—including assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing—at our Oakland sister community, Piedmont Gardens. We’re dedicated to supporting residents in living rich, purposeful lives without having to worry about the future.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Review Summary:
Grand Lake Gardens has received a mix of reviews from residents and their families. Many have praised the community for its welcoming atmosphere, describing it as feeling like home from the moment they walked in. Residents appreciate the wonderful group of neighbors, the professional and caring staff, and the abundant menu choices. The transportation services and the beautifully maintained grounds, including gardens, are also highlighted positively. The community spirit is described as awesome, providing a safe, secure, and stimulating environment.
However, there was a mention of the facility being closed permanently due to a fire in October 2022, which caused too much damage to reopen. This information contrasts with other reviews, suggesting a need for clarification on the current status of Grand Lake Gardens.
Other reviews highlight the stability and supportiveness of the core staff, the diverse and interesting lives of the residents, and the facility's amenities such as the dining room with great views and a peaceful Zen garden. The sense of community is strong, with friendly residents, ample outdoor space, and an open-door policy from management. Activities are plentiful, and resident suggestions are encouraged, making individuals feel very much at home.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Piedmont which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 11,376 (small town).
- The average income is $161,739, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 71
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 63.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 73 days of rain and 291 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.5 inches a year
- The median age is 35.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 2.9% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 27.16% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 15% Asian, 24% Black or African-American, 23% Hispanic or Latino, and 35% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.85 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 170.0, Moderate Days 72.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Lakeshore Natural Foods
0.3 miles awaySafeway 1119
0.3 miles awayTrader Joe's
0.3 miles awayWhole Foods Market
0.6 miles awayGrocery Outlet
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Santa Clara Avenue & Valle Vista Avenue
0.1 miles awaySanta Clara Avenue & Crescent Street
0.1 miles awayGrand Avenue & Santa Clara Avenue
0.1 miles away345 MacArthur Boulevard
0.1 miles awayGrand Avenue & Elwood Avenue
0.1 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
0.2 miles awayChase
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.4 miles awayBank of the West
0.4 miles awaySummit Bank
0.8 miles awayHospitals
Oakland Medical Center
0.8 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
0.9 miles awayHighland Hospital
1.3 miles awayChildren's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
1.8 miles awayAlta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
2.9 miles awayPharmacies
CVS
0.3 miles awaySafeway Pharmacy
0.3 miles awayWalgreens
0.3 miles awayNichols Health Mart
0.9 miles awayWellspring
1.0 miles awayDentists
Bruce McEtchin Family Dentistry
0.3 miles awayAlameda Pediatric Dentistry
0.4 miles awayTimothy D. Lee
0.9 miles awayOakland Eco Dental
0.9 miles awayPediatric Dentistry
1.0 miles awayParks
Grand Lake
0.1 miles awaySplash Pad Park
0.1 miles awayEastshore Park
0.2 miles awayLakeside Park
0.3 miles awayMandana Plaza
0.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
11th Avenue Buddha
1.3 miles awaySaint George Serbian Orthodox Church
1.4 miles awaySaint Marys Roman Catholic Church
1.8 miles awayGrace Cathedral
9.1 miles awayMisiĂłn San Francisco de AsĂs
10.3 miles awayShopping
Public Market
3.1 miles awayAlameda South Shore Center
3.6 miles awayEpicurious Garden
4.7 miles awayEastmont Town Center
5.0 miles awayEl Cerrito Plaza
6.5 miles awayCulture
Studio Grand
0.1 miles awayThe Emerald City Stage
0.7 miles awayStorybook Puppet Theater
0.7 miles awayThe Sound Room
0.8 miles awayCreative Growth Art Center
0.8 miles awayRestaurants
Mimosa Cafe
0.1 miles awayAlmond & Oak
0.1 miles awayYang Chow Restaurant
0.1 miles awayMiss Saigon
0.1 miles awayMijori Sushi
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