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The Watermark By The Bay

1440 40Th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(510) 500-9312

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $5,518
One Bedroom
Estimated $6,950

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $5,518
  • Average State Price: $3,737
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • The Watermark By The Bay Description

    You may think you have an idea of what an Assisted Living and Memory Care community looks like, but we’re here to challenge it. Through years of experience, an innovative approach and integrative care practices we’ve come to a remarkably simple outlook – our age does not define us or limit the possibilities of our creativity and sense of adventure.

    Our dynamic community located in Emeryville, California serves the entire East Bay including Oakland and Berkeley. With features including modern residences with stunning views and access to the best of entertainment, shopping and dining plus exceptional care and amenities, it’s no wonder we are the best value for senior living anywhere around.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    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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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    The Watermark By The Bay
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 76 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Emeryville
  • Ranking in State: 1405 out of 3259 communities in CA
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.1
    Watermark Retirement Communities
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 640 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in California

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Watermark by the Bay is highly praised for its luxurious, five-star retirement living experience, often compared to the "Tesla" of senior living. The community is celebrated for its outstanding food, with many compliments directed towards the chef and her team for their quality, healthy meals. The management and staff, including the front desk and nursing teams, are lauded for their hard work, professionalism, and caring nature. The community's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, with regular testing for staff and residents, is also commended.

    Residents and visitors appreciate the personalized care and attention to detail, from thoughtful gestures like folding laundry with care and seasoning soup with special flavors, to organizing engaging activities and ensuring communication with families. The community is noted for its clean and cheerful environment, with daily live music and a range of activities for residents. However, it is mentioned that those in need of advanced memory care or nursing care must arrange and pay for these services independently.

    Several reviews highlight the community's welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, particularly during special events such as Senior Pride celebrations and luncheons for the LGBT senior community, which featured excellent food, entertainment, and a friendly atmosphere. The facility's cleanliness, attractive decoration, and the variety of resident activities, including creative opportunities in the art room, are also points of praise.

    Overall, Watermark by the Bay is recommended for its wonderful food, delightful staff, and the warm, inviting environment it provides for seniors. The community's efforts to host and celebrate diverse events and its supportive environment for residents, including those with memory loss, are particularly appreciated by visitors and families alike.


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    Health

    Caring, trained staff available 24 hours per day

    Senior wellness programs

    Coordination with health care providers

    Daily assurance checks and medication monitoring

    Certified dementia practitioners

    Medication monitoring


    Services

    Comfort and support services

    Family education and support services

    Move-in coordination service

    Support services


    Activities

    Dynamic calendar of classes, programs and outings

    Watermark University classes

    Special outings


    Community Amenities

    Housekeeping and linen services

    Secure environment

    Respite care

    Short-term stays

    Respite stays


    Room Amenities

    Shared and private suites available

    All utilities except phone service, cable and internet

    Complete apartment maintenance


    Dining

    Three delicious chef-prepared meals per day

    Fine dining

    Fresh ingredients

    Homestyle meals

    Dining experience


    Transportation

    Scheduled local transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Emeryville which is 0.2 miles away and has a population of 11,694 (small town).
    • The average income is $101,379, 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

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 22.05 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.61 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 17.32 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.4 incidents per 100 people
    • 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

    Pak N Save - Safeway
    0.4 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    0.6 miles away
    Community Foods Market
    0.8 miles away
    Baseline Produce
    0.8 miles away
    Gateway Grocery
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    40th Street & Horton Street
    0.0 miles away
    Hollis Street & 40th Street
    0.1 miles away
    40th Street & Hollis Street
    0.1 miles away
    40th Street & Harlan Street
    0.2 miles away
    Hollis Street & 45th Street
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.4 miles away
    Summit Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Community Trust
    1.7 miles away
    Patelco Credit Union
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
    1.2 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
    1.3 miles away
    Oakland Medical Center
    1.5 miles away
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
    2.4 miles away
    Sutter Urgent Care - Berkeley
    2.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Safeway
    0.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.4 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    VitaCare Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    Nichols Health Mart
    1.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Dentist Bryan D. Haynes
    0.7 miles away
    Saddler Family Dentistry
    1.4 miles away
    La Clínica Dental
    1.4 miles away
    Timothy D. Lee
    1.5 miles away
    Oakland Eco Dental
    1.5 miles away

    Parks

    Pixar Park
    0.1 miles away
    Union Plaza Park
    0.3 miles away
    Big Daddy's Community Garden
    0.4 miles away
    City Slicker Farms
    0.4 miles away
    McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
    0.4 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Saint Marys Roman Catholic Church
    2.0 miles away
    Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
    2.5 miles away
    11th Avenue Buddha
    3.4 miles away
    Grace Cathedral
    7.4 miles away
    Misión San Francisco de Asís
    8.9 miles away

    Shopping

    Public Market
    0.8 miles away
    Epicurious Garden
    3.6 miles away
    El Cerrito Plaza
    4.7 miles away
    Pacific East Mall
    4.8 miles away
    Alameda South Shore Center
    5.1 miles away

    Culture

    St Louise Studios
    0.3 miles away
    Oakland Terminal
    0.7 miles away
    Aggregate Space Gallery
    0.8 miles away
    American Steel Studios
    1.0 miles away
    Grease Diner
    1.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
    0.1 miles away
    Ramen 101
    0.4 miles away
    Pizza My Heart
    0.4 miles away
    California Pizza Kitchen
    0.4 miles away
    IHOP
    0.4 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CA. It is a very large-sized community with 175 total beds.

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