The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alameda, CA for 2024

"My nonagenarian father has been a thoroughly pleased resident of Cardinal Point since moving in 2 years ago. The attentiveness, enthusiasm, and friendliness of the entire staff has made him feel truly welcome and important from day one. Whatever migh..."

"The most striking thing about Waters Edge Lodge was that they had a nice view from their patio. They also had a nice lounge where they had someone come in and play the piano every day. We liked the room. It was quite nice. It had a nice kitchenette a..."

"The staff are very dedicated to the general welfare of all the residents by creating a great sense community with various activities - such as weekly social events and movies, etc. The food is solid - healthy and varied. The dining room is really a r..."

"I went to look at Carlton Senior Living. I liked the rooms that they showed me. They had a studio and one-bedroom apartment. I like the common spaces that they have. I found the building to be not just clean, but the common spaces were open. There wa..."

"The Point at Rockridge had a lot more staff than the other places we went to. The apartment was nice and they had very nice balconies. They also have tons of activities. They have art classes, outings to various places, TED talks, movies, game days, ..."

"At Marymount Villa we believe everyone can find meaning and joy in life, even when they need a little help with daily living. We offer indep..."

"This is absolutely a top-notch place to call home! They have valet parking for visitors and residents, 24/7 security, staff befitting of a luxury hotel, and fabulous amenities and daily activities for residents. On my tour I saw the beautiful rooftop..."

"Situated in Poet’s Corner between the West Berkeley Design Loop and the International Marketplace District, Elegance Berkeley is designed to..."

"I've been to the Belmont Village Albany. We were shown the independent living. Although I know where the assisted living was, we did not go into that area. The woman who gave us the tour was very good. I thought she covered all the bases. We sat down..."

"I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. It's fabulous. They offer assisted living, independent living, and dementia care. It's in a new building in an arty part of Emeryville that's really a work of art in itself. Walking into it is like walking in..."

"I liked St. Paul's Towers. It had a community of people that I felt I could relate to and it had activities. It houses a lot of retired Berkeley professors, and that is a social milieu that I interact with very well. There were a lot of people in ind..."

"Merrill Gardens at Rockridge was very nice. That place was our second choice. Their main attraction was that they had two-bedroom apartments available. So, they had more space. They had a lovely rooftop terrace, too. Their dining area was nice...."

"A full service continuing care retirement community (CCRC) dedicated to enriching the lives of East Bay Area seniors while offering innovati..."

"At Aldersly, life is always in bloom. It’s a place you’ll love to call home, because the very best parts of you never, ever stop growing. As..."

"The staff at Grand Lake Gardens who gave us the interview was extremely helpful. We felt very comfortable in that interview. She also took us around and showed us a couple of rooms, a 1-bedroom, and a 2-bedroom. I liked the setup of their dining room..."

"We moved here in 2009 and find the location superb. It's a 10-minute walk from the University of California, Berkeley, and its many public lectures, seminars, exhibits, and performances. The Pacific Film Archive there has great screenings. Lots of af..."

"Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments..."