The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living
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- Care type
- Independent Living
- Room types
- 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedroom, Studio
- Resident rating
- 4.7 of 5 (9 reviews)
- Amenities listed
- 24
About The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living
The Lake Merritt is an independent senior living community near the lake, designed for older adults who want less daily maintenance but more time for family, friends, and activities. Residents live in apartment homes, many with lake views. The community offers a restaurant (The Terrace Room) open to residents and the public, with meals prepared fresh daily using seasonal and local ingredients; the kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions including reduced sodium, reduced fat, and low sugar options.
Additional services include 24-hour concierge, scheduled transportation within 8 miles, and connections to home care partners for aging in place. The community also accepts short-term residents for temporary stays.
It offers sunset ridge - active adult community, meadowview - senior living residences, golden oaks - independent living, harmony haven - senior apartments, and cedar grove - retirement living. Residents have access to 24 listed amenities and services spanning dining options, housekeeping and maintenance, outdoor spaces, recreational activities, safety and security, social and community events, transportation services, and wellness services. Across 9 resident and family reviews, it holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Living options
- Sunset Ridge - Active Adult Community
- Meadowview - Senior Living Residences
- Golden Oaks - Independent Living
- Harmony Haven - Senior Apartments
- Cedar Grove - Retirement Living
Pricing at The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living
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Amenities & services
Dining Options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Private dining rooms
- Café and bistro
Housekeeping and Maintenance
- Weekly housekeeping
- Laundry services
- Maintenance assistance
Outdoor Spaces
- Gardens and walking paths
- Patio areas
- Lake views
Recreational Activities
- Fitness center
- Arts and crafts studio
- Game room
Safety and Security
- 24-hour emergency response
- Secure entry system
- Staff on-site
Social and Community Events
- Movie nights
- Book clubs
- Holiday celebrations
Transportation Services
- Scheduled transportation
- Shuttle services
- Local area excursions
Wellness Services
- On-site health services
- Wellness programs
- Physical therapy
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Reviews of The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living
4.7 out of 5 · Based on 9 resident and family reviews
Rating breakdown
- 567%
- 433%
- 30%
- 20%
- 10%
- 5.0- southerncolleague50
We enjoy spending time with each other and have developed meaningful friendships here.
- 5.0- lightman99
They offer intellectual and cultural stimulation plus transportation.
- 5.0- westernswimmer79
This is as beautiful an urban setting as you could find anywhere.
- 4.0- tanfriend91
They have a lot of activities.
- 5.0- americandiver83
They don\u2019t have a garage where you can park.
- 4.0- browncolleague21
The rooms are larger than most of the units we saw in other places.
- 4.0- seaashbury21
The meal was delicious.
- 5.0- yellowrunner49
The residents looked happy, well dressed, and active.
- 5.0- joyousman31
The property was very nice.
How The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living compares nearby
Resident ratings and review volume for The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior Living and nearby communities. Pricing is set per community; request a quote for an exact monthly cost.
| Community | Care type | Rating | Reviews | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lake Merritt - Independent Senior LivingThis page | Independent Living | 4.7 | 9 | Oakland, CA |
| Grand Lake Gardens | Independent Living | 4.3 | 3 | Oakland, CA |
| Berkeley Town House | Independent Living | 4.0 | 1 | Berkeley, CA |
| Presentation Adult Day Health | Independent Living | 4.0 | 1 | San Francisco, CA |
| Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor | Independent Living | 4.9 | 23 | Oakland, CA |
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