“Grand Lake Gardens is perfect when maintaining your home and yard become a burden, but while you’re still active. Since moving here, I’ve resumed (after decades) playing my trumpet and recorder. Before that, I didn’t have the time to do the things I really enjoyed. Residents are honest-to-goodness, caring human beings—it’s nice to be in that environment every day.”

Ed Bonsey

“My mother lived at Grand Lake Gardens for 18 happy years. We visited her many times and got acquainted with the community. The people are wonderful. Everyone has a story to tell about their lives. The intimate size of the community allows us to eat together, socialize and get to know each other on a more personal level. I love getting together with my knitting group and gardening in the resident gardens. It feels like being around family.”

Katie Bonsey

“I only see beautiful at Grand Lake Gardens, the view of the Zen Garden from my balcony is wonderful! It was the people that first attracted me to Grand Lake Gardens. The residents are welcoming, they make you feel at home immediately. And the staff is so kind.”

Julia Wu

"From the moment I walked through the front door, I felt like I was home. At Grand Lake Gardens, I have found a wonderful group of people my own age who have become the greatest neighbors anyone could ask for. I am creating new memories. The community spirit here is awesome. I feel safe, secure and stimulated. For anyone interested, I highly recommend taking a tour.

Cathy Lackey

Residential Living for Many Budgets

With a variety of residential living options—on a rental basis with no long-term lease or entrance fee—our all-inclusive senior living community likely compares quite favorably to the cost of staying in your current home.

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Events
Dining
Amenities
Wellness

Upcoming Events

May

Webinar: Point Reyes Native Plants & Uses

Join our webinar to learn about Point Reyes, a fascinating coastal preserve, and experience one of the many stimulating lectures our residents at Grand Lake Gardens enjoy.

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A Taste of Our Dining Experience

Day 1

Entree

Corned Beef Irish Lamb Stew

Side Dish

Boiled Red Potatoes

Steamed Green Cabbage

Steamed Sliced Carrots

Dessert

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake

Day 2

Entree

Asian BBQ Pork Ribs

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Side Dish

Jasmine Rice with Ginger

Asian Stir-Fry Vegetables

Roasted Beets

Dessert

Green Tea Tapioca Pudding

Day 3

Entree

Spinach & Jack Cheese Enchilada

Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit

Side Dish

Brown Rice

Mashed Potatoes

Lemon Garlic Beans

Cauliflower

Green Beans

Dessert

Pina Colada Cake

Meet The Chef

Roy Padre

Roy has been at GLG since March of 2019. He’s been a chef for 10 years and was previously a chef in the healthcare industry at Sutter Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley.

Amenities

Spacious apartments with modern finishes and fixtures.
Thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans.
Balcony or patio option.

Beautifully landscaped grounds, including walking paths, Zen garden, fountains and organic community garden.
Chef-prepared meals in our rooftop dining room with panoramic views.

Activities and classes for the mind, body and spirit.
Workout studio with fitness classes available.
Movie theater.
Salon and barbershop.

Live Life to the Fullest

We offer a wide range of activities to help you enrich your mind, body and soul, including:

Fitness and wellness classes.
Brain health activities.
Seminars and special events.
Current event discussions.

Residential Living

Beautifully designed, maintenance-free apartment homes are available on a rental basis at our vibrant Oakland community.

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Assisted Living

Enjoy your independence and get help with the activities of daily living, as needed, at Piedmont Gardens, our Oakland sister community.

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Skilled Nursing

Priority access to skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services, if ever needed, is provided by our sister Oakland community, Piedmont Gardens.

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Memory Care

Available at our sister community Piedmont Gardens, our innovative care program takes a highly personalized approach to help residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementias live positive, enriched lives.

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Grand Lake Gardens in Oakland, California, is owned and managed by HumanGood, a nonprofit public benefit corporation serving older adults since 1949. State of California License #011400246. Certificate of Authority #291. Grand Lake Gardens, 401 Santa Clara Ave., Oakland, CA 94610, (510) 893-8897.

Grand Lake Gardens
Vibrant Senior Living in Oakland

Meet the People

Residential Living for Many Budgets