Senior Living in Oakland, California

Grand Lake Gardens has been the ideal choice for urban dwellers seeking a vibrant Oakland lifestyle with value, future security, energy and convenience since 1966. We offer 91 maintenance-free residential living apartments throughout our beautifully landscaped community. We meet the highest standards in senior care. With priority access to health care at our sister Oakland community, Piedmont Gardens, just minutes away, we’re dedicated to supporting residents in living rich, purposeful lives without worry about the future.

Meet the Team

Philip Brandmeier
Executive Director
Emily Carrion
Director of Sales & Marketing
Jenevieve Francisco
Lifestyle Coordinator
Isai Hurtado
Facility Supervisor
Pat Jones
Director of Administrative Services
Scott Mueller
Resident Services Director/Chaplain
Kryss Solis
Dining Services Director

Community Advisory Board

Grand Lake Gardens’ Community Advisory Board is comprised of individuals with strong Oakland ties who bring a diverse mix of backgrounds and experiences to serve our residents and community. Our board works with community leadership to strengthen our foundation of quality, service and stability.
  • Rev. Allison Tanner, Chair
  • Charlotte Turner Martinelli,
    Vice Chair
  • James G. DeBoer
  • Brendalynn Goodall
  • The Rev. James Lindgren
  • Wendy L. Quan
  • Georgia Upshaw

Community News

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December 3, 2018

Aging in place: senior living communities allow couples to stay together

You’ve raised your children together. You’ve celebrated multiple career moves and a host of double-digit anniversaries. You...

November 15, 2018

Sandwich generation struggles: squeezed between parents and kids

Many baby boomers are experiencing a new definition of middle age. Life may not be the only thing you’re in the middle of—you...

October 1, 2018

Senior living communities and the benefits of an entry fee

It may seem counterintuitive, but entrance fees can ultimately make retirement communities more affordable—and provide greater...
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We’re HumanGood

Grand Lake Gardens is proud to be a part of the HumanGood family. We believe all older adults should have the opportunity to live their lives with enthusiasm, confidence and security.

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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.

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