| Once a lucrative logging town, the West Coast city | | | | Sports fans are in luck, because Oakland is one of |
| of Oakland, CA has evolved into a booming | | | | only 13 U.S. cities sponsoring teams from four major |
| metropolis. | | | | sports: baseball, basketball, football and hockey. |
| The city is a major hub for the thriving Bay Area, | | | | Oakland Medical Facilities |
| and is located only nine miles east of San Francisco | | | | The healthcare needs of Oakland assisted living |
| and the famous Golden Gate Bridge. | | | | residents are well-serviced by The Alameda County |
| This sunny city is known as "the bright side of the | | | | Medical Center. This system is comprised of six |
| bay" because of its moderate year-round climate. | | | | separate facilities, including Highland and Fairmont |
| With over 50 distinct neighborhoods, Oakland is one | | | | Hospitals and Eastmont and Winton Wellness Centers, |
| of the most ethnically diverse cities in the country. | | | | positioned to provide convenient care to seniors all |
| This city is an ideal location for seniors who desire a | | | | across the county. |
| combination of natural tranquility and active urban life. | | | | For added accessibility, two shuttle buses provide |
| Oakland Recreation | | | | free transportation to the Highland Hospital entrance |
| From arboretums to botanical gardens to the | | | | from the Lake Merritt BART train station. |
| recreational areas along the shores of Lake Merritt, | | | | Oakland Transportation |
| there is no shortage of natural beauty for Oakland | | | | With a vast system of buses, ferryboats and even |
| assisted living residents to enjoy throughout the city's | | | | streetcars, Oakland senior living residents will never |
| elaborate and diverse park system. Oakland seniors | | | | be far from a reliable means of public transportation. |
| can relax with a day spent bird watching in the oldest | | | | A convenient option for travelers is the extensive |
| wildlife refuge in Northern America, or frolic with their | | | | BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) train system. Tickets |
| canine companions at the 2.16 acre Hardy Dog Park. | | | | are sold at a 62.5% discount to riders aged 65 or |
| For modern shopping and movie theaters, city seniors | | | | older, persons with disabilities and Medicare |
| may visit the easily-accessed Oakland Mall or Jack | | | | cardholders. |
| London Square on the waterfront. If a more rustic | | | | Eligible seniors can register to participate in the |
| shopping experience is preferred, the Old Oakland | | | | Oakland Paratransit for the Elderly and Disabled |
| Farmers Market is only a streetcar ride away. Don't | | | | (OPED), which offers subsidized paratransit services |
| forget to browse the downtown and historic districts | | | | to residents of Oakland and Piedmont who cannot |
| for specialty gift, antique and art shops. | | | | access public transportation and are at least 70 or |
| Oakland Activities | | | | have a mobility disability. |
| In such a major urban city, it is not surprising that | | | | Although the Bay Area is historically known as a |
| Oakland senior living residents have a wide array of | | | | Mecca for rebellious youth, today's Oakland is without |
| entertainment options at their fingertips. | | | | a doubt the ideal retirement city for the free-spirited |
| The Paramount Theatre is at the forefront of the | | | | senior. With so many recreational activities |
| city's cultural scene, offering performances of ballets, | | | | encouraging Oakland assisted living residents to get |
| symphonies and Broadway musicals. | | | | out and explore, this city is the perfect environment |
| The theater is equipped with wheelchair-accessible | | | | for keeping your loved one energetic and young at |
| locations, as well as special transfer seating. They | | | | heart. |
| also provide free assisted-listening devices and sign | | | | You can find assisted living options on our Oakland |
| language interpretation upon request. | | | | Assisted Living page. |