Community profile

The Lake Merritt Apartments

1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA

Independent Living

About the community

About The Lake Merritt Apartments

If you are a member of the senior community looking to relinquish some of the woes of household management while remaining active, independent, and mobile, The Lake Merritt community in Oakland, California, is for you! Our beautiful community is located right on the water of Lake Merritt and is within walking distance of paved paths, public parks, and the BART system. This community is where luxury and comfort meet, in a gorgeous and inclusive community for seniors. Our building was first constructed in 1928 and remains a historical landmark in downtown Oakland. Staying with us means you’re a part of Oakland history! Community Amenities and Services Staying happy and healthy is at the forefront of our minds as we get older. That’s why, at The Lake Merritt, we have an in-house personal trainer, personalized yoga practice, and meditation practice for you to stay centered and in touch with your body! We also know that staying connected and building community is important to our residents. We sponsor both on- and off-site activities like speakers, classes, and unique experiences for a variety of interests. Regardless of what you are interested in, we can get you connected to other residents who like the same things! There’s nothing we love more than having our residents form bonds with each other. While we pride ourselves on being an independent living community, we still offer comforts like concierge services, life safety systems, housekeeping and maintenance, transportation, and cable digital TVs. Our goal is to provide a safe, comfortable, and independent living environment where you know you are taken care of! Living Arrangements Residents at The Lake Merrit benefit from gorgeous, bright, cozy apartments with lots of natural light. We offer both studio and one-bedroom apartments, each complete with a full kitchen, dining area, and features like lake and city views, crown molding, spacious closets, and step-in showers. If you have any questions about The Lake Merritt independent living community, please reach out to us! We are happy to help you and your loved ones make the best senior living decisions for you. Related Articles Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference? Grooming and Hygiene Guide for Elderly Senior Apartments: 55+ Senior Housing

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Bar or Pub
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian
  • International Cuisine
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Spanish
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Jewish Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Wine Tasting
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • Birthday Parties
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances

Outdoor spaces

  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV

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Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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