I toured and moved my parent here and love the bright, airy, hotel-like building, spacious apartment and spotless, well-decorated common areas. The staff are warm, professional and genuinely caring, activities and transportation are plentiful, and there's a strong sense of community. Meals are often delicious and plentiful but have been inconsistent at times, and we experienced occasional housekeeping, communication and care lapses (so it's not ideal for advanced memory or nursing needs). It's pricey, but overall I'm glad we chose it and would recommend it with those caveats.
1440 By The Bay Senior Living, found in Emeryville, California, is part of Watermark Retirement Communities and is a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so people have access to different levels of care as their needs change, all under one roof, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing and rehab, or even home health and care services, and the staff keeps an eye on everyone around the clock, especially if someone needs help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, or just moving around safely. The apartments come as studios or one-bedrooms, and they're roomy, with big living rooms, bathrooms, open kitchens, and walk-in showers, and some even have private balconies or big windows to let in lots of natural light, so it never feels shut away from the world, and there are common areas too - like cozy living rooms with fireplaces and plenty of spots to sit and rest. The main dining room serves meals restaurant-style, with healthy, tasty food, and communal dining makes mealtimes social and maybe even a little lively.
The whole community is laid out for comfort, with a modern look, natural light, and well-chosen décor, and things like rooftop terraces offer good views and quiet places to sit with friends or just breathe in the air, plus there's a glass atrium courtyard filled with greenery, so people can see plants and sunlight indoors, which makes it nice during all seasons even when you can't go outside. For staying busy, there's a well-equipped fitness center with weights and benches, an art room with supplies and big tables, and plenty of planned activities, art programs, games, live music, and community outings, plus spots for meditation and gardening, if that's what someone likes. The memory care section is made for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, with cozy studios, secure entry, safety features like emergency response systems, and programs to help residents stay engaged.
There are staff members trained to give care that's tailored to what each person needs, and they help schedule doctors' appointments, organize transportation, provide counseling, and handle housekeeping or maintenance, so residents don't need to worry about the little things piling up. There's a beauty and barber shop, a library, a lounge, a kitchenette for snacks, and social spaces where activities and get-togethers happen often. The whole campus is built for older adults who want a vibrant but comfortable lifestyle, and the services are focused on independence and well-being. There's a wellness center on site, plus move-in help and special programs for military veterans. Residents benefit from a full calendar of events and support, whether they're still mostly independent or need a higher level of care, and the overall atmosphere tries to give everyone a place where they can thrive without feeling overwhelmed by too much fuss. All the details, including floor plans, photos, and videos of the place, are kept up on their website if anyone wants to take a closer look.
People often ask...
1440 By The Bay Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,500 per month.
1440 By The Bay Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
There are 27 photos of 1440 By The Bay Senior Living on Mirador.
Yes, 1440 By The Bay Senior Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.
The full address for this community is 1440 40th St, Emeryville, CA, 94608.
Yes, 1440 By The Bay Senior Living offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
43
Inspections
1
Type A Citations
8
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
20 May 2025
20 May 2025
Found that the allegation that resident files were not provided to the responsible party was true. The complete records requested by the responsible party were not provided.
§ 87506
13 May 2025
13 May 2025
Found that the claim that residents' transportation needs were not being met was unsupported by evidence. Staff provided an on-site van service and assisted residents with boarding and disembarking, and residents could book their own transportation if preferred.
24 Mar 2025
24 Mar 2025
Found that the allegation that staff did not seek medical attention in a timely manner was substantiated, while the allegations of questionable death, resident injuries in care, and failure to provide resident records to the responsible party were unsubstantiated.
18 Dec 2024
18 Dec 2024
Found unlawful eviction: a 30-day eviction notice was sent to the resident and their authorized representative, but it did not include information about resources to identify alternative housing and care options.
Found overcharging: in March 2024, a discussion about a level-of-care change occurred with a family member who was not the resident’s representative, and no written notice of the care change or rate increase was provided.
20 Nov 2024
20 Nov 2024
Found no deficiencies after the visit; lighting was adequate, hallway temperature 72°F, and hot water in a common bathroom 107.1°F. Centrally stored medications and sharps were locked, food supplies met minimums (one week nonperishable, two days perishable), detectors were operational, the fire extinguisher was last serviced on 01/15/2024, the last emergency drill was on 10/20/2024, the first aid kit was complete, and five resident and five staff records were reviewed as complete.
03 May 2024
03 May 2024
Investigated the allegation that a resident sustained an unexplained injury/fracture while in care; records showed swelling of the right shoulder and an unwitnessed fall resulting in a right proximal humerus fracture with hospital treatment. Could not determine whether violations occurred.
03 May 2024
03 May 2024
Investigated the claim of a resident sustaining an unexplained injury with a swollen shoulder and diagnosed fracture after an unwitnessed fall, but no preponderance of evidence to confirm or refute the allegation.
12 Apr 2024
12 Apr 2024
Found four specific allegations unsubstantiated: insufficient staff resulting in resident falls; residents left in soiled clothing; mishandling of residents; and residents developing bedsores.
12 Apr 2024
12 Apr 2024
Unsubstantiated findings on allegations of insufficient staff, residents left in soiled clothing, mishandling of residents, and residents developing bedsores.
§ 87465(g)
09 Apr 2024
09 Apr 2024
Found no evidence to support the privacy allegation or the missing medication issue after reviewing records and interviewing staff. No deficiencies were noted.
09 Apr 2024
09 Apr 2024
Reviewed records and interviewed staff, allegations of missing medication and privacy violation were unsubstantiated. No deficiencies noted.
§ 87224(d)(1)
§ 1569.657(a)
11 Sept 2023
11 Sept 2023
Investigated an incident reported on 09/08/2023 during an unannounced case management visit; there were no witnesses identified and the suspect was recently hired as a private caregiver. Collected related documents and issued no deficiencies.
11 Sept 2023
11 Sept 2023
Conducted an unannounced visit regarding an incident reported, no deficiencies issued during the visit.
10 Aug 2023
10 Aug 2023
Investigated the relocation of a resident to a memory care unit without proper authorization and found that required conservatorship approvals were not obtained.
Reviewed living conditions and found the resident was provided with adequate living conditions.
10 Aug 2023
10 Aug 2023
Confirmed staff moved a resident to a memory care unit without proper authorization, but found that the resident was provided with adequate living conditions during their stay.
15 May 2023
15 May 2023
Found no evidence to support the allegation that staff did not provide reassessment documentation to the resident's physician, and no evidence to support the allegation that finances were not safeguarded.
15 May 2023
15 May 2023
Found no evidence to support claims that staff failed to provide documentation to a resident's physician or that staff mismanaged a resident's finances, so allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.
13 Apr 2023
13 Apr 2023
Found no preponderance of evidence to prove the illegal eviction, threatening residents, or emotional abuse allegations occurred at this location.
13 Apr 2023
13 Apr 2023
Reviewed allegations of illegal eviction and emotional abuse, but no evidence found to support the claims. No deficiencies cited.
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
Investigated an incident on 6/19/21 where a staff redirected a resident from another room and accidentally struck the resident's hand while taking a phone; first aid was provided. Found insufficient evidence to determine whether the stated allegation occurred.
15 Feb 2023
15 Feb 2023
Reviewed an allegation of staff accidentally injuring a resident's hand while redirecting them, but there was not enough evidence to prove if it happened or not.
13 Dec 2022
13 Dec 2022
Found no imminent health or safety concerns. Observed ample food supplies, extra water in the garage, posters on cough/sneeze etiquette and handwashing, expanded dining with six-foot spacing, staff wearing masks, and unobstructed hallways with no hazards.
13 Dec 2022
13 Dec 2022
Conducted unannounced health & safety check at the facility. No imminent concerns identified during the visit.
27 Oct 2022
27 Oct 2022
Found no evidence to support the allegations that staff disrespected residents, prevented outside time, did not take residents on outings, or failed to safeguard residents' clothing.
27 Oct 2022
27 Oct 2022
Confirmed allegations of staff disrespect and not allowing residents to go outside were unsubstantiated, based on interviews and record reviews. Residents reported positive relationships with staff and participation in outings.
§ 87468.2(a)(16)
05 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
Investigated a self-reported incident where a resident was injured after staff did not respond promptly to an egress door alarm, allowing a wheelchair-bound resident to exit to the stairs and sustain an injury. Found that two of three LIC602 medical reports for memory care residents were not updated yearly, with deficiencies cited and a civil penalty imposed.
05 Oct 2022
05 Oct 2022
Identified deficiencies related to resident safety and documentation during an unannounced visit. Civil penalties assessed for non-compliance.
21 Sept 2022
21 Sept 2022
Found no deficiencies noted during an infection-control check on 9/21/2022; observed a central screening point with temperature checks and hand sanitizer, staff wearing PPE, and adequate supplies including 2-day perishable and 1-week non-perishable food, a 30-day PPE stock, and mitigation and emergency plans in place.
21 Sept 2022
21 Sept 2022
Inspection found no deficiencies at the facility and staff were observed following proper infection control protocols.
01 Apr 2022
01 Apr 2022
Found no evidence of neglect in the memory care unit. Staff supported residents, the unit was clean and exits were locked, residents appeared peaceful, and the service plan did not indicate increased physical therapy or 24-hour care.
01 Apr 2022
01 Apr 2022
Investigated an allegation of neglect in the memory care unit; found no signs of neglect, and the allegation was unsubstantiated.
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Found entry screening with temperature checks and a Covid-19 questionnaire, proper PPE use, handwashing posters, and other infection-control measures in place, with central storage of supplies and routine screenings for residents, staff, and visitors. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
19 Nov 2021
19 Nov 2021
Completed infection control inspection on 11/19/2021 resulted in no deficiencies found, with proper PPE usage, screening protocols, and emergency preparedness in place.
24 Jun 2021
24 Jun 2021
Found no health or safety concerns on site after a health and safety check, with 14 staff wearing masks and a universal entry station conducting COVID-19 symptom screening, digital sign-in, and temperature checks. Observed six memory care residents reading in the recreation room with three masked staff assisting on the second floor, while five residents in care relaxed in their bedrooms on the third floor.
24 Jun 2021
24 Jun 2021
Observed staff wearing masks and implementing COVID-19 safety measures, residents engaged in activities with assistance from staff. No deficiencies noted during the health and safety check.
§ 87705
§ 87468.2
20 Apr 2021
20 Apr 2021
Confirmed failure to administer medication on specified dates and failure to prevent a resident from attacking another resident.
§ 87465(c)(2)
16 Sept 2020
16 Sept 2020
Found that the sexual abuse allegation was unfounded after reviewing records and interviewing staff and an outside therapy worker. Reviewed documents and statements showed the therapy involved only upper-body and balance exercises with no contact below the waist, and the resident with cognitive deficits could not recall the incident, possibly remembering it as a dream; the meeting occurred by videoconference due to shelter-in-place.
16 Sept 2020
16 Sept 2020
Investigated an allegation of sexual abuse involving a resident and found it to be unfounded after reviewing facility records, police and adult protective services reports, and conducting interviews. Concluded that the alleged incident could not have happened and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
04 Aug 2020
04 Aug 2020
Investigated the allegation that a resident lacked supervision and determined it unsubstantiated, as sufficient evidence did not exist to prove the claim.
17 Jul 2020
17 Jul 2020
Confirmed that allegations of failure to seek medical attention for a resident were unsubstantiated.
10 Mar 2020
10 Mar 2020
Confirmed no health or safety deficiencies at the facility during the inspection.
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Confirmed clean and safe living environment with proper supplies, equipment, and services provided for residents.
22 Oct 2019
22 Oct 2019
Confirmed failure to follow protocol resulted in the termination of a staff member after a resident was briefly lost during an outing.
