Cardinal Point sits right by the water in Oakland, California, so you see marina views and get easy walks to nearby places, and the grounds have paved walkways, purple flowers, palm trees, a central fountain, and outdoor seating, so the place feels open, airy, and quiet, with plenty of spots for sitting outside. The community's a Continuing Care Retirement Community, or CCRC, so folks find assisted living, independent living, memory care, and long-term care, all under one roof, while living in a three-story building with classic architecture and neat landscaping. Apartments come in a bunch of layouts, like studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, private and shared rooms, and even some with suites, with inviting bedrooms dressed in crisp white linens and decorated in a simple, classy style, and the living spaces stay clean and homey, with home maintenance and housekeeping handled by the staff.
Residents get all three meals with table service in dining rooms set up with big windows, white linens, and those water views, and meals come from a culinary team run by an executive chef-Cardinal Point's got a Quayside waterfront restaurant, a full-service bar and lounge with a cozy fireplace, and a movie theater with popcorn for evenings in, so folks never lack for places to visit or choices for dinner or a snack. The place leans into a social life with activity directors, scheduled outings, exercise and education classes, and hobbies like card games, plus a fitness center, sauna, spa, salon, lounges, and even a swimming pool, and the whole community is pet friendly, with Wi-Fi available everywhere and a card room for relaxing with friends. The common areas, including the elegant living room with comfortable chairs, a fireplace, and a piano, let everyone gather, and the gallery around the facility shows off all these spaces inside and out.
Care runs day and night, with full-time nurses on staff and a visiting physician's office, plus a wellness center for health needs, and the care team is always there, 24/7, with support for bathing, dressing, medication, rehabilitation, and even respite care. They tailor each care plan to the person and help with memory care for those with dementia, and there are case management services, minor home modifications if needed, property tax deferral programs, access to hospice waivers, and choices for home health, adult day care, or home care with trained aides. Cardinal Point's known for its inclusive lifestyle, with a history of solid care and recognition from awards like Best of Senior Living, and it keeps safety first with emergency call systems in every room.
Residents can use concierge services, transportation for errands and medical visits, and housekeeping, plus recreational excursions every week to places of interest around Oakland. Everything gets handled a little more upscale than some places, but all the basics stay covered as part of Cardinal Point's everyday routine. For those wanting clear information before moving in, the community provides licensing details, financial info, images of rooms and common spaces, and floor plans, all so you can see what's on offer without any fuss.
