The 10 Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in Contra Costa County, CA for 2025

Otterbein Manor, a 39-unit senior community located off College Avenue and Oakland’s Rockridge shopping district, provides residents with plenty of entertainment, arts, shopping and dining throughout the College Avenue corridor. Additionally, Otterbein Manor is directly across the street from the city’s Rockridge Branch Library, alongside a busy AC Transit line and a 6-minute walk from the Rockridge BART station. Otterbein Manor provides 31 studios and 8 one-bedroom units, outside patio, community room and on-site laundry facilities.

Fargo Senior Center, located in San Leandro, California, is a community designed for individuals who are 55 years old and above. This community offers apartment-style living, allowing residents to enjoy a more independent lifestyle while having access to various amenities and services that cater to their needs. The community features outdoor common areas where residents can enjoy the fresh air and socialize with neighbors. Organized activities and programs are offered that help keep everyone active and engaged. For those who drive, on-site parking is available. Additionally, the center provides meals, which ensures that residents have access to nutritious food every day. For those needing a little extra help, features to assist with ambulation are available, and shared common areas are accessible for everyone to use and enjoy.

the residents of Marlton Manor and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency learned that the owner of the building was considering selling it; which could have lead to the conversion of these affordable units to market rate rents. Such a conversion would increase the residents' affordable rents to levels beyond their means. In danger were 151 units subsidized by the Section 8 programs housing seniors and people with disabilities. The residents organized themselves into an association and with the assistance of Agape Outreach Center and the Agency, found partners in Mercy Housing California and AF Evans Development Company to purchase Marlton Manor and save their affordable housing. In 2002, this partnership successfully took ownership of Marlton Manor, preserving the deep affordability of the rents, and initiated a $7.5 million renovation.

Stuart Pratt Manor, a 44-unit mid-rise senior community, was built in 1969. The development is conveniently situated near Downtown Berkeley shopping and dining, AC Transit, Downtown Berkeley BART station, Civic Center Park and the Berkeley Public Library. Stuart Pratt Manor features 22 studios, 6 jumbo studios and 16 one-bedroom units. Residents are welcome to use the various community spaces including the outdoor patio, community room, and laundry facilities. Stuart Pratt Manor’s rehabilitation began in mid-2012 and included a complete makeover of the exterior, renovation and expansion of the interior common spaces, and accessibility and seismic upgrades. Would you like more information about Stuart Pratt Manor? Please call the Property Manager at

St. Andrew’s Manor is a six-story, 60-unit development for seniors 62 and older in the City of Oakland. The project has been owned and operated by SAHA since 1972. The property’s rehabilitation will include unit rehabs, accessibility upgrades, a new second elevator and upgrades to the existing elevator. The property will also incorporate many new eco-friendly features into the building design. This rehabilitation ensures low-income elderly residents a more comfortable home while preserving the depth of affordability that St. Andrew’s provides its residents.

Noble Tower is located in the heart of Oakland, right across the street from beautiful Lake Merritt. This apartment complex is in an excellent location for seniors, close to commercial, public and community facilities. Transportation is easily within walking distance. Noble Tower is only one block from bus service and just 5 blocks from the Lake Merritt BART station.

Bethany Center’s core mission is to provide a home for its residents and to meet their individual needs. In addition to providing affordable and service-supported housing, Bethany Center offers programs for the whole person, programs that strengthen creativity, health, productivity and independence to greatly enhance one’s quality of life. All programs at Bethany Center are provided by Ruth’s Table, the art and wellness space located on Bethany Center’s ground floor.

Strawberry Creek Lodge was originally developed in 1962 and is nestled into the heart of Berkeley. The Lodge holds a community of 150 senior households active in their Berkeley community. SAHA partnered with Strawberry Creek Lodge Foundation to refinance and remodel the Lodge including seismic and building upgrades. SAHA also provides property management services, as well as provide on-site service coordination. Would you like more information about Strawberry Creek Lodge? Please call the Property Manager at

Baywood Apartments is a senior living community situated in Oakland, CA, catering to individuals aged 55 and older. It provides a comfortable and engaging environment with apartment-style living, allowing residents to enjoy their own private space.The apartments at Baywood include living rooms and kitchens, offering the convenience of home-cooked meals and a cozy living area. The community is equipped with a variety of amenities designed to enhance the living experience. These include organized activities and programs that help residents stay active and engaged. It is also a pet-friendly environment, accommodating those with animal companions.Additional features at Baywood Apartments include on-site parking, ambulatory assistance, and shared common areas for socializing. The community offers WiFi and internet access, enabling residents to stay connected with family and friends. Regularly organized social activities and events foster a sense of community and belonging among residents.

All Hallows Community, located in Southeast San Francisco, features 45 units of permanent affordable housing and supportive services for low-income seniors. The property includes on-site management, Resident Services and a community room. The property is conveniently located within walking distance to public transportation, a bicycle route and a neighborhood park.

The overarching goal of the Hotel Oakland Village is to encourage other senior communities to follow our mottos: “Participation = Good Health” and “Improving Lives by Rethinking Healthy Senior Living.” Our story begins in July of 2011, when the Hotel Oakland Village was formed with a goal of reducing the serious negative health impact of senior isolation. Over the last 5 years, we have grown from 8 resident-managed Health Groups to 15 vibrant Health Groups with over 80% resident participation. Over this time, we have also become a recognized national model for healthy senior living that has successfully reduced isolation among the almost 400 Hotel Oakland Village residents.