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Community overview

Ivy Park at Lake Merritt is a community devoted exclusively to memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive changes. Residents live in private studios or companion suites and receive 24/7 support from professionally trained caregivers. The community is located near downtown Oakland and the Lake Merritt shoreline.

Search description

Ivy Park at Lake Merritt is a memory care community near downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt, with studios, companion suites and an activities program.

Care & support

Care includes help with bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting and continence care, along with eating support and nutrition monitoring.

Care & support

Medication management and reminders, vitals and weight checks, regular safety check-ins and in-house physical and occupational therapy are offered.

Care & support

Care providers are available 24 hours a day, and all team members take part in specialized dementia training and continuing education.

Rooms & living spaces

The renovated apartment homes are private studios and companion suites with large windows, ample storage and individually controlled heating and air conditioning.

Rooms & living spaces

Apartment homes include safety features, and the community is designed so residents can move freely while maintaining their independence.

Everyday life

Included services are weekly housekeeping and laundry, on-site maintenance, basic utilities and scheduled transportation.

Dining & meals

Restaurant-style meals are prepared fresh by the culinary team using seasonal ingredients, with all-day dining and entree choices at every meal.

Dining & meals

Residents dine together in a communal dining room, and the program includes live-action stations, catered events and a weekly happy hour.

Activities & connection

The EverYou program is built around five elements: connect, create, fun, fit and learn. Activities range from gardening and baking to live music and cultural excursions.

Activities & connection

The calendar includes movie nights, art workshops, outings and live music, with weekly excursions and weekly live music.

Shared spaces & amenities

Amenities include indoor and outdoor lounge areas, activity rooms and a full-service salon.

Shared spaces & amenities

The campus has two courtyards and a walking path, and concierge services are available.

Location & getting around

Ivy Park at Lake Merritt is at 468 Perkins St. in Oakland, close to shopping, dining and cultural attractions.