Alameda, California
Waters Edge Lodge
Assisted Living · Independent Living
801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502
Waters Edge Lodge is an assisted living community on the lagoon at Harbor Bay in Alameda, offering 100 apartments and services such as diabetic management and respite care.
- Licensed capacity
- 120 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 1990
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Waters Edge Lodge shows 2 Type A findings across more than 35 years of operation, with none in the past three years, a period that instead includes five inspections and a complaint investigation with no substantiated issues.
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- Track record — Over more than 35 years of licensed operation, the community has accumulated 2 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 4 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps), a light footprint for a 120-bed community operating over three and a half decades.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show a clean slate: five inspections and one complaint investigation produced zero Type A or Type B citations, indicating the record has strengthened over time rather than stayed static.
- Complaints — Of the five allegations investigated over the community's history, none were substantiated, and the one recent complaint investigation also closed without a substantiated finding.
- Operating tenure — More than 35 years of continuous licensure gives this record real depth — the recent clean stretch is backed by a long operating history rather than a short or unproven one.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #11440777
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 11
Facility evaluation
Jan 7, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 7, 2026
Facility evaluation
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint investigation
Oct 7, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 10, 2024
1–5 of 11 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,270 / mo
- Studios
- $6,270 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $7,272 / mo
Independent LivingStarting at$4,112 / mo
- Studios
- $4,112 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $5,114 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
10 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Physical therapy on-site
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
2 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
17 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
4 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 31 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviewers describe Waters Edge Lodge as a warm, well-run community with attentive staff and beautiful grounds, though families should verify dining, pricing, and communication details firsthand.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently praise the front desk, activities, and caregiver staff as professional, warm, and carefully hired, with a facility director noted as especially strong.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The grounds are frequently described as gorgeous, featuring water views and walking paths that residents can enjoy.
- Staff & care — Families mention that the community does a good job monitoring residents' health on an ongoing basis.
- Dining — Reviews don't mention the dining experience, so families should ask about menu variety, quality, and how mealtimes are handled for different care needs.
- Financial transparency — Pricing structure and how costs change as care needs increase aren't addressed, so this is worth confirming directly with the community.
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