Emeryville, California
1440 by the Bay
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1440 40th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
1440 By the Bay is a senior living community in Emeryville, California offering Assisted Living and SHINE® Memory Care.
- Licensed capacity
- 175 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 4
AI summary
Over 6.8 years of operation, 1440 by the Bay has accumulated 1 Type A finding (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 6 Type B administrative findings, with a heavy volume of complaint investigations relative to routine inspections.
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- Track record — The community has 1 lifetime Type A finding and 6 Type B (administrative) findings across nearly seven years, with the Type A finding occurring outside the most recent three-year window.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show no Type A citations but 5 Type B citations and 5 substantiated allegations, indicating administrative and complaint-related issues have continued even as the more severe finding sits further in the past.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (16 lifetime, 9 in the past three years) far outnumber routine inspections (4 lifetime, 3 recent), and roughly 15% of investigated allegations were substantiated, with the remainder unsubstantiated rather than unfounded.
- Operating tenure — Licensed since late 2019, the community has nearly seven years of operating history, giving a reasonably solid base of inspection and complaint cycles to judge the pattern rather than a single snapshot.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and verified?
- 2.What specifically led to the Type A finding, and what changes were made afterward to prevent recurrence?
- 3.Given the high volume of complaint investigations relative to routine inspections, what are the most common sources of complaints here and how are they being addressed?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #19200874
- 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
- 16
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 5
Available reports · 22
Complaint investigation
Feb 10, 2026
Facility evaluation
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint investigation
May 20, 2025
Complaint investigation
May 13, 2025
Complaint investigation
Mar 24, 2025
1–5 of 22 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,500 / mo
- Studios
- $4,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
7 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 97 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families describe an attentive, upscale community with strong dining and activities, but a handful of serious safety and care-transition lapses warrant direct questions before committing.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise friendly, attentive staff and specific caregivers by name for going out of their way to support residents, including in memory care.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The building is consistently described as clean, bright, modern and more like a boutique hotel than a typical care facility.
- Dining — Most reviews highlight fresh, varied, chef-prepared meals with daily specials, though a few note inconsistency in food quality over time.
- Activities — Families frequently mention a robust activity calendar, from exercise classes to cultural events and special community celebrations, that helps residents stay engaged.
- Daily life & dignity — Several reviewers note that residents feel more independent, social, and less anxious after moving in, with staff encouraging autonomy while offering help as needed.
- Staff & care — A few reviews describe serious lapses, including delayed emergency response and medication errors, so families should ask about staffing ratios and emergency protocols for higher-acuity residents.
- Communication — Some reviewers cite inconsistent communication during transitions, illness, or leadership changes, making it worth asking how the community keeps families informed in real time.
- Value & pricing — Multiple reviews note the community is expensive, so families should clarify how costs scale as care needs increase.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One long-term resident reported inconsistent weekly housekeeping despite paying for it, so it's worth confirming how service consistency is monitored.
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