Oakland, California

Dimond Care

Assisted Living · Memory Care

3003 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94602

Dimond Care is a family-run residential care home in Oakland offering assisted living and memory care for seniors in a one-story house with 16 private and semi-private rooms.

Licensed capacity
30 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
September 2006

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #15601241Last checked June 2026

No recent serious complaint findings

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
0

AI summary

Dimond Care shows 3 Type A findings across nearly 20 years of operation, with none in the past three years, a period during which two inspections and two complaint investigations turned up no substantiated concerns.

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  • Track record — Over almost 20 years of licensed operation, Dimond Care has accumulated 3 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 3 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting requirements).
  • Recent 3 years — The most recent stretch tells a different story: two inspections and two complaint investigations in the past three years produced zero Type A or Type B citations and zero substantiated allegations, suggesting a stronger recent trajectory.
  • Complaints — Both complaint investigations on record were closed as unsubstantiated rather than substantiated, and the two recent complaint investigations followed the same clean pattern.
  • Operating tenure — Nearly two decades of continuous licensure gives real weight to the recent clean stretch, since it reflects sustained performance rather than a short or newly observed track record.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #15601241
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
3
Type B citations · administrative
3
Substantiated allegations
0

Available reports · 6

  • Complaint investigation

    Jan 8, 2026

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  • Facility evaluation

    Aug 20, 2025

    PDF
  • Complaint investigation

    Jul 2, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Sep 19, 2024

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Jul 20, 2022

    PDF

1–5 of 6 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$5,000 / mo
Shared Rooms
$5,000 / mo
Private Rooms
$5,500 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Wheelchair accessible

Specialized Care

2 services
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

9 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Pet Friendly
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Activity room
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor Spaces

2 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard

Dining Options

4 features
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Accommodates special diets
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Professional chef

Transportation

1 feature
  • Scheduled transportation

Community Services

1 feature
  • Move-in coordination

Reviews

Online reputation

4.6

Averaged from 7 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Staff are consistently praised for warmth and attentive, personal care, though families should ask about grounds upkeep and laundry handling before moving in.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Families and residents repeatedly describe staff as friendly, caring, helpful, and attentive, with the family-run ownership present daily providing extra attention.
  • Dining — Several reviewers note the food is good or appealing, though one mentioned a resident who wasn't fond of it.
  • Cleanliness & maintenance — Multiple reviewers found the interior clean and comfortable, with a notably neutral, non-institutional smell noted on tours.
  • Activities — Reviewers mention daily activities and individualized attention that helped new residents settle in and feel comfortable.
  • Value & pricing — At least one reviewer felt the value offered relative to cost was pretty good.
Worth asking about
  • Atmosphere & grounds — More than one reviewer pointed out that the exterior grounds and surrounding neighborhood looked messy or needed work, which is worth checking in person.
  • Daily life & dignity — One review mentioned laundry being frequently mixed up, so families may want to ask how personal belongings are tracked and managed.
  • Communication — Reviews don't detail how the community communicates with families about care updates, so it's worth confirming their process during a tour.

The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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