St. Paul's Towers

100 Bay Place, Oakland, CA 94610

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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About St. Paul's Towers

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St. Paul's Towers in Oakland offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living options across 320...

License #

11400627

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

320 beds

Licensed Since

Aug 1985

AI Summary

St. Paul's Towers has 1 Type A finding and 2 Type B findings across 41 years of operation, with that Type A finding and all three substantiated allegations occurring within the past three years rather than earlier in its history.

Track record — Over four decades of licensure, the community has accumulated a modest total of citations and complaint investigations, which is a comparatively light record for a community of this scale and tenure.
Recent 3 years — The one Type A citation (the most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) and both Type B administrative citations all fall within the last three years, along with all three substantiated allegations, so the recent period carries essentially the full weight of the lifetime record.
Complaints — Six complaint investigations have been logged over the licensed period, and roughly a third of investigated allegations were substantiated, with the rest unsubstantiated rather than found unfounded.
Operating tenure — More than 41 years of continuous licensure gives a long baseline against which this recent cluster of findings stands out as a departure rather than a pattern typical of this community's history.

Ask the community

1.Can you walk us through what led to the Type A citation issued in the past three years and what corrective steps were taken?
2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
3.Have staffing, care planning, or oversight practices changed since these recent findings to prevent recurrence?

Inspections

Total inspections4

Most recentNov 2025

Type A citations (most severe class)1

Type B citations (administrative)2

Complaints

Investigations completed6

Allegations substantiated3

Type A citations (most severe class)1

Type B citations (administrative)2

Date	Type	Report
Nov 7, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Nov 7, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jul 8, 2025	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jan 24, 2025	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Nov 4, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Oct 2, 2024	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Aug 9, 2024	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Apr 18, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Feb 6, 2023	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Nov 9, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Nov 2, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Oct 28, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Aug 29, 2022	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Aug 29, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Aug 22, 2022	Complaint Investigation	PDF
Jul 27, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Jun 1, 2022	Facility Evaluation	PDF
Sep 3, 2021	Facility Evaluation	PDF

View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

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

Activities & Events

Reviews

Online Reputation

4.4Average Rating

Averaged from 17 reviews published on other websites

Reviewers consistently describe St. Paul's Towers as a vibrant, caring community with strong staff and dining, though families should confirm pricing details and higher-care staffing on a tour.

What reviewers praise

Staff & care — Staff and medical teams, including in skilled nursing, are repeatedly described as attentive, professional, and genuinely caring toward residents and their families.
Dining — Food is consistently praised as fresh, cooked-from-scratch, and offering accommodating options even for skilled nursing patients with specific dietary needs.
Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers highlight a lively, engaged community feel along with attractive amenities like gardens, lake views, and panoramic skilled nursing floors.
Activities — Structured social, arts, and exercise programming is credited with helping residents build friendships and avoid isolation.
Cleanliness & maintenance — The building and apartments are described as very well maintained and comfortable.

Worth asking about

Value & pricing — One reviewer notes the community is expensive, so families should verify current pricing and how costs change across care levels.
Specialized care access — A reviewer mentioned the temporary absence of an onsite geriatric psychiatrist during COVID, so it's worth asking about current availability of specialized medical consultants.

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

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Care Services

Medication management

Bathing & dressing assistance

24-hour supervision

Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance

Mobility assistance

Non-ambulatory care

Diabetes / insulin management

Incontinence care

Respite / Short-term care

What This Community Offers

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

Walking paths

Garden / Courtyard

Outdoor common space

All-day / Flexible meal times

Accommodates special diets

Restaurant-style dining

Professional chef

Scheduled transportation

Family support services

Move-in coordination

Concierge services

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

English

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About St. Paul's Towers

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Pricing

Activities & Events

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Online Reputation

Care Services

Daily Care Services

Specialized Care

What This Community Offers

Amenities

Outdoor Spaces

Dining Options

Transportation

Family & Visitors

Community Services

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