Frequently Asked Questions

• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Medication management
• Chef-prepared nutritious meals and snacks
• Nurse on call 24-7
• High level of clinical capabilities
• 24 hour emergency response system
• Weekly housekeeping and laundry services
• Furnished apartment home
• Local, scheduled transportation
• Devotional services in chapel
• Daily Social services
• Leisure and recreational activity programs
• All utilities including cable television and internet (phone is an additional cost)

There are options available to assist many people bear the financial the cost of long term care. Several long-term care policies also cover assisted living
fees.  A resident may even qualify for benefits if they or their spouse was an active duty member of the armed services.

Belmar Oakland does offer respite care which is a short-term stay care that allows the family or other care providers to take a break from care-giving. Respite Care is also a great option for any individual who may have had a recent hospitalization and is unable to care for themselves in their own home. We offer a fully furnished room with linens, furniture, TV and phone so that an individual can move right in and recuperate with ease in a home-like setting where they will receive care and assistance until they are ready to return to their own home.

Yes, and we encourage you to do so. This is your home and you should have all
the comforts and furnishings to which you are accustomed. Our residents enjoy decorating their own apartments and adding their own unique personality to their homes.

Yes, Belmar Oakland has a handicapped accessible bus ready to transport our
residents to their doctor, dentist, and other appointments within a ten or five mile radius. We also schedule resident outings to local events, parks, restaurants and shopping venues.

Yes, we do accept small pets, but only with the approval from our community Director. We will assess the pet’s veterinarian records, temperament, size and weight. A pet deposit is also required.

There is a nurse in the community or on call 24 hours a dav, 365 days a year.

Our staffing ratio varies and is adjusted based on the needs of our residents.

Families are welcome and encouraged to visit their loved one anytime. Families are provided entrance codes or a key fob for entry after business hours.