1 / 6Quick Facts
- Eligibility
- Income-restricted per HUD very low/extremely low limits
- Disability admission
- Also open to qualifying disabled adults under 62
- Pet policy
- Common household pets allowed in apartments
- Shared grounds
- Outdoor space shared with adjacent senior building
What Families Think
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There are no resident or family reviews on file for JL Richard Terrace, so this overview relies on the community's own description of its affordable housing program near Lake Merritt in Oakland. It serves independent seniors 62+ and qualifying adults with disabilities under HUD income limits, offering studio and one-bedroom apartments with basic amenities.
What reviewers praise
- Affordable, income-restricted housing option
- Each apartment includes a full kitchen
- Electronically controlled building access for security
- Community room for gatherings and activities
- Household pets and service animals welcome
- Shared outdoor common space with neighboring building
What reviewers flag
- No reviews available to assess care or satisfaction
- Parking for residents is described as limited
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
JL Richard Terrace is a senior living community in Oakland, California offering Independent Living.
About JL Richard Terrace
JL Richard Terrace is an affordable housing community for seniors aged 62 and older located in Oakland, California, just blocks from scenic Lake Merritt. The community also welcomes adults with disabilities who qualify as very low or extremely low income according to HUD income limits.
The community consists of 80 studio and one-bedroom apartments. Each unit includes a kitchen with electric range/oven, refrigerator, and garbage disposal. The building features electronically controlled access and limited parking for residents.
Residents have access to a Community Room for gatherings and scheduled activities, as well as outdoor common space shared with the adjacent Irene Cooper Senior Apartments. Residents are permitted to keep common household pets in their apartments, and service or assistance animals are also welcome.
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises, and residents must sign a non-smoking agreement. HumanGood, the operator, maintains a policy of reasonable accommodations for residents with disabilities and provides equal housing opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, familial status, marital status, source of income, or disability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does JL Richard Terrace offer?
JL Richard Terrace offers Independent Living.
Where is JL Richard Terrace located?
JL Richard Terrace is located at 250 E 12th St. in Oakland, California.
What do families say about JL Richard Terrace?
There are no resident or family reviews on file for JL Richard Terrace, so this overview relies on the community's own description of its affordable housing program near Lake Merritt in Oakland. It serves independent seniors 62+ and qualifying adults with disabilities under HUD income limits, offering studio and one-bedroom apartments with basic amenities. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
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