Sharon Culver-Rease
Feb 2026
Louisa has been instrumental in keeping our Walking Club motivated. Her friendly cheerful personality makes everyone feel welcome and she is very attentive to potential safety hazards. We are lucky to have her.
Waters Edge Lodge
801 Island Drive
5(31 ratings)· Alameda average: 4.2
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 120
- Licensed capacity
- 120 residents
- Nursing coverage
- Licensed nurse on-site daily
- Ownership
- Family-run, single-site operator
- Respite stays
- Short-term respite from one week to one month
- Rehab program
- Combines respite care with therapy and personal training
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
California CDSS
What Families Think
Reviewers consistently praise the warm, family-run atmosphere at Waters Edge Lodge, highlighting attentive staff, good food, and quality care including hospice-stage support. Families describe the community as clean, welcoming, and easy to work with, with several mentioning strong communication during difficult times.
The Good
- Warm, welcoming atmosphere described by multiple families
- Family-run business with easy-to-work-with management
- Clean facility without antiseptic smell
- Attentive, compassionate staff even during end-of-life care
- On-site physical therapy praised by long-term user
- Lagoon views and adjacent shopping center location
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About Waters Edge Lodge
Waters Edge Lodge is an independent and assisted living community in Alameda, California, offering 100 apartments in a peaceful setting on the Harbor Bay lagoon. The community serves active seniors seeking social engagement and community living, with health monitoring, medication management, and 24-hour care staff available for those needing additional support.
The community provides comprehensive health and wellness services including a licensed nurse on-site daily, on-site fitness and wellness programs with exercise classes and pain clinics, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Specialized services include diabetic diet monitoring with finger stick blood sugar checks and insulin injections administered by a licensed nurse, nutritional oversight by a registered dietitian, and wound care monitoring by a certified nurse.
An extensive activities program is central to the community's philosophy, designed to meet residents' recreational, social, intellectual, creative, and spiritual needs. Offerings include foreign language classes, philosophy, art workshops, meditation, game clubs, daily live music, lectures on history and science, music appreciation, card clubs, and weekly outings to area restaurants and cultural attractions.
Waters Edge Lodge features an in-house café serving Peet's coffee and fresh baked snacks, beautiful gardens with majestic lagoon views, and an in-house fitness facility. The community is located adjacent to Harbor Bay Landing Shopping Center and within walking distance of local stores, restaurants, and professional and religious services, with easy access to additional walking trails throughout the community.
The community offers respite care for short-term stays ranging from one week to one month, ideal for family members needing temporary relief or seniors recovering from hospital stays or illness. A Re-fit Program combines respite care with therapy and personal training for those recovering from surgery or serious illness.
Types of Care
Assisted Living
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Help Me ChooseReviews
5overall · 31 ratings combined
5★ on Google (31)
Ruth Palmer
Dec 2025
Many things to like about Waters Edge. My husband has lived there about a month now, and he's happy with the food, enjoys the people and feels the staff gives him excellent care. I've found everyone to be friendly and helpful. Some really go the extra mile to help make the adjustment to assisted living easier. Janine spent over an hour helping us figure out how to get the 49ers game on the TV- the huge smile on my husband's face when the game appeared was priceless! Thanks to all for your help and support with this big life transition.
Katie Leydorf Dustin
Oct 2025
I have been using the physical therapy service at Waters Edge Lodge for over a year and could not be more pleased with my excellent therapist Greg. He takes the time to listen, adjusts each session to meet my needs, and ensures progress without pushing too hard. His positive attitude and sense of humor make therapy something I actually look forward to. Highly recommend!
West Sally
Oct 2025
My mom has been at "The Lodge" for 6 months now and we are very happy with the facility and the care she is receiving. The Lodge has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, in part because it is a family run business. The facility is kept very clean without smelling of antiseptics, the caregivers and other staff are lovely, and management is easy to work with. It's in a great location with views of a lagoon and a little shopping center adjacent. I highly recommend this place!
Susan Serpanchy
Jul 2025
Waters Edge in Alameda took such wonderful care of my dad during his final days. The staff was kind, compassionate, and always attentive—not just to his needs, but to ours as well. They made a difficult time for my mother a little easier with their professionalism , constant communication and warmth. We’re so grateful for the support and comfort they provided. I highly recommend Waters Edge to any family looking for respectful, quality care for their loved one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Waters Edge Lodge offer?
Waters Edge Lodge offers Assisted Living.
Where is Waters Edge Lodge located?
Waters Edge Lodge is located at 801 Island Drive in Alameda, California.
What do families say about Waters Edge Lodge?
Reviewers consistently praise the warm, family-run atmosphere at Waters Edge Lodge, highlighting attentive staff, good food, and quality care including hospice-stage support. Families describe the community as clean, welcoming, and easy to work with, with several mentioning strong communication during difficult times.
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