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Hotel Oakland

Independent living in Oakland, California

Checked November 2, 2026

Provider details
Address270 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612
CityOakland
StateCalifornia
Phone(510)835-3749
Websitehttps://www.hoteloaklandvillage.com/
Age requirement62 and older
Age rule basisHUD designates this property's client group as elderly, and HUD multifamily elderly housing eligibility is age 62 or older for the head of household.
Apartments315
Housing programHUD Section 8 project-based assistance
Income restrictedYes

Hotel Oakland Village, at 270 13th Street in Oakland near Chinatown, is an affordable community where low-income seniors can age in place. Residents receive free on-site health and wellness support, including a personal long-term health plan, a Wellness Director and Nurse Navigator, a vital signs clinic, and an on-site health center that provides assisted-living level care to those who qualify. The community offers more than 80 free programs, from exercise and health classes to afternoon tea, dance groups, and karaoke, all meant to keep residents active and connected. Rent is subsidized through HUD's Section 8 program, with participating residents paying about 30 percent of their income.

More about this provider

Hotel Oakland Village is an innovative, affordable senior community providing free on-site aging-in-place health and wellness programs focused on ending senior isolation, since 2011.
Services and programsFree on-site Health and Wellness Connection: custom long-term health plan per resident (updated annually/as needed), full-time Wellness Director and Nurse Navigator, on-site vital signs clinic and nursing evaluations, regular health assessments and health-challenge discussions, early-detection monitoring; on-site Hong Fook CBAS center (17,000 sq ft) providing assisted-living level care free to qualified residents; In-Home Support Services for qualified residents. Case study counts 80+ free programs including health education, medication management, nutritional counseling, blood sugar/hearing/vision tests, podiatry, exercise classes, food bank, and social programs (tea, dance, karaoke, arts/crafts, gardening, computer classes, Caring Friends).
Who it servesLow-income seniors / elderly residents; case study: approximately 400 low-income residents, average age 81.
LanguagesNearly all residents are monolingual Cantonese speakers (case study hosted on official site, fresh read); English translation services listed among property amenities in the same case study.
Payment types it statesCase study hosted on official site: rent is subsidized by HUD through the Section 8 program; participating residents pay approximately 30% of their income for rent, federal subsidy covering the remainder. Home page describes health/wellness programs as free to residents.
Visiting and contact details270 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612, Phone: 510-835-3749 (home page footer, fresh read). No visiting hours published on pages read.
Websitehttps://www.hoteloaklandvillage.com/

Who pays for independent living?

What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:

Independent living guide · Paying for care

Common questions about Hotel Oakland

Where is Hotel Oakland located?

Hotel Oakland is at 270 13th St, Oakland, CA 94612.

How do I contact Hotel Oakland?

Call Hotel Oakland at (510)835-3749.

How much does independent living cost?

There is no single price for independent living. Rent is set by each community and varies a lot by city. The cost survey this site uses does not publish a national median for independent living, so we do not print one. Medicare does not pay for it, so families pay the rent out of pocket. See our guide to independent living costs and who pays for the full picture.

Does Medicare pay for independent living?

No. Medicare does not pay rent or housing costs. It pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits. The housing itself is paid out of pocket.

What is the difference between independent living and assisted living?

Independent living is housing for older adults who can live on their own. It gives a private home, meals in some places, and social activities. It does not include help with daily tasks. Assisted living adds that help. Staff help with bathing, dressing, and medicine, and staff are on hand day and night.

Who else pays for independent living besides Medicare?

Families pay the rent out of pocket. No insurance pays for independent living rent. Low-income senior apartments funded by HUD keep rent lower for people who qualify. Some veterans put VA pension payments toward the rent.

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