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OAKLAND, Calif. – August 26, 2026 – Park Glenview Apartments, an independently owned senior apartment community in Oakland’s Glenview neighborhood, today released its 2026 Guide to Senior Apartments in Oakland, CA. The guide is a free public resource for older adults, adult children, and caregivers researching senior housing in the East Bay.

The release comes as Oakland’s senior population continues to grow. Roughly 14% of Oakland residents are 65 or older, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, and regional planners project the Bay Area’s 65-plus population to expand by 70 to 80% in the coming decades. Demand for well-run, senior-specific housing is rising faster than supply.

The guide answers the questions families ask first

Most families start a senior housing search without a clear map of the terrain. Park Glenview built the guide to close that gap.

The resource covers:

• The difference between independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

• What senior apartments typically cost in Oakland, and which cost factors matter most on a fixed income.

• How age-restricted housing is legally structured under the Housing for Older Persons Act.

• A practical checklist for touring and comparing senior communities.

• The documents most senior housing applications require.

• Five frequently asked questions, including how waiting lists work and what counts as low income for seniors.

“Families searching for senior housing are usually doing it for the first time, often during a stressful moment,” said Felicia Howard, who manages day-to-day operations at Park Glenview. “We wanted to put something in front of them that actually explains the process, not just a listing page.”

A family-owned senior community since 1978

Park Glenview was built in 1978 by contractor and Oakland resident Mort Howard. The project was brought before Oakland’s affordable housing board to meet a specific need: housing designed for seniors, not just affordable housing in general.

Nearly fifty years later, the 84-unit building remains owned and operated by the Howard family. Felicia Howard, Mort Howard’s youngest daughter, now oversees daily management.

That continuity is uncommon in Oakland, where most buildings of comparable size have shifted to corporate or institutional ownership. A few things follow directly from staying family-run:

• Direct communication. Residents and their families speak with people who know the building, not a call center.

• Local accountability. Ownership and management are both based in Oakland, so concerns are addressed quickly.

• Consistent upkeep. Prospective residents who tour Park Glenview after visiting other communities frequently comment on how well-maintained the building and grounds are.

• A mindful approach to rent. Because most residents live on fixed incomes, Park Glenview prices units affordably relative to the surrounding neighborhood and keeps rent increases infrequent.

Park Glenview is independent living, not medical care

Park Glenview is a boutique independent senior living community. It is not licensed to provide assisted living or medical care.

The distinction matters. Independent living serves older adults who can manage daily life on their own and simply want to simplify homeownership. Assisted living, by contrast, is licensed care with staff support for daily activities such as bathing and medication management.

Park Glenview draws a clear line between the two, a boundary the guide encourages every family to confirm in writing before choosing any senior community.

Who the community serves

Park Glenview is designed for older adults who value independence but want to eliminate the burden of maintaining a household. The community regularly works with a specific, growing group:

• Seniors relocating within the Bay Area who want a simpler, single-level lifestyle.

• Adult children relocating aging parents to Oakland as they start their own families.

• Residents comparing several senior communities before making a decision.

• Families researching senior housing for the first time and unfamiliar with the process.

Guide is available now

The 2026 Guide to Senior Apartments in Oakland, CA is available now as a free resource for anyone researching senior housing in the East Bay. Park Glenview also offers tours of its Glenview neighborhood community for prospective residents and their families.

Interested families can schedule a tour by contacting Park Glenview Apartments directly.

About Park Glenview Apartments

Park Glenview Apartments is an 84-unit, independently owned senior apartment community located in the Glenview neighborhood of Oakland, California. Built in 1978 by Mort Howard, the community has remained family-owned for nearly fifty years and is currently managed by his daughter, Felicia Howard. Park Glenview offers independent living for older adults who wish to simplify their lives while remaining in the community they call home.

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