Very responsive. All of the caregivers that have been sent to me have been really wonderful.read more

Not being familiar with this industry and needing home care for an elderly, ill relative, Senior…read moreAlternatives far exceeded any expectations. Not only were they totally responsive and flexible to our needs, the caregivers they sent out were professional, hard-working, and so compassionate. I can't say enough good things about the company and the people who work there. Home health care isn't cheap, but it is essential to ease the burden on family members. Senior Alternatives was very reasonable for the high quality of service they provided. My thanks to Anna, Veronica, the staff, and all the wonderful caregivers who helped my unlce during his last days.

Maria Cura of ESPS has been extremely helpful in following up with our inquiry, which required her…read moreto call around regarding specific population mix of the senior communities that my MIL prefers. In a couple of days, Maria came up with a good list with detailed information and creative ways to address my MIL's needs, which I was not aware of before. Maria has a wealth of information on Bay Area's senior communities and she is courteous, thoughtful, resourceful, and very responsive. I would highly recommend Maria for your senior placement needs.

Where to start? I've been working with David on finding placement for my parents, and while I…read morehaven't yet succeeded in getting them relocated, all the roadblocks at this point are on my end. David has been incredibly helpful throughout the process. I learned so much from just the first couple of discussions with him, and he really set my mind at ease by giving me the support and information I needed to make more informed decisions regarding senior care. I can't say enough good things about this service... navigating options is so bewildering without good advice!

Caity was extremely helpful. She did the research when we needed to find an assisted living…read morefacility for my brother. I found her very knowledgeable about the local industry and the assets and liabilities of each location. We decided to select the first place that we toured.To top it off, this was a free service.

I have known Sandra Wallace/Insight Memory Care since 2012 when she helped me find a new assisted…read moreliving/memory care home for my mother. My mother had been living at Casa Sandoval in Hayward. (You can see my Yelp review from that time to find out why I needed to move my mother. I hope things have improved since then) The terrible management at CS had completely destroyed my trust in any facility but I had no choice but to start looking around on my own. I visited a place in Union City which was way out of my budget but the staff in marketing actually seemed like decent, caring people. They recommended I call Sandra Wallace, and I did. Sandra came to meet my mother and I at Casa Sandoval. I was immediately impressed by her experience, professionalism, knowledge of the state laws regulating care facilities and especially her knowledge of the various facilities and costs in the area. After looking at several places she recommended I check out, I moved my mother to Rosegate in San Leandro. She lived there for almost five years until she died at age 93, very well taken care of. I was very happy. I had some problems in the first six months at RG but Sandra helped me get them resolved. Her knowledge and understanding of memory and cognitive impairment is amazing. In addition to managing facilities she also has hands on experience taking care of her own mother and understands the every day challenges of caregiving. In 2019 we started looking for a place for my aunt, who also has Dementia. I called Sandra and she helped us find a place we liked in Castro Valley. But then the Pandemic arrived and changed everything. My aunt came to live with us instead, which was a very challenging time. In September when I was at my wit's end I called Sandra again and asked for help. She recommended Quail Garden in Livermore, which is lovely AND they were allowing outside family visits which was critically important to us. My aunt has lived there since October and it's been great. I cannot recommend Sandra more highly. She is a powerhouse of knowledge and support. She is a person of integrity and stands by her clients. She checks in from time to time to see how things are going and goes the extra mile to solve any problems that may be going on.

Margot truly cares for her seniors! She has a genuine heart and goes above and beyond to help them…read moreand their families navigate all the resources available to them. She listens and comes up with care plans to meet her client's goals and needs. She treats you like family.

Margot genuinely cares about all things seniors. She will advocate for her clients in all areas of…read moretheir needs. I highly recommend her services as a care manager.

Let me start at the top: Debra Savoy, the Director, is so wonderfully competent and caring. She…read morecommunicates well, she puts out fires. Furthermore, when needed, she rolls up her sleeves: I was so surprised and grateful when I learned she accompanied my mother to a doctor's appointment when other plans fell through. The care staff are also caring and patient.. There are many stimulating things to do. The residents also are interesting, and many are particularly kind to my mother.

My mother lives at the Berkshire, and she is happy there. The staff are friendly and her room is…read moreclean. The food is rather starchy and there are sweet desserts, and she gained a lot of weight in the two years she lived there. The diet is probably similar to other assisted living places, but I wish the Berkshire would have healthier food overall.

I am writing this review to document serious concerns regarding the care my family received from…read moreSenior Helpers while providing in-home assistance for my mother, who was terminally ill with glioblastoma brain cancer. It has taken me over a year to write this, as the experience was emotionally draining and deeply upsetting. Senior Helpers was originally recommended for light assistance, but my mother required hospice-level care. Management represented that caregivers assigned to our home would be trained for this level of care. Based on our experience, this was not consistently the case. Multiple caregivers demonstrated limited training in personal hygiene, patient mobility, medication handling, and overnight monitoring. I personally had to step in or assist on numerous occasions. Some caregivers stated their training consisted primarily of instructional videos. While several individuals were kind and well-intentioned, they did not appear adequately prepared for end-of-life care. There were several patient safety concerns, including: A medication administration error in which more than the intended dose was given, despite clear instructions that caregivers were not to administer medications at all. Improper assistance with patient mobility, even though appropriate equipment was available. Overnight shifts where required monitoring did not occur. Specific instructions regarding my mother's physical limitations being ignored, resulting in a fall (thankfully without serious injury). Caregivers sleeping or using personal phones for extended periods during scheduled shifts. Additionally, a member of management charged me cash during a home visit that I was later told was supposed to be free. When I raised this issue, it was denied despite the interaction being documented on in-home cameras. These incidents were documented and shared with management. Responses generally focused on staff replacement and billing rather than addressing broader concerns related to training, supervision, or systemic issues. Staffing reliability was also inconsistent. Some caregivers arrived late, some shifts went uncovered, and continuity of care was limited. A small number of caregivers were excellent, but they were the exception rather than the norm. When I raised concerns with management and ownership, communication was difficult and unprofessional, and many questions went unanswered. Contractual notice requirements limited our ability to immediately discontinue services despite ongoing safety concerns. We eventually transitioned to another care provider. After doing so, my mother's care stabilized, and the overall stress in our home decreased significantly. Based on our experience, I would urge extreme caution when considering Senior Helpers for hospice-level or complex medical care. Families in similar situations should carefully evaluate caregiver training, supervision practices, and escalation procedures--and read the contract closely. Update: 1/7/2026 In response to the owner's reply requesting that I reach out by phone, I did so today. I left a message stating that I was returning the owner's request for contact and noted that I preferred not to speak with the manager due to prior communication difficulties. Approximately 15 minutes later, I received a call from that same manager. She was polite, expressed surprise at my experience, and stated that she did not recall our prior interactions. I responded calmly and professionally. The call lasted approximately three minutes. The conversation was brief and respectful on both sides. Later this afternoon, I was contacted by my local police department and informed that a complaint had been made alleging that my call involved threatening language or profanity. Those allegations do not reflect my recollection of the call, which was professional in tone and made solely in response to the owner's public request for contact. I explained this context and was advised not to contact the company again. I agreed. Thankfully both conversations were recorded by my security cam with time & day stamps. The officer said I could file a false police report, but decided I just needed to more on... and so should you.

I would score lower if I could. Unlike other local age ties, Senior Helpers does not even interview…read morethe workers they send to peoples homes. I had several bad people before I switcher to Premier in Alameda. The last person they sent did NONE of her assigned duties, changing my husbands diaper, getting him to bed at 10, dinner dishes. She cornered me on the couch and berated me for the bad job I am doing with my husband, She refused to put him to bed at 10, saYING THAT HE SHOULD be able to go to bed when he wants, When she left, she said she would "report me". The next night the police came to do a well ness check and the next night a social worker came. Do not use this agency

I second all of the positive reviews here. Alan really helped us find the best memory care facility…read morefor my dad. He made a confusing and stressful time infinitely less so and I'm so grateful for his help throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons is amazing. Recently my 89-year-old Mom fell and broke her hip…read more During her recuperation we realized that it just wasn't realistic for her to live at home alone anymore, and that we needed to find her an assisted living facility. Not knowing the first thing about these facilities, I reached out to Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons. I can't even begin to explain how helpful he was. He listened to our situation, provided me with insight and contact information on the local facilities, explained what I needed to know, and what to consider when reaching out to these prospective places. His advice was invaluable. He was always there for me, whenever I had questions. He was super responsive, emailing back or calling right away. And through this process my mom kept changing her mind about where she wanted to live (mid-peninsula near her friends, south bay near me), and so our requirements kept changing. Through it all Alan was patient and positive - something I really needed during this stressful time. I seriously have no idea how I would have handled this whole situation without him. I highly recommend Alan and Senior Seasons.

Superb, professional, and friendly staff and outstanding services which included personal hygiene…read moresuch as bathing. My elderly mother suffered from dementia and was difficult to manage. Her last months were greatly eased by At Home Support Senior Care which, incidentally, was more responsive to my mother's needs than Mission Hospice. I give this senior care service my highest recommendation.

This is a business I use to keep my daughter safe & occupied @home as I can personally step away…read morefrom her but not be too far from her and her caregiver. Our process of obtaining a caregiver was simple and the arrangement works for all of us. We are being overseen in the office by Ms. Maybelle R. And she is very polite, respectful and dependable! When any incidents mostly timing or last minute changes happen Ms. Maybelle is understanding to our family and the caregiver's needs. Easy & adaptable and extra time is always reminded but never pressured. My daughter's caregiver is a difference maker in our lives especially that my children have special needs. Because of this company, I give them a 10/10! They do work with GGRC.

I went to Chapparal House after a back surgery and having Guillane Barre syndrome. I couldn't walk…read morewhen I got there. I strongly recommend this place. The nursing staff comes quickly when you call them. They are very attentive. The physical therapists worked very hard with me and after a month I left there walking on my own. The social services there are also very good. The kitchen serves a very varied menu and the food is tasty. There is some amazing artwork on the walls. And there are wonderful grounds and gardens. I heartily give Chapparal House five stars.

I'm living there now and mostly it's fine. Today I knew I was laying on something that gave me…read moreextreme pain . One aide tried to lift me off the folded blanket and it still hurt . He responded to my yelling . And he's a sweetie . That's all I have to say now .

The Ivy is about 3 years old and is conveniently located near downtown Berkeley on Dwight just a…read moreblock off Shattuck. If Sutter Health is your healthcare provider, it is even more convenient since the Herrick branch of Sutter is right across the street. Being new, everything is clean and modern and designed for senior living. There are 113 units on 3 floors, and community rooms for dining, movie watching, and other areas to socialize. The staff are all professionals and very nice, as I talked to several on a visit here. It is affiliated with the Oakmont Senior Living group, which I visited their facility in Redwood Ciity before, too, which had a similar feel and vibe...newer, clean, friendly, well run. They just filled all their units the day I visited, so perhaps there may be a waiting list as units become available. Funny but when I went to UC Berkeley years ago, I lived in an apartment a block or two from here with my roommates. This place is much nicer!

From the owner: The Ivy at Berkeley offers a new standard in luxury senior living, inspiring you to embrace an…read moreactive, carefree lifestyle in an extraordinary setting. Perched in one of Berkeley's most picturesque locations, The Ivy provides a front-row seat to the natural beauty of the Bay area.