My grandparents recently had to have a couple of short term stays at Piedmont Gardens to recover…read morefrom a fracture and surgery. The members of staff at Piedmont Gardens were very helpful and friendly. They were always in contact with me during the stay and kept me informed of my family's status no matter what happened any time of day. Nurses were easy to reach and administrative staff was easy to talk to. Facilities were clean, well kept, and up to date. If there were any unfortunate reasons why we would have to go back, I wouldn't hesitate to reach back out to Piedmont Gardens. I would also like to thank Georgia and Rogger for helping me navigate the stressful time with my grandparents recovering from their hospital visit. Their help allowed me to get the best care for my grandparents.

My mother was at Piedmont Gardens this spring for a few months to recover from an accident. We…read morefound the staff, from medical to administrative professionals, to be caring, kind and professional. The facility was clean, bright and welcoming to not only my mom but to us as family members. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Piedmont Gardens!

We moved to St. Paul's Towers (SPT) in 2017. My husband was 86 and I was 75. We had a lovely large…read morehome in the Berkeley hills that we had lived in for 40 years. I had a lung condition that my Stanford doctors told me would probably give me only 3 more years of life. I was determined that on my death my husband would be surrounded by friends and not be stuck in isolation on his own. We looked at many places, but only seriously considered SPT, Piedmont Gardens, and the place under construction at the time, Belmont Gardens. We visited SPT and Piedmont Gardens and checked the other communities run by the same company that runs Belmont Gardens. The staff and residents of SPT looked happy and busy while the staff and residents at Piedmont Gardens looked unhappy and at loose ends. The residents at Piedmont Gardens also looked more disabled. There were far more walkers at Piedmont Gardens than there were at SPT. The food was much better at SPT than at Piedmont Gardens. On the other hand, Piedmont Gardens was far cheaper than SPT, and had a smaller buy-in fee. We knew no-one at SPT, but we did have a few friends who were living at Piedmont Gardens. The shops on Piedmont Avenue were just a block and a half away from Piedmont Gardens (but up-hill, so hard for me to get to). SPT was close enough to downtown Oakland for us to drive to, and was kitty-cornered from Lake Merritt with its beautiful gardens and Fairyland. We were very interested in Belmont Gardens because it had some association with UC Berkeley, so we would be sure to know other residents there. It looked like it was going to be a bit isolated, but they assured us that a Sprouts was being built next door (and it is there now) and that the neighborhood would grow quickly with Belmont Gardens there (It has!) They also said that the UC Berkeley shuttle would be available to take people to downtown Berkeley and to the campus, a big plus for us since we were on campus frequently. Belmont Gardens was MUCH cheaper than SPT, and even cheaper than Piedmont Gardens so that was a big plus. The big negative as far as our kids were concerned was that Belmont Gardens was not a CCRC (Continuous Care Residential Community). It had units for independent living and for assisted living, plus a memory unit, but no nursing care facility. It was inevitable that one of us would some time need nursing care which would mean a move to a nursing facility. The partner would then be required to take some transportation to the nursing facility to be with the other partner. If you were single, that was not so much a concern (although it is always disrupting to have to move from one place to another, even if you are a single). Then we learned that most of the units at Belmont Gardens were going to be assisted living, not independent living. That was the final straw for us. We were pretty active (and still are) and were worried that we would find few compatible colleagues at Belmont Gardens. So SPT came out ahead on most counts -- except cost. Since we would be using up much of the money we intended to leave for our children, we asked them for advice and gave them veto power. They said they'd be happier and more relieved of worry if we were to with a place that was a CCRC, so we ended up choosing St. Paul's Towers. We have been extraordinarily happy here. Primarily because both the staff and residents are wonderful. COVID has caused its problems, but the staff and management have kept us safer than most places. Prices here have gone up this year by 9.5%, but when we looked at other retirement communities in the area we find they've all gone up by about 9.5%. At first I thought it must be collusion, but it turns out that by California law they CANNOT go up by 10% or more, so in these inflationary times they have all chosen to go close to the max. Yes, we are currently a bit understaffed, but again, when we look at other Bay Area retirement communities, they all complain of the same problem. Since we have moved to SPT a new retirement community has been built in Walnut Creek and a dear friend of ours has decided to go there. It is cheaper than SPT and the apartments are more spacious. It also has a swimming pool which is a big factor with our friend who is a swimmer, but I worry that she will find the heat oppressive, find that it more difficult to walk from building to building for meals than it is to ride an elevator for meals and gatherings, and most of all, she will find it very isolating and difficult to get to her many concerts, and ballets in Berkeley. Finally, Carlos P. wrote a negative review of SPT on 6/29/2021 where he says he's been living at SPT for several years. We came to SPT in 2017 and are still here in 2023. There has been no Carlos as a resident in all those years. I wouldn't believe anything he says.

I am starting to get INCREASINGLY worried about my parents in law in this facility. They are on…read moreCOVID LOCK DOWN, Quarantine FOR 3 YEARS NOW... We were told recently they are confined to their apartments, no dining and 52 of 53 people have the virus. It is October 27, 2023!! I don't know of ANY retirement community still in LOCK DOWN in CA!! My Mom is in a huge one in So Cal -they've NEVER been in LOCK DOWN. What is going on in this place?1 Parents in law are in their 90's, I'm getting VERY CONCERNED they and the other residents are being taken advantage of so they can get funding. I'm going to investigate this place now, I've had it! We cannot even visit them!

Re-posting my review from 2 weeks ago…read more.. My mom was sent to the hospital due to a fall at our home a few months ago. After she stayed there for a couple days the doctor recommended that she go into a rehab facility to improve her walking. There were many facilities that showed interest in taking care of my mom and in the end I chose Orinda Care Center cause it was closer to our home and that I would be able to visit her more often when I'm off from work. After her first week at the facility I scheduled a visit to see her and she was happy to tell me good news that she has been walking more with the help of her physical therapist. I also asked her about how she felt about the place in general and she said that the nurses were helpful with her needs, food was good, she would watch tv and talk to her roommate sometimes when she felt like it. My mom likes to be to herself so I thought that was really funny. I'm glad I took a chance on Orinda even after reading the previous bad reviews. The place may be small but I think that was the best part about it because my mom was getting more attention from the staff and I could tell they genuinely cared about her. My mom was safely discharged back to us at our home cause she no longer needed rehab services to walk. Thank you staff for all that you do during this pandemic and especially for taking really good care of my mom! I'm leaving this review to show how much I appreciate you all and to keep up the good work.

I was here towards the end of 2023. It is the worst. The staff were generally friendly, the social…read moreworker made a good effort to get me out, though she didn't know of or somehow didn't think of Sutter Home Health! Everything else: forget about it. Let me just say: I'm being polite. In describing the experience to family, friends and so, let's say it's not in language appropriate to church.

THIS ADDRESS IS FOR "PIEDMONT GARDENS"…read more Which is comparable in quality to Grand Lake Gardens, it's sister community and run by the same ABHOW Corp.designed for profit off of the elderly and infirm.

Heidi sold my home in Montclair and she literally took care of everything from start to finish. She…read morecame in swiftly with her crew of painters, landscapers and handymen and masterfully orchestrated them from start to finish. As busy as she is she always made me feel like we were her #1 priority. She answers the phone practically EVERY TIME I call her - even after hours. There is a reason she was voted one of the most influential agents in the Bay Area. She's the best!

Heidi was simply outstanding. She was the selling agent for our home and we could not be happier…read more She knows her stuff and 94618 to the detail. Her knowledge and network is impressive and we will use her again. If you want attention to detail and a trustworthy realtor Heidi is the person to call. She will make a painful process easy and take the time to help you.

Anian and Adrienne are extraordinary! They helped me sell my Mother's home with incredible…read moreprofessionalism, great market knowledge and hard work. I live out of the area so they managed the quickest, most economical and beautiful renovations I could have imagined. The house was on the market in less than 8 weeks. They bring attention to detail that included knowing how to get all the inspections and certifications before putting the house on the market so that potential buyers had easy access to all the needed disclosure documents. When it came time to review the offers (yes there were multiples!) A&A once again showed their attention to detail in deciphering importantant distinctions for me. They are a pleasure to work with and I wholeheartedly recommend Anian and Adrienne to anyone looking for a realtor in the Piedmont area. They are the best!

Without any reservations I highly recommend Anian Pettit Tunney as a realtor in the East Bay. She…read moreis the most professional, smart, trustworthy, and hard working realtor I could have imagined. Anian truly listened to my "wish list" for a house and found the right one for us - with everything on the list! We bought AND sold our house within a month and she managed it all graciously. She negotiated the purchase of our new house and organized inspections, staging, and painting in our old house. Understanding we didn't want to own two houses for long, she managed to get our house on the realtors' tour within 4 days. We had 6 offers within a week. This doesn't happen without expertise, very hard work, and attention to details. Again, I highly recommend Anian. Written by Janelle

Ernest is a straight forward honest agent. I've worked with him over the last several years on…read moremultiple homes I've bought and sold. If recommend him to anyone looking for an agent you can trust.

Ernest is an awesome Real Estate agent who'd I'd definitely recommend to any first time or…read moreexperienced home buyer. We worked with Ernest to buy our first home in Oakland and he held our hands every step of the way. He was very responsive and extremely accessible. He turned documents around as quickly as possible and made sure that we stayed on top of all milestones. He gave us his utmost attention and treated us as if we were his only clients. If you're considering an agent, give Ernest a call, you'll be pleased you did.

Pamela goes above and beyond for her clients, often behind the scenes and in ways that are not…read moreimmediately visible. She has a heart of gold and truly values relationships - whether it's with clients, vendors, or other agents in the community. Pamela distinguishes herself not just through her impressive sales volume each year, but through her consistently high integrity. Can confidently give Pam 5 stars after working with her over the years and seeing what she does for her clients.

I was one of those people who thought real estate agents just show homes, file paperwork, and…read morecollect commissions...until I met Pamela. In Pamela, I found someone who understands the human element behind buying and selling homes. She listened to us and she adapted her strategy to our needs. My wife and I weren't really in the market for a home until my wife happened upon the listing for our dream home. We called up Pamela, fell in love with the house, and gave it to her straight: we are not comfortable carrying two mortgages and an offer on this home would be contingent on selling our home first. Most agents in the Bay Area will tell you that's a death sentence for your purchase offer. And Pamela did too. But she also sharpened her pencil and got creative. Pamela came up with a creative offer where we could occupy our new home before we owned it. This would allow us to empty our old home and get it ready for market. A day later, our offer was accepted (under listing price!) and we moved in right away. Pamela and her team worked fast to get our old house looking its best for its big debut. We got offers before the house went on the market, got multiple offers after it was listed, and were in contract within a week of listing. At the end of the day, we were in our dream home and we never had to pay two mortgage payments at a time, just like we wanted. Pamela is brilliant, energetic, passionate, funny, and honest. If we need to buy or sell a home again, she is the first person we will call.

Ali was a DREAM to work with. As first time sellers, we had a lot of anxiety about the many…read moreobstacles that would arise along the road, and Ali was such a help guiding us through the process. Time after time, she was correct about her strategy, and we ended up selling for much higher and with more offers than we anticipated. She really made us feel like we were a priority, especially when it mattered most, and anticipated the hurdles before they arose. Her landscaping and staging connections really made the property shine, and I believe they were well worth it. The closing was executed quickly and flawlessly, and she was there to make sure the property maintained it's appeal all the way to the very end, even stopping by to water the plants (without us even asking) when a watering timer malfunctioned! Anyone would be lucky to have Ali as an agent, she's personable, genuine, trustworthy, and was truly a joy to work with.

As an escrow officer working on a sale transaction, it is always important to have communication…read morewith the agents at all times. Ali was on top of everything from beginning to the end. I highly recommend her services. Transaction was a very smooth closing.

I have been searching up and down for a private home care, as I do not like the larger senior…read morefacilities. I have a grandmother that needs assistance with daily living and personal activities and this was the place that I felt she will feel more at home. It was clear that this place is something special! The staff here are genuinely caring, patient, and always go above and beyond to ensure the comfort and well-being of their residents. The level of attentiveness and kindness they provide is truly remarkable. They make every effort to be available whenever needed. from calls, texts, FaceTime, I have peace of mind for my grandma knowing that she is well taken care of. If you're looking for a place where your family member will be genuinely cared for and treated like family, I wholeheartedly recommend DLC Elderly!

From the owner: D.L.C Elderly is a Premier Affordable Residential Home Care Environment. We offer a warm and…read morenurturing homely atmosphere where seniors can thrive, relax, be at ease, and enjoy their golden years in a comfortable, and caring environment. Our established peaceful location is surrounded by parks and new amenities that makes D.L.C Elderly the perfect place to call home.