This review is long overdue. My Dad had the good fortune of living for over 4 years in two…read morewonderful homes operated by Meina Wu. She is an incredibly compassionate RN who has built a team of equally caring and compassionate caregivers. My Dad needed 24x7 care following a stroke. He spent 3 weeks in another care facility that did not meet my high standards (I am also a nurse). With the help of a geriatric specialist, I found Loving Care Homes. What a difference! Meina is very proactive in caring for her clients. She made sure my dad got up and walking several times a day. They cook homemade meals 3 times a day and all the clients eat together in the dining room. I know that Meina's proactive care absolutely made his quality of life better and also prolonged his life. She was also very proactive in helping me obtain hospice services for him which also made a big difference for him by getting an electric hospital bed and helped us out financially with his medications. Forever grateful. Thank you Meina.

Our Mom stayed here for 6 weeks from mid November til the end of the year, 2014. This review is…read moreintended to inform folks considering this place, which is actually a few different homes in same area under same management. Meina Wu, the RN who runs these homes, has a domineering stubborn streak which makes communication difficult, and readily admitted that they "do not give medication" - which in her own unique way says that they cannot handle elders who have a very detailed medication list or have significant care needs. Yet she DOES care about her residents and can handle those with simple needs such as feeding, cleaning, peace of mind, and simple medication. Unfortunately I cannot recommend RN3LovingCareHomes. 921 Elm was the location that our Mom stayed in, among 3 board and care houses in a row where workers shifted from one to the next. The good: the CNA's , caregivers, and helpers are all well intended, caring, sincere, and very hard working people, so again: if your Mom or Grandpa does not need much medication or medical help of any importance, this could be a great place to take them. The bad: if your loved one is in need of important, detailed medicine or has care needs that might include bandaging wounds, physical therapy, intensive care, or simply night care that involves changing a diaper, taking to the bathroom often, or has falling issues, etc, then this is NOT the place to take them. We had to constantly monitor these people: it took numerous visits by Kaiser Home Health Care nurses and PT's just to scratch the surface. They had to train the workers in many basic medical practices such as dressing and bandaging wounds and giving medication properly. In fact I personally had to instruct each caregiver how to dispense my Mom's meds and I do not work in the medical field in any way. The understanding of the English language is so poor here, most of them could not even understand the medication list even when it was clearly revised twice by the HHC nurses ! On so many occasions, I caught them about the give the wrong dose because they could not simply understand adding a 10 mg pill to a 2.5 mg pill to make a total dose of 12.5 ! Again there were major road blocks because of language comprehension. Also of concern is they give medicine by hand, often not washing hands between activities (!) On the first night that we hired night care, Meina told this person to stand outside the room, and we reported this to the agency. Meina told us that her caregivers could sleep on the couch and "hear" if my Mom was having any problems and then take care of it. Beyond the idiocy of this idea, there is the simple fact that on most nights the in house caregiver sleeps way down the hall. If a resident needs help they are out of luck and up a creek without a paddle. The one caregiver provided needs to sleep at night to function the next day and only gets up a couple times to check in on residents. In fact we ended up hiring a night sitter from a 24 hour care company to stay with my Mom. There is no way that an elderly resident with anything like Alzheimer's or recovering from a stroke with a fall-risk or maybe just has to use the bathroom or get changed often, can be safe and comfortable. This extra help costs were about $1000 per week, so that brought our bill for the month to about $10,000 when added to the board and care rent. The upshot is that it is incredibly difficult to find ANY board and care facility that has the medical knowledge and staff to handle ANYONE with significant needs, and Meina's RN3 LovingCareHomes are not exception. Unless your loved on has very simply care needs such as being fed and cleaned, this place will not be safe. I give two stars for the things they do well for simple needs elders, and again they all were really wonderful people, but as described here-in, for our Mom that was by far not nearly enough.

My siblings and I are deeply grateful, especially to the staff at Raksha - Regina, Zenash, and…read moreSumitra--who have such a difficult job, but one they all choose to do because they care about the elderly. I witnessed them sing, tell jokes and stories, and get my dad to say and sing things he hadn't in years, smile, and laugh. They got his diet so clean, they were able to take him off insulin for the most part, which he had been on since he was a young adult. They got him to walk after a hip surgery and treated him with care and dignity as they did the other patients they cared for at the same time. Shalini and Nalini were effective and communicative as an administrative team, who had good connections to medical care and were open to alternative care as well. Dr. Andrew Wallach who is the "house doctor" was wonderful and did this because he cared about this segment of the population who are aging rapidly without an infrastructure in this country to take care of them. For almost a year, my dad spent his last days in this place of care. One of us adult kids would visit about once a week at least. And the weekend before he died (the staff and administration tried to warn us--they knew as they had seen pre-death so many times), I could tell that he tried to express thanks for care the staff was giving him, even with his state of dementia. There was no panic of the unknown in his eyes--just him trying, with his lack of ability to speak or move much, to communicate last messages--including ones of gratefulness to his caretakers--the patient, talented, smart women who carried him into bed, changed his diapers, cleaned up endlessly around the toilet, cut and his hair, cooked amazing Ethiopian food (yum!), took his and others' odd yelling with grace, and engaged him in conversation when he asked where his wife (my mother) was (died just a month before he was admitted)--people who authentically cared about him. I really hate to break it to you, adult children, but end of life for our parents is hard and never perfect. It's not going to match our expectations of when we may have last seen them. I do not lie -- it will always suck, but we should be grateful and thankful that there are others like the folks at Raksha to give our parents the best possible end of life that we cannot for whatever reason we might feel guilty for -- we live too far, we have busy jobs, busy lives, children to take care of -- whatever the reason. Or just that health-wise, our parent really would benefit more and have a better quality of end-of-life from a place that understands and can provide 24-7 care better than we could provide. Some of our parents will be much more far gone (either mentally, physically, both) than others--and this is where you, adult child, need to do your homework and really determine what kind of living situation will be right for your parent for what their needs are now. A care home may not the right choice for absolutely anyone who may be experiencing memory issues, physical limitations, etc. Yes, it's scary - but it may not be the right choice right now. For my dad who was forgetful enough to not eat or drink; who wandered in the streets and thought he could still drive; who never remembered the person who just talked to him 2 minutes ago or what was said; who had incontinence, mobility, and chronic health issues; who had limited ability to converse normally with people and was prone to occasionally shouting--the house of Raksha was a blessing for him and us. So for that, I give Raksha 5 stars--but keep in mind, it's 5 stars only if you, adult child, did your homework and determined it was the right situation for your parent. If your parent is only entering the initial states of dementia but has no other issues, it may be more appropriate to look into hiring a caretaker to come to your parent's home certain hours of the day and do certain tasks. If your parent really is looking more for a senior community housing to spend their golden years in, then that's a different kind of situation as well. Best of luck to anyone dealing with discernment around end of life care for a loved one. Please feel free to message me on yelp if you want to ask more about our experience with Raksha.

While some of the day time care givers are truly caring and exceptional, the overall level of care…read morefalls well short of acceptable and respectful. The main mode of "care" is overly medicating until your loved one is an invalid - and easy to manage. Services promised and paid for (like physical therapy) are non-existent, this constitutes fraud. The main "activity" on offer is watching tv - all day. The owners of Raksha will look you in the eye and smile while they lie directly to your face - they should not be trusted to care for your elder loved one. I would rate zero stars if possible.

I wish I could give this place 10 stars. We brought my dad there a year ago. He was in pretty bad…read moreshape with congestive heart failure and when we got him out of the hospital Chaparral House was highly recommended. The staff was very friendly, warm and attentive. They had classes and a lot of socializing for the residents. The place seemed great. Unfortunately, like I said, my dad was in bad shape and it was his time to go. After a few days he went into hospice care there and again the staff was really kind, helpful and supportive. They really had hearts and you could tell, cared about the residents. When my dad passed and they removed his body, the staff asked if they could line up and sing amazing grace as his body was wheeled away. They said they offer this for all their residents who pass no matter how long they were there. This still chokes me up that they did this. It was such a beautiful gesture in my families hardest time. How many places do something like that? I will never forget Chaparral House and they will always be in my heart.

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.

There so much that I want to say about this assisted living facility, but I just want to get this…read morereview up now while I'm here for my second visit. I've been to a number of care facilities and this is the first one that I feel very very comfortable visiting. The grounds are clean and beautifully landscaped and designed, the inside is clean and not smelly, the staff is really relaxed and friendly. And it's very close to some great hiking trails near Canyon and Redwood Road. So after a visit to one of the 94-year-old residents who I'm looking after, I can head out into the beautiful surrounding hills to get grounded in nature

I settled my mom here a year and a half ago after she was no longer able to live completely…read moreindependently. The staff is extraordinarily caring and attentive, the setting is inviting, and the rooms are clean, bright and comfortable -- allowing each resident to decorate and furnish as they are comfortable with. Mealtimes are communal and extended family is always made to feel welcome, with facilities to join a parent or a friend at a private table for a get-together at mealtime. The facility also supports a memory-care unit for residents that require 24-hour supervision and assistance with most daily tasks. My mother needed to move into that unit after a year because of a degenerative illness -- and the continued care there was supportive, gentle, and comprehensive. The facility works well for people across the whole spectrum of abilities and levels of independence. The management team spends time getting to know and understand the needs and particulars of every resident -- something impossible at most larger facilities. I am grateful that there was availability at Moraga Royale -- it is worth waiting for.

Everything !!!! and everybody !!!! on staff at Greenridge are awesome !!!! They make sure you feel…read moreextremely welcome & superbly cared for in every way possible, always treating patients with the upmost gentle care & kindness & expert professionalism!!! Thank you to all the amazing staff and the wonderful director Mr. Jesus !!!!

The staff of nurses, CNA's, janitors, entertainment, and especially PT and OT personnel are the…read morebest, they treat like family. You need to pay attention to billing. Twice they tried to bill us for what Kaiser paid for. Thank goodness for my daughter who caught this. They kept trying. Very disturbing. Outside of that, I give Greenridge 4 stars, for the way I was treated and taken care of, the best treatment by the other departments.

Had my dad living here as he needed 24/7 care. The ladies who worked there were like family and…read moretreated my dad like family. They were so wonderful and kind. Even the owner, Ali was not afraid of hard work as he would also pitch in and help around the care facility. We recommend this senior care home because they work with heart. Everyone working here is very compassionate and nothing was ever too much for them.

My 91 year-old mother was fortunate to be cared for by the excellent care-providers of Home Sweet…read moreHome. The quality of care my mother received was absolutely superb. The caregivers listened to her, were respectful, and promptly attended to her needs and requests. She ate fresh organic food that was cooked everyday. She was able to walk in the large, calming backyard with beautiful trees and flowers and sit and relax in the comfortable outside seating. I truly had peace of mind knowing that my mother lived the last months of her life in such a tranquil and loving place. The leadership of Home Sweet Home, the owner, Ali, was always highly engaged with the residents, enjoyed talking to and interacting with the residents, and ensured that a very high standard of care was implemented everyday. God bless them all!

I spent two weeks in the Piedmont Gardens Skilled Nursing facility in Oakland in July-August 2026…read more The care I received was excellent. The lay-out provided both privacy and mingling with others, as one wished, The staff was very competent and caring, the food was surprisingly delicious. Choices at every meal! Ice cream on request! Most important was the warmth and encouragement of the nurses aides and assistants. I highly recommend it.

I been to the Hyatt Regency San Diego a few times and the Piedmont Gardens are on par with the…read moreHyatt. They are most definitely the best rehab center in the East Bay. The staff like the other care centers are the best, with their system of care and comfort they cannot be beat. Now I know why it's almost impossible to get in for care. Their kitchen menu is like gourmet food, and you can order ala-carte. There is a rooftop garden, with a fantastic view. An atrium with a lush garden I want in my backyard. A real gem in Piedmont in Oakland. I don't want to go home. Two weeks isn't enough to spend there.

Warm, amiable staff handle their jobs professionally with care. Here's an example from the…read morekitchen Vegetable are tough to do enmass. So what these folks did was scoop out the seeded center portion of zucchinis leaving just the rind and a bit of flesh. Great Idea!¡!

I spent 2 and a half months here and let me say the staff is amazing. From the Director down to the…read moreCNA's and physical therapists, everyone was so helpful. I came there after spending 3 weeks in ICU, I couldn't walk or even roll over, I was that incapacitated. Their PT department is the best. Between them all the got me up and moving again once I got out of my own head (I was having a "poor me" situation) and Kim was the best. She taught me to trust my body again to do the things it used to and it worked. I don't know if I ever could do enough to repay them for my life back. I'm still not 100% but close and never would have got here except for them and my own determination to get well enough to go home to my husband and 4 legged kids. Thank you for everything, I have nothing but positive things to and recommend. At some point you have to be responsible for yourself and put the hard work in.