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    Sunol Creek Memory Care

    Sunol Creek Memory Care

    4.3(14 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    10 years in business

    My Dad has been a resident since October 2025. I literally have nothing but wonderful things to…read moresay about the full staff and the facilities. From the Executive Director to the Marketing Director to the Activity Director & Assistant Activity Director to the Chef and ALL the caretakers and those who maintain the facility and those who clean the rooms, and the front desk assistant........they are all very professional and so caring! This is a very tough industry to work in. The kind care all the caregivers provide my Dad is amazing and honestly unbelievable. They are all positive and upbeat with the residents and very focused on providing appropriate care while also adjusting to their needs. They really work to bring some joy to the residents in this very trying time in their lives. The communication between all departments is quick, consistent and thorough. They also do a superb job of keeping the family informed on how my Dad spends the day, what "kind of day" he is having, any health changes or challenges in his care, etc. It was a very tough decision to move my Dad to a memory care community. When I am at home at night I know that my Dad is where he needs to be and he is very well cared for. Blessings to all at Sunol Creek Memory Care....it is earned and deserved.

    Our mother recently moved to Sunol Creek Memory Care and we couldn't be more pleased with the…read moreoutstanding care they provide. They have done everything possible to ease her transition to her new home. It is a beautiful and very well-kept home. The staff are highly competent and professional and always very supportive and positive with the residents. Most import to us as family members, the staff treat our mom with respect, dignity and kindness. This is a very special place. James Burton and Laurie Burton Kurtzer

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    Sunol Creek Memory Care - Sunol Creek is one of only two free-standing Memory Care Communities in the Bay Area to achieve this honor!

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    Sunol Creek is one of only two free-standing Memory Care Communities in the Bay Area to achieve this honor!

    The Parkview

    The Parkview

    4.4(39 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    Pet friendly
    Certified professionals

    I'm skeptical of these glowing reviews, so I'm writing my own…read more I took my dad to a brunch and learn there. It was impressive. They have a new culinary director which sounds luxurious. The food was delish. Dad didn't love the coffee but he can make his own. :) The staff has been there a long time and the ownership is also long-term which I find stable. There are a lot of pluses, but the icing on the cake was that each of three different residents talked to us in passing, and they were very cheerful and appeared happy. My dad is excited to move in soon, and it's a relief to the rest of the family. We're looking forward to my dad experiencing the Men's club, weekly happy hour, and nightly movies. I'll update my review in about three months.

    My father lived in this facility for nine months, during which he fell 13 times, despite my clear…read moreand early disclosure that he had Parkinson's dementia. Rather than revising his care or offering support, the facility ultimately evicted him after his final fall, labeling him a "fall risk"--a fact they had known since day one. They violated legal eviction procedures by failing to give a 30-day notice, and informed me while I was out of the country, leaving my father in the hospital and me scrambling to find a new place for him. The lack of empathy during a vulnerable time was inexcusable. To make matters worse, the facility said the only way they would allow him back was if I paid for a private 24/7 nurse--an expense they knew was unrealistic. This was clearly a tactic to push him out while appearing cooperative on paper. Not sure if Aireen T. is still the director but she is not responsive, professional, caring, or compassionate at all. I had to involve Ombudsman to get responses from her on everything. There are also serious safety and staffing concerns. During a power outage in the heat of summer 2024, the facility had no backup generator. We overheard firefighters asking staff where the generator was, and staff admitted there wasn't one. During this incident a female resident was stuck in the elevator for literally hours on a hot summer day!! It was horrifying. Others, like the woman across from my father's room, were left in the dark yelling "hello, is anybody there?" My family and I went to her to calm her down ourselves as no staff member checked on her or other residents to reassure them during this electricity outage. They are clearly understaffed and many of the caregivers are not certified CNAs, and it shows. Staff routinely defer to residents' refusals for essential care, and hygiene, rather than providing informed, proactive support for those with cognitive conditions. Many times I showed up and I could smell he hadn't showered. When I asked staff why they would say that he refused so they didn't do it. Medication for my father was not consistently dosed at a consistent time which was also a huge problem. My father also experienced racism from two other residents, and when I raised this with the Director Aireen, they brushed it off--blaming the behavior on health issues such as UTI and did nothing to protect or acknowledge the harm done to my father. Aireen and executive management did nothing to soothe our concerns. This facility is not safe, not equipped, and not compassionate. I would not trust them with any loved one under any circumstances.

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    Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care - Appetizers - lox on cucumber with fresh dill, and crostini with pesto and fresh cream - super yummy

    Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care

    4.5(12 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    My daughter and her friends perform music here on a regular basis, so I've visited this facility…read morenumerous times, and I've been pleasantly impressed by the kindness and humanity I've seen displayed there. As an outsider, I've witnessed how attentive and discreet the staff are when caring for the residents, and it's restored my faith in people. As a facility, it tries its best to give the residents a normal life filled with activities and events. The activity coordinator, Ms Julie Bello, does a beautiful job of coordinating events for the facility, making sure that everyone is entertained and occupied. From interacting with the staff, I also understand that many of them had parents who suffered from Alzheimer's, so this work has special meaning to them. My mother has advanced stage Alzheimer's, and I understand how important it is to be patient and understanding with Alzheimer's patients. In my opinion, Carefield is a home with a heart because of its people. They're all kind, amazing folks trying to do what's right for the residents. I hope this place remains the same when I need a place to go myself! Today, May 9th, they celebrated Mother's Day a day early with an MD brunch--a formal event with champagne flutes, live music, and a buffet style lunch for residents and their families. It made the residents feel special even if they didn't have any visitors.

    I am so grateful to Eunice, Narcy, and the care team at Carefield. My Dad stayed at Carefield for…read morethe last six months of his life. The Carefield staff was incredibly kind and attentive to him and did a great job communicating with me and the hospice team. He required round the clock care including incontinence, needing to be moved in and out of a wheelchair, and assistance eating. It was a lot. They have daily activities for residents as well as parties on major holidays such as Father's Day where they decorate the facility. One thing that is unique about Carefield Pleasanton is they only have memory care, no assisted living. At most facilities the assisted living area is nicer and roomier, and memory care is tucked in a back corner. Since Carefield Pleasanton is only memory care there is much more room for memory care patients to walk around, including an outdoor courtyard. I'm in the position of having both of my parents requiring memory care. I can honestly say if I end up in the same position I would want to have an experience like he had at Carefield.

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    Dessert tower for Mother's Day brunch

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    Dessert flutes

    Carefield Pleasanton Memory Care - Piano performer and white table linens (with pink bows!) for Mother's Day brunch

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    Piano performer and white table linens (with pink bows!) for Mother's Day brunch

    Creating New Hope - Senior Living Advisors - Residential Care Homes

    Creating New Hope - Senior Living Advisors

    5.0(28 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Christine at Creating New Hope Senior Living Advisors has been an incredible resource during a very…read moreoverwhelming time for our family. From the moment she answered the phone, she was compassionate, patient, and reassuring. During our very first call she gave me the information and guidance I needed to move forward. Within an hour of speaking with her, several senior living communities were already reaching out to me. Before connecting with Christine, I had called many facilities myself and only received one call back. All we had to do was schedule the appointments. It was clear that Christine has built strong and meaningful relationships with the communities she works with. We ultimately placed our uncle in one of the independent living communities she introduced us to, and the process felt so much more manageable because of her help. She also helps families explore assisted living and skilled nursing options, which makes her an incredible resource no matter what level of care is needed. If you are trying to navigate independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing options for a loved one, I highly recommend reaching out to Christine at Creating New Hope Senior Living Advisors. Having someone knowledgeable and compassionate guide you through such an uncertain time truly makes a difference. We are very grateful for her support.

    Christine was very helpful for my wife and I. We were looking for independent living facilities in…read morethe Livermore area. She was very prompt on picking us up and very organized thru the day. we saw 4 facilities . She was very informative and very willing to help. My wife and I were very fortinuate to have Christine input. Janet and Jerome

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    Creating New Hope - Senior Living Advisors - Christine & Teepa Snow

    Christine & Teepa Snow

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    Ivy Park at San Ramon - Community front entrance

    Ivy Park at San Ramon

    2.2(11 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Office/administration was less than helpful in processing a refund. My concern over business…read moreoperations detracts from the care staff who were pleasant and professional, but we decided to not move in so I have no day-to-day personal interaction.

    First the good- very beautiful building, nice to visit…read more good food, very nice wait staff and chef in dining room. Pretty grounds, flat and good for walking. quiet location. Very kind front desk staff. The cleaning staff is very good and the maintenace staff are also excellent, The Cons- 1-Rent will increase 7-8% every year to the day. 2-If you pay for showers, your parent may or may not get them, maybe 25-50% of the time. They seem understaffed and do not have a transparent way to keep track, report or let family know 3- the elderly must put their laundry into the hallway for pick up which is difficult given that the doors are very heavy and most residents use walkers and canes. 4- Do not rent and apartment on the 3rd floor unless your parent is able to use stairs, the elevator breaks at least once a year due to water issues and there is only 1 elevator to the 3rd floor so they are stuck up there until it is fixed which sometimes is weeks if they can't use the stairs. 5- Since the corporation of IVY park took over this facility, the most of the staff turns over every 1-2 months. you will not get to know a caregiver, they don't even attempt to introduce you to care givers. The management, nursing, and activity directors change about every 2 months so there is very little accountability. the only staff that has been constant is the waiters, the maintenance crew and the front desk. 6- their "fall and call button" is a one way system (no voice) so the elderly do not know if the call has been received and the response can take up to 2 hours or never, so if your parent is mildly cognitively impaired and does not carry or cannot use a cell phone, it is not a reliably safe system. Unfortunately they have not invested in a better and more updated system. Overall, it's very hard to find good care for the elderly and Ivy Park, despite the high cost is a mixed bag. I'm not sure that any other place is better, but just be aware of what you are getting into before you sign on the dotted line.

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    Community common room

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    Community patio

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    C & M Guest Home - Kitchen area

    C & M Guest Home

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    I cannot say enough positive things about C&M Guest Homes. The owners, Carlito and Erlinda, are the…read morekindest, most caring, and loving people. They treat each patient like family. Their staff is wonderful and caring, as well. They cared for my aunt for a couple years, and are now caring for my grandma. They are exceptional. They run and get my grandma anything she wants to eat, from doughnut holes to McDonald's fries. We have grown to consider them part of our family, as well. The facility is extremely clean, handicap accessible, and home cooked meals. I would recommend them to anyone looking for wonderful, loving care for their family member.

    I was fortunate in finding C & M Guest Home to care for my aunt before her passing from a terminal…read moreillness. My aunt resided at C & M for a year and a half. The staff was so kind and patient in the excellent care that was provided. I always felt secure in knowing that they truly cared about her well-being. The owners were available at any time if I needed to speak with them. They were prompt to respond to texts or calls. My aunt and I grew to consider everyone associated with C & M as family. There was always a warm and caring feeling not only with regards to those who resided there but also towards those coming to visit. Thank you, C & M, for everything you did not only for my aunt but also for me and my family. You often went above and beyond and for this I am eternally grateful.

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    Living room area

    C & M Guest Home - New and fresh updated living room !

    New and fresh updated living room !

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