I live on the assisted living side of Atria Walnut Creek, on independent status, and my experience…read morehere has been up to now mostly positive. Making it positive has been very much helped by the work of the Activities staff, led by "Engage Life" Director, Diana Lamsen. I Just want to say how much we all appreciate Diana and her Activity staff as they make Atria a much happier place to be, with her attention to producing very appealing and lively events like our recent Valentine's Day event! I have been here nearly 5 years, and Diana never fails to amaze me personally with the excellent work she and her staff do, day in and day out, to make Atria Walnut Creek attractive to residents, families, and visiting prospects!

RUN FAST THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION!, I would give 0 stars if it let me. While it is a physically…read morebeautiful facility, don't waste your time looking at this facility. I had some warnings such as I was told a resident on the locked dementia unit had died drinking cleaning fluid that was left out on the counter a few years ago. Also, the turnover in staff, the 3 people I met in management when I signed up to move there had only worked there a few months. I was brought there by a person who places people in facilities like this. I believed him & I decided to move in. About a week after signing the contract, I decided not to move in. They are now deducting almost $4000 from qmy checking account for a months rent and I never lived there. I never even walked in the room after initially seeing it. They claim if they could have rented my apartment which I was told had "the best view" then I could have my money back. I have no way of knowing if they rented it or not, so,I will be following up legally to find out. PS - The woman I spoke to that answered the phone tonight told me she was new. What does that say about this place? The turnover of staff is so high. DO NOT MOVE HERE.

We are so excited that our parents are going to be moving into The Kensington in Walnut Creek!…read more When my sister and I went with our parents to visit we were so impressed! It had such a warm feeling from the staff and the people who lived there! I hear the food is amazing which we will find out since we will be visiting our parents often!

I've always been so hesitant with assisted living homes for our elderly. This really is not typical…read morepractice in our family. So you can imagine how reluctant I felt about leaving a love one in the care of strangers. I called first to ask about the facility and the type of care they offer. The person I spoke to, I believe her name was Natasha was so lovely and answered all my questions with patience and understanding of all my concerns. She suggested I come tour the facility to see the space and help put my mind at ease even though I wasn't ready to make the move. I thought to myself wow typically when people are not ready you can easily get swept to the side. To my surprise, I was greeted with smiles, well kept common areas, a staff that was seasoned, professional and passionate about their roles. Even though I may not be ready to put my loved one in an assisted living community at least I know there is a community like the Kensington that will care for my family the way I do.

I am glad my mother was at Heatherwood for her final years. They took good care of her. The…read morepeople are friendly and willing to answer questions any time you call. I appreciate the care they gave my mother.

As a placement and referral agency, Spectrum Seniors put Heatherwood as #1 on our East Bay memory…read morecare facility. The community is bright, clean and odor free. As a veteran administrator in assisted living for past 12 years, I can confidently say I am impressed with Ryan's friendliness and compassion. I was amazed at the competency level of the caregivers (I watched them use hoyer lift) and the technology being used in the community. Residents seem to be well taken care of as they're engaged in activities. I make sure to speak with visitors during my visit, and they too are smiling and raving about this place. Go see for yourself on why this place is ranked #1 on our list.

We joined the list for prospective residents at The Glen at Heather Farms a couple of years ago…read more Since that time I've called their office on a few occasions and have always received prompt, courteous and straightforward answers to my questions. I attended a tour of the Pleasanton facility and besides being impressed with the facility itself, the presentation was excellent. My husband and I attended our "informational brunch" in November and again had a very positive experience. Lots of information, presented concisely and any and all questions were answered in a straightforward manner. There's nothing hard sell/ pushy about these presentations. Following that brunch we met with our residency counselor to figure out what next steps would best suit our situation. She has been excellent! Very patient in answering our questions, showing us the various unit floor plans and discussing our options. She's very knowledgeable about the entire process, of course, but she also understands that making the decision to move into this type of residence represents a significant change for most people and is both empathetic and encouraging. To summarize, our experience to date with The Glen at Heather Farms has been very positive.

My cousin moved into Stoneridge Creek in Pleasanton 9 years ago and that was our introduction to…read morethe CCRC concept. We learned of the proposed Walnut Creek community built by the same development company. We attended an informational meeting and signed up the same day. The SpiekerDevelopment process is one of sharing and education. With each community created the offering is elevated. Dear friends moved from Palm Desert to the University Village Community and just hit their one year mark. We visited and it was wonderful to hear they feel their lives have been energized by the move. The Glen is a unique offering in the area. Meetings are a great way to start getting educated. A visit to Stoneridge can provide a campus view.

The owners of Bridge View Senior Care are responsive, compassionate, and kind. They are very…read moreinvolved in the operations and even work in the home with the residents on a regular basis. My mom is a resident of Bridge View and receives excellent care from the staff. The food is healthy and the home is extremely clean and well maintained.

Between my mother and father-in-law, I have experienced over five different senior care facilities…read more I have to say that the owners of Bridge View Senior Care have put 120% into my mom's care and cleanliness of the facility. The personal attention that she receives is great which shows in her appearance and smile.

My father had been declining in health for years, eventually diagnosed with PSP (progressive…read moresupranuclear palsy) and his care needs kept escalating; over the last 2 years we moved him 3+ times (from his home to independent living, to assisted care, to a SNF, and lastly to memory care of contra costa: MCCC under hospice orders). MCCC was a godsend for us. A smaller facility dedicated to memory care meant that every caregiver and staff member was trained and knew how to provide for seniors with higher needs. My father in particular needed specific diet instructions, non-verbal communication, and direct assistance with all daily tasks. We didn't have to deal with a wait-list (maybe we were lucky, there was a unit readily available), the pricing is very straightforward, and all the staff quickly became some of his favorite people. They also coordinated seamlessly with Suncrest hospice of walnut creek, which made regular updates and communication very easy. My father moved into MCCC in January and passed away in April. And I truly believe the high quality and genuine care he received there was part of how we were able to send him off in the best possible way: surrounded by family, listening to the music he loved, hearing the words "i love you," and feeling a warm embrace as he took his last breaths. Senior care is a complex and increasingly expensive proposition in the US, MCCC made the price feel well worth it and we never questioned whether we made the right decision moving him here. There really are some of the most empathetic, altruistic, and caring people working there - I hope they know that and can be reminded that the direct care they provide honors the dignity of their residents and brings immense peace of mind to the families and friends who love them.

It's time, 1 month ago today, April 18, 2025, we said goodbye to my dad, Merwyn. He has resided at…read morethe Memory Care of Contra Costa since October 2022. My dad suffered from dementia nd advanced Alzheimer's disease. After a very bad fall in 2022, we knew our mom could no longer provide the care he needed, so he moved into the memory care directly from the hospital. From day one, this facility provided the structure and stimulation that my dad needed. He was happy most of the time, and as he suffered from Sundowning, or increased anxiety at sundown, the caring staff knew how to support him. My mom came to visit with him 2 days before he passed. I need to shout out to Emilly, the activities assistant, who compassionately listened to my mom, giving her much-needed support during this difficult time. Thank You! The whole time my dad was a resident, we never encountered a staff member suffering from burnout, instead,5 everyone showed up as loving the work they do, very rare in this challenging care. This reflects well on the good management practices in place. We are so grateful we found this care facility for my dad.

thanks for your reply- however, the care at aegis was poor enough for me to win a custody case…read morereleasing him from your care. it may well be that independent living there is satisfactory, but the truth is that many people testified to the judge that the care was not appropriate for his level of dementia. your facility is beautiful, but the management did nothing to help. https://youtu.be/rlNMz7NKzKM

My Mother lives at Aegis, in the memory care section. There are some caregivers who look after her…read morereally well. In a general way the facility is nice - clean and welcoming. They just had a big renovation in the community areas of the memory care sections and it looks freshened up. (Except for the old furniture). Most of the caregivers are good - they have a lot of work to do for a lot of people and not very much staffing. They seem to really care about the old folks who live there. I am updating my review from last winter to reflect current conditions at Aegis. The staff has had a major change with a new nursing director. A Marquita Kennedy has come aboard, and none are too happy about it. She has not been there terribly long, and already residents and us family are grumbling and good staff members are fixing to leave because of her. One bad egg may spoil a good thing here, and quick, too. The activities have slacked off some, less and less it seems. My Mother has been more sedentary with less to do. The food is still the same, not too good. The place is kept up fairly well. The staff turnover seems about the same as anywhere else, but is about to go through the roof with Ms. Kennedy at the reigns.

We had a family member living at Tiffany Court for seven years, and we truly could not have been…read morehappier with the care she received. Tiffany Court is a wonderful place, and it gave our family great peace of mind knowing she was so well cared for. What makes Tiffany Court special is how genuinely the residents are treated like family. Patti does an incredible job staying closely involved with every resident and keeping family members informed and updated. Her dedication and compassion are remarkable. The staff is outstanding. Enrique always went out of his way to accommodate our family member's many special food requests with kindness and patience. Marie, although she works in the business office, consistently went above and beyond to help and support our family member as well. We are deeply grateful to the entire Tiffany Court team for the care, compassion, and support they provided over the years.

Nope, nope and NOPE. Walking in and was hit with a stong, pungent and definitely not easily…read moretolerated stench of something foul. Even with the covid mask and doing my best to breathe in thru my mouth, it finally got to me and I had to walk out. I was going to gag into my mask. I couldn't imagine putting my loved one in here and coming to visit. I couldn't conscience the thought. Just nope.

My mother Victoria was in the Willows for about 4-5 year until her recent death. My mother was a…read moredifficult case because she was a fall risk, and she constantly had the urge to get up and go to the bathroom. The place my mother was at before going to the Willows was eager to get rid of her because she was so much work. My mother did fall a couple of times while at the Willows and was admitted to the emergency room as a matter of protocol, however soon afterward, the Willows took additional precautions to limit her risk. Over the years that I visited my mother, the Willows staff was always very friendly to me and my mother. It doesn't take many visits to realize what a tough job it is to take care of the residents in the North Wing. It is not fun growing old, and residents can be difficult and emotionally demanding, yet the Willows staff maintained a positive attitude. Not everyone is cut out for that kind of work. I consider the staff who took care of my mother angels of mercy. It wasn't until my mother's last days that I saw how much the staff at Willows cared for my mother. They had grown attached to my mother, and when she passed away, they felt the loss as did I. I am grateful to the Willows staff for taking care of my mother as if she were their family.

My dear husband has been a resident of Walnut Creek Willows, Memory care wing for 3.5 years, and he…read moreis clean, fed, safe and well tended to. The staff are friendly, kind and helpful. Granted it is an older facility in need of some TLC...but from my observations, the residents get that love and attention. The residents enjoy the "oldies" music and sing along and some even dance! Roberta T.

I am so glad that we found the New Alamo Residence Home for my mom! My mom had dementia and she had…read morelived at a larger assisted living facility for a few years, but as her condition advanced, she needed more careful care. The caregivers at New Alamo are fantastic! They are so kind and caring. Every time I visited, my mom was happy, clean, and comfortable. I appreciated that they make the effort to take the residents outside each day when the weather is nice even though most of the residents have limited mobility. I have dealt with many care facilities of various sizes and I know what to look for when it comes to quality of care. New Alamo is definitely one of the best I have seen. The owner is very motivated to provide premium service and makes a lot of effort to communicate well and meet needs. The caregivers are friendly and attentive. Thank you for caring for my mom!

From the owner: Luxury Assisted Living Tailored to Your Lifestyle…read more At New Alamo Residence Home in Alamo, CA, we welcome folks into a posh residence with technologically advanced amenities, professional healthcare, and full-time assistance. We invite folks from ages 55 and up to move into an ideal, stress-free environment that allows you to spend your twilight years the best way possible.