Deer Park

Fred

We really like Deer Park Retirement Community. It was very picturesque and the common areas were very nice, like the dining room and movie room. We'll pick a 1-bedroom for mom. It was basic, but nice. The only negative was there's not a lot of closet space; otherwise, it's a very nice room with a balcony. The people we met were very nice. The activities all look good. They have movie nights, puzzles, bingo, yoga, chair yoga, and different things that look like they would be good for her. It appeared friendly and not very depressing for a senior community.

D Lavin

My Mom moved in to Deer Park in November of 2020. They went out of their way to make her feel welcome at the peak of covid. The management staff, Tevis, Kevin and Melinda are exceptional. Once Marin county allowed activities, Melinda came up with creative ways to get the residents active. The facility is well kept up and the dining room lovely. My Mom is happy she moved there.

Gagen

Deer Park had pretty good food, and the facility was clean and nice. It's in a good area and closer to town than some of the other facilities I looked at, so you're able to go out if you can. It was the most convenient place for me to stop and visit, but the only affordable thing for dad was a studio and it was way too small. The dining area looked nice and the staff got all excited about their dessert. They had a lot of activities, and a mini theater and theater style seating where you could have popcorn. The person I talked to was friendly, greeted me very nicely and even knew my name.

D

We really liked Deer Park. It was attractive. The people seemed friendly and professional. We didn't have any objections to it other than that it was more than what my mother-in-law needed. It was a very nice place. We saw three or four different kinds of rooms. One was a studio, there was a 1-bedroom, and shared rooms. There was a dining room, activity rooms, a bus service that takes you into town, an exercise room, and various classes, like exercising and crafts. The staff seemed very friendly and nice. The person who gave us the tour was excellent, wasn't pushy, answered our questions, and showed us everything.

Father Mark

Deer Park was outstanding in terms of food and service, but they don't allow pets, and parking was a real issue. All in all, it was very professional yet very warm. They had a reserved table in the dining room for guests. They took care of us, and we enjoyed our lunch. They made a real effort to make us feel welcome. The facility was very nice, and the apartments were OK. The food was excellent. My worst complaint would be the cost. I don't like the buy-in factor.

daughter@1

I just heard that although caregivers are allowed to assist residents, that they will not be allowed to use the laundry facilities on their behalf, which is a violation of the contract, in my view. My mother also is not happy with the food choices at lunch and dinner. there used to be two entrees and now there is one with a basic option of a junk food as a secondary option. And the current food service is spotty with non-professional service and poor food quality = tough meat - much too often.

Nancy260416

We chose Deer Park because it was a nice, affordable place. They have a gym, a beautiful movie room, and a dining room with a nice view. Their staff is really friendly and helpful. My mom is very pleased, and we really like this place. They are working on making the food better.

Carolyn358161

Deer Park was very nice, and we made a deposit, but they do not have an apartment available yet. The staff was very nice. The apartments were small but nice and better-sized than most places we visited. The food was very good.

PenelopeTZPQO

Deer Park Retirement Community looked like an old colonial house with beautiful views and a beautiful, huge yard. Because they’re on a hill, you can’t take walks but their grounds were big enough that they had enough for most people to walk around the yard with the nice view. The food was OK. It had good transportation and was not that expensive, but the people were very snooty; I was put off by that. They have these calendars with activities going on every day. It was a clean operation and smelled good; that’s very important to me.

SWTQMCB

I visited Deer Park. The people were all very friendly and very helpful. The people living there were fine and invited me to have lunch. They had great food and a nice atmosphere. It looked like a good spot. As a matter of fact, they had a studio which I could probably get into. Talking to some of the people there, they enjoyed the exercise classes and trips to the town, and there were a lot of fun things to do on-site, like games. It had pretty scenery with the mountainside right outside of the main windows.

S.V.E

Deer Park’s management is really involved, and it seem like there are a lot of things for the residents to do. I have only seen one, and it’s very nice and modern. The dining setup is nice. The food has been much better, but they are undergoing transition with regard to the food situation right now. They had a change in hands in the kitchen. They need to improve with the food and the kitchen preparation. Looking at how the meals are structured and prepared, I think that kind of slipped a little bit, and also more fun things to do.

Connie116927850

It's been a month since I moved in at Deer Park. I think it's a great place. My room is very spacious and clean, and I have a beautiful view out my windows; it’s very nice. There is at least one thing going on every day. They have a movie theater that shows movies four or five times a week. There are also outings every Wednesday where we get on a bus and go into a city to see a play. Most days, there's about five or six things to do.

Local Relative

We moved my mother to Deer Park from Southern California about a year ago, and we are very pleased with the facility and staff. Her room was completely re-done before she moved in with an all new kitchen and bathroom. We provided the wall paint they applied that matched her decor which helped make it seem more like home. The managers and staff took an immediate interest in her well-being and assisted in making her transition as smooth as possible. She made new friends quickly and gradually began to take part in many of the activities that are provided to keep the residents active. She especially enjoys bridge, bingo and the weekly outings which take them all over the bay area. We frequently visit at meal time and the food is generally above average with multiple choices. Over all we feel that she is safe and secure and well cared for.