My husband seems to have settled a little bit now at The Carlton. They have gone through a lot with him; it has not been easy. I chose this community because my husband is pretty young at 70 years old and has advanced Alzheimer's. He is a difficult case because he gets combative and aggressive. I needed to find a place that is comfortable and could handle that type of behavior. Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner is bigger, clean, and has quite a bit of space for my husband to explore and move around. They have a nice outdoor area, which was also important to me because he enjoys going outside. Carlton has several men closer in age to my husband and in a similar kind of situation. I felt he could make some friends he could watch basketball or football with. They said, 'We don't kick people out. We are professional." I feel their employees are professional, kind, and seem to really care. With their activities, they have lots of things going on and try to make it a pleasant, fun place to be.
Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
Offers Memory Care
5 Reviews
540 Patterson Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Call
(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
Memory Care Reviews for Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
March 21, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
November 21, 2016
I visited this facility
We went to Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner. It was more dated. It was an older facility. I had a friend whose mother was there. The programs were very good. It was a memory care, and the clientele was different. I thought the staff was really good. Talking to them and knowing first hand that somebody had a parent there, they were very satisfied with it. If you had someone with severe memory issues and would not profit from being involved with the general population, it probably would be a good place. We saw the general place where they met which was basically a large living room. It was OK, but it was a little dark; maybe it was calming. Depending on your family or whoever you were looking for, I thought it would be a place you should consider.
September 30, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Our experience at Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner is pretty good. My husband is there, and he's happy. He's in a private room, and it's a decent-sized room for a single room. It's OK, and it's a small bedroom. The staff seem very knowledgeable. The temperature in the dining area is pretty warm, so it's a little uncomfortable. Security seems good, and the price seems very fair. Location is about 20 minutes, and it's quite convenient. They have television, movies and such, and they have different games like vocabulary and number games.
January 29, 2016
I am a friend or relative of resident
The staff at Chateau are very thoughtful and well trained. While the building may be in need of some updates, overall the facility works very well and has the amenities the patient's need. We had a family member here at this facility for several months until their passing and I cannot recommend them highly enough. The love and compassion they showered on him and the way the staff worked with my family was outstanding.
October 20, 2015
I visited this facility
Poets Corner was awful, horribly depressing and had a terrible smell. It’s a very old building. The rooms inside were awful. It really looks like a cuckoo’s nest movie. The people were very nice but I would never really put anybody in there.
Questions about Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our team participates in hands-on training specific to dementia including "Positive Approach to Care Training" developed by Teepa Snow, a world-renowned dementia care expert.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We do not have a staff-to-resident ratio as we provide care staff based on individual care plans that are created at time of move in by an assessment. Cares plans are updated at least twice a year or when there is a change in condition like a hospital visit or a fall.
What programs or activities does Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
With a focus on person-centered care, our Memory Care program is founded on these four pillars: Dignity, Imagination, Sensory, and Choice. These pillars promote autonomy and respect for all of our residents, their families and our staff.
Describe the neighborhood around Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Our community is located in the Poet's Corner neighborhood of Pleasant Hill near the Oak Park Shopping Center.
Costs for Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
Services and Amenities of Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: We Offer A Month To Month Rental
- Memory Care Starting At: $6500/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Garden And Patio
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Tai Chi
- Fitness Room
- Arts And Crafts
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
General
- Resident Capacity: 64
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 75601363
About Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner
Carlton Senior Living Poets Corner (Formerly Chateau at Poets Corner) is Carlton Senior Living's only free-standing community dedicated to memory care. Nestled in a quiet suburban Pleasant Hill neighborhood, it offers superior programming and support to seniors and families facing dementia related challenges.
What Makes Us Special
We offer two separate environments. One area for those who will thrive in a more stimulating, active environment and another area for those residents who need a smaller, quieter environment. We have a Licensed Vocational Nurse onsite with extended hours. We offer diabetic management and can handle bedtime insulin injections.
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