Dominican Oaks

Lisa2

We went to Dominican Oaks in Santa Cruz. It's a beautiful, big community. I would highly rate them. They have a waiting list and were significantly more expensive. Their staff was great. The people that we met along during the tour were great. Their dining room was big. They have lots of outdoor dining that's beautiful. It's in a wooded setting, so it's very pretty. The building itself looks to be well maintained and well- appointed.

Karen

My mom is a resident of the Dominican Oaks. The majority of the facility is for people who just need a little extra help. They have their own little apartments. My folks were in the assisted living thing together in a two-bedroom suite until Dad got to a point where that wasn't enough. The food is pretty good and it's a variety of types. Sometimes you like it, sometimes you don't. They have Mexican, Japanese, American. But it's high quality. They have lots of programs. It's a huge facility and they have music, lectures, movies, and trips to go places. It is expensive though. My mom is still in the two-bedroom and she's waiting for a single room to open up because she doesn't need the bigger one. It's very tastefully decorated with all kinds of plants. You can decorate your own room. They have a kitchenette for every apartment. They have an interior courtyard you can walk in. And this is Santa Cruz, so it's year-round beautiful plants. You can also walk outside the building. They have a weight room, too, and they do chair exercises for people who want to participate in that.

Joscelyn

My father is in Dominican Oaks. The people are really friendly. It's a nice place physically. The food is really great. So far, he's happy. He has a nice one-bedroom with a balcony and a kitchen. It's very light, clean, and spacious.

"Wisdombumps"

I have a Degree in Social Services and Gerontology. I retired to Santa Cruz in 1987 Living in a Mobile Home Park on the ocean. My Husband passed away in 2012. At that time I remodeled my home and my daughter and her husband moved it. I was very active in my community, singing, writing, and socializing; however now at age 82, being a cancer survivor, and needing more care, I've decided to look into becoming a resident of Dominican Oaks. My husband provided me with a wonderful Long Term Care Insurance:Genworth, which would financially cover me in their Assisted Living area. In the past I've been a Peer counselor there in a support group I've been a counselor in many other Independent Living facilities; but for myself, I choose Dominican Oaks. The quality of life, level of activities, caliber of residents who are mainly retired professionals, and total surroundings really appeal to me at this stage of my life. In the past I've managed facilities of this caliber, but for my needs at this stage of my life I am confident Dominican Oaks is the right fit for my needs.

Deane515062

We were favorably impressed for what Dominican Oaks was. They're rather small units for the independent-living section, but I like the layout of the structures. I like the exposure to natural hillside and woods. The staff was certainly very friendly, and we met a number of people that we know already living there.

Marc3

I ended up going to Dominican Oaks primarily because they have a lot of Jewish congregants from the local Temple. There was a Jewish Couple Club, which was a strong factor in choosing to place my mom in that particular location. I had a good lunch there. The people were friendly. A one-bedroom is $4,500 a month, so it’s pricey. They have a salon, a restaurant, a country store, and a nice library. It’s a nice facility. The dining area was very nice and had a view. They actually have two chefs working there that have worked in two very nice restaurants in town, so I was expecting the food to be really good.