Memory Care Communities in Oakland, CA

"I went to Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. The woman was great. We toured and we had been there before because I live nearby, but it was like five or six, seven years ago, and now it's been re-purchased or they've remodeled some of the rooms. The tour was great. And. It's a very nice facility. The rooms are spacious and they have beautiful views either of the bay or of trees. It's very calming. The rooms are modern. They're nice. And I think my mom would have liked it if it offered better weather."

The Ivy at Berkeley sets a new standard in luxury senior living, encouraging you to embrace an active, carefree lifestyle in a truly exceptional environment. Nestled in one of Berkeley's most picturesque locations, The Ivy offers stunning views and direct access to the natural beauty of the Bay Area. With a focus on enriching both body and soul, we provide a wide range of activities and outdoor spaces, along with comprehensive assisted living and memory care for those who need it. The Ivy team is dedicated to helping our residents live their best lives, offering an array of amenities, services, and wellness options designed to enhance comfort and elevate their experience. We invite you to visit and see for yourself! To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search

"We went to Elegance Berkeley. It was extremely modern. Everything was very clean. The people that we met were nice. The facility is fairly new, so everything looked very, very nice."

"I toured Carlton Senior Living San Leandro. It was very good. The place was very small. I wasn't even thinking too much because they don't have any private rooms. My friend Orvis has to have a private room in memory care but they don't have any private rooms. Carlton San Leandro is a beautiful place. The staff was nice. Sheila was great and I met a couple of the other staff."

"We toured Belmont Village Albany. They had a lot of activities. We liked the programs that they had. We liked that they also had medical staff 24/7. Their place was very light and bright. They have multiple areas for eating and they’re very modern. We had cookies. They just came out for their afternoon snacks and they were really good chocolate cookies."

"I was very pleased with Marymount Villa. The staff was wonderful. As soon as I walked into the door, there was somebody there who greeted me. When I went to each floor, there were members of the staff with the residents and they all greeted me. The room that I saw had 2 beds in there, and I was OK with that. The residents were doing activities while I was there, and some were dancing. Their dining room looked great."

"I made the fateful decision to engage Heart And Soul Communities II in San Leandro as a hospice domicile for my spouse as they began their transition from hospital to end of life. After my interview, I believed that this was a vocation for the people involved, rather than their career. Afterwards, I was introduced to each of the residents. I could see how happy and well cared for each of them truly was. I rented a large and beautiful room with a view of the park across the street. I never saw such a commodious room offered anywhere else. My spouse’s hospice time at Heart And Soul Communities II was unexpectedly short. We left the hospital on February 11th, 2023, and my spouse passed away in their room at Heart And Soul on February 17th. During that time, my spouse required intensive, around the clock, hands on care, as they left the hospital with a major pressure wound. Staff was absolutely first rate in their expertise. They knew how to keep my spouse clean, and they were otherwise constantly attentive. Constantly. The staff isn’t just expert. They are compassionate and genuinely care about the people they serve. The proprietor is remarkably flexible and willing to help. For this reason alone, I highly recommend you enroll your loved one at a Heart And Soul Community (they are in Oakland as well as San Leandro). With all of the many things I was having to attend to during this turbulent time, including impending funeral arrangements and financial obligations, I never once had to worry about whether my spouse was being looked after, or whether they were receiving the utmost in quality care. The way the establishment is run, this is a given. It was a tremendous burden off my shoulders. The facility itself is a mid century mansion in the San Leandro foothills that has recently been renovated from top to bottom. There is a beautiful backyard, and it is across from park like land. The meals provided were all excellent, in keeping with the overall level of excellence. Heart And Soul Communities made an indelible mark on my life. I trust it to have the same affect upon yours. I also rejoice for the goodness that can still be found in this world, and, specifically, in Oakland and San Leandro at these facilities. Heart And Soul Communities serve a diverse clientele and is friendly to the LGBTQ community."

"I would highly recommend living at Aldersly. The staff are all wonderfully dedicated & caring, they provide transportation & fun activities, the food is delicious, and the grounds are just gorgeous. If you are looking for a kind-hearted and professionally run complex, Aldersly is the one to choose!"

"Upside is that I'm eating healthy and downside is that I'm gaining weight because the food is so fabulous and beautifully served. My favorite dish is a full plate of anything the Chef serves. From their servers to their Director the service is impeccable. The food here makes everyone happy and everyone wants to be together at meals to socialize."

"My friend will be moving into Ivy Park at Cathedral Hill. It's amazing. It's beautiful. It's perfect. Everything is lovely. He loves it."

"I toured The Village at Hayes Valley. I liked it very much, and I liked the man who gave me the tour. One of the rooms was very small and dark, and had a window that looked out at nothing. But all the rooms looked clean and adequate. The living atmosphere and the dining area were very pleasant. I was just thoroughly impressed with this place."

"My great uncle resides here and I highly recommend it. The Staff is kind and responsive and have made the difficult transition very easy for my uncle. He has been there 7 months now and I visit him at least once a week and he is doing very good. He is very comfortable and has made many friends. I am very happy we made the decision to go. "

"I toured Atria Park of Lafayette. It's a very attractive and well-maintained facility. It looked very colorful and was not as tightly laid out as other facilities. It was spread out and easy to tour. It's a very warm environment. They have a beauty salon, haircutting facilities, and a small exercise facility. It was not a very large area, but sometimes, they brought in assistance to help people work out in the facility if they wished. The staff was very nice, and they took their time and told me how everything was handled, including whether you could do your laundry yourself or have it done for you and how often the housekeeping came, so that was all explained to me. It was a clean place, and there was a nice dining area as well. They also have a small dining area you could bring your family to if you want to invite them."

"I liked that it had really beautiful gardens that the people and visitors could walk. Their gardens were inside so nobody from the outside could be part of it. It's a very nice size outdoor garden and there's plenty of room for people to walk or just sit and meditate. It was more of an intimate facility. It's a smaller space. The dining area was fine, but I think they use the dining area for both activities and dining and then there's a small living room. So, they're limited in space. The person who helped me with the tour was very nice. Just that I wasn't too thrilled about the location."