The Park At Bay Area

Cheryl

The Park At Bay Area was pretty nice. It was an impressive walkthrough. They have so many different sections in there, plus the living section toward the back end was more like your own private apartment kind of situation. They said it's set up for couples if they wanna come. It's like maybe five on each side of a walkway, and it was very nice. They had an outdoor seating area for them. I was very impressed with that one, plus it's close to where we are. It would be easy to visit. It was great. I met with the manager or head person and a worker who was behind the desk, and then they gave me a tour at that time. My interest is the cleanliness of the place, the way the staff might interact with the residents there, and I was impressed with everything.

Rebecca

My mom went to The Park at Bay Area twice for respite care. They're very kind. The facility is very clean. They have lots of things and activities for the residents to do. The director gave us her cell phone number. Even after we were done with respite care, she did follow up and call. Anytime we had an issue or a concern, I called her cell phone. She called me back with an answer as to what was going on. It was very individualized care. The room was spacious and very clean. We used their furniture and stuff. It was very nice, comfortable, and decorated nicely. Everything was very accessible for my mom. My mom liked the food. They do bingo. They have arts and crafts. The residents could go to the car show. They have ice cream trucks come to the facility. They have karaoke and live bands that come and play for them, and my mom liked that. The staff members were amazing, super kind, and sweet.

Royce

The tour at The Park At Bay Area was fine. There was a lady who took us around and showed us all the different apartments. They didn't have any apartments, though, I think they only had studios. They were minimal. I think you could have a microwave and an ice box. I don't think there was a kitchenette. They showed us the community area, the lunchroom, and the business office. They were having some kind of event that day, some kind of social gathering for the residents. It was relatively new, it was clean and well-maintained.

R.2.

My husband is at The Park At Bay Area. It's good. I think sometimes they are too short on staff, but that's probably everywhere. His room is small. The staff is good. They just need a little bit more. Their food is really good. He is eating tortellini and salad right now. They have pretty good food. They have activities twice a day usually at 10:00 and 2:30 or 3:00 somewhere in there. They play music and they show them to exercise. My husband does not exercise very much, but they also have people come in that have programs and sing, and they all enjoy that. They play games with them like bingo and different things. It's very clean. I've never had an experience where there has been an odor or anything like that. I'm happy with this facility, I just have to drive so far. But the facility is nice and fairly new.

Provider Response

Linda

The Park at Bay Area is a good place for mom. They are very caring and involved. They more or less let them have their independence as much as possible. They have a good activity director, very good food, and good housekeepers. They keep it really clean. The bathrooms are accessible for the residents. A lot of the people that live there have dementia or Alzheimer's, and it is a pretty secure place. They have an activities director. They have activities here and there, but my mother doesn't like to go. Occasionally, she will, but she's way past enjoying herself right now. Her room is just a small, motel room type thing. It doesn't have a stove. She has her own refrigerator, and she couldn't cook anyway. They have a memory care section, but she's not in that section. Price-wise, it's kind of comparable to every other place around there.

Karen

The Park At Bay Area was one of the top places for me. They might need to have a few more employees, but other than that, it was very nice. I toured both assisted living and memory care and it was very well maintained and clean. It smelled fresh and the staff was very welcoming. The lady who gave the tour was very, very nice and was very helpful in explaining everything. The rooms were very spacious and very well maintained. They had just finished activities when I got there and I saw some of their paintings and different things that they had done. Their dining area was very pleasant and inviting, too.