When we could no longer care for our father, we made the difficult decision to move him to a care…read morehome. We were fortunate to find Granda Care Homes. We met with the manager, Kevin, who answered all of our questions on the process to get our father moved, staffing, and care provided at Granada. Kevin is very kind, professional, and patient. He treats his employees with care and respect. The facility is older but clean and in a quiet residential court. The staff (one in particular whose name I won't mention out of respect for privacy) is AMAZING with our father. This person is extremely attentive, hardworking, and has tremendous compassion and care for the residents. We sleep well knowing our father is in good hands.

My mother suffered a stroke in early 2008 that left her paralyzed with the use of only her right…read morearm. My mother was discharged from the rehabilitation/care center (through Kaiser). We had the opportunity to remain there, but my mother was very depressed there It was not what I wanted for her during this challenging time of her life. In April 2008, I was referred to several care homes in my area by http://www.aplaceformom.com. The home is clean, has lots of light and a beautiful back yard. My mother was only eating purified foods with a thickener. The owner, Rey Lee said they would work on that so she can start to enjoy regular foods. Well, by the end of the week she was eating solid foods. I also noticed her spirits were up. The care givers were compassionate, caring, respectful and kind to her and our family. This care home is one of two right next door that is owned by Rey. The women next door would also visit my mother. They spoke to her in her native language (Tagalog). I was very happy about that because I do not speak or understand the language. This was very healing for her to speak in her first language. The care givers were also proficient in English and I did not experience any problems communicating with any of them. In March 2010, we entered her in hospice at the care home. The care givers and hospice team worked well together to give my mother the best care during this time. They prayed with my mother, spent time with her watching television and made her feel like part of a family while I or my family was not there. I received a call early in the morning in January 2011 that my mother was not responsive and was experiencing labored breathing. I called my family and those closest to my mother of the sad news. We all came to visit her one last time and the care givers were very accommodating and answered my family's questions and concerns. We were there for nearly 9 hours. I am grateful for Rey and his team of care givers for the life they provided my mother during her last few years of her life.

My mother was close to death and I had no idea how to comfort her and make her transition easier as…read morethis was happening so fast. I googled Hospice and came across MD Choice that had some good reviews. I had no idea who I was calling but there had to have been some divine intervention pushing me to this call and this company. After a few questions I received a call from Dr De Leon who was the most compassionate and caring doctor I have come across. He sensed my immediate need, came straight out to the house, assessed my mother and went himself to the pharmacy to pick up the needed medications. He knew the urgency and took it upon himself to do all the footwork. He obtained the needed comfort medication, stabilized my mother and allowed my mother to pass peacefully all within a matter of hours from making that initial call. When she did pass that evening, he again, arranged for everything from the pronouncing to the calls according to the pre-arrangements. Without MD Choice and the connection with Dr De Leon, I don't know how I would have been able to handle the situation. His immediate response on a Sunday, his Taking control of the situation and quick actions made such a difference in the final few hours my mother had. If you find yourself in a situation like this and needing someone to help in this time, I highly recommend MD Choice and Dr De Leon. I am forever grateful to MD Choice and Dr De Leon for acting so quickly and with such caring and love in this terrible time of need. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and the hearts of my family.

My brother used MD Choice Hospice for only a week before he passed. But we're extremely happy we…read morechose them. Not only were they able to provide significantly more daily visits from their team of nurses and aids than the other options we considered, but they were incredibly responsive, efficient, and helpful with every question or request we had--and that includes their 24/7 on-call team. Cheryl, the RN Case Manager, in particular, was a godsend. It was a huge relief to be able to rely on them so thoroughly from day one. They delivered everything we needed within hours of getting the paperwork done; and both Cheryl and an aide were there for the last few hours my brother was alive--providing support and care. We really can't recommend them highly enough!

Called this outfit in an emergency need (missing scheduled caregiver for next day). Mark said he'd…read morebe glad to help. Minimum 8 hours at $35/hour, weekdays. Less than 8 hours the charge is $50/hour. Since my sister lives in an adjacent town to San Rafael they also charge 2 extra hours for travel there (an extra $100). So a 4 hour morning care would cost her $300! I kept looking.

Gentle Care was Great, On-Spot, with attention to detail and communication when needed. I would…read morehighly recommend anyone in need to contact them. My family and I received immediate communication, follow through during the toughest of times and with kind, caring & professional in home care. Highly recommended

Emerald and her team took such good care of my father. They loved, watched over him as if he were…read moretheir own. Although we had to move him, he still talks about and remembers each and every one. I highly recommend!

Emerald Caregiving has been flexible and able to help us when we had unexpected care needs. My…read morehusband had a bad fall and I contacted Emerald to see if they could provide a caretaker for us immediately and they did. They are always polite, respectful and reassuring. We've had to change schedules a few times and were able to do it smoothly. Our caretaker has been with us for almost a year. She is a wonderful caretaker. She has treated my husband with patience, willing to help him in whatever way he needs. She is a reliable, hard working, honest and always pleasant person.

I highly recommend JP's Care Home for folks needing a Board and Care facility. My mother was a…read moreresident there for Hospice care. The staff were very professional, kind and considerate. Staff always kept me informed about my mother's care. The facility was neat and clean. The environment was very pleasant and quiet. I loved the patio and garden area in the back which was for resident use. The food was prepared every day according resident's preferences. The Administrator was so helpful and quite professional. It seems like the residents needs always came first!!!

From the owner: JP's Care Home is a family owned assisted living care home with the capacity to house 6 residents…read more JP's Care Home is located in a beautiful quiet, residential neighborhood in Hercules, CA. We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents at all times by making them feel safe, secure and cared for by our team comprising of experienced caregivers. We recognize and uphold the resident's bill of rights. We respect the dignity and unique worth of each resident. We maintain and promote quality of life by ensuring that opportunities are available, accessible and developed in order that every individual resident is assisted and motivated for growth in all dimensions of life being physical, psychological, and social. Our Treatment Focus JP's Care Home aims to provide an environment that promotes a sense of well-being and we strive to make an outstanding difference in the lives of our residents and their loved ones. JP’s Care Home has been providing exceptional care to the community for the past 28 years with extensive experience in Dementia/Alzheimer’s care. Approved license from the State of CA to have 4 hospice, 1 bedridden and 2 total care services. More importantly, we charge reasonably, affordable, negotiable and flexible. Our Patient Promise We promise to be there for you and/or your love ones every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

My experience at San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center was truly outstanding. From the very…read morebeginning to the end of my stay, every aspect of care exceeded my expectations. The nurses and staff provided not only excellent medical attention but also genuine compassion that made a difficult time much easier. I want to recognize Taze in the Customer Relations Department for being incredibly kind, understanding, and supportive--always making sure I felt heard and cared for. A very special thank you to Ms. Candi, the Admission Supervisor, whose professionalism, guidance, and dedication were absolutely exceptional. She made the entire admission process smooth and stress-free, and her support never wavered. I also want to highlight Christine, one of the therapists, and her entire team. Their expertise, encouragement, and positive energy made such a difference in my recovery. They truly went above and beyond to help me heal and regain confidence. Being injured and in need of aftercare was not easy, but the team here went above and beyond to make sure I had the care, comfort, and dignity I needed. I am deeply grateful for their compassion and commitment, and I would highly recommend this facility to anyone in need of quality healthcare and rehabilitation. J.Martinez B wing Room 22

This is a wonderful facility. My cousin needed physical rehabilitation and they worked with her…read moreevery day to get her up and walking again and discharged in less than 2 months. The facility staff are attentive and caring. Even when my cousin was not cooperative, they were very kind and patient with her. The facility is bright and clean, and it was great to see many of the patients out of their rooms and interacting with each other. It's a pleasant place.

This is a family run, hospice and palliative care company. They're very responsive and very kind…read moreand they took care of my mother in the last six months of her life. And there were times when we didn't know exactly what to do as her condition changed and we could pick up the phone and call them and they were always there for us so you can in the middle of the night and one last thing I need to point out they have an amazing volunteer Service and the volunteer assigned to my mom was just to her. They got along great and she would read to Mom and had a guitar and she played for her. They had a really good thing going on and it was really comforting to my mom... I can't recommend the service enough!

The staff member that I spoke with was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions to my…read moresatisfaction. When the time is upon us we will definitely use their services for n home hospice care.

I sometimes become skeptical over Yelp reviews wondering who is actually writing them. What I'm…read moreabout to write is from the heart and if anything, I've understated the facts. If you have ever had to go through the process of finding suitable care for a loved one then you already know what a nightmare that can be. Their are facility owners who highly exaggerate their level of care, unqualified staff and unsuitable living conditions not to mention abuse. After several disastrous and dangerous attempts at placements for my Great Aunt and Mother, God blessed our family with Genesis Care Home for The Elderly in Vallejo. My Great Aunt was in her late 90's and my Mother suffered from Vascular Dementia. We had removed them from an unsuitable care facility and moved them right into Genesis Care Home after just one meeting with Sharon, the owner. After what my Mom and Aunt had been through, I was very direct in telling Sharon what level of care we were looking for and Sharon was equally honest and forthcoming about the level of care she provided and her philosophy on the care for the elderly. Let me start with the word Compassion. No matter how disoriented, difficult or delusional my mother or aunt became, the entire staff always remained compassionate, respectful and loving. The staff came into their rooms with a smile and spent many hours just laughing and talking with them. They took the time to ask them questions about their lives and treated them like family. My Mom even gave them each nicknames. We are a very large family who would drop by all the time unannounced and always Mom and Auntie were clean, bathed and very well fed. The food that was prepared for them was spectacular....and I'm a retired Caterer! Anytime of the day, the residents can help themselves to snacks or fresh fruit. During the Holidays and their birthdays the spread they put out is unbelievable and all family members are not only welcomed but encouraged to stay and join in. Genesis actually took the time to find out what my Moms favorite foods and T.V. programs were and made sure both were provided. The staff regularly took the time to call and express their concerns over medications, behavioral changes or their general happiness and comfort so as a team, we could make whatever adjustments were necessary to make their daily lives better. Both my Aunt and Mom have passed now, but I will continue to stop by for a visit to Genesis Care Home, to visit this very special place, and this group of phenomenal ladies. I am forever grateful, Diana A.

From the owner: Assisted Living Home For Elderly Hospice Services…read moreRespite Services Rehabilitation Services

This facility no longer exists. It closed three years ago and is now a rehab facility I believe. I…read moreguess Yelp doesn't keep on top of this stuff.

We moved my mother-in-law to this facility on recommendation of the social worker who determined…read moreshe was unable to live alone after yet another trip to the ER/Skilled Nursing Facility. My mother-in-law needed a place she could afford with just her disability and social security income. We assumed she would be lucky to get anything and did not have high hopes. We have not seen my mother-in-law this happy in a long time. Previously, she basically sat in her studio apartment smoking cigarettes, drinking diet coke and waiting to die. Now she eats actual, well planned meals, sitting with the same group of cronies each meal. She can't smoke in her room, so she's getting a little exercise each day walking out to the smoking area. She goes to watch movies with friends in the common area. Despite having recently begun hospice care, she looks healthier that she has in years. I will now take my son to see her since there are places we can visit with her that aren't clouded in decades of old smoke and nicotine. One would think that a place that would accept her (based on her income and credit rating) would have been the dredges of nursing homes, but this place is clean, well organized and pleasant to visit. On par with a Holiday Inn. The staff is exceedingly helpful and friendly. They helped her hang her posters and will come get her with a wheelchair at 3 am if she "needs" a smoke and is not up to the task of walking at that time of night. They provide activities for all abilities and welcome visitors to join. She says the food is pretty good too, high praise coming from a woman who has had no interest in eating for several years. A few nights ago, she mentioned after dinner to a friend that her grilled cheese sandwich was cold. The chef approached her and asked if she wanted fries with her new sandwich. Later that evening, a hot sandwich and crispy fries were delivered to her room. We will always be grateful to this place for giving her a happy, comfortable place to live out the rest of her life.

Three days prior to leaving for a week long vacation, my Mom started having some health issues and…read moreended up in ER. It quickly became obvious that I was going to need full-time in-home care for her during my absence. That evening, I made a phone call to Visiting Angels of Livermore. They offered to provide a full no-commitment assessment, and I accepted. The next day, Mr. Keith Beck, Executive Director, came to my home and evaluated Mom's situation and needs. Mr. Beck was on-time, professional, organized and efficient. Following the assessment, we were introduced to a recommended caregiver who, assuming my approval, would be responsible for Mom. She was professional, very conversational with Mom and an experienced caregiver. By the end of the appointments, I was confident that Mom would have good, comforting care while I was gone. I was extremely impressed that Visiting Angels responded so quickly, and was also able to provide and dedicate quality staff in a timely manner. I continued the caregiving services on a part-time basis after I returned home as Mom was still not quite stable. Another caregiver was introduced and assigned. After a couple of weeks of continued part-time care, Mom became much better and I was comfortable with stopping the services. I highly recommend Visiting Angels of Livermore. All of my experiences (and my Mom's) were positive. It is a very well managed business with a reliable, kind, and supportive team: owner, office staff, and caregivers. Thanks to Visiting Angels I was able to enjoy my vacation. I will definitely use them again when and if the need arises. If you are considering in-home care for a loved one, Visiting Angels of Livermore is it. An excellent Yelp score....5 Stars all the way!

Visiting Angels (Glendale)was a company my father and I were ready to invest in.He has alzheimers…read more/dementia and dealing with lymphoma.He is a retired police officer and It would cost alot for his care (24/7) ,but we had the funds set aside for his care. I know it's costly for home care,but we both agreed that these friendly folks would help us out.Price was not a problem.We made an appointment for the meet and greet home evaluation and get to know our new team members and our assistants.No one showed up at the appointmeant that they promised us in the beginning.I guess that $200,000 set aside for his companionship and round the clock care went down the drain. Him and I are going to use another home health care company since Visiting Angels has decided not to follow throug.