I toured nearly every San Francisco and Marin facility, and I have a spreadsheet to prove it. I was…read moremoving my parents to the Bay Area, and we needed assisted living for people with memory issues who do not meet the threshold for memory care. Also, both of my parents had been dramatically declining for a couple of months, so we needed to act fast to get them new doctors with weekly appointments and consistent caregiving. Aegis Corte Madera is the right place for them. An excellent UCSF doctor visits the community every Tuesday, and she has improved my parents' medical care. She works closely with the nurses onsite, so there is clear communication and implementation. Both parents made trips to Marin Health (hospital), so it was not an overnight success, but their health has stabilized. I have faith in their medical care, and they are in better shape than when they lived in their home. The management is exceptionally welcoming. They made my parents feel like they belonged right away. The GM buddied up to my dad to make him comfortable. The nurses and caregivers display a lot of care and even affection, which helped my mom adapt. The management staff is deeply invested in each individual and will do whatever it takes to settle people into the community. The cost is high, and the entrance/community fee is too high. However, I could not find another option offering medical support, very comfortable living spaces, a sunny apartment with views of the Marin ridgelines, and lively community activities. When I looked at my spreadsheet, the monthly costs for almost all the facilities were very close. I bit the bullet and paid the higher community fee, and we've had an excellent outcome. I recommend Aegis.

I moved my husband into Aegis Corte Madera 14 months ago. He has received not only excellent care,…read morebut I have been given the support that I needed to help guide us both on this journey. They love when I bring our pets to visit and it really feels like a family atmosphere. The communication is good and getting better all the time with the new General Manager. What I feel is most important, is that the most of the staff has been there for over five years. That really says something about the company. The activities are really great. They include weekly field trips which include beaches, symphonies, and baseball games. Ever day there is a schedule of wonderful classes from exercise to poker! Everyone has been warm, friendly, helpful, and most of all they have been attentive to all of our needs.

My husband and I are residents at The Redwoods in the Assisted Living apartments in Mill Valley,…read moreCA. After a lengthy stay at UCSF, my husband was transferred to the Healthcare Center located on The Redwoods campus. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the nursing staff, physical and occupational therapists, and administration. We were warmly greeted upon our arrival and could not have asked for a more competent and caring staff. I am glad to say that we returned to the Assisted Living apartments under the watchful eye of the nursing station where we feel safe and secure. Many thanks to all who cared for my husband at his time of need and were an integral part of his recovery. Sandra and Elliot Smith

The Redwoods, A Community of Seniors is jewel of a living community. The facility and grounds are…read morebeautiful.

What a joke! Alan C who calls himself president, shamed me and accused me of being ill prepared for…read morethe future and putting undo burden on this house for profit ("non profit") obviously cooking more than the food scam artist grift shop, because I don't have plans for when I become incapacitated. I am 63, I ski triple black diamond, kite surf, wind surf, surf, snowboard, trail run and compete in all these areas. and he is demanding that I have a plan for requiring licensed care (in a best case 2-3 decades away) because i want to use a community resource from a community where I have lived and paid taxes in for 31 years. You should be ashamed Alan. Really bad form.

The supervisor Norma at the tam is very disrespectful the CNA's here are full of themselves too…read moreexcept one dark skinned lady she's the only person who is nice and respectful, no courtesy at all from the rest. They have their favorites, when new HCA's or CNA's would be there i'd try my best to help guide them around since they just get thrown on the floor with no info on what to do and get yelled at if they miss one chore. I don't recommend working here they treat agency employees like $hit. And complain when they're short staffed, they don't wanna work there because they get overworked and disrespected period. They have no right to treat employees the way they do and the elderly also get mistreated by the salvadorean old lady named Maria & the asian lady that do night shift, i've seen it all.. they don't have cameras in the locker rooms $50 was stolen from my purse and i know it was the dark skinned caregiver who works private care on the second floor since she always had something to say about me and always hating saying stuff abt the agency workers to get us in trouble while she steals in peace. Shame on you all

All I can say is how thankful I am to finally the "right" place for my Momma since she grew up on…read morethe Farm in Wisconsin, this facility just helps momma feel more at home. It was greatly difficult to transfer her across the Nation to rest closer to us here in San Francisco. She was super particular in picking what was "right" for herself and we are so grateful for that. But,what is best for all of us is that she gets to acclimate away from the farm to the unique modern living here with all the kind people working at Aldersly and momma's favorite thing in the world is arts and crafts of which her new home offers plenty. Whew thank you Aldersly for helping us make our transition easier than we had anticipated!

This retirement home was established in 1921 by a group of Danish people. The name Aldersly…read moreliterally means Old Haven. It is such a serene facility with beautiful landscaping, trees, and gardens, a virtual oasis.

Bello Gardens is nestled in a beautiful residential area of San Anselmo. It is located across the…read morestreet from Saint Anselm school. They have 24 rooms as well as a beautiful outdoor garden area in the back of the house. They provide light to mid assisted living services and offer all private rooms. Their pricing is all inclusive.

After "shopping" high and low throughout the Bay Area for a higher level of care for our mother, I…read moreknew Bello was the place we would choose when I first walked up the bricks steps to the front door. My intuition was confirmed over the next three weeks as we went through layers of decision making supported by the Bello staff resulting in our realization our mother needed an even higher level of care. Failure? Absolutely not! Our mother's condition declined rapidly concurrent to her move date​ -- creating surprises for all​. ​ Bello did everything possible to make it work and continued to problem solve and provide workarounds until the family decided a​ locked facility was required. During that three weeks my mother experienced true camaraderie with other residents, was consistently treated with respect (even though she was a handful) and was able to experience Bello's truly homelike atmosphere without oppressive clinical or patronizing "help." Residents are supported to be as mentally, socially, emotionally and physically independent as they can possibly be, there is a focus on community issues outside of declining health (Juanita-the-duck's leadership permeates the facility), and each individual staff person takes ownership and responsibility for the Bello mission. What can I say? The place has a good feel. We were very reluctant to let go of Bello because we trusted them. Was it perfect? No -- I can attest perfection doesn't exist anywhere at any cost when it comes to elder care. ​I've learned that t​rust is far more valuable than perfection when it comes to leaving your relative full time in the care of others. We were told on the first tour that what you see is what you get and that seemingly simple, but precious truth bore out during our three weeks ​at ​B​ello. ​I​ would highly recommend Bello ​Gardens ​to anyone wishing to place their relative in a comfortable community with experienced caregivers.

Hi, This is Pat, I have lived in three residences so far and…read moreDrake Terrace is decidedly the best! this is mainly because the staff is really caring. You see and feel the relationship[s build between us. The attention paid to preferences and recognition and care of physical conditions. The building isn't the most modern around the edges - But that doesn't really matter, ones former home sometimes was too. However the garden is really lovely - a green and peaceful place where the birds come and drink at the fountain where we can sit with our friends and family and watch entertainment provided by the management. And the FOOD (no small matter) is good! Definitely several cuts above what one expects of an institution of this sort. All in all, by most standards. I would give Drake Terrace High marks! and I'm happy and grateful to be leaving here.

I love living at Drake Terrace: 1- Great location and…read moreLandscaping 2- NO CAR NEEDED - all transportation is provided 3- Delicious meals, alternative choices, and meals offered 7am - 7pm daily. 4- I love my appartement and my balcony garden with a view. 5- All levels of exercise available (class, gym and competitive mental games, such as trivia and brain games). 6- Residents association, with no staff, meets every 3rd Wednesday to discuss clubs, old business and new business, with comments from the floor. Any perceived need for change is then taken to administration to be acted upon. 7- Communication is open, which keeps residents happy and well. 8- Programs and outings are varied, with monthly signe ups if participant participation must be limited. 9- Residents come from all over and bring new experiences to share. 10- Personal ambassadors assist new resident personally. The drake Terrace population is defined by a HAPPY SMILE!!!

My 90 year old mother has been a resident for the past five years. She considers the community and…read morestaff as family, supportive and kind. My siblings and I looked at several options and we're delighted with our decision.

My 96 year old father is not as verbal or expressive as he used to be, but he recently made a point…read moreto tell me that he was "very satisfied" with his new home at Creekwood and was "very happy with the care." He had been quite resistant to moving from his independent living facility in the south bay, but it was clear he was not getting the care he needed there, even though we were paying for extra services. After an illness and 10 day hospital stay, we knew he couldn't go back there and are delighted and grateful that Creekwood had an opening. They were flexible about his recovery needs and the transition went very smoothly. He is very content and calm and is actually showing signs of cognitive improvement now that he has all of his needs met at Creekwood. The facility is always clean, and the kind staff is wonderful! Everything is included in the monthly rate: help with showering, dressing, shaving, bathroom help, medication administration, incontinence supplies, so you don't have to piecemeal individual service costs, which makes things so much easier. The best part is I have the utmost confidence that all of his needs are being met and he truly feels at home now.

Food is good. Facility is great. They take care of me and make me feel safe and happy here.read more

Beautiful place, very clean. Great service, friendly staff!!! Staff are very attentive to their…read moreresidents.

Angela went above and beyond helping to sell my condo at Smith Ranch. She made all the…read morearrangements for necessary sprucing up and inspections in addition to coordinating all the paperwork for the sale. Big thanks to her and her staff.

My husband and I have now purchased two condos at Smith Ranch in the last seven years. The first…read morewas for my in-laws and the second was for my parents. We did exhaustive research before deciding on SR. Both times! It is truly one of a kind. It is absolutely beautiful! Feels like a luxury resort! The grounds, units, clubhouse, restaurants are beautiful! The dining experience is like no other facility! A five star restaurant! Residents are treated with great respect. All the time. By ALL the employees. SR goes the distance to take care of their residents. Valet services of all kinds made our parents feel cared for, at the same time, maintaining their independence. Easy maintenance, weekly cleaning, emergency call buttons in every room of their condo makes life so much easier for them! AND, the real estate transactions were so easy and straight-forward! Angela took care of us for our three transactions (two times purchasing, one time selling). She is extremely knowledgeable about SR. She was great at reading our parents and their needs. And helping us help them. She couldn't have made it easier. She took care of every little thing, seeming to know what we needed before we did. The transactions went perfectly and smoothly. Absolutely nothing to worry or fuss about! We would highly recommend Smith Ranch and its Marketing Associates!