thanks for your reply- however, the care at aegis was poor enough for me to win a custody case…read morereleasing him from your care. it may well be that independent living there is satisfactory, but the truth is that many people testified to the judge that the care was not appropriate for his level of dementia. your facility is beautiful, but the management did nothing to help. https://youtu.be/rlNMz7NKzKM

My Mother lives at Aegis, in the memory care section. There are some caregivers who look after her…read morereally well. In a general way the facility is nice - clean and welcoming. They just had a big renovation in the community areas of the memory care sections and it looks freshened up. (Except for the old furniture). Most of the caregivers are good - they have a lot of work to do for a lot of people and not very much staffing. They seem to really care about the old folks who live there. I am updating my review from last winter to reflect current conditions at Aegis. The staff has had a major change with a new nursing director. A Marquita Kennedy has come aboard, and none are too happy about it. She has not been there terribly long, and already residents and us family are grumbling and good staff members are fixing to leave because of her. One bad egg may spoil a good thing here, and quick, too. The activities have slacked off some, less and less it seems. My Mother has been more sedentary with less to do. The food is still the same, not too good. The place is kept up fairly well. The staff turnover seems about the same as anywhere else, but is about to go through the roof with Ms. Kennedy at the reigns.

Very Impressed! Visited Carlton with a friend today who is looking for assisted living for her…read moremother. Mary, the Sales Director was so thorough, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Mary explained everything to us thoroughly - we gained so much knowledge about Carlton and this facility. What impresses is the most is that you can tell that Mary, along with other employees here, are genuinely nice and truly enjoy and take pride in their job. We did a tour of the facility - which is beautiful and immaculately maintained - it is exactly as advertised... warm, home feel, clean but not sterile. We saw some folks walking around, some with canes, some with walkers, others with wheelchairs, and some who are getting ready to go on a tricycle bike ride! We toured around the faculty including its TV and activity room, the outdoor dining and hanging area, the restaurant, library. What impressed us the most - in addition to their staff - is their restaurant. It is a nice restaurant and has a seasonal menu, and plenty of drink choice. It is truly a cruise ship on land! Every elderly person should be fortunate enough to live in a nice facility such as Carlton's when we get older!

Carlton Staff have become a family of friends. They love our family member as much as we do. Are…read moresystems always perfect and flawless? The answer is no. Families aren't perfect. However, what we know for sure is that from the moment our loved one stepped into that community until her last breath, her caregivers were present and responsive and loving. They wept with us as we said our goodbyes and demonstrated professional integrity and the power of human connection for days, months, years and then...some very slow arduous hours. Thank you.

We had a very negative experience at Carlton with my father, who had dementia. There was not…read moreenough supervision and his health significantly diminished once he arrived, ultimately leading to his death after just 4 months. Carlton's solutions to my father's limited mobility and need for some assistance in eating was to overmedicate him so that he was unable to eat. He lost 27 pounds in 2 months which landed him in the hospital. Carlton could not explain how this happened or how they "missed" the weight loss. He never recovered and died a week later. Carlton made many promises to our family, none of which were kept. Carlton is incapable of providing adequate memory care to its residents.

We moved my mom into Carlton Downtown six months ago and it has been a wonderful relief. She did…read morenot initially want to move but the staff were super supportive and mom has acclimated amazingly well. She likes the routine, eating with others and there is often someone popping into her room to check on her or invite her to meals. The staff are super friendly and get to know each resident by name. They have fun activities and something for everyone. It feels like a family with genuine care. I'm grateful mom has so much more social interaction than living alone in her too quiet house. They also recently updated the decor in the dining and activities rooms and they are beautiful and modern.

Moved here 6 months ago. Wife had been diagnosed with MCI and we wanted to get situated in an…read moreenvironment that could take care of any needs in the next 15 years. 3 nutritious meals a day and maintaining our home of 47 years had also become an issue. The Kensington met and exceeded expectations. Thought we would use our well equipped kitchenette, but so much easier to walk down the hall to the dining room instead. Staff is very accommodating.

We are so excited that our parents are going to be moving into The Kensington in Walnut Creek!…read more When my sister and I went with our parents to visit we were so impressed! It had such a warm feeling from the staff and the people who lived there! I hear the food is amazing which we will find out since we will be visiting our parents often!

Over the past two years, I've had the opportunity to work closely with San Sor and his team at…read moreOakmont of Concord. I spend time in many communities, and this one stands out. San is an exceptional leader -- steady, approachable, and clearly invested in both residents and staff. What always strikes me is the consistency. The community is clean and welcoming, and I'm greeted by team members every time I walk in. We've partnered on dementia education and discussions around senior isolation, and the staff's professionalism and willingness to engage really impressed me. I don't say this lightly -- if my own mother ever needed this type of support, I would feel confident placing her here.

Oakmont is a wonderful senior living community! What makes it even more special are the people…read morethere. Friendly staff and residents! I am the Executive Director of the community and my team is amazing! I would highly recommend Oakmont of Concord to anyone in need of Assisted Living or Memory Care for their loved ones! Come by and take a tour!

This facility is extremely disorganized, and I am deeply concerned about the level of care my…read moremother was receiving. She was admitted for rehabilitation following a stroke and has specific medical instructions that are not being properly followed. She is supposed to have thickened liquids without the use of straws to prevent aspiration; however, even after having a meeting with their section managers about my mom's needs, the staff were still giving her straws. Additionally, she requires assistance with eating, yet staff routinely drop off her meal tray and leave without ensuring she is able to eat or drink. When I visited, I can see her tray of food is untouched on the table that is not even in reach of my mom. She is not supposed to get up without assistance. There appears to be little to no concern for whether she is receiving adequate nutrition or hydration. During day 3 of my mom's stay (same day as issue above), I found my mother shivering uncontrollably and unable to speak. After I alerted staff, they checked her temperature and found it to be 104°F. She was given Tylenol and an IV - the nurse did what she could. A couple of hours later, I requested that her temperature be checked again. The assistant used a no-touch thermometer but quickly moved it around her face and neck, then stated her temperature was 97°F. This seemed highly unlikely given how recently she had a high fever. After the assistant left, I checked my mother myself and found that she still felt extremely hot. I asked the assistant to return and recheck her temperature. It appeared he was not allowing the thermometer enough time to register properly, as he was moving it too quickly. When I asked him to hold it in one place where she felt hottest, he then reported a temperature of 100°F (I did not see the exact number, but the device indicated a red light - a fever). Overall, the staff demonstrate a lack of proper training, coordination, and communication. There are cork boards in patient rooms that could be used to clearly display care instructions, yet they are not being utilized (photo attached). This would be a simple but effective way to ensure consistency in patient care. Her inability to eat and drink independently, along with her shivering and high fever, went unnoticed by staff until we brought it to their attention. At the end of this experience, we requested that staff call an ambulance to transport my mother to the hospital, as we no longer felt she was safe in this facility. I will not be bringing her back. At the hospital, it was discovered that her urine was amber in color and she was diagnosed with a UTI. As for the facility itself, the environment is outdated and poorly maintained. The air circulation is inadequate, and the overall atmosphere feels depressing. Improvements in both the physical environment and staff performance are urgently needed.

Absolutely PATHETIC MANAGEMENT AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT. If you call there you will be put on hold…read morethen either disconnected or told someone will call you back--no voicemail available. Nobody will call you back and then when you call again, they'll tell you that person's not here or "THERE'S NO MANAGEMENT ON SITE." The site is also pathetically maintained and it has easily 20 rat taps placed around the perimeter of the building. Finally, don't expect to ever get any if your belongings back and expect to find your loved one in someone else's clothes when you go in to see them. RUN from this place as it is cared for worse than the dog pound!

I was looking for an assisted living for my aunt and I found her a HOME. Ms. Elegado gave me…read moreoutstanding customer service, was very accommodating and she LISTENED all my concerns. I highly recommend this location!

Great staff, all very sweet but they have a terrible bed bug problem and residents are all bitten…read moreup. They have a good food menu on paper but serve a lot of cheap food, sandwiches most often. Most patients here are not interactive, mostly Alzheimer's patients. Also they're air conditioning systems doesn't work, they use mostly portable loud systems. Seems like a state funded facility pinching pennies at the expense of the unknowing residents. Visit often if your considering putting a loved one here and check them often for bites, it's a serious problem here.

Choosing a memory care home is never easy, and after visiting several places, I felt that Concord…read moreRoyale was the right choice. I was looking for something smaller, more personal, and as close to a home-like environment as possible. What stood out to me right away was the ratio of caregivers to residents; 3 caregivers for about 12 residents, which creates a level of attention and care that is hard to find. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. Connie, the executive director, is attentive, kind, and truly cares. We immediately felt comfortable there. I visited frequently, about five times a week, at different times of day, and consistently experienced the same level of care. The staff was attentive, supportive, and genuinely present. I always felt at ease knowing he was in good hands. The food was also very good, which mattered a lot, as he really enjoyed his meals. I would especially like to recognize Miguel from the memory care unit. His care and presence are truly exceptional. He has a natural gift for what he does: compassionate, professional, and deeply attentive. He truly stands out because he genuinely cares, and you can feel that in the way he shows up every day. I always felt I could rely on him completely, and his support made a meaningful difference. I'm truly grateful for the care and environment provided here.

Not sure why Connie emailed Grace to tell her to look at my review and Grace text me telling me…read morewhile you were on the phone with her. I actually left a good review for your place and was just saying what we have been dealing with. You told her i shouldn't have put what she has etc but this is not some hippa violation this is saying what we went through as a family with her. So I'm not sure what you were trying to do with emailing So far this place seems nice and the staff there seem nice too! My ex partners mother moved into the memory care unit here and was told they got her to shower! Which is amazing because she would get physical and argue with her daughter and I to not shower. She has a room by herself right now and they have her get up in the AM to sit in the living room with is great so she's around everyone and not isolated in the room. She never wanted to do anything we would try to get her to come out but she just wanted to sleep all day. So far she's played bingo, they got her to shower and change her clothes. She would get mad at us for having her change but I'm glad they got her to. She would pretend with us when she didn't want to do anything that she can't walk or she's weak but she's really strong she's climbed over a metal baby gate, pounded on windows and has left the house, police involved so it became harder for everyone to take care of her because she was always trying to leave the house and she has dementia. Here they said she was full of energy and danckg to music which is great because we could not get her to do anything! Right now she does not have a roommate, kinda afraid when she does get one how she will treat them but the staff there I'm sure is well trained to handle that. She speaks English but pretends to only speak Tagalog and they have Filipino caregivers there which is good because they speak Tagalog! She's made comments that she will run away but it's locked with a code so she's safe and can not leave. So far this place seems great. When she went to visit the brother in Texas he said the first week she did great and showered, ate etc with no issues and then it went downhill after that. Hopefully she continues to thrive here and I think the routine and activities are helping keep her busy. Her son Glen brought up some alarming stuff to Grace he said he found out from a while back but I'm sure they have fixed whatever issues and the staff seem caring and attentive. When we moved her in the staff were friendly and caring. Much better than the place in Castro valley that Eden hospital sent my mom to for rehabilitation. ( they almost killed my mom) To the staff here just becareful because she has been violent and is smarter than what she makes herself seem and we've seen here watching when they put the code in the door! She's mentioned she's going to run away too. It's a good thing Gloria is there because Grace looses patience fast with her mother and the people there are better trained to handle her Just be careful too because she will say she's being abused and scream for help. She did that and thankfully neighbors saw but staff should be aware I couldn't say anything when Connie came because her daughter told me they will deal with it if it happens there but that's something you guys should know too!

Resident for 2 months. The staff is absolutely fabulous. Director, sales manager, facilities…read morecoordinator, receptionist, a.k.a. director of first impressions, kitchen, staff, maids, all very caring and focused on getting things done. The residents are very nice and have made me feel welcome. The kitchen is improving since a complete makeover last month. Gated parking for those who need it. Just a feel good communal atmosphere. Also close to downtown and the weekly farmers market and concerts.

Honestly, this place is on another level. The staff is super genuine, always smiling, and you can…read moretell they actually enjoy what they do. The whole community feels warm, clean, and welcoming. Its not cold or clinical like some other places. My family and I feel completely confident having our loved one here, and that peace of mind is priceless!