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Friendly atmosphere
I would say 5 for all but the food which was just ok. Maybe a 3 for food. But they were so accommodating for our mom. Whatever she wanted they would bring her like ice cream etc.
They were all very friendly and helpful in every way.
About the facility Brookdale San Ramon
Located in the greater San Francisco and Oakland metropolitan area, you can find personalized assisted living services paired with a mix of city amenities and stunning views of rolling hills and wildlife, at Brookdale San Ramon. Here, each resident can embrace an independent lifestyle while finding assistance whenever it’s needed. Find a helping hand with activities of daily living — including bathing, dressing, or managing medications — as well as other personal care services. Here, each individual is given a customizable care plan to help ensure their daily needs are met. Rest assured, the staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency, and an emergency alert system is also in use to promote security for all on-site. In addition to one-on-one care and security, the staff assists with almost every chore possible like, driving to appointments, preparing meals, and managing housekeeping and home maintenance services. Plus, a concierge service is available to assist with residents’ personal requests. As an added bonus, a beauty/barber shop and postal services can be used anytime.
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Healthcare Services
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- High Acuity Care
- Incontinence Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
- Diabetic Care
Meals & Dining
- Anytime Dining
- Guest Meals
- No Sugar
- International Cuisine
- Professional Chef
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Meals Provided
- Pureed Meals
- Room Service
- Restaurant Style Dining
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- Full kitchen
- Air Conditioned
- Private patio, deck, or balcony
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Garden View
- Ground Floor Units
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
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- Uncovered Parking
- Transportation at Cost
- Resident Parking Available
- Complimentary Transportation
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- Dogs Allowed
- Pet Care Available
- Cats Allowed
Common areas
- TV Lounge
- Computer or Media Center
- Indoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Barber Shop
- Beauty Salon
- Library
- Outside Patio
Recreational areas
- Movie or Theater Room
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Game Room
- Raised Garden Beds
- Piano or Organ
Services
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
Languages spoken
- Filipino
- English
- Spanish
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- BBQs or Picnics
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Christian Services
- Live Well Programs
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Day Trips and Outings
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Stretching Classes
- Intergenerational Programs
- Wine Tasting
- Birthday Parties
- Activities On-site
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Tai Chi
- Forever Fit
- Art Classes
- Protestant Services
- Pet-focused Programs
- Trivia Games
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Devotional Activities Offsite
- Karaoke
- Walking Club
- Catholic Services
- Current Events Club
- Book Club
- Bridge Club
- Cooking Classes
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- Live Musical Performances
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A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale San Ramon with 7.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale San Ramon has 49 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.
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3.5
A Place for Mom has scored Brookdale San Ramon with 7.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Brookdale San Ramon has 49 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.6 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 29, 2025
Friendly atmosphere
I would say 5 for all but the food which was just ok. Maybe a 3 for food. But they were so accommodating for our mom. Whatever she wanted they would bring her like ice cream etc.
They were all very friendly and helpful in every way.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 17, 2025
Not happy
I am not happy with this facility at all.
The staff keeps leaving.
There are new people there all the time.
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
March 17, 2025
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will contact our management team to discuss further.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 14, 2025
Review for Brookdale San Ramon
Staff very in to making sure everyone stays busy and entertained. Very friendly atmosphere which is why I chose Brookdale. Not stuffy, folks genuinely looking out for each other. Apartments kept clean and user friendly. Good food always available. Just feels right when I go there .
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
January 22, 2025
Brookdale San Ramon review
I still drive so everything is within a short distance. Shopping, [name removed] hairdresser, etc.. most of my family live in East Bay
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
January 23, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.
Bob V - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 25, 2024
Disappointing Experience at Brookdale San Ramon
I recently toured Brookdale San Ramon and was extremely disappointed. The administrator seemed rushed and gave vague answers when I asked about care services. The facility was unkempt, with unpleasant smells in the hallways and cobwebs everywhere. It felt like no one cared about creating a comfortable environment for seniors. Overall, it was a waste of time, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
November 27, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Your feedback will be shared with management.
Michaelle - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 13, 2024
[name removed] New Home
All seven are 5+. [name removed] is very happy and so am I!!! The site is always clean and calm when I visit. It smells so nice (I would like the scent they use for my home!). [name removed] enjoys the food and has made friends.
David C - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 6, 2024
Dirty, bad food, poor social life.
The place is dirty. The neighbor has a dog that gets outside the room and deficates on the hallway floor on a daily basis. The laundry facilities are dirty. People continually wash materials that disintegrate in the machine such as Tampex pads left in laundry and really old rags. These materials leave residue al over the clothes from the next person.
The food is lousy. Fresh dishes consistantly have food residue and lipstick stains.
To make matters worse, the social scene is dominated by strong cliques. It's like returning to junior high school.
New resident orientation is essentially non-existent. After three weeks in, my mother has essentially been ignored.
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
November 8, 2024
Thank you for choosing Brookdale and taking the time to share your feedback. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and encourage you to contact our management team.
Alex - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 7, 2024
Do Not Get Fooled By Sales Manager, Worse place!
My experience with Brookdale San Ramon has been incredibly frustrating, particularly when it comes to the care provided and the unresponsiveness of the Executive Director. When I first toured the community, the Sales Manager did an amazing job presenting the facility as a top-notch, “gold standard” senior living community. Unfortunately, the reality is far from what was promised.
Once we moved in, it became clear that the level of care was subpar. Basic needs and requests are often ignored, and there seems to be a lack of concern for residents' well-being. The care staff appears overworked and understaffed, which directly impacts the quality of service. To make matters worse, the Executive Director is completely unresponsive. Repeated attempts to address issues regarding my loved one’s care have been ignored, with no resolution or accountability from management.
While the Initial Presentation was smooth and persuasive, the actual experience has been deeply disappointing.
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
October 8, 2024
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will contact our management team to discuss further.
Kristy Cauzo - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 6, 2024
Would never refer a loved one
My mother passed away soon after moving in. This facility tried an ACH withdrawal over $[removed]from her checking the following month. Shocking. Phone messages went unanswered. Emails remain unanswered. I receive monthly invoices to this day for an amount that is not owed and makes no sense whatsoever. It’s been a year since I receive monthly invoices and am reminded of where NOT to place your elder loved ones. Just baffling, to say the least. My attorney sent a letter to no avail. How does this remain unaddressed?
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
September 6, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Your feedback will be shared with management.
Kelly MB - Family/friend
Assisted Living
August 28, 2024
Didn’t live up to expectations
Felt rushed in to do paperwork and have them take my money and he didn’t move in for a month after I was financially responsible. I think they could use a few more staff members And felt I was charged for services he wasn’t receiving
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
September 3, 2024
Thank you for choosing Brookdale and taking the time to share your feedback. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and encourage you to contact our management team.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 25, 2024
Brookdale San Ramon
The staff is very responsive and friendly.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 9, 2024
Highly recommend
We never stayed there. My father in law could not get in because of his needs. He passed on [date removed].
We had payed for a room and fees $[removed] and they gave it all back.
They were not obligated to do this but told us from an ethical standpoint it was the right thing to do.
They were awesome thru the whole process
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
September 13, 2023
Good, Safe Facility for Loved One
It was cheaper than other communities. It's a good value for the price. It's clean and the staff is friendly. It seems that there has been some staff turnover or lack of staff since my family member moved in. I do wish there was a little more communication from staff about the updates regarding the facility, not just through a paper newsletter but through email as well.
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
September 14, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. By giving us your feedback, you are helping us to understand what we do well and what we could focus on improving. Please be assured your feedback will be reviewed and used to help better serve our residents and their families.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 12, 2023
Never Recommend.
1 for all. If I could rate them a 0 I would. It was the most horrible experience our family as ever had. They should be closed down! A Place For Mom should NEVER have recommended the place and shouldn't in the future. So sad my mom had to be there. She was such a sweet mom.
My biggest concern was their lack of staff! I pulled up at 8:30am and there were 3 cars in the parking lot and those people were in the dining room getting ready for breakfast. We asked them multiple times to have her taken to meals and they never did. I would walk into her room and the stacks of food and garbage was awful. They just drop the food in a styrofoam container and leave. That's just part of it. They are probably operating illegally because of their lack of staff.
Response from Brookdale San Ramon
June 14, 2023
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. We would welcome an opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have and hope you will contact our management team to discuss further.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 31, 2023
Deifinately would recommend.
We would definitely use Brookdale again if the need arose. The rooms could have used vacuuming a little more often. Especially if resident needs diaper changing. The common areas where extremely clean. The staff were always friendly and happy. With what we had going on with dad being non communicative and bed ridden, and only there for 31 days the family feels they did a great job. This is the only complaint, the meals could use some flavor, way to bland, also because dad could not get to the dining hall if he was sleeping often his meals were skipped and not left in his room. When it comes to the activities we did not get a chance to check these out. The most reasonable priced for the area.
D C - Family/friend
Assisted Living
May 4, 2023
Such a Blessing
I saw the ad for Brookdale, San Ramon in 2019, & went to check it out. The staff was friendly, welcoming & informative. The residents were friendly as well. After taking my dad to check it out we him moved in.
The staff is very warm, friendly, patient & encouraging with both the residents & families. They work hard & keep me informed. There are many activities available for the residents, as well as fun celebration parties (with food, music & dancing) for holidays for both residents & family, with a great time had by all! The dining room is lovely.
The new director is outstanding! Though she has only been there a short time, she is on top of things, very caring, warm & welcoming toward all. She interacts & knows her residents & made many positive changes for the safety & enrichment of the residents, staff & environment. The atmosphere is wonderful!
The residents are also warm, friendly & welcoming..
I'm so grateful I've found such a safe, caring place for my dad.
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 19, 2023
friendly staff
When I speak with our family member at Brookdale they have no complaints, they really seem to like it there and that things are going very well. From what we have heard it seems like they might have some staffing issues but we don't think that has really impacted anything.
Allan Ward - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 14, 2022
Very professional
Sales Representative MJ was proactive, infomative, and courteous.
Brookdale San Ramon is a beautiful facility with many attractive elder care features.
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Mary J - Resident/client
Assisted Living
December 13, 2022
Saved by the ANGEL
I was living in Hawaii for past 10 years and my husband passed away few years back. I was very unhappy and unable to do much own my own and needed help. One day I saw Brookdale add in a newspaper and decided to call them. It was struggle with every other Brookdale I called to get things done and going everyone sort of rejected the idea or even possibility for me to move from Hawaii to California. but when i called Brookdale san Ramon it went smooth and effortless. So I decided to move with this beautiful community with beautiful people especially [name removed] sales manager who truly helped me to overcome my fear of moving and found help who can transport me without hassle. She is persistence giver. Even after several hurdles and cancellation of my move she stayed connected and kept be very positively grounded. I have been living here now over 6 months and would recommended anyone who is alone and need home. Join this amazing home with wonderful people. [name removed] you are my savior and I thank you.
Jennifer - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 1, 2022
Wonderful people and beautiful community
My Aunt lives here and seems to be thriving. She is local resident in San Ramon and lived alone in her home. One day she met [name removed] at senior center who introduced my aunt to live in Assisted Living . She decide to stay in touch with her for almost a year and my aunt made best choice. People are kind and helpful. Grounds and facility has small setting like home and well kept. Very secure. On a hill so not noisy. Don't know about care staff quality but residents appear to know one another and actively engaged. When we toured it was nice to see [name removed] sales Manager knowing every resident by their name. And that’s a sign for my Aunt if sales Manager in it to sell or do they really care what she might like. Food was great and whole day is plan for residents. We have searched several communities but this was the best fit for my aunt. Thank you Brookdale San Ramon.
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