Pricing ranges from
    $6,320 – 6,500/month

    Brookdale North Fremont

    38035 Martha Ave, Fremont, CA 94536
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.46·(72)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      3.9
    • Value

      2.2

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Memory-care specialization and dementia expertise
    • Small, intimate community enabling personalized attention
    • Low staff turnover and long-tenured employees
    • Robust activities and engagement program
    • On-site salon and personal-care services
    • Accessible outdoor garden, courtyard, and raised planters
    • Wheelchair-accessible, spacious bathrooms
    • Regular family communication and involvement
    • Transportation/van for outings and medical appointments
    • Flexible meal accommodations and chef responsiveness
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and common areas
    • Circular, well-thought-out building layout
    • On-site medical support and hospice availability
    • Secure, memory-care–specific design

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and follow-up
    • Intermittent staffing shortages and workload pressures
    • Variable dining quality and inconsistent meal presentation
    • Limited availability of private rooms and small shared-room sizes
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and wound-prevention practices
    • Administrative and billing errors or unclear charges
    • Extra fees for lifting/feeding assistance
    • Security/access-control weaknesses near nursing/medication stations
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some communal areas
    • Activities programming not always suited to higher-functioning residents
    • Management responsiveness variability and governance concerns
    • Allegations of serious incidents involving regulatory or law-enforcement review

    Summary of reviews

    Brookdale North Fremont is described by many families as a small, memory-care–focused community with a strong emphasis on personalized, dementia-aware care. Positive themes across reviews include compassionate and attentive staff, a low turnover rate among long-tenured employees, and a homey atmosphere that families characterize as respectful of resident dignity. The community’s physical design — a circular layout with a central courtyard/atrium, raised planter beds, and outdoor garden areas — supports frequent outdoor access and therapeutic engagement. On-site amenities such as a hair salon, regular mobile medical services, hospice support, and an activity van are cited as convenience factors that families appreciate.

    Care quality is generally portrayed as competent and person-centered: staff are frequently described as patient, kind, and skilled in dementia care, and reviewers highlight strong one-on-one interactions and therapeutic programming. At the same time, there are recurring operational concerns that prospective families should consider. Several reviewers noted inconsistent responsiveness and follow-up from staff, along with episodic staffing shortages that can create workload pressure. More serious patterns raised include gaps in clinical-incident response and wound-prevention practices, and in a small number of cases there are allegations that prompted regulatory or law-enforcement review; these are outliers in the context of many positive accounts but warrant inquiry during any tour or intake conversation.

    Dining and activities present a mixed picture. Many families praise accommodating kitchen staff and positive meal experiences, including flexibility for dietary restrictions and generous portions; others point to uneven meal presentation and occasional calorie or nutritional concerns. Activities are a frequently cited strength — varied programming, holiday events, field trips, gardening, music, and individualized engagement are commonly mentioned — although a few reviewers felt the schedule was not always stimulating enough for higher-functioning residents. The presence of an attentive activities coordinator and examples of strong family engagement are notable positives.

    Facility logistics and administration show clear strengths and some weaknesses. The physical environment is generally described as clean, bright, and well-maintained, with accessible bathrooms and communal dining and lounge spaces. However, most units are shared rooms with limited private-room availability and some reviewers called out small personal spaces. Administrative concerns include billing errors, extra fees for lifting/feeding assistance, and variable management responsiveness; these operational issues were significant enough in some accounts to influence decision-making. Security and access controls are another area to review in person — a few families expressed concern about medication-station visibility and proximate access from public areas.

    Overall impression: Brookdale North Fremont is often recommended for families seeking specialized memory care in a small, engaging, and well-appointed setting with a strong caregiving culture. Prospective residents and their families should balance that overall strength against the practical considerations identified in reviews: confirm staffing levels and on-shift coverage during different times of day, review clinical-incident protocols and wound-prevention practices, examine room configurations and private-room availability, ask for written details on fees and billing practices, and assess dining quality and activity offerings for the specific functional level of the prospective resident. A careful, in-person tour that addresses these operational items will help determine fit.

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    Location

    Brookdale North Fremont is located at 38035 Martha Ave, Fremont, CA, 94536.

    About Brookdale North Fremont

    Brookdale North Fremont sits among greenery with a welcoming entrance, green trim, and plenty of parking, and the whole place is made for seniors living with memory problems like Alzheimer's and dementia, with spaces and paths set up for both mobility and safety that make it easier to get around, not just inside but out in those shaded courtyards with pergolas and flower baskets where you might see neighbors resting in wicker chairs or maybe even hear the hum of a fish tank in a sunny common room. The community has both indoor and outdoor spaces where folks gather for meals, activities, or just some quiet with windows open to the landscape, and you'll notice that shared bedrooms and one-bedroom units both come with private bathrooms, emergency call systems, and, of course, daily meals. Fremont-floorplan-2 is just one of several available layouts, and the community manager keeps things current-June 24, 2025 was the last update-while the building's design feels homelike with white linens on dining tables, orange mugs, and a blue bench in a tranquil garden, and there's even military memorabilia, like uniform jackets and medals, on display in places where memory and history matter.

    Residents here get memory care, assisted living, independent living, nursing, or continuing care retirement services, and the memory care area is a purpose-built, secure part of the community for people who may wander or sometimes act out, with technology like bracelets that ring alarms if someone tries to exit. Staff work around the clock, including on-site nurses, and do regular wellness checks and behavioral support while accepting both men and women, with personal plans made for each person based on their needs. Pricing starts at $8,485 a month for memory care. Residents can bring smaller dogs if they want. If you need help with bathing, dressing, eating, or medication, someone's there for that, and staff can even manage diabetic care and provide lifts for moving folks who need extra help with mobility.

    There are several unique amenities, too: a salon with hair dryers and styling chairs, wheelchair-accessible showers, household-like dining, laundry, and housekeeping, nurse visits, and onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy. You'll find card and game rooms, computerized access controls, and a security system that helps keep everybody safe. Events like Tai Chi, yoga, cooking and art classes, gardening, karaoke, and outings fill up the calendar, and staff encourage people to participate, even those who may have difficulty joining in, with gentle reminders and activities designed to support cognitive skills and friendships. Resident lounges and common areas, meal service that can be tailored for special diets, and Wi-Fi keep things comfortable and connected.

    For those on hospice or needing respite care, Brookdale North Fremont has services to cover those needs as well. You'll always see familiar faces due to consistent care assignments, which seems to help people feel at home, and everyone gets a care plan that evolves as their needs change. If someone's prone to wandering or challenging behavior, staff know how to keep them safe and engaged. There's even a blue bench under a tall shade tree in the courtyard, perfect for resting, along with personal touches in bedrooms like floral bedspreads and family photos, so things feel familiar and comforting. All this is part of what makes Brookdale North Fremont a place focused on safety, support, and day-to-day living for seniors at many levels of need, with reliable care and a calm, home-like feel.

    About Brookdale

    Brookdale North Fremont is managed by Brookdale.

    Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

    The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

    Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

    The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

    Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.

    People often ask...

    Brookdale North Fremont offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,320 per month.

    Brookdale North Fremont offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 34 photos of Brookdale North Fremont on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 38035 Martha Ave, Fremont, CA 94536.

    No, Brookdale North Fremont does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number015601255
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity40 residents
    LicenseeSUMMERVILLE AT ATHERTON COURT LLC
    EffectiveJuly 7th, 2006
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    Inspection Reports

    17

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    8

    Complaints

    6

    Years

    07 Jul 2026Inspection
    Identified a food quality deficiency due to mold on zucchinis observed during the visit.
    • Type BCCR87555(b)(8)General Food Service Requirements
    16 Jul 2025Inspection
    Investigated a SOC341 allegation that a resident's hygiene needs were not met and there was a lack of documentation of changes in condition.
    25 Jun 2025Inspection
    Observed safety and storage deficiencies, including an unlocked medication cart during care and germicidal wipes stored near the kitchen food area. Emergency drill documentation was not accessible.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87555(b)(25)
    • Type B1569.695(c)
    19 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated four allegations about residents' care and COVID protocols; all findings showed no violations were supported by evidence.
    06 Jun 2025Inspection
    Investigated a death report during a case management visit; no deficiencies were cited.
    19 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about medications dispensed as prescribed and found insufficient evidence to establish a violation.
    11 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated allegation that staff did not provide adequate supervision, resulting in a resident sustaining multiple falls and injuries.
    30 Jan 2025Complaint
    Investigated complaints about staff yelling, rough handling, medication management, diapering, hygiene, and staffing; findings showed no substantiated violations.
    23 Jul 2024Inspection
    Observed adequate furnishings, lighting, supplies, and safety measures across living areas, kitchen, bedrooms, and outdoor space. No deficiencies were cited during the visit.
    13 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident fell multiple times due to staff neglect and found the falls were linked to a decline in health.
    26 Jul 2023Inspection
    Observed no deficiencies during a routine annual licensing visit; safety systems, supplies, and records appeared in order.
    09 Dec 2022Inspection
    Identified an incident from 11/8/2022; no injuries or marks were observed on residents, and the companion involved is no longer allowed on-site due to the incident.
    18 Aug 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control measures in place, posted signage, adequate PPE, and sufficient food and supplies; detectors were operable. No deficiencies cited.
    08 Dec 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging residents' family contact was prevented. Interviews and records showed family visits were allowed via FaceTime and in-person visits with scheduling and temperature screening.
    30 Jul 2021Inspection
    Observed COVID-19 precautions and safety measures in place. No deficiencies were cited.
    25 Jan 2021Complaint
    Found the allegation unfounded. Interviews and records showed the complainant completed and submitted a standard CCLD Physician’s Report form containing the required information, which was accepted.
    08 Dec 2020Complaint
    Investigated that a resident left unassisted on 10/13/2020 and was found across from the premises.
    • Type A1569.312(e)

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