Pricing ranges from
    $4,547 – 5,456/month

    Vita Residential care facility for elderly.

    4012 Blacksmith Cir, Oakley, CA, 94561
    5.0 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean compassionate facility; attentive staff

    I felt immediately at home - clean, well-maintained facility with spacious rooms and great common areas. The owners and caregivers are compassionate, patient, and available 24/7, treating our family like a second family while preserving dignity. Nutritious meals (with dietary accommodations) and engaging programs kept my loved one active. I highly recommend this caring, attentive place.

    Pricing

    $4,547+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,456+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    5.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, caring staff
    • Patient and kind caregivers
    • Attentive owners/management
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Spacious resident rooms
    • Well-appointed, comfortable common areas
    • Engaging activity and social programs
    • Outstanding, dignity-preserving care
    • 24-hour availability of care
    • Staff treat families like part of the family
    • Frequent staff visits/check-ins
    • Nutritious meals with dietary accommodations
    • Home-like, comfortable environment
    • Highly recommended by reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews provided for Vita Residential are uniformly positive, highlighting a consistently high level of satisfaction across families and residents. The dominant themes are compassionate, patient caregiving; strong, involved management; a clean, comfortable physical environment; and thoughtful resident services including nutrition and activities. Reviewers repeatedly characterize the environment as home-like and dignity-preserving, and many explicitly recommend the facility.

    Care quality and staffing: Care quality is the most prominent strength in these summaries. Reviewers use terms such as "outstanding care," "24-hour care," and "dignity-preserving," indicating confidence in both routine and around-the-clock support. Caregivers are repeatedly described as patient, kind, attentive, and available to assist. Multiple summaries emphasize that staff not only meet physical care needs but do so with compassion, which contributes to residents' comfort and dignity. The staff’s approach appears to build trust with families; reviewers note that staff treated family members "as second family," and described frequent visits and close attention to residents’ needs.

    Staff relationships and management: Another clear pattern is positive commentary about ownership and management involvement. Reviewers refer to "attentive owners," suggesting accessible and engaged leadership. This ownership presence likely reinforces the reported consistency of care and the personalized, family-like environment. The language in the reviews implies that communication and responsiveness are strong points — staff and management are approachable and willing to address needs — which supports the overall high satisfaction.

    Facilities and environment: Physically, the facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and home-like. Specific physical attributes called out include spacious rooms and great common areas, which reviewers appreciate for comfort and socialization. The combination of cleanliness, space, and welcoming common areas supports the characterization of Vita Residential as a comfortable, non-institutional setting that facilitates both privacy and community interaction.

    Dining and programming: Reviewers mention nutritious meals and note that dietary accommodations are made, indicating that the facility attends to individualized nutritional needs. Engaging programs and activities are also highlighted, suggesting available social and recreational options that contribute to resident wellbeing. Together, dining and activities are portrayed as attentive to quality-of-life as well as basic needs.

    Notable patterns and gaps: The uniform positivity across summaries is itself notable and suggests consistently strong performance in the areas reviewers chose to emphasize. At the same time, these summaries do not address some operational details that prospective families often consider: there is no information here about cost/fees, admission processes, staff-to-resident ratios, clinical credentials for complex medical care, emergency response protocols, transportation services, or turnover rates. Because the supplied content is entirely favorable, it is important to recognize possible selection or sampling bias (for example, reviews may reflect family members who chose to share positive experiences). Prospective residents and families should verify specific operational and clinical details directly with the facility when evaluating fit.

    Conclusion and recommendation guidance: Based on the review content provided, Vita Residential stands out for compassionate, attentive caregiving, engaged ownership, a clean and comfortable living environment, accommodating dining, and active programming. Reviewers consistently recommend the facility. To supplement these positive indicators, potential residents should ask facility staff about clinical capabilities, staffing levels, emergency procedures, costs, and any other practical considerations to ensure the facility meets their specific medical and logistical needs.

    Location

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    About Vita Residential care facility for elderly.

    Vita Assisted Living Care Services is a small, residential care community located in Oakley, California, dedicated to providing quality assisted living for seniors. This care home is designed to offer a safe, loving, and enriching environment for its residents, focusing on a personalized approach that supports individual needs. With a limited capacity of up to six residents, Vita offers an intimate, family-like setting where each senior receives attentive care and support with their daily living activities. The staff at Vita helps residents with essential tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and getting in and out of bed. In addition, assistance extends to personal hygiene and bathroom needs, ensuring that every resident maintains dignity and comfort.

    The living experience at Vita Assisted Living is complemented by a variety of daily services and programs that foster engagement and well-being. Home-cooked meals are served three times daily, with meal preparation tailored to accommodate special dietary requirements, such as diabetic or low-sodium options, upon request. Vita recognizes the importance of nutrition in senior health and strives to meet the unique needs of each resident. Recreational activities play a central role at Vita, with programs that may include music therapy, pet therapy, board games, and opportunities for outdoor relaxation. These events are thoughtfully planned to keep residents active, stimulated, and socially connected, catering to a wide range of preferences and abilities.

    In addition to care and activities, Vita offers several amenities to enhance the residents’ quality of life. The community features arranged regular activities, movie entertainment, exercise and workout programs, craft projects, and musical plans, providing both structure and variety to the residents' daily routines. Amenities may also include inviting spaces such as a book room, fitness area, jacuzzi, sauna, stylist or salon services, yard spaces, and dedicated game rooms for recreation. Community night events offer additional opportunities for residents to socialize and build relationships. As needs change, programs and amenities at Vita may be adapted, ensuring that the care and engagement provided always remain relevant and beneficial.

    Transportation support is available at Vita Assisted Living, helping residents with travel to doctor's appointments, errands, and religious services. This added convenience helps ensure that residents can maintain important routines and participate in community life outside the home when desired. Vita also recognizes the role of families and loved ones in the seniors' lives, and the intimate scale of the community allows for close collaboration between staff, residents, and their families regarding care plans and daily routines.

    The cost structure at Vita Assisted Living begins at an accessible monthly rate, with pricing varying based on factors such as the level of support required, bedroom choice, amenities, and the outcome of a care assessment. This flexible approach allows families to find a balance between budget and the extent of services needed for their loved one. Payment options may include out-of-pocket methods as well as accommodations for long-term care insurance and veterans' benefits, offering flexibility and peace of mind for residents and their families.

    Overall, Vita Assisted Living stands out for its personalized approach, home-like atmosphere, attentive care, and engaging programs in a comfortable, secure environment tailored for senior living. With a focus on the holistic well-being of each resident, Vita strives to make every day vibrant, safe, and enriching for the seniors in their care.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    7

    Inspections

    7

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    04 Jan 2024
    Identified an additional lock on the front door to prevent residents from exiting, and noted one staff member was not associated and lacked a health screening, with civil penalties assessed.
    • § 87355(e)(2)
    • § 87468.1(a)(6)
    • § 87411
    23 Dec 2024
    Found no deficiencies cited; safety systems were functioning, food supplies were adequate, and resident and staff records were current. Administrative documents and liability insurance were requested to be submitted by 12/30/2024.
    22 Dec 2022
    Identified infection-control concerns at the home, including unlocked disinfectants, medications, and scissors accessible to residents, and a locked side gate; observed adequate food supplies, proper temperatures, and functioning detectors with the administrator serving as infection-control lead. Noted needs for additional COVID-19 posters in common areas, trash bins with lids in all bathrooms, paper towels and holders in wash areas, a visitor sign-in policy for symptom screening and contact logging, and routine daily temperature and symptom checks for staff, residents, and visitors.
    • § 87309(a)
    • § 87203
    04 Jan 2024
    Identified deficiencies at the facility included an unauthorized lock on the front door and a staff member lacking a required health screening.
    • § 87355(e)(2)
    • § 87468.1(a)(6)
    • § 87411
    22 Dec 2022
    Identified deficiencies in infection control measures and recommended improvements for enhanced safety and compliance.
    • § 87309(a)
    • § 87203
    12 Dec 2019
    Confirmed adequate staffing, safety measures, and provisions in place during the unannounced visit.
    • § 87309(a)
    15 Oct 2019
    No deficiencies found during the inspection.

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