Vita Residential care facility for elderly.

    4012 Blacksmith Cir, Oakley, CA 94561
    • Assisted Living

    Compassionate attentive staff and care

    My mother lived here and I was very pleased with the caring, patient staff and attentive owners who treated our family like a second family. The home-like facility is clean and well-maintained with spacious rooms, great common areas, engaging programs, 24-hour dignity-preserving care and nutritious meals with dietary accommodations. Communication was excellent - she loved living there and I highly recommend this compassionate, attentive team.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    5.00·(5)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    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 of reviews

    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.

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    Location

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    Vita Residential care facility for elderly. is located at 4012 Blacksmith Cir, Oakley, CA, 94561.

    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...

    Vita Residential care facility for elderly. offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,547 per month.

    Vita Residential care facility for elderly. offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 4012 Blacksmith Cir, Oakley, CA 94561.

    No, Vita Residential care facility for elderly. 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 number079200537
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeVITA, LLC
    EffectiveDecember 30th, 2016
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    Inspection Reports

    6

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    15 Dec 2025Inspection
    Identified missing health screening for a resident and missing current appraisal needs and service plans for five residents.
    • Type B87411(f)
    • Type B87467(a)(3)
    23 Dec 2024Inspection
    Observed that living areas, bedrooms, and safety features were well maintained; no deficiencies were cited. Staff and resident records were reviewed, and additional documents were requested by 12/30/2024.
    04 Jan 2024Inspection
    Observed an extra lock on the front entrance that restricted residents' rights; found a staff member not properly associated and lacking health screening and TB verification; and identified a missing transfer of a criminal record clearance for a staff member.
    • Type A87355(e)(2)
    • Type B87468.1(a)(6)
    • Type B87411(f)
    22 Dec 2022Inspection
    Observed safety and infection-control issues, including unlocked disinfectants, medications, and two pairs of scissors accessible to residents, and an unlocked side gate. Documentation of daily temperature and COVID-19 symptom checks was incomplete.
    • Type A87309(a)
    • Type A87203
    12 Dec 2019Inspection
    Confirmed adequate staffing, safety measures, and provisions in place during the unannounced visit.
    • Type A87309(a)
    15 Oct 2019Inspection
    No deficiencies found during the inspection.

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