Gracian Home

    2957 Hannan Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean, caring staff restored stability

    I'm very happy with this clean, bright place - the caregivers are loving, attentive and genuinely caring. Meals feel home-cooked and my loved one is well fed; there are engaging activities, music/entertainment, and accessible patios. Visiting is welcoming. We came after a traumatizing stay elsewhere (weight loss, constipation, heavy sedation, promises not honored); here the caring staff helped my loved one regain weight and stability. Highly recommended.

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    Amenities

    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Attentive, caring staff
    • Friendly and loving caregivers
    • Genuine, compassionate care
    • Excellent overall care
    • Clean, bright environment
    • Accessible outdoor patios
    • Engaging activities (music and entertainment)
    • Varied resident activities
    • Home-cooked meals
    • Meals fed well / assisted feeding as needed
    • Welcoming visiting policy
    • Residents report happiness and satisfaction
    • Highly recommended by reviewers
    • Improved nutrition/weight gain after transfer to new facility

    Cons

    • Reports of a traumatizing experience
    • Weight loss while at the facility
    • Constipation and related health issues
    • Over-sedation or excessive sedation
    • Promises from staff or management not honored
    • Inconsistent quality of care across stays or facilities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but leans positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing compassionate, attentive staff and a pleasant physical environment. Common positive themes include genuinely caring and loving caregivers, a clean and bright building, and accessible outdoor patios. Several accounts specifically praise engaging activity programming—music, entertainment and other resident activities—which appears to contribute to resident happiness and social engagement. Home-cooked meals and assistance with feeding when needed are noted repeatedly, and some reviewers explicitly state that residents are happy and highly recommend the facility.

    Care quality and staff behavior are the strongest positive themes. Most reviewers describe staff as attentive, caring and genuine, and they attribute improvements in resident wellbeing—such as weight gain after a transfer—to the care provided. One review contrasts experiences by noting that a different, new facility had caring staff who helped reverse prior weight loss, implying that staff and care approach can have a tangible impact on outcomes. The welcoming visiting policy is another operational plus that family members mentioned, indicating an open approach to family involvement.

    However, there are serious negative reports that must be weighed alongside the praise. One reviewer describes a traumatizing experience involving weight loss, constipation, and sedation, and also says promises were not honored. These specific health issues—weight loss and constipation—paired with concerns about over-sedation, raise red flags about nutrition management, medication practices, and clinical oversight in at least one case. The mention that promises were not honored suggests potential problems with communication, follow-through, or management-level reliability. Importantly, the negative accounts appear to be less numerous than the positives but are significant in severity.

    A notable pattern is inconsistency: many reviewers praise the staff and outcomes, while at least one reviewer experienced markedly poor care and negative medical outcomes until a move to a different facility produced improvement. That pattern suggests variability in care delivery either over time, between shifts or wings, or between facilities/locations associated with the same organization. This variability is a key takeaway: the facility can and does deliver high-quality, compassionate care, but at least one reported case indicates gaps that led to serious adverse experiences.

    Facilities, dining, and activities are generally praised. The building is described as clean and bright, patios are accessible and appreciated, and activities appear thoughtfully organized and enjoyable for residents. Dining is typically described positively—home-cooked meals and appropriate feeding assistance are noted—though the report of weight loss in one review indicates that meal delivery or monitoring was inadequate in that case.

    In summary, the reviews present a predominantly positive picture centered on caring staff, a pleasant environment, good activities, and generally good dining. At the same time, there is a clear, significant negative report involving clinical problems (weight loss, constipation, sedation) and administrative failures (promises not honored). Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong positive testimonials but also seek specifics about medication management, nutritional monitoring, how the facility responds to concerns, and whether the negative experience was an isolated incident or part of a broader pattern. The mixed feedback points to overall strength in person-centered care and environment, coupled with an imperative to verify consistency and clinical oversight before committing.

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    About Gracian Home

    Gracian Home sits in Pleasant Hill, California, as a small six-bed community that focuses on both comfort and independence for older adults who maybe need a little help with daily life or those wanting active, independent living without the worry of upkeep and chores, and it's got all sorts of amenities like a swimming pool, a spa, walking trails, and even an exercise room for those who want to keep moving, plus, luxury apartment homes give nice views, and most apartments come with many closets, all appliances, safe designs, and ADA-compliant private baths. Folks here can bring pets because Gracian Home's pet-friendly, and high-speed internet means you can stay connected, whether you want to message family or watch something in the community theatre. Meals are provided and there's a dining hall for gathering, daily entertainment, holiday parties, on-site activities, and the staff works to make sure things run smooth, including housekeeping, linen services, and scheduled or as-needed transportation, plus they'll help with things like dressing, bathing, taking medicine, and managing diabetes or continence care if it's needed, and if someone needs memory care for Alzheimer's or help managing Parkinson's, that's available too. Residents can join wellness programs, family support groups, devotional activities, or get out for shopping trips or walks on the grounds because Gracian's close to local amenities, and folks who need respite care for a short time are welcome, too. The place uses call buttons, has indoor common areas for socializing, massage therapy, a special concierge service, and moving services to make moving in a bit easier. Residents don't have to deal with utility bills since all the main ones are included, and there's parking available. Studio room layouts exist, and there are different floor plans to pick from based on needs and preferences, so there's a range of living options for those who want to stay as independent as possible but still appreciate having staff nearby-staff who have a reputation for being friendly and supportive. Gracian Home doesn't publish prices out in the open, and it's earned a star rating of 3.5, described as Very Good, which isn't perfect but shows people seem generally happy there, and with consulting hours early in the morning till evening, families can ask questions or set up tours when it suits them. Skilled nursing care is available if someone's needs change, and there's support for both long-term and short-term stays, whether someone wants full assisted living, memory care, nursing services, or independent living with just a bit of extra help when needed.

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