Oakmont of the Terraces sits in Santa Rosa with a view overlooking Fountaingrove Country Club Golf Course, built in 2013 as a smaller community that holds about 33 residents in a newer, thoughtfully designed building, sharing space with Fountaingrove Lodge, and focusing on offering different choices for various care needs, which means folks here can go from assisted living to memory care as they need more help over time or if their health changes, and there's no need to move out if needs increase. The place runs as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) and is connected to Oakmont Senior Living, with support and services that go everywhere from basic help with dressing, bathing, and medication, all the way to diabetic care, incontinence, behavioral care, and hospice support. Residents can make use of a fee structure that's month-to-month, have private or semi-private rooms, and decorate apartments as they like, which makes settling in easier on everyone.
People here see nurses on staff around the clock, a doctor on call, and medication care managers, along with support for physical therapy, wound care, podiatry, and other health services, so if someone has special needs like needing a mechanical lift to transfer, or help managing diabetes, the care team, which also includes personal care assistants, can step in. The memory care program, called Traditions Memory Care, sits in its own safe building, and is purpose-built to keep folks who wander or show behaviors related to dementia safe, with bracelets and secured exits, raised beds and walking paths outside, and a focus on things like music and sensory activities. Staff in memory care know what they're doing with difficult or complex cases, including handling exit-seeking or major behavioral issues, so families can breathe a little easier knowing their loved one won't slip away unnoticed.
For daily life, Oakmont of the Terraces has outdoor parks, a garden, safe courtyards, and walking paths, which give residents a chance to get fresh air, go gardening, or just sit beneath an umbrella when the sun's out. There are indoor and outdoor common areas, a lounge with fireplaces and bookshelves, a game room, a theater with recliner seats for movies, and a beauty salon and day spa for hair or styling. Meals come from an executive chef and menus change every day, often using local and fresh food, with options for gluten-free, vegan, low-sodium, and vegetarian diets. There's a private dining room for family visits, and restaurant-style dining with round tables and scenic views from big windows, which adds a feeling of community at mealtimes. As far as activities, an energetic activities staff runs music, art, fitness classes like yoga or stretching, trivia, outings, wine tastings, gardening clubs, field trips, karaoke, and more educational talks, so there's always something to do for people who want to be busy or social.
The facility lets folks bring their pets, with a pet-friendly policy and a pet park, and help with pet care is available, so people can keep a cat or small dog as long as fits the community guidelines. There's free transportation for errands, outings, hospital trips, or just to get to the store, plus housekeeping and laundry, wheelchair-accessible showers, and linen service to make life simpler. Suites have private bathrooms and emergency call systems, and each building has security measures like sprinklers, a gated entrance, and 24-hour staff. Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a library are on site, and there are plenty of spaces for hobbies or quiet time.
Oakmont of the Terraces works closely with nearby medical services like Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, so extra medical attention is simple to arrange if needed, and the pharmacy is nearby for convenience. The community is designed to feel welcoming with wide windows, light hallways, and comfortable furniture, and there's a sense of belonging that extends to LGBTQ+ residents through nearby Fountaingrove Lodge. Veteran's VA aid help, concierge services, salon, and wellness center, all add to what's available. There's a blog, resources for caregivers, and the chance to see photos and videos of daily life, all so families know what to expect. Oakmont of the Terraces tries to embrace everyone in a safe and nurturing spot, giving peace of mind with services that fit changing needs but without overpromising perfection, which matters when health or memory are changing.
