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    $5,000/month

    Camellia Garden Care Villa

    2832 Mi Elana Circle, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
    2.4 · 5 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Negligent care, unsafe management, avoid

    I moved my parent in and wish I hadn't. The private room with a bath was nice and the community manager was pleasant, but everything else was unacceptable. Caregivers ignored feeding orders, handled food dangerously (washing raw chicken in the sink, reusing towels, leaving food out), and training and management are lax - overnight staff even slept on the couch. My relative's hand turned purple, 911 was called, and the nurses/staff seemed unprepared; the owner also appeared unfamiliar with state rules. At $4,000/month with no flexibility, I'm ashamed I trusted them - find another home.

    Pricing

    $5,000+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Housekeeping and linen services

    Common areas

    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.40 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.0
    • Staff

      2.4
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      2.4

    Pros

    • friendly community manager
    • meals provided
    • owner described as amazing by at least one reviewer
    • private room with bathroom available
    • rooms described as cheerful
    • stable price quoted ($4,000) with indication it would not increase

    Cons

    • unsafe food handling (washing raw chicken in kitchen sink, reusing dish towel)
    • caregivers ignoring feeding orders
    • food left out too long
    • weak and abysmal caregiver training
    • management and owner unfamiliar with state rules and regulations
    • management lax about enforcing rules
    • overnight caregivers reportedly sleeping on couch
    • incompetent nursing care and mishandled medical emergencies
    • 911 called after concerning medical incidents
    • small family room / limited common space
    • significant variability in quality and conflicting reports from different reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans toward serious concern about resident safety, clinical competence, and management oversight. Multiple reviewers report unsafe food-handling practices (for example washing raw chicken in the sink and reusing dish towels) and instances where feeding orders were ignored or food was left out too long. These specific allegations point to lapses in basic infection control and nutritional care procedures, which are significant because they directly affect resident health and safety.

    Staffing and training emerge as key problem areas. Several reviewers describe caregiver training as abysmal and management as lax in enforcing rules and standards. There are reports that overnight caregivers sleep on the couch, which implies insufficient supervision and raises safety concerns for night-time monitoring. One reviewer explicitly stated that nurses were incompetent and that a serious incident—where a resident’s hand turned purple—required calling 911 and an emergency visit. The description that the resident was discharged after cleaning and that the experience left family members feeling ashamed suggests both poor clinical response and inadequate communication or follow-up after emergencies.

    At the same time, there are positive comments that complicate the picture. Some reviewers praise the friendliness of staff and the owner, and one called the owner “amazing.” Practical aspects of the physical facility are also noted positively: a private room with its own bath was described as very nice and cheerful. The community manager is mentioned as being nice, and the price point ($4,000) was stated as a stable fee that would not go up. These positive remarks suggest that parts of the environment, room quality, and some personnel interactions can be satisfactory.

    The coexistence of strong criticisms and positive remarks indicates inconsistent quality across different shifts, staff members, or resident experiences. Where some families encountered friendly care and pleasant rooms, others experienced systemic lapses in training, food safety, and emergency response. This variability is itself a risk factor, because it can be hard for prospective residents or families to predict whether they will receive the positive or negative version of care.

    Facility amenities and cost: reviewers note a small family room, which could limit communal activities or family gatherings, but rooms themselves (when with baths) can be attractive and cheerful. The quoted price of $4,000 and the assertion it would not rise can be a benefit for budget predictability, but cost should be weighed against reported safety and clinical concerns.

    Management and regulatory concerns: several reviews call out the owner and management for not being well-versed in state rules and regulations and for failing to enforce policies. Given the safety-related complaints—food handling, ignored feeding orders, sleeping overnight staff, and reported poor nursing responses—these management gaps are particularly important. They suggest a need for better oversight, staff training programs, and documented emergency protocols.

    In summary, the reviews present a facility with some attractive physical features and at least a few staff members who are caring and engaging, but also with serious and repeated allegations about food safety, inadequate caregiver training, lax management, and problematic clinical responses to emergencies. The pattern of contradictory reports suggests inconsistent service quality; prospective residents and families should investigate further, focusing on observed mealtime practices, staff training and credentials, overnight staffing and supervision, emergency response procedures, and management’s familiarity with state regulations before making a placement decision.

    Location

    Map showing location of Camellia Garden Care Villa

    About Camellia Garden Care Villa

    Camellia Garden Care Villa is a licensed residential care home in Walnut Creek, California, with room for up to six residents, and it offers assisted living and memory care services for seniors who need help with daily activities like getting dressed, grooming, and taking medicine, in a home-like setting with private bedrooms. This villa has programs and care built for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's, with security features, memory-enhancing activities, and 24-hour staff to help keep residents safe and comfortable when wandering might be an issue. There's a garden theme in some of the care and amenities, so the place feels peaceful and green, which many people like for quiet walks or just to sit and relax.

    Camellia Garden Care Villa fits into a larger group of communities and homes under unique names, such as Trinity Care Home #4, Camino Ramon Home for Seniors, Santa Clara Care Home, and Gines Residential Care Home III, which each provide a mix of long-term care, family caregiver support, respite care, and hospice care, with a special focus on supporting seniors as their needs change. This villa is one of the places where residents can join social community activities, enjoy meals together, and get personalized care plans according to medical needs or personal routines, and there's around-the-clock assistance if someone needs help at any hour. Some locations also offer video tours to help families see inside from home.

    Camellia Garden Care Villa is one part of a broader system that covers various kinds of care, from independent living and skilled nursing to continuing care retirement communities like Viamonte at Walnut Creek, and memory care communities for those struggling with cognitive decline, with personalized support for each resident. The facility gives families some peace of mind by making sure seniors have help with laundry, cooking, cleaning, and regular medication management, all within a secure environment for those who tend to wander. While many facilities in this group have pretty strong ratings like 9.2/10 for Viamonte at Walnut Creek and 10/10 for St. Francis Care Home II, people looking for a small home-like place with specific elder care can find board and care homes here, usually tucked into quiet residential neighborhoods with groups of fewer than ten residents.

    Residents at Camellia Garden Care Villa can expect optional programs based on what they need, whether that's round-the-clock skilled nursing for complex health situations, supervised memory care, or simple home care services. There are additional support services like adult day care, in-home help, home health, medical supplies, and help getting around town. The place runs community activities to keep seniors engaged, and rooms are suite-style for comfort. This care home is designed to give older adults a safe, comfortable, and peaceful setting with just the right amount of support.

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