Piedmont Gardens

Piedmont Gardens sits in a lively part of Oakland at 110 41st St, right near bookstores, cafes, shops, and a cinema on Piedmont Avenue, and the place is easy to spot because of the high-rise buildings and modern apartments with nice views of the city and hills, plus there's a courtyard and well-kept gardens where residents relax or meet friends. The community serves up to 94 residents and offers a full range of care from independent living for self-sufficient seniors, to assisted living for those needing help with daily tasks, to specialized memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, and then on to skilled nursing and short-stay rehabilitation services in a dedicated health center for folks recovering after surgery or illness, all the way to respite or short-term stays when needed. Residents get around-the-clock access to a caring team and can take part in activities like weekly concerts, volunteer programs, lectures, club meetings, and fitness classes in the fully equipped fitness center, with devotional and recreational events happening both on and off site. Apartments have options for privacy with studios, alcoves, and one- or two-bedroom layouts, all designed for easy access and some with wheelchair-friendly showers and bath tubs, and residents can bring pets-cats and dogs-if they meet weight limits, with pet care support when needed. The place puts a lot of focus on connection, well-being, and security, offering amenities like beauty services, housekeeping, exercise programs, parking, transportation, and vegetarian meal options, plus there's medication management, non-ambulatory care staff, incontinence and memory support, and high-acuity care among the health services. Weekly events, common spaces both inside and outside, a beautiful garden, and a walkable area offer ways to stay active and social, and residents can get guidance about long-term care insurance and family caregiving. Piedmont Gardens runs as a nonprofit Life Plan Community, accepting Medicaid for certain programs, and received the Best Continuing Care Community award from U.S. News in 2024, with a 4.5-star rating based on 45 reviews, so people get long-term security and support as their needs change, all on a campus that feels balanced between the city bustle and quieter spots to call home.