Oak Creek sits in Castro Valley, California, and has served seniors since 1991, tucked beside a quiet hillside with trees and greenery all around, and the place is licensed for up to 38 residents, which means it feels large but still easy to navigate, and you're likely to recognize the faces around the halls after a while. Oak Creek offers several kinds of care, including assisted living, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, independent living, and nursing home services for those who need more help, plus respite and hospice care are also available, which can be a comfort for families needing shorter stays or extra medical support. There's round-the-clock personalized care here, so staff can help with bathing, dressing, grooming, bathroom assistance, and medication management, and they stick close by for standby help with daily needs, especially for those living with memory issues, since the staff has training in dementia support and safety; secure grounds and a wander guard system help prevent anyone from wandering where they shouldn't, but residents can still safely use the enclosed courtyard and outdoor walking paths, including a big patio with umbrellas, tables, and chairs for relaxing with friends or sitting in the sun.
Rooms at Oak Creek come in different arrangements, including private suites, shared rooms, and fully furnished spaces, with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, and air conditioning, plus telephone, internet, and cable. Maintenance-free living means you won't have to worry about cleaning, laundry, cooking, or chores, as housekeeping, linen service, dry cleaning, and meal preparation are all part of life here. Meals are home-cooked and served daily by a professional chef, and they offer many options-organic food, international dishes, vegetarian plates, gluten-free, low/no sodium, no sugar, special diets-as well as restaurant-style dining, guest meals, and anytime dining, so nobody has to eat alone or at set times if they don't want to.
Social life is steady at Oak Creek, with game areas, a book room, activity programs that include physical movement and entertainment, regular movie nights, workout programs, music events, karaoke, art classes, cooking classes, gardening, trivia games, dances, BBQs, birthday and holiday parties, and even pet-focused activities since dogs are allowed here, so people who like animals don't need to leave them behind. There are creative and brain fitness activities-like Dakim brain games-plus music and lifelong learning from educational speakers, and intergenerational programs where younger people visit and get involved. Community evening events help break up the week, and there's a sauna, a health room, and a jacuzzi for relaxing or soothing sore muscles, plus access to a stylist or salon for hair and beauty needs.
Oak Creek offers transportation for medical appointments, errands, trips to faith-based services, and routine doctor visits, but there is some cost for transportation, and the staff helps arrange rides as needed. For spiritual life, the community brings in a chaplain or priest for devotional services and religious events on-site. The facility supports residents' privacy with online privacy and user safety features, and they're involved in digital services with names like Meta Pay and Meta Quest, and people can use social media and communication tools like Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and Threads, which might matter to residents who keep in touch with loved ones online. Oak Creek provides care in several languages including Filipino, French, Spanish, and English, so families from different backgrounds can feel understood. This facility stands out for its Live Well programs, which bring in live music, dancing, theater events, and stretching classes alongside daily activities assistance, and because it's close to a hospital, residents can get urgent help quickly if needed. The environment is quiet and surrounded by woods, with safe places to walk or sit outside, and Oak Creek has earned a steady place in the Castro Valley community by providing care and connection for seniors of many backgrounds and needs.
