The Oaks Post Acute in Petaluma, Sonoma County, sits about 45 miles north of San Francisco and has 59 certified beds for adults and seniors who need skilled nursing and rehabilitation after a hospital stay or illness. The place started out as Hillcrest Hospital back in the 1950s, then became a Skilled Nursing Facility in the late 1970s, and now West Harbor Healthcare's been running it as a short-term rehab spot since 2016. Folks find that The Oaks focuses on short-term rehab and post-acute care, where the main goal is to help patients get back on their feet so they can go home. There are specialized care units set up for both recovery and rehabilitation, and the team offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy every day along with intensive stroke and orthopedic rehab for those who've had tough breaks.
Nursing staff stays on-site for 12 to 16 hours each day and there's a 24-hour call system, so residents can get help when they need it, and the care team gives medication management and assists with transfers, bathing, dressing, and other daily needs. The spot also offers respiratory, podiatry, and dental care services, supporting those with ongoing health issues. They also put attention on programs made for balance, dysphagia, pain management, neurological disorders including stroke, and wound care, which makes it helpful for people who need extra help after tough illnesses or surgeries. For residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, there are services, support, and information for families.
Rooms come furnished, most with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, and reliable Wi-Fi, and most look out over the Petaluma hills since the place has large windows and patio spaces. Meals get cooked by a professional chef and served restaurant-style, and folks with special diets get the help they need, so no one has to worry about that. Residents also get regular housekeeping, laundry, and even help with moving in.
There's a wellness room, arts and crafts spaces, a movie theater, fitness room, and a library along with gardens and walking paths for fresh air, and the staff helps run programs like exercise classes, religious services, social outings, movie nights, and arts groups. People living here can join in community-sponsored activities, scheduled daily events, resident-run programs, and even music programs for something extra. Residents with transportation needs can get rides for appointments or outings, and there's family support for folks going through transitions.
The community doesn't belong to a Continuing Care Retirement Community and it runs as a for-profit Limited Liability Company. The Oaks Post Acute accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The staff's main focus is on helping residents regain their independence, and the programs aim to bridge the gap between hospital and home, looking after both physical and emotional health. Plenty of folks like the outdoor patios and panoramic views, which make recovery a bit more pleasant.
