Ivy Park at Oakland Hills is a senior living community located in Oakland, California, specializing in assisted living and memory care services. The facility supports individuals who require help with activities of daily living—such as bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting—with options for full assistance as needed. In addition to general assisted living, Ivy Park is equipped to care for residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, offering environments and programs designed specifically to accommodate memory loss, including secured memory care neighborhoods, an enclosed courtyard, indoor and outdoor walking paths, and specialized memory care programming. Renovated amenities and updated wellness programs, including yoga and fitness activities, are available to promote a supportive and engaging resident experience.
The community provides a comprehensive range of care and medical support services. Nursing coverage is available for 12 to 16 hours daily, and licensed nurses assist with medication management, diabetes care, ambulatory care, and incontinence needs. A mental wellness program, physical therapy, and regular podiatry and dental care visits are offered. Residents may access vision care, hospice and hospice waiver services, memory care offerings, and a dementia waiver for individuals requiring specialized support. Staff at Ivy Park receive specialized training in memory care, and the facility is equipped with a Wander Guard or a similar system to help safeguard residents prone to wandering. Personal care amenities include a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and tailored dietary accommodations. Programming for clubs and community groups, spiritual support including Catholic services, and offerings for French-speaking residents are also available.
Ivy Park provides several transportation options to facilitate both medical and non-medical needs. Residents may utilize community-operated transportation or complimentary transportation services, with arrangements possible for medical appointments, shopping, or local community events. These options support residents’ ability to attend off-site medical care, social engagements, and errands, promoting independence and ongoing connection with the community.
Review summaries of Ivy Park at Oakland Hills indicate a wide range of resident and family experiences. Many reviewers highlight positive aspects such as the community’s appealing atmosphere, well-maintained grounds, plentiful activities, and the dedication of caregiving staff, with certain team members noted for exceptional responsiveness and support during transitions. However, critiques from others focus on periodic understaffing, high rates of staff turnover, care lapses—particularly pertaining to hygiene and personal attention—and concerns related to administrative practices and the cost of services. Such feedback suggests that while many residents benefit from the supportive community and upgraded amenities, prospective residents and families should consider both the strengths and the reported challenges when evaluating care reliability and consistency at Ivy Park at Oakland Hills.
Costs at this community start at $4,860 and range up to $8,695. The average price in the community is $6,778, which is more than the average price in the area of $6,092. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.