Oakmont of Silver Creek is a senior living community located in San Jose, California, specializing in memory care with additional assisted living services. The facility primarily accommodates residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in a secured environment, providing specialized care and support for those experiencing memory loss. Oakmont of Silver Creek is designed to offer a comfortable and safe setting, with features such as secured entryways and memory care-specific layouts to help minimize confusion and support residents’ independence. The community is equipped with amenities that include indoor and outdoor walking paths, a barber and beauty salon, and common areas designed to foster social engagement.
The care and medical support at Oakmont of Silver Creek address various needs associated with memory loss and aging. The facility provides medication management and staff are available to assist with diabetes care, ensuring that medications and dietary needs are administered according to personalized care plans. Residents have access to ambulatory and incontinence care, as well as full assistance with all activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community is equipped to aid non-ambulatory residents and provides access to physical wellness options such as fitness programs, yoga, and chair yoga. A massage therapist is available for residents seeking therapeutic support. The staff and care team are able to communicate in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, supporting better understanding and comfort for a diverse resident population. Clubs and social communities offer structured opportunities for residents to engage in group activities and maintain social connections.
Oakmont of Silver Creek is designed specifically to accommodate memory loss, with secured neighborhoods, programs, and physical environments crafted to support residents with dementia. These memory care-only areas include purposeful adaptations in resident rooms and bathrooms to promote safety and comfort. Residents benefit from a variety of wellness and enrichment programs, such as arts and crafts, gourmet dining with flexible meal times, and scheduled excursions. Social, mental, and recreational stimulation is supported by indoor and outdoor communal spaces that enable physical movement and social engagement.
The community provides transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. Complimentary transportation is available, as well as transportation at cost for residents who require travel beyond what is regularly offered. These services can help residents attend medical appointments, run errands, or participate in scheduled group outings, supporting both their health needs and integration with the broader community.
Resident and family reviews frequently describe Oakmont of Silver Creek as a visually attractive, clean, and upscale environment with friendly and compassionate frontline caregivers. Families appreciate the attention to individual schedules, dietary accommodations, accessible amenities, and comfortable resident rooms. However, there are persistent concerns about management and staffing levels in the memory care department, with some reviews citing issues of understaffing and ineffective management, particularly regarding the memory care director. While families value the community’s amenities and the care staff’s commitment, these staffing challenges have resulted in formal complaints to state authorities, reflecting ongoing worries about the ability to maintain consistent quality of care in the memory care areas. As of early 2024, the community continues to operate with no major reported changes to its service offerings.
Costs at this community start at $4,095 and range up to $9,055. The average price in the community is $6,575, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,834. The cost of memory care 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.
