Piedmont Gardens is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Oakland, California, operated by HumanGood, a nonprofit senior living organization. The community offers a comprehensive range of care levels designed to support residents as their needs change, from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Services within the facility are tailored to accommodate both active seniors and those requiring heightened medical or personal care, creating options for a wide array of residents. The campus is equipped with amenities aimed at supporting engagement and well-being, such as a barber and beauty salon, club spaces for social and recreational activities, and community gathering areas.
Medical and support services at Piedmont Gardens are broad, with offerings that include occupational therapy, speech therapy, memory care, diabetes management, hospice care, incontinence and ambulatory care, and medication management. A secured community environment and specially designed memory care accommodations are available for residents with cognitive impairment or dementia. On-site health professionals include registered nurses and specialists such as podiatrists and dental care providers. Full assistance is available with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, particularly in assisted living and skilled nursing settings, to help residents maintain comfort and dignity. The facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid, participating in Medicare since 1969, and hosts a combination of 82 current residents as of the latest reporting. Resident and family counseling services are also offered, along with resident and family councils for input and support.
Piedmont Gardens provides transportation services that cater both to medical needs—such as outings to physician appointments or therapy sessions—and to non-medical purposes, including shopping trips or social outings. Complimentary transportation is provided for certain needs, while additional transportation services are available at cost for destinations beyond the standard offerings. This flexibility helps ensure that residents remain connected to both medical providers and the wider community.
Feedback from residents and families indicates that Piedmont Gardens is appreciated for its vibrant atmosphere, active programming, and central location, particularly in independent living. Staff in skilled nursing receive frequent praise for their professionalism, responsiveness, and compassionate care, with positive remarks about rehabilitation services, communication, and the scope of social activities available to residents. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the staffing levels, training, and individualized attention, particularly for frailer residents or those in assisted living and skilled nursing. Reports of occasional lapses in care, food quality concerns, and cultural sensitivity issues have surfaced, though they have sometimes been addressed by management following family input. Residents generally value the community's supportive culture and array of amenities, while potential residents requiring extensive assistance or specialized support should consider the noted limitations, particularly in higher levels of care.
Costs at this community start at $1,850 and range up to $8,695. The average price in the community is $5,272, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,071. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.
