Oakmont Management Group

Our loved one moved there in [date removed] when it was Sunrise. Ivy Park took over last July and Dad passed away last month. He'd been on hospice for a year so didn't leave his room so I can't speak to activities or meals. The apartments and spaces are very nice - clean and updated recently. Staff in person are wonderful but with a constant turnover of leadership (before and after the transition) there were some issues around billing and health assessment that no one was managing. So that resulted in constant frustration when I would reach out with questions and no one would respond. For months on end.

Reasons we chose Ivy Park at Otay Ranch - New facility (only 5 years old), price, location (nearby family) and overall presentation. Overall good experience work orders take a while to complete. Maintenance issues take a while to get fixed.

I moved my loved one out in [date removed]. The turnover of the staff is awful. I don't want to speak too badly of them, but it was also very unorganized. The laundering of the clothes was terrible. Always had missing items.

Mostly people needing assistance. Not much in activities for physical fitness. Food is not good at all and management doesn't seem to care. Not much socially as well.

It's clean; nice cottage style with beautiful outdoor space. As far as activities, they need to have more variety; their van is not comfortable for those in a wheelchair. Also the van only allows 2 wheelchairs per outings. Food is horrible... over cooked, undercooked, salty, bland, small portions, odd combinations of food at mealtime, I prepare food from home 3-4 times a week to take over there. They are extremely short staffed.

While overall, Ivy Park is nice- there was a 10 % rent increase with no real improvements to show for it. That's a hefty increase on a fixed income.The shower water was cold (took FOREVER to get warm) and the room was cold. However her biggest complaint was the staff turnover-she become attached to several of the staff who were dismissed for no real reason. There have been four managers since she moved in over a year ago. That's unsettling for an elderly person- they like consistency and do not like change.

Not really set up for handicap residents. Their shuttle does not take people with a walker or wheelchair. You have to get up the stairs on your own. As it is nice that the washer and dryer are in the room, some ate nor tall enough to use the buttons for the dryer. They do not give residents (in independent care) their privacy. They knock on the door and then come right in. The residents do support each other. That is needed, because sometimes the staff is not as helpful. The staff turns over frequently.

My loved one is a fall risk and doesn't sleep much at night due to Dementia/Sundowners. The fact that it has taken 5-6 weeks with 4 falls to figure out a routine has been extremely frustrating. I not only pay Oakmont, but a night time caretaker- which I'm in the process of weaning so Oakmont can be the sole provider - which will raise the price due to needing more care. Reading the contract thoroughly is imperative. Ask exactly how much care can be provided according to your needs. Everyone has expectations that our loved ones will receive the care that we provided for them. Building a team with the Administration and the Caregivers is critical.

They don't give the quality of care that they charge for. I am looking for a different place for my loved one because of this.

The staff caregivers are very kind, but there needs to be more of them The management team is just OK. I think they have certain protocol that they need to abide by which is not always good because in memory care there are people like my mom who is just starting to forget a few things and then there are the people who are disasters and can't do anything and yelling scream all the time, even in the dining room, and it is hard to control them . The med tech are great. They do a very good job at administering medicines to the residence that is not overwhelming for them. Sorry to have to report this but I think it's important. My mom has now lived there [number removed] days and she has fallen 4× one in which we probably should've taken her to the emergency. She hurt herself pretty bad her doctor at Kaiser can't keep up with my calls and emails so they just recently put her in hospice. We are currently using , the Hospice company that Oakmont Sr Living has recommended that they use Best Hospice Providers and they are doing a pretty good job

I would suggest labeling everything with clients name. So many things were missing even a large throw rug from in front of her bed. It's hard to get people to return calls so being personally involved is a must. The staff is nice but when my sister is disagreeable, they leave her alone in her room. There doesn't seem to be training for caregivers to handle a difficult situation when it arises. Laundry is supposed to be done weekly but we always have to take it to the laundry room or it won't be. The facility presents clean and orderly. I wish there was more one on one engagement with the patients and staff. Mostly as a group. I send a caregiver 3 times a week to insure she gets attention. I go once a week. My sister can be disagreeable, at times but I thought there was expertise handling all situations since many dementia patients have good and bad days

The common areas of the community are clean, but when it comes to our loved ones bathroom that would rate more like a 3 or 4. With the care services, I wish more encouragement to participate in activities would be made rather than allow her to sit in her room. Some areas they could improve on would be the food, variety of activities and getting people more involved and feeling more "alive" For example they take bus rides and just drive around but never get off the bus...another example: bingo seems to be the only game they play regularly and my mom doesn't see well thus it hurts her eyes and doesn't work well for her.

We picked it because 1) it was on the way home from my husband's work so she would get more visits. 2) the price was the best. 3) the room had a great view which we thought was a priority. The experience is mixed right now because it seems sometimes the care is not consistent. It says they will wash the towels and sheets but sometimes it looks like they are not washed.

Based on the experience we have had so far, there has still never been a fire drill. When the residents push their call pendants the time for response is way too long. Too much of the working staff team is too young and inexperienced.

My mother has been at Ivy Park at Laguna Woods for a bit over year and it is much, much worse than we expected. If your family member is very independent it might be an ok place but still, wait times are 45 minutes average once they push their pendent. Dining service is horrible. Food taste and quality is very good (once you get it.). Very nice residents and the social aspect has been great for my mom to get out and meet others, and she is shy. Residents make her feel welcome. But the care and the help overall is just awful! When she returned from the hospital once they forgot her meds for 5 days! If she needs something urgently and pushes her necklace sometimes it will take ONE HOUR for someone to come. Med Tech help is hit or miss. If you call to ask how your mother is they have no idea what is going on. As soon as her needs escalate (bathroom help or help getting dressed) I will have to move her. [removed] has much, much better care but rooms are tiny.

We took a tour of Ivy Park at Palo Alto during our search for a facility for our loved one. This facility was okay. The cleanliness and friendliness was okay. However, I never felt a warmth from the facility or during the tour. We decided to keep searching.

[name removed] passed away on [date removed] . We are in dispute about the final payment. I was assured their corporate office would rectify the matter. So far there hasn't been a response. The cost was over [fee removed] per month which seems exorbitant. We were in the process of looking for a smaller facility that would provide more one on one care. However, she fell at their facility and ended up dying from her injuries. Overall the staff was friendly, especially the front desk and floor assistants. I do want to mention that the facility was transitioning from Sunrise Sabre Springs to Ivy. Maybe if we had remained things would have improved. Overall we found that for a dementia/memory care resident she was left alone for hours in her apartment. Yes, she refused to go to activities but I recommend a staff member strictly assigned to visit those who isolate themselves.

My loved one is currently a resident at Oakmont of Redwood City. Overall, the care team is excellent. The sales team is excellent, as well. The facility is clean, fresh and new. They offer lots of activities for the residents to enjoy. Oakmont of Redwood City is a great place to retire.

Right round dining room table by window are multiple dining room chairs and walkers parked. Two wheelchairs and three walkers are normally added to that table! Servers CANNOT get through. Need two square tables instead of a round!