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My parents considered other senior communities before deciding on Oakmont over a year ago. The care/med staff helped my parents (and myself!) transition into their new lifestyle and went out of their way to encourage them to meet other residents (my mom now has some new friends who conveniently live in the same building.) I go to Oakmont each week – they care about the work they do and the directors have always been easy to find and talk to.

My mom was diagnosed with a sudden acute form of vascular dementia which caused rapid decline of brain function. Initially she was extremely mobile, wandering around continually, and was prescribed many medications that required meticulous management. Most other memory care facilities would have rejected my mom immediately, given the intensive care she required. Directors Paula and Sherry at Oakmont of San Jose not only accepted my mom, but gave her exceptional care. Paula worked with me to understand my mom’s needs and immediately set me up with necessary resources. She was very kind, caring, and sincere. Right away Paula introduced me to Sherry, director of the Oakmont memory care residence. Just like Paula, Sherry was genuinely warm, friendly, and compassionate toward me and my mom. They both set me up with their cell phone numbers, and urged me to call anytime. I was kept informed of my mom’s condition on a daily basis, and they gave me encouragement, advice and hugs. Sherry and her team are so upbeat and caring, that the memory care residence feels like a loving family. Two or more of my family members visited my mom every day, and we witnessed how all the staff not only cared for physical needs, but enjoyed each and every person there. The staff always offer smiles, and often share laughs with residents. Even when my mom was not able to talk, Riva, Monica, Angelica and the others spoke to her kindly. They complimented her, invited her to activities, asked about her interests, and made sure she sat with a new friend at each meal. As my mom’s condition worsened, Riva and the other caregivers kept an extra close eye on her even while expertly caring for all the other residents there. Caring for folks with cognitive decline is extremely demanding, yet Sherry and her staff carry out the duties of feeding, moving, dressing, and personal hygiene with patience and understanding. The caregivers treated my mom and each person there as if they were their own family member who needed help and deserved to enjoy life. The staff encouraged my mom to join in on games of black jack, chair fitness, reading the daily newsletter and singing songs from her youth. Even small details, such as my mom needing a soft blanket to cushion her head or offering her jello and some water when she didn’t seem to want her lunch, were always attended to by the caring staff. The highly skilled, compassionate, loving care that my mom received from Sherry and her team made my mom’s last months of life the best it could possibly be!

One of the things I have come to appreciate most about Oakmont is how they keep my father mentally and physically active all day. When he first arrived, he just wanted to be in bed all day. They eased him out of his comfort zone, placing him in group activities that kept him from being inactive and depressed.

My father’s physical therapist also noticed his health and credited Oakmont with a good program for keeping residents healthy. We love what you do for our Dad, Oakmont. Please keep up the good work!

my mom has lived at Oakmont of San Jose since July 1 2023. I am very impressed with the care and attention they give my mom. very happy with my choice. linda roberts

Oakmont has been a very good place for our mom. She was in Assisted Living for a year and has now transitioned to their memory care. We have found the staff in both areas to be genuinely caring and compassionate.