Ivy Park at Oakland Hills

I cannot say enough good things about Ivy Park at Oakland Hills. Yolanda Harrell has created a culture of caring staff who make residents feel at home whether they are mostly independent or if they need a greater level of support. The apartments, common areas, gardens and view are gorgeous, and every staff member goes above and beyond to be friendly and welcoming and make sure each resident feels safe and included. Every day there are continuous activities that keep residents engaged, active and connected to the community. My parents had no interest in living in an assisted living facility, even though their home wasn’t fit for aging in place. As soon as they visited Ivy Park and met Yolanda, they kept coming back and chose to add their names to the waitlist. They both keep telling me what a good decision it was and how they feel at home now, which is frankly a miracle to hear, and true. There is memory care in the same small facility, if needed, so couples don’t need to live in separate locations. As a caregiver, it gives me tremendous relief to know they are in a community that genuinely cares for them and wants them to thrive. The staff have supported me as well as my parents during this tremendous transition. I would recommending Ivy Park at Oakland Hills to anyone making this important decision.

I play music for the residents at Ivy Park. It’s my favorite place to play! The staff is so focused on the needs of the residents. Great place, great people.

My father has been at Ivy Park for more than 3 years. The staff is warm, caring and engaging with the residents. The programs for the residents are fabulous. In the past two weeks my dad has visited both the Oakland Museum and the Oakland Zoo. There is always a friendly, peaceful atmosphere when I visit which is quite frequent! I am grateful for the care and attention my father receives and feel confident he is in good hands when I am not with him.

My companion has been at Ivy Park Oakland in their Evergreen memory care for 5 months. I’m am so impressed with the care here. The care givers are kind, attentive and loving. The activities (dancing, painting) and the view is outstanding! The food is good, too. I can’t say enough good things about this place. We highly recommend it for your loved one.

I just wanted to say how grateful I am to the staff at Ivy Park at Oakland Hills for taking such good care of my Mom Julie and her little dog Bella over the last two-and-a-half months. They are unfailingly kind, thoughtful and cheerful there. Mom says the people are nice and the food is good, and she has no complaints! There are attractive outdoor spaces around the facility as well as nice rooms and a large common room and dining room on the memory care floor. Scheduled activities go on all day there for those who want to participate, including a great concert that Mom and I got to listen to together for a bit. I especially like that they have dedicated med techs giving the medicines, as we had problems with caregivers from Mom's last home-care company making repeated medication administration errors with both Mom and Dad. It gives me great peace of mind to know that mom's in the care of real professionals now and in pleasant surroundings. If you're looking for a safe and attractive place for your loved one in Oakland, CA, give Ivy Park a look.