Oakmont of Silver Creek

What a Wonderful World My life began in an old farmhouse without electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, or central heat. Now in my “Golden Years” I enjoy life in a wonderful Country Club environment known as Oakmont of Silver Creek Assisted Living. My hub is a spacious quiet and bright apartment facing onto a beautifully landscaped quadrangle with trees, shrubs, flowers, and a bubbling Fountain. Paved paths with multiple benches, tables and umbrellas make it easy and delightful to roam and relax in this sunny oasis. I enjoy choosing 3 meals each day. These are served in an open seating dining room with linen tablecloths and napkins. In this classy environment I enjoy a glass of wine, tasty food, and the company of good friends. I do not ever have to do any cooking or wash any dishes. In fact, even my weekly laundry and the cleaning of my room are handled by the friendly staff of Oakmonnt of Silver Creek. It has been along 86 year voyage from that original farmhouse. I feel truly fortunate that my journey has led to Oakmont in San Jose Cailfornia. This is the best place and the right place for me. I most heartily recommend Oakmont of Silver Creek to others who are charting a course for their own Golden Years’

I want to say how AMAZING my trip to Oakmont was. I was visiting my mother. I live 6 hrs away. So I am already feeling guilty that I don't see her enough. So you can imagine how good it feels to see how well she is being cared for. There was live music, beautiful spaces and the food was delicious. But the thing that really warmed my heart was the staff especially the director Holly. She greeted my mother by name and introduced herself to me. After she walked away I said to my mom 'Oh coming by to look good to the family huh? ' Mom said ' No she comes by to say HI frequently'. To know that my mother is being cared for by people who know her and REALLY care. She is very happy there. It helps me sleep knowing she is safe. If you are in need of a senior care facility this is the one and these are the people.

Our mom was place in Oakmont memory care. She did not belong in memory care but that is another situation. She is now back in her home. While it is a very nice place, no odd smell like some places, nice rooms, the care givers seemed very caring. However, management is not caring at all, it’s all about the numbers for them. When you tour this place they tell you all of the activities they have, day trips, how wonderful the meals are, exercising, hair salon and so on. Some are at additional cost. When your loved one is in memory care, the only thing we saw was they had an automated bingo game, once in a while someone would come to play music, and tv. No activities to stimulate any of the residents. Some residents health are worse than others such as dementia. The caregivers do what they are told, I wish for these residents that are there had more interactive stimulation but most just sat in their wheel chair and fell asleep, some craving attention but left sitting there alone. The food was cold and not good at all. Basically for the memory care side they just babysit the residents. My brother and I are relieved she is home, they have 24 hour caregivers that come to their home. My mom was very clear that she did not want to go into any home she wanted to remain in her own home, but her husband placed her there. The Director and Marketing Director of Oakmont pushed my moms husband to put her in. Even suggested to tell her she was going out to lunch, take her to Oakmont then leave her there. Our mom’s dementia isn’t severe she is still very well aware and has normal conversations. This was such a horrible thing to suggest and one my brother and I refused to ever do to her. She was in Oakmont maybe one month and she went down hill fast, where as at home she was herself. I’m sure the assisted living side is much better but please really check into where you are thinking of placing your loved one. Everyone has their own opinions and experiences. I’m glad my brother and I saw her a lot and realized how this place was not for her, we don’t have power of attorney but our persistence I believe paid off so she was finally brought home.

My grandmother has lived at Oakmont of Silver Creek for over a year and loves it. She likes the daily activities. She has made great friends there. The staff and care team are all so caring and friendly. She loves when Elizabeth greets her and her friends every morning and calls them ladies of the living room. I so glad she’s happy. Best choice my family has made. Thank you Elizabeth and all the care staff for making this her home!