Piedmont Gardens is a Life Plan Community offering independent living and a continuum of care in Oakland, California. As a HumanGood community, it provides modern apartments with city and hill views, along with access to higher levels of care when needed for residents.
The community features beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyard spaces. Residents enjoy weekly concert series, lecture programs, and a range of health and wellness classes including tai chi, yoga, and strength training. The community organizes outings to cultural venues such as the San Francisco Ballet, Opera, Symphony, and local theaters, as well as monthly trips to museums and parks.
Social connection is central to life at Piedmont Gardens. The GEAR program, which stands for Gratitude, Exercise, Adaptability and Relationships, brings small groups of 8-10 residents together weekly to form close friendships and support systems. Residents actively participate in committees focused on music, activities, film, social services, ecology, and welcoming new members.
The neighborhood surrounding Piedmont Gardens is walkable and vibrant, with access to restaurants, shops, cafes, bookstores, and a cinema located one block away on Piedmont Avenue. The community is close to UC Berkeley and situated in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. An active art studio provides space for resident creative pursuits, and residents engage in various environmental initiatives including recycling programs and sustainability education.
