Piedmont Gardens is a nonprofit Life Plan Community offering independent living and higher levels of care in Oakland, California. As a continuing care retirement community, it provides a continuum of care to residents whose needs may change over time.
The community is located in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood on Piedmont Avenue, with easy access to restaurants, shops, cafes, bookstores, and a cinema. Residents enjoy modern apartments featuring views of the city and hills, along with beautifully landscaped gardens and courtyards. The campus provides fine amenities and first-rate services designed to support residents' well-being and independence.
Piedmont Gardens offers a robust array of programs and activities. Residents participate in weekly concert series, lectures, exercise classes including tai chi, yoga, and strength training, and art classes. The community organizes outings to cultural venues such as the San Francisco Ballet, Opera, and Symphony. Residents also engage through various committees focused on music, activities, film, social work, ecology, and social services. The GEAR program—structured around Gratitude, Exercise, Adaptability, and Relationships—brings small groups of residents together weekly to form close connections and support systems.
The community emphasizes resident engagement and meaningful connections. Residents serve on committees addressing environmental sustainability, organize cultural events, and mentor younger generations. The social services committee, composed of residents with professional backgrounds in healthcare and social work, provides guidance to those managing care of loved ones or considering transitions within the continuum of care.
