Rose Arbor Manor

We can’t thank Rose Arbor Manor enough for how they cared for my Dad at the end of his life. Alicia and her staff are top notch. My Dad had alzheimers, dementia and parkinsons. He was bedridden and easily agitated. I once saw Joseph feeding my Dad with such love and compassion and I felt reassured my Dad was in good hands. We had visited 6 nursing homes and facilities that we found on our own. We were so discouraged with what we found. Then Kaiser appointed an advisor to us and she showed us Rose Arbor. We loved it immediately. They have a large deck overlooking the Bay, that we envisioned sharing with my Dad on warmer days. Unfortunately, Dad didn’t make it to the hot months, but if he had, the deck would have been lovely for a family potluck.
When we first met with Alicia, the owner, we knew right away she was a true professional who was íntegrous and passionate about her work. Most of her staff have been with her over 10 years. That says something.
Also Alicia was skilled about talking about death, something sorely lacking in the medical world. She was experienced in dealing with a full range of family dynamics that arise during critical times like these. Alicia felt like a solid foundation that we could lean upon when we were falling apart.
We also can’t thank enough each and every staff person who made it feel more like a home than a facility. The hospice staff and Chaplin were great sources of comfort too.

My family always came in numbers to visit Dad and they always welcomed and accommodated us. We visited at all hours of the day and night, from early morning to midday to nighttime. The place was always in order and very well run.
We’ve come to learn that Alicia’s facility has a spotless track record which makes sense.
A few days before Dad’s parting, Joseph called us to let us know death was immenent. We all rush down there and said our goodbyes. My Dad didn’t die that night, but we are eternally grateful to Joseph for his love and concern for our whole family. My Dad passed peacefully a few days later just after we visited.
Thank you Rose Arbor Manor for being gentle on Dad and gentle on us.