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Aegis Living Pleasant Hill

Aegis Living Pleasant Hill is an assisted living and memory care community in Pleasant Hill, CA.

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  • Interior

    A cozy kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a countertop, adorned with a vase of sunflowers and fruit display.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed and stylish decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with orange sofas, a chandelier, and large windows.

  • Building

    A large residential building with landscaped gardens and a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A residential building with an American flag displayed at the entrance.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy hotel room featuring a kitchenette and a comfortable sleeping area with a small dining setup.

  • Trees

    A serene courtyard with well-maintained gardens and outdoor seating under a clear blue sky.

  • Windows

    Elegant dining room with a chandelier, set for dinner.

  • Dining

    A formal dining room with neatly arranged tables and elegant lighting.

  • Garden

    A sunny patio with tables and chairs shaded by vibrant red umbrellas, surrounded by a lush garden.

  • Artwork

    A modern living room featuring a grand piano and symmetrical seating arrangement around a fireplace.

  • Floor Plan

    Floor plans for studio and one-bedroom apartments.

  • Outdoor

    A cozy outdoor patio with wicker furniture and red cushions, under a wooden gazebo overlooking a garden.

  • Bathroom

    A well-decorated bathroom with a sink, toilet, and wall art.

1660 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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Overall Review of Aegis Living Pleasant Hill

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness are central

Residents and families consistently focus on the staff as the biggest factor in the experience.

Many reviewers describe the staff as caring, friendly, and attentive, with frequent mention of kindness and staff who know residents by name. Several also mention responsiveness—answering questions, following up, and supporting families during transitions. A few reviews are more critical, including complaints about missed follow-through, lack of communication, and difficulty getting help when a service button was used.

common 16 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple residents describe the community as very clean and well kept.

Cleaning and overall upkeep come up repeatedly, with reviewers highlighting clean interiors and a well-kept feel. Several also point to the layout and rooms feeling home-like, along with details such as a nice dining area and other common spaces. While most comments are positive, one review suggests bathroom cleaning could be improved.

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Dining gets both praise and concerns

Dining is a noticeable part of reviews, with many describing it as good.

A number of reviewers say the food is great or good, and several mention a dining room experience that feels more like a restaurant than a cafeteria. For families touring, the dining room is also described as a place to share meals together. On the downside, some memory-care-focused reviews describe a noticeable decline in food quality after a move to the dementia unit and associate dining changes with broader staffing concerns.

  • A formal dining room with neatly arranged tables and elegant lighting.
  • Elegant dining room with a chandelier, set for dinner.
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Activities and engagement vary

Reviews describe frequent activity options, but engagement can be inconsistent.

Several families like the range of planned activities and daily schedules, including music and exercise-style programming. Reviewers also describe things such as movie time, bingo, and an activity calendar during tours. Still, at least a couple reviews say residents weren’t being brought out to activities, especially when help was needed for room-to-room engagement and during weekend requests.

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Pricing feels high and unpredictable

Cost is a recurring concern, including surprises and ongoing increases.

Multiple reviewers describe the community as expensive, with one family saying pricing quoted initially ended up being much higher after paperwork was completed. Another review mentions large yearly increases in rent, beyond what was expected for ongoing costs. A separate concern calls out additional charges for lab work, and at least one review links overall cost to reconsidering whether the community would fit a budget.

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Dementia care gets mixed feedback

Dementia care reviews are mixed, with some families raising supervision and follow-through concerns.

Some families describe good experiences when a loved one transitions into memory care, including supportive staff and engaging activities. Others are not as satisfied, citing problems such as delayed response to health issues, inadequate supervision, and concerns about how behavioral or care needs were managed. There are also reports that staffing availability affected assistance with toileting during activities and that food quality changed after moving into the dementia unit.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (17 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (17 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Respite program Respite program
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
  • Jack's Restaurant & Bar (0.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.7 miles)
  • Bondadoso Coffee & Tea Collectiveï»ż Add to Favorites (1.6 miles)
  • Marketplace Cafe (2.5 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART Station (0.6 miles)
  • Walnut Creek BART Station (1.9 miles)
  • U-Haul of Concord (2.3 miles)
  • North Concord/Martinez BART Station (5.3 miles)
  • Martinez Station (MTZ) (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill and XD (0.8 miles)
  • Century Walnut Creek 14 and XD (2.6 miles)
  • Solano Drive In (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Heather Farm Dog Park (1.3 miles)
  • Heather Farm Park (1.5 miles)
  • Heather Farm All Abilities Playground (1.6 miles)
  • Civic Park (2.1 miles)
  • Ellis Lake Park (3 miles)
  • Arbolado Park (3.6 miles)
  • Lime Ridge Open Space (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Park Avenue Walk-In Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Ipm Medical Group (1.9 miles)
  • Ford Lloyd C MD (2 miles)
  • Golden State Dermatology (2.1 miles)
  • STAT MED Urgent Care (2.1 miles)
  • Michael Y Chang, DO (2.2 miles)
  • Muir Orthopaedic Specialists - Redwood (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Queen of All Saints (3.6 miles)
  • Our Lady Queen of the World Church (8.7 miles)

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