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Right now...the facility is in a transition, so the quality of Aides is a hit or a miss. They do their job, but they are just learning the residents. Some of them are friendly. Some just do their job and that's it. The housekeeping is fine. They come once a week. I can't speak on the meals because I don't eat there. My mother doesn't like some of the meals. As for a recommendation, if you can afford to pay out of pocket, definitely. It's very pricey. But it's clean and the staff is friendly.... Read more
Located in South San Jose, The Watermark at Almaden puts you only minutes away from the city’s best shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and attractions. With abundant cultural attractions, activities, and green spaces, there’s truly something for everyone here. Known for its innovative and creative spirit, San Jose is the perfect place to call home. The Watermark at Almaden brings exceptional Senior Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care to the scenic South San Jose neighborhood. Live the life you want instead of worrying about household maintenance. We will manage all the details so you can focus solely on enjoying the pleasures of your new community and life in the Bay Area. Your day is yours for the making.
Enjoy the perfect blend of support and independence with a balanced combination of luxurious residences, personalized care, and abundant opportunities to engage and grow. Savor the wealth of amenities at home or set out to explore the beautiful parks and rich history of San Jose. Plan your day how you like — no restrictive schedules or timetables.
When you need additional support, our groundbreaking Memory Care program is here for you. Peace of mind lives here with 24/7 support...
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A Place for Mom has scored Almaden with 7.9 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Almaden has 33 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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Right now...the facility is in a transition, so the quality of Aides is a hit or a miss. They do their job, but they are just learning the residents. Some of them are friendly. Some just do their job and that's it. The housekeeping is fine. They come once a week. I can't speak on the meals because I don't eat there. My mother doesn't like some of the meals. As for a recommendation, if you can afford to pay out of pocket, definitely. It's very pricey. But it's clean and the staff is friendly.
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Atria Almaden is a very clean community and the house keeping ladies are just lovely - that is one of the things I love about Atria I have never seen anything messy or out of place. The staff members know all of our names which I cannot believe it - they are very courteous, nice, joyful and they always have a smile on their face - that is another things we love about Atria. The dining and meals are one of the most important things to us in this stage of our lives - there has never been a day that I have gone to the dining hall and something be bad. There service is just wonderful, the kitchen staff is perfect and they always greet us when we enter the dining hall. They are very patient with us when we order and always explain the menu to us and any other specials they may have. The activities are fantastic - there is almost everything you can think of, there is always something to do from exercise classes, movie nights, arts and crafts. It is like a cruise ship that you do not get off of.
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Overall I am very happy here I am been here for quite sometime - but they have struggled with hiring a manager that stays consistently so something's are haphazard. [name removed] does a wonderful job in the kitchen - sometimes the meals come out cold but he is currently working on fixing that problem. Overall based on the experience I have had I would recommend Atria Almaden to other families .
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We arrived at Altria Almaden at lunch time for a quickly arranged tour, which we appreciated, since we were to be in the area for a brief period. First off was lunch for me and my wife with [name removed] (sales counselor). Food selection was very broad and very high quality. Looking for Independent Living accommodations, the facility offered the two bedroom unit we had in mind. They offer every conceivable entertainment and activity to engage in during the day. The facilities are new. They are definitely a place to consider if you like high rise living.
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The director turnover is like a revolving door. The caregivers are understaffed during the 6A-2P Shift. Sometimes there's only 1 working for the entire facility.
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I toured Atria Almaden, and it was very luxurious. They really appealed to the family members; but Atria gave me the impression that they would not take someone with my moms level of need. I later found out that if a person even needs oxygen, they couldn't be there. They were not geared to handle or accommodate advanced medical needs. The community was very fancy-schmancy; but not a good fit for us.
I thought Atria Almaden seemed very nice. My parents didn’t like it as much because it was in a very busy neighborhood. But my wife and I really liked it.
Many of us residents are having problems with water retention. The food, especially the soups have to much sodium!
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They do a great job. Thanks [name removed].
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Everyone here is always so accommodating and helpful. It's a joyful place and we all appreciate the grand efforts so much from [names removed]. Thank you
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Our mom has only been here 3 days and so far so good. She does not want to be here, as she lived in her home for 58 years. . . But she is warming up to the place!
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When Atria is fully up and running with COVID protocols, it will be fantastic. It is wonderful now. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. More activities are being added all the time.
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[Name removed] Housekeeping: pleasant and helpful. [Name removed] & [name removed] Front Desk: friendly and very helpful. [Name removed]: great, informative, and helpful in move-in trouble shooting. [Name removed]: delightful, good cook.
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My family and I had an amazing experience when we toured your community on [date removed]. The staff was so attentive, friendly, and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Love how everyone wears a name badge with pride.
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I am so glad to be living here! I am really enjoying the exercising classes that is offered. They provide us with healthy meals and a clean place to live. I couldn't be happier!
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Atria Almaden is brand new and thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Staff are attentive, friendly, and competent. I feel safe leaving my mom in their care.
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Mom is so happy at Atria Almaden. Everyone is so helpful and friendly. She made so many new friends and does so many fun activities.
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Love everything about Atria Almaden - so clean, service is exceptional, and engaging entertainment.
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I had an amazing tour with [name removed] A very well planned community, beautiful functional, and spacious. Residents are happy and staff are all pleasant and friendly.
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So far this has been a good choice for me. It is offering me wonderful food, great company, caring staff. Family is close by so they stop in often and are glad that I am here and enjoying myself.
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Almaden offers Studio, 1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms and Semi-Private. Learn more.
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