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It's not just where you live. It's how.

Welcome to Life Plan Community living.

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An equation for living your best life.

Connection
Well-Being
Security

This equation guides us every day at Piedmont Gardens, our Life Plan Community in Oakland, California, as we inspire residents to live their best lives.

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Connection

Human connection:
It’s how we thrive.

The best way to stay connected? Living in a community of warm and welcoming neighbors.

Connection
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Connection at Piedmont Gardens

We believe that “community” doesn’t just describe a physical place. It’s a state of being.

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Gather Around the Table

Enjoy a great meal, a glass of wine and good conversation in our restaurant-style dining venue. Or enjoy the food scene of the East Bay on outings with friends.

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Camaraderie in Clubs and Committees

Choose from one of our 30 clubs and committees, such as a singing group, the ecology committee, book clubs, support groups or resident council. 

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Enjoy the Programs and Amenities

From painting in the art studio to working in the wood shop to simply grabbing a cup of coffee in the Garden Cafe, amenities bring together people with common passions and new interests.

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Explore Bay Area Culture

Join friends in exploring the city, and leave the driving to us. We offer regular group excursions to theaters, music venues and museums in the greater Bay Area.

Well-Being

Eat well. Sleep well.
Flex your body and mind.

Piedmont Gardens is an environment designed to support total well-being.

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Well-Being at Piedmont Gardens

The many ways we go well beyond when it comes to wellness.

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So Many Ways To Keep Fit

Love being active? Want to get more active? We have you covered with our fully equipped fitness center and variety of fitness classes.

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Lifelong Learning

Our residents value learning and are the driving force behind a robust offering of lecture series, discussion groups, book clubs, writing groups and more.

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Walkable Neighborhood

Our location makes it easy to stroll to the eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, bookstores and cafes on Piedmont Avenue, which is less than a block away.

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Healthy, Delicious Cuisine

We take fresh, healthy dining to the next level with delectable chef-prepared cuisine. But it doesn’t just taste good — it’s made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

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Music and Culture

Our Sky Room event space features stunning views and hosts a wealth of musical performances, from concert series with professional performers to our resident-run band and singing groups. We also offer excursions to cultural venues such as the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, de Young Museum and more.

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Creative Spaces

Flex your creativity in our creative arts studio, art classes and wood shop.

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Wellness Center Right On Campus

Get peace of mind knowing you have easy access to members of our nursing team.

Balance For mind, body and spirit

Security

Peace of mind:
The foundation to it all.

Physical, emotional and financial security — for life. That's the biggest gift of all.

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Security at Piedmont Gardens

At the heart of the covenant between us and our residents is the right to feel secure — physically, emotionally and financially — for life.

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Maintenance-Free Mindset

We handle everything from fixing leaky faucets to tending to the landscaping, which gives residents 24/7 peace of mind.

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Access to Care if Needed

Piedmont Gardens offers top-notch assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing options should they become necessary.

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24/7 Peace of Mind

Residents have access to 24/7 security and emergency response, bringing peace of mind to every day.

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Financial Security

Residents with a Life Plan contract appreciate the certainty of knowing residency is assured for life should they outlive resources through no fault of their own.

Here's what residents have to say about Piedmont Gardens.

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“You get a stereotype of what a Life Plan Community is like. Here, that all went out the window. It’s an amazing group of talented, vibrant and accomplished people.”
Hezla
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“The best thing is the friendships and the feeling of belonging here. Also, the number of opportunities to get involved and stay active is a huge plus for us.”
Sheila & Jerry
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“I have always believed that you get out of a place what you put into it — whether it’s at school, your job or your community. If you put in the energy and time, you’ll be rewarded in wonderful ways.”
Allen
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“I moved here because every person I met was warm and open with a sense of 'realness.' Additionally, I wanted to move to a nonprofit, and HumanGood’s mission was right up my alley.”
Lois
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