Oakmont Senior Living: Cost, Locations, and Review

When you think of senior living communities, the word “luxury” may not immediately spring to mind. But Oakmont Senior Living prides itself on its 5-star amenities and industry-renowned reputation. Based in Irvine, California, the high-end retirement and assisted living provider also offers first-class memory care services staffed by extensively trained team members.

Their locations are limited to California and Nevada, so you're out of luck if you or your loved one doesn't already live in – or want to move to – these areas. Still, aside from their low national prevalence, their many wellness services and programs are impressive. As is the case with most senior living facilities, offerings may vary depending on which area you choose. Generally, however, they include extensively trained care providers, an award-winning culinary program, a movie theater, and even pet therapy. To learn more about Oakmont Senior Living and the types of care they offer, costs, and other related information, read on.

Types of Care

An Oakmont care provider spends time with a resident; Source: Memory Care | Sacramento Retirement | Oakmont of East Sacramento (oakmontseniorliving.com)

The privately held company, founded by Sonoma County developer Bill Gallaher in 1997, offers retirement living, assisted living, and memory care. As previously mentioned, while the type of care and services vary depending on each location or “community,” each facility is designed to provide residents with the highest quality of service. Oakmont's goal is to allow residents to continue living there even as their needs change.

Retirement living residents can enjoy their post-working years by taking advantage of the facility's upscale amenities, including chauffeur-driven transportation, fine dining accommodations, and health and fitness activities, among others. For those residing in one of Oakmont's premier assisted living communities, a host of services are offered, including a wellness center, assistance with personal care (i.e., bathing/grooming), medication management, and walking/garden paths. For seniors experiencing various stages of memory loss, Oakmont offers individualized 24-hour care by providers trained in dementia education. This type of care helps those experiencing the early stages of dementia to more advanced cognitive changes. Residents can also participate in daily reminiscence activities that are designed to help older adults recall specific positive memories.

If you want more information about Oakmont's types of care, contact a local office in your area.

Oakmont Activities and Services

Oakmont residents practice tai chi; Source: Luxury Assisted Living & Memory Care | Oakmont Senior Living

Like most senior living facilities, Oakmont provides residents with comprehensive activities to help promote a sense of community, kinship, and belonging. These activities are based on a series of “core elements,” which are designed to engage and enrich the lives of those participating. These elements – which fall into categories like “socialize,” “create,” “learn,” “contribute,” etc. – serve as a blueprint for the various events and excursions that Oakmont provides year-round. For instance, if you or a loved one seeks educational opportunities, the facility offers on-site classes, seminars, and presentations based on their “learn” element. By contrast, a hiking excursion with fellow residents would be considered a socializing activity. As with all other offerings, the core elements and types of activities vary across locations.

Oakmont Amenities

A lounge area for Oakmont residents and guests; Source: Photos – Oakmont of East Sacramento (oakmontseniorliving.com)

Oakmont's reputation is built on the facilities' high-end amenities. The types of care and services vary depending on location, so it's a good idea to contact a facility in your local area for more information. While many of the amenities overlap among the types of care services, generally speaking, they include:

Retirement Living / Assisted Living

• Full-time concierge
• Weekly housekeeping
• Personal laundry/dry cleaning
• Fitness and wellness centers
• Chef-curated meals
• Indoor/outdoor restaurant-style dining
• Private dining
• Chauffeur-driven transportation
• Movie theater
• Pet care/pet parks
• Full service salon
• Library
• Activity room

Traditions Memory Care 

• Licensed, full-time nurse on staff
• Care providers available 24/7
• Reminiscence activities
• Same fine dining opportunities offered as greater community
• Private dining room
• Pet therapy

An Oakmont resident enjoys painting; Source: Photos – Oakmont of East Sacramento (oakmontseniorliving.com)

Oakmont Senior Living Cost

While Oakmont doesn't publish prices on their website, according to Genworth Financial, the national annual median for a private, one-bedroom unit at an assisted living facility was $54,000 – or $4,500 monthly – in 2021.1The costs can be considerably higher for luxury senior living communities. Since Oakmont's floor plans, amenities, and services differ at each community, you should contact the location you're interested in for information on specific costs.

How to Pay for Senior Living Costs

Many families choose to pay for senior living costs using a combination of private savings or funds, retirement accounts, Social Security benefits, and pension payments. Some choose to take advantage of long-term care insurance, but coverage may be limited and vary depending on your insurer.

While Medicare-covered health services provide coverage to assisted living residents, it doesn't include day-to-day custodial or personal care. And according to AARP, Medicare doesn't cover the cost of assisted living facilities or any other long-term residential care, such as memory care.2  Accordingly, Oakmont does not accept Medicare for the costs of its facilities.

Oakmont Senior Living Locations

Oakmont currently serves 4,500 seniors in 51 communities in California and Nevada. Most of Oakmont's communities are heavily centered throughout Northern and Southern California, with a couple of locations based in Las Vegas. To find out if Oakmont has a community near you, visit the company's community finder tool.

Oakmont Senior Living Locations; Source: https://oakmontseniorliving.com/find-a-community/

Final Thoughts on Oakmont Senior Living

Oakmont Senior Living is a California-based premier senior living company that offers retirement living, assisted living, and memory care. Although their locations are limited to the Golden State and Nevada, they are well known for their luxury amenities, which are impressive even among their upscale counterparts. Although specific services and types of care vary across locations, you can generally expect superior offerings, including gourmet meals (prepared by world-class chefs), a full-time concierge, and upscale accommodations. Of course, as with all luxury senior living communities, the facilities don't come cheap. But for those whose budgets and means can afford luxury senior living, Oakmont Senior Living is in a class by itself.