Belmont Village Albany

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• Caring.com4/5

  The staff at Belmont Village Albany was professional and friendly, and the residents were very friendly. The whole facility was clean and very homey. We didn't taste the food or anything, but it looked good. The dining area was big. They have an underground garage. There were many parking spaces, so that's pretty good, and it's gated.

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  Visitor

  Feb 19, 2026

• Google5/5

  I toured at least six Assisted Living/Memory Care communities in the East and North Bay after my father died and I needed to find an appropriate residence for my mom, who initially had mild cognitive impairment and now has advanced dementia from Parkinson’s. Belmont Village stood out for their attention to resident engagement, in the form of engaging daily activities (beyond the typical arts, crafts and movies that other communities offer), interesting outings, their unique Circle of Friends program that focuses on helping residents retain cognitive function as long as possible, and their Memory Care team, a tight-knit group who manage the challenging needs of residents with dementia. My mom lived in Assisted Living for a year and a half, and then moved to Memory Care, where she has lived for the past two years. The staff at Belmont helped manage her transition with the utmost care and respect, even arranging to have all her belongings moved while I took her out for lunch. All the activity leaders and PALs (the employees who handle each resident’s ADLs) know each Memory Care resident intimately. I visit my mom about three times a week and I see how much the staff enjoy interacting with each resident. They celebrate moments of joy and manage outbursts and difficult moments with diplomacy. They know each resident’s likes and dislikes, and they accommodate them with affection. They give me verbal updates and offer suggestions. I have learned so much from the Memory Care team and I know my mom has benefited from the high level of care they offer. I was at Belmont one morning when a Memory Care resident had just passed away, and the staff were clearly devastated by the loss. It made a deep impression on me that they cared so much about the residents. Earlier this year, my mom had multiple falls that brought her to the ER. I asked the nurse at Alta Bates if she should be moved to a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital. The nurse looked at her paperwork and said to me, “There is no better place for your mom to be than Belmont Village.” That vote of confidence gave me such peace of mind. The nurses and med techs at Belmont also deserve high praise. Especially in Memory Care, they deal with very complex cases but they are always patient, caring and gentle. They are also helpful in dealing with doctors and pharmacies. Memory care is not for the faint of heart. As one ER doctor told me, “Old people fall. That’s what they do.” Undoubtedly there will be issues that arise, especially when prescriptions change–it is important to keep an eye on meds and dosages, and to ask questions if something doesn’t seem right. It is so hard to watch the physical and cognitive decline of someone you love. I am grateful to the staff of Belmont Village for their capacity to support my mom in the different stages she has experienced, and for helping me understand and accept the transition as well. The staff at Belmont have enabled me to be my mom’s daughter and to focus on spending quality time with her.

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  Sep 5, 2025

• Google4/5

  Our parents spent their last years at Belmont Villages Albany - 2 for our mother and 6 for our father - through the pandemic and beyond. We chose Belmont primarily for the residents who tend to be a lively and engaged group, and for the facilities which are bright and inviting. Our parents were also very particular about food and Belmont’s is good. We were pleased that the staff was also warm, caring and supportive. We were happy with the directorship under Jesus Gonzales Camarillo, who is quietly and patiently supportive and helpful in navigating the ups and downs of senior living. Our only complaint and warning is that it is a for-profit organization. For example, “Headquarters” instituted some “rules” and pricing around medical management that felt like extortion. Fortunately, we were able to find a compromise with Jesus’ help. However, it was a reminder that the bottom line is their profit.

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  Aug 30, 2025

• Google4/5

  My 95-yr-old mother has been in Belmont Village Albany's independent living apt for the past six and a half years. She is vision and hearing-impaired, but Belmont is a safe and familiar environment where she has been able to move about on her own. Overall, she has been happy with staff. They know her by name and make sure she and her sister have a chance to sit together for dinner, as requested. Belmont's Bistro and tables along the main floor hallway have been a good place for her and myself to gather for a game of cards, Checkers, or Rummikub each week. She participates in the Strength and Conditioning and Tai Chi classes from time to time and uses the gym regularly--both on her own, and together with a physical therapist.

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  Jul 24, 2025

• Google5/5

  My husband and I knew that at some point soon he would require memory care in a facility. The questions became where and when. The where was easy, choosing Belmont Village Albany (BVA) after favorable recommendations from trusted sources plus a tour of the facility with our family. The when was not as easy. But that changed abruptly when his condition cratered, seemingly overnight, from doing okay at home to becoming bedridden with no will to live. Our lives felt completely out of control. The staff at BVA was a tremendous help to transition him in record time from being on the waiting list to residing in their memory care program. Surprisingly, within a month or so under the caregiving team’s efforts, his mobility and mood noticeably improved. He started to eat again and, with the aid of a wheelchair, joined in activities with other residents. I believe a large part of this improvement can be attributed to the dignity and kindness he received. One example of that kindness happened during one of my visits with him at BVA. A member of his caregiving team had found us in one of the large gathering rooms and walked over, saying to him “Oh, there you are. I brought you some ice cream,” knowing how much he loves it. The joyful smile on his face was palpable, he took the dish of ice cream and dug in. Essentially, equivalent everyday kindnesses shown to my hobbyist-woodworker-husband have done a lot to smooth Alzheimer’s hard edges. Who would have believed that a mound of sawdust could bring us such relief?

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  Jul 24, 2025

• Google5/5

  Belmont village has an amazing staff full of caring, friendly knowledgeable folks who make my loved one feel safe and cared for. Our family loves visiting her at Belmont where the environment is calm, and warm. The facility is updated, and clean. As far as handling the admin side of affairs the manager responds to all of my questions and is willing to work with our changing needs. I appreciate them.

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  May 21, 2025

• Caring.com3/5

  My wife and I both lived at Belmont Village Albany. They had very good food and some very good activities and fellow residents were very interesting, but they had serious employment issues. Some of the staff were very, very good, others were really bad. They had poor internet and no water facilities, but it was beautiful and extremely well maintained. The rooms were quite big. The activities were five in theory, but the people who ran the activities were weak. What I liked best was the other residents. It's connected with the University of California, so you have a lot of interesting people there. It's extremely expensive. We couldn't afford it.

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  Resident

  Nov 2, 2024

• A Place for Mom5/5

  A great place

  The facility is about 5 years old so still "new". It is well laid out, the memory care unit has two common areas for activities and another area for small groups. There is an outdoor secured and sheltered patio area which is also used for activities when weather permits. Bathrooms are roomy with roll-in showers. Staff has always been friendly, caring and accommodating. Turnover is significant as expected but all new staff seem to be well trained before they hit the floor. The activities staff is more stable and are outstanding. They mix interactive activities with exercise and less intense periods. They are what makes the facility truly special.

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  Mike C. · Family member

  Oct 8, 2024

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• A Place for Mom5/5

  Very Impressed

  I find the Belmont Village Albany to be a great place, but my father would appreciate quicker response to his PAL calls. The staff really cares for the residents and whenever there's an issue, I receive a call.

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  Family member

  Oct 1, 2024

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• A Place for Mom4/5

  Review for Belmont Village Albany

  My mom has gotten used to the community and activities is having a good experience there. They’re rather expensive but they meet our needs well. I’ve referred a few friends there for their parent(s)

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  Family member

  Aug 15, 2024

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• CareScout5/5

  Belmont Village Senior Living Albany deserves a full five stars! As an aunt with a cherished niece who recently moved in, I couldn't be more impressed with this community. Its strong affiliation with UC Berkeley creates a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment, perfect for alumni who want to stay connected to their academic roots. The assisted living programs here are truly outstanding. The personalized care is top-notch, and the staff are incredibly kind and attentive. They genuinely care about each resident, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere that feels like family. What makes Belmont Village truly special is its dedication to lifelong learning and enrichment. They frequently host lectures, workshops, and cultural events, often featuring esteemed UC Berkeley faculty and alumni. This unique partnership ensures that residents remain intellectually engaged and active, which is so important for their overall well-being.

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  Jun 4, 2024

• Google5/5

  My loved one has been at Belmont Village for a year and a half, and I have visited frequently. Staff members are unfailingly and genuinely caring with the residents. They make a point of knowing everyone's names and preferences, sometimes including mine. Residents are friendly, and I have enjoyed hearing many of their stories. Rooms are very nice, and common spaces are light and clean. The food is just fine: plenty of variety and reasonably tasty.

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  May 12, 2024

• A Place for Mom5/5

  Belmont Village Review

  Overall it has been a solid choice for my mom. She moved in in September and we have happy with the experience here so far. The staff is friendly and shows care. When things aren’t quite right we don’t hear excuses but instead how they plan to make things better. I would recommend Belmont Village Albany to others looking.

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  Family member

  Dec 5, 2023

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• A Place for Mom5/5

  (name removed) has gone from dosing in her chair at home to full engagement in activities at Belmont. I give everything at Belmont a 5, but we did have some issues with late or missed showers and or laundry. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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  Family member

  Nov 2, 2023

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• Caring.com5/5

  We toured Belmont Village Albany. They had a lot of activities. We liked the programs that they had. We liked that they also had medical staff 24/7. Their place was very light and bright. They have multiple areas for eating and they’re very modern. We had cookies. They just came out for their afternoon snacks and they were really good chocolate cookies.

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  Visitor

  Oct 7, 2023

• CareScout5/5

  Berkeley alum and professors live here!

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  Dec 2, 2022

• Caring.com5/5

  My friend lived at Belmont Village Albany assisted living for three years before moving to their memory care area for the past year. For a long time she took advantage of all the activities on the independent side, but slowly her memory grew worse and her anxiety became inconsolable. She would call me and other friends multiple times per day in a panic and forget she had called. She became resistant to care and paranoid that people were playing tricks on her. It became clear that she was not thriving in her social group and needed more than assistance with showers and housekeeping. Her son agreed to move her to memory care and almost immediately she began to relax. There she has been able to participate in activities again and the staff is very patient. Her mood improved unbelievably and it was a big relief to me to see her smiling and laughing again. Her dementia is still progressing but she is so well adjusted in her routine. I don't know how they got her to do it but I am very grateful.

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  Jack M. · Family member

  Nov 10, 2022

• CareScout4/5

  It's really nice but really expensive.

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  Nov 7, 2022

• CareScout5/5

  Best engagement programs in the East Bay. Belmont Village Albany is far ahead of other communities in the area.

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  Nov 7, 2022

• Google5/5

  My mother-in-law and her sister have been living at Belmont Village for over a year now and it has been an absolute game changer for them. I can't say enough good things about Belmont. From day one, we have encountered nothing but warmth, kindness, compassion and professionalism from the entire staff. It's obvious that they like their jobs. Belmont provides a beautiful environment and wonderful food, and well- planned opportunities for social interactions, movement, learning and fun. From plenty of outdoor space to walk safely, eat and hang out, to a full-size movie theater, areas to garden, a gym and a library. There's also classes and activities every day. It is a dynamic place that is really supportive of the residents and their families, no easy feat in the midst of a pandemic. We are deeply grateful to everyone at Belmont who help make it a home! Laura Garcia and Scott Arnold

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  Oct 30, 2022