Emerald Valley

For a family in the Tri-Valley whose parent now needs daily help or memory support, Emerald Valley at 7601 Amador Valley Road in Dublin offers assisted living and memory care. Sunrise Senior Living operates the community, which was formerly managed by MBK Senior Living. Families in Dublin, Pleasanton and San Ramon can reach it from I-580 and I-680.

Assisted living includes supervision of daily activities such as bathing and dressing and supervision of residents who take their own medications, with trained associates available around the clock. Memory care serves residents living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. On-site physical, occupational and speech therapy is listed, which can help after a fall or hospital stay. A nurse assessment before move-in sets the care level, which is added to the apartment price.

Apartments come in several floor plans, and private balconies look out toward Mount Diablo. Common spaces include a wine bar, a library, a game room, a fitness center, a salon and barber shop, a garden and a dog park. Meals are chef-prepared and served restaurant style in the dining room, or residents can eat in their suite. A bistro offers snacks between meals.

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley is the medical center the community names for the area, and scheduled transportation covers appointments and outings. Housekeeping, linen service and an emergency response system are part of the standard services. Families should ask which services, such as medication management, carry separate fees. See more options through senior living in Dublin.