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Rossmoor Retirement Community
1001 Golden Rain Rd., Walnut Creek, CA 94595
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Community Insights
This detailed information was obtained directly from the Director of Communications at Rossmoor Retirement Community via email on Jan. 19, 2024.
Overview of Staff and Training
Our staff encompasses a diverse range of professionals dedicated to providing a comprehensive living experience. This includes a counseling services department, recreation coordinators, newspaper and local TV station personnel, fitness center instructors, laborers, and management staff. Training is tailored to each department, focusing on excellence in service delivery, safety protocols, and community engagement.
Safety and Well-Being Measures
We prioritize the safety and well-being of our residents by maintaining a gated community. Entry is strictly regulated, requiring prior clearance for all visitors and service providers.
Transition Support Services
To aid residents in transitioning into our community, we offer extensive resources including detailed information from our real estate personnel, a newcomer binder filled with essential information, and social get-togethers to foster community integration.
Transportation Services
Our dial-a-bus service offers free transportation within the community, to local shopping centers, downtown areas, and select medical facilities, ensuring residents have access to essential services and leisure activities.
Dining Experience
We boast an on-site restaurant and include some meals at The Waterford, our community living building, providing residents with a variety of dining options.
Addressing Complaints and Issues
Residents can report complaints or issues via call or email to our order desk. The cost of repairs or replacements is determined by the Homeowners Association (HOA) policies.
Cost of Living
For details on the cost of living within our community, please refer to the attached letter.
Communication with Residents' Families
As our residents live independently, any updates regarding their well-being are communicated through their designated caregivers.
Short-term or Respite Stays
Short-term or respite stays are available through arrangements with independent unit owners.
Pet-Friendly Policy
We are a pet-friendly community, subject to the rules of individual HOAs.
Waitlist Information
Units are sold or rented directly through resident owners, without a centralized waitlist system.
Vaccination Services
While we encourage residents to obtain Covid and flu vaccinations through their medical coverage, some insurance providers may sponsor onsite clinics.
Aging in Place
Residents are able to age in place, provided they live independently or arrange for caretaker services.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Aspects:
- Highly praised for its facilities and group activities.
- Features lovely grounds and a golf course.
- Described as a true community with a gated environment.
- Art classes are available and highly appreciated.
- Many find it a very nice and fabulous place to live, with some expressing a desire to move in.
- Noted for its beauty, especially for morning walks through the hills, likened to paradise by a resident.
- Recognized as a good retirement community.
Negative Aspects:
- Concerns about continually rising HOA fees, with one resident reporting fees twice their mortgage amount.
- Additional costs for golf and other services, despite high HOA fees.
- Restrictions on making changes or repairs to residences, requiring permission for basic fixes.
Mixed Feelings:
- Some residents express eagerness to leave due to costs and restrictions.
- Others highlight the community's desirability, noting a waiting list to get in.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The average income is $138,852, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 75
- Low Temperature: 53
- Average Temperature: 65.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 65 days of rain and 299 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 47.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 7.22% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 19.77% of the population are Foreign-born which is a high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 14% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 76% White.
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.81 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 185.0, Moderate Days 59.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Safeway
0.5 miles awayTrader Joe's
1.7 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.8 miles awayLunardi's
3.8 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
3.9 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Tice Valley Boulevard & Del Valle Theatre
0.5 miles awayRossmoor Parkway & Tice Valley Boulevard
0.5 miles awayRossmoor Shopping Center
0.6 miles awayTice Valley Boulevard & Rolling Hills Drive
0.7 miles awayTice Valley Boulevard & Westborough Lane
0.8 miles awayBanks
Chase
1.8 miles awayCitibank
1.9 miles awayUnion Bank
2.0 miles awayBank of America
2.0 miles awayMechanics Bank
2.1 miles awayHospitals
Walnut Creek Medical Center
1.6 miles awayJohn Muir Medical Center
3.4 miles awayWalnut Creek Outpatient Center
3.9 miles awayKaiser Permanente Medical Offices
4.6 miles awayOrinda Rehabilitation
6.0 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
5.1 miles awayRite Aid
5.3 miles awayDentists
Dental Medical
1.6 miles awayWalnut Creek Dentists
2.0 miles awayAlamo Smiles Dental Group
2.6 miles awayStone Valley Dental
2.6 miles awayDental Care of Walnut Creek
2.6 miles awayParks
Tice Valley Park
0.3 miles awayOld Oak Park
0.6 miles awayLand Bank
1.0 miles awayNewell Pocket Park
1.1 miles awayLafayette Community Park
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Broadway Pointe
2.0 miles awayThe Crossroads
5.0 miles awayCulture
Peacock Hall
0.1 miles awayLesher Center for the Arts
2.2 miles awayStudent Performing Arts Center
4.4 miles awayVillage Theatre & Art Gallery
5.4 miles awayRestaurants
El Jardin Taqueria
0.5 miles awayIl Pavone
1.0 miles awayMorucci's Si Mangia Bene
1.6 miles awayOriginal Hick'ry Pit
1.6 miles awayOishi Sushi and Grill
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