As we approached Creekside Healthcare Center, we noted the tranquility of the home, which is set back from Church Lane in central San Pablo. Beneath the tall, pointed roof, sunshine glinted off the windows of the two wings flanking the entryway. Bright flowers popped against the green shrubs in the well-tended front yard.
Expansive windows allow sunbeams to highlight the immaculate entry. A brand new loveseat and two coordinating chairs furnish the area. The entire home sparkled. Indeed, one resident we spoke with cited cleanliness as one of the top reasons she enjoys living at Creekside. She spoke well of the staff members, who help her play bingo; she has impaired vision due to macular degeneration. We noted minimal interaction between residents. Many simply watched fish dart about an aquarium. Several others sat in wheelchairs in the entryway.
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A handful of residents sat quietly in the dining area at a single long table, which was put in place at the request of the resident council to create a family-style dining atmosphere. Although it was dinnertime, most residents were in bed. Wooden head and footboards, in addition to pretty bedspreads and wallpaper, add a homelike feel to residents’ shared rooms. A few shaded tables furnish the paved outdoor area. We spoke with one resident’s son, who related that he was satisfied with the care that his mother receives at Creekside, affirming the facility’s good reputation.
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