I visit regularly and my mom is happy and well cared for - staff are friendly, responsive, Chinese-speaking, and genuinely attentive. The facility is immaculate and attractive with well-kept gardens, wide, well-lit halls, private studios, a separate memory-care area, and many organized activities (mahjong, calligraphy, exercise, outings). Dining is Asian-focused and can be excellent, though I've also noticed bland or chewy meals and an overburdened dietician; staff quality occasionally varies. It's upscale and well run but pricey with rising fees and add-ons - worth it if you need high-quality, Chinese-language care and can afford it.
Aegis Gardens Fremont sits about 2 miles outside Fremont, California, and offers several kinds of care for older adults, like assisted living, memory care, and respite care for short-term stays. The community has 85 beds, a range of apartments from studios to two-bedroom units, and lets couples with different care needs stay together. You'll find living options like Light Assisted Living for mild needs, regular Assisted Living for people who want independence but need some help, Memory Care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and even transitional and end-of-life care. The apartments range from 377 to 650 square feet and you can also choose semi-private or companion-style rooms if you prefer sharing with someone. Inside, shared spaces like a dining room, living rooms, a bistro, game room, and a courtyard give people places to talk, eat, or relax, and there's a salon and a lobby too.
The community has a strong focus on Asian cultures, with interiors designed using feng shui, Chinese-themed meals, and bilingual staff who speak several Chinese dialects, which can be important for people who want familiar food and language. The facility allows pets and keeps around-the-clock staff on site for supervision and support, with nurses available seven days a week. Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing or toileting if they need it, and they have housekeeping, laundry, apartment maintenance, transportation, and chef-prepared meals. The staff runs engaging activities and social events. People with memory problems get care from trained and certified dementia specialists, and there's a focus on safety and support in those programs. Family members can take a break using respite care, and if someone's care needs change or become more serious, the community offers both transitional and end-of-life care.
Aegis Gardens Fremont, part of the Aegis Living network, has specialized programs to support independence, wellness, socializing, and healthy living, and it offers several kinds of living and care options like independent living, nursing home services, and suites for those who want more privacy. The setting is described as warm, inviting, and similar to a small hotel, with a family-like feeling. The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10, making it one of the higher-rated options in Fremont, though it's not the very top. Services are designed to match what each resident needs, with staff helping with meals, therapy, activities, health care, and daily tasks. All in all, it's a very focused place for seniors who want professional care, safety, comfort, and options that match their background, especially if having Chinese language and culture around is important to them.
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Aegis Gardens Fremont offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,500 per month.
Aegis Gardens Fremont offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 32 photos of Aegis Gardens Fremont on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 36281 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 94536.
Yes, Aegis Gardens Fremont offers respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
State of California Inspection Reports
53
Inspections
11
Type A Citations
3
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
18 Jun 2025
18 Jun 2025
Investigated a self-reported incident in which a resident exited through the front door and was escorted back by police. Found that the resident needs supervision when leaving, and related training and the care plan were reviewed; a deficiency was cited.
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
§ 9058
22 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
Reviewed a self-reported incident alleging a resident was hospitalized for lower back and rib pain, later determined to be a vertebral fracture due to osteoporosis. No deficiencies cited.
§ 9058
22 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
Identified a self-reported incident involving a resident hospitalized for a urinary tract infection and a brain bleed, with records indicating the brain bleed resulted from a hemorrhagic stroke. Noting no deficiencies, an exit interview was conducted.
§ 9058
22 Apr 2025
22 Apr 2025
Found that safety measures and living conditions were well maintained during an unannounced visit, with functioning detectors, securely stored medications, and adequate food supplies. Reviewed resident and staff records were complete, and no deficiencies cited.
§ 9058
13 Sept 2024
13 Sept 2024
Identified that information from one resident could not be obtained due to dementia, while another staff member explained how the incident occurred; no deficiencies cited.
25 Jun 2024
25 Jun 2024
Found the site had proper safety measures, adequate food supplies, and secure storage for medications and hazardous items, with working detectors and up-to-date emergency plans. Found staff had current first aid training and no deficiencies were noted.
15 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
Reviewed amended complaint findings from an unannounced case management visit. Obtained signatures on related complaint documents; no deficiencies cited; exit interview conducted.
30 Aug 2023
30 Aug 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff did not seek medical attention for a resident in a timely manner and found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the claim.
15 Feb 2024
15 Feb 2024
LPAs conducted a visit, delivered complaint findings, obtained signatures on documents, and cited no deficiencies.
13 Dec 2023
13 Dec 2023
Investigated the allegation that residents were charged for tray services during three COVID outbreaks; found no proof the violation occurred, and no deficiencies were cited.
13 Dec 2023
13 Dec 2023
Investigated complaint about residents being charged for tray services during COVID outbreaks; found no tray service charges on invoices and noted that escort services and small group activities were provided during outbreaks, leading to an unsubstantiated allegation.
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Investigated an allegation of illegal eviction; interviews and records showed staff used ongoing evaluations and re-appraisals to assess changing care needs. Found there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the illegal eviction occurred or did not occur.
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Investigated allegations of disrespect toward residents, and of excluding a resident’s representative from a reappraisal, plus charging for unagreed services; found staff generally treated residents with respect, the reappraisal occurred with notification to the representative, and there was not enough evidence to prove a violation.
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Determined that staff crushed a resident's medication without a physician's order on July 8, 2023. A physician later approved crushing the medication on July 12, 2023.
§ 87465(e)
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Investigated the allegation that the licensee initiated eviction in retaliation against a resident. Based on interviews and records, there was not a preponderance of evidence to prove the eviction was retaliatory or to prove it was not.
06 Oct 2023
06 Oct 2023
Reviewed allegations, including lack of dignity and respect for residents, exclusion of resident's representative in reappraisals, and charging for unforeseen services; findings indicated insufficient evidence to confirm these claims.
29 Sept 2023
29 Sept 2023
Reviewed an amended document after an unannounced case-management visit, met with the nurse, and obtained the original 8/23/2023 document. No deficiencies were noted, and an exit interview was conducted.
29 Sept 2023
29 Sept 2023
Identified that staff did not dispense medications according to doctors' orders. Included are an 8/19/2023 near-miss where the wrong eye drops were about to be given to a resident, and a 6/23/2023 incident in which a resident received multiple eye drops instead of one.
29 Sept 2023
29 Sept 2023
Confirmed that incorrect medication was almost administered to a resident, and that a medication error occurred on a different occasion.
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
22 Sept 2023
22 Sept 2023
Reviewed amended documentation dated 8/24/2023 and obtained the original from the nurse with management present; no deficiencies were cited.
22 Sept 2023
22 Sept 2023
No deficiencies were cited during the visit on 9/22/2023.
07 Sept 2023
07 Sept 2023
Delivered amended documentation from the case management visit; no deficiencies cited.
07 Sept 2023
07 Sept 2023
No deficiencies found during the visit.
30 Aug 2023
30 Aug 2023
Found that the allegations included lack of supervision leading to resident falls and theft of belongings; confidential handling of resident information concerns and restrictions on pendant use; and early transport to the dining area due to staffing. Interviews with staff and residents and record reviews did not provide enough evidence to prove these issues occurred.
30 Aug 2023
30 Aug 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff delayed seeking medical attention for a resident; found insufficient evidence to verify if the alleged delay occurred, leading to the allegation being unsubstantiated.
24 Aug 2023
24 Aug 2023
Found that the allegation that staff charged residents for services not received could not be proven based on interviews and records. Interviews indicated tray service was complimentary during the COVID-19 outbreak, and there were no extra charges for escorting or eating supervision during the specified dates.
24 Aug 2023
24 Aug 2023
Found that residents were not charged for services during a specific time period.
23 Aug 2023
23 Aug 2023
Investigated the allegation that staff did not dispense medication according to doctor's orders; interviews found a mistaken eye-drop bottle was grabbed on 8/19/2023 but corrected and the correct eye drops were administered.
23 Aug 2023
23 Aug 2023
Staff accidentally grabbed the incorrect eye drop bottle, resulting in a failure to administer medication according to doctor's orders.
19 Jul 2023
19 Jul 2023
Identified absence of an exemption for a restricted health condition before readmitting a resident; no exemption was documented in the file.
19 Jul 2023
19 Jul 2023
Identified deficiency in managing a restricted health condition during inspection.
§ 87612(a)(2)
05 Jul 2023
05 Jul 2023
Found no deficiencies cited after an unannounced visit and records review; confirmed proper administration and safety measures, and noted that updated administrative and liability documents were requested for submission by 7/12/2023.
05 Jul 2023
05 Jul 2023
Inspection found no deficiencies at the facility.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
Investigated an unannounced case management visit to deliver amended documentation and review the original paperwork with the RN. Identified no deficiencies; exit interview completed.
23 Jun 2023
23 Jun 2023
No deficiencies found during the visit on 6/23/2023.
09 Jun 2023
09 Jun 2023
Found that a resident sustained three falls on 10/16/2022, 12/20/2022, and 5/9/2023, and that incident reports were not submitted to the licensing agency in a timely manner.
09 Jun 2023
09 Jun 2023
Identified multiple instances of falls not reported as required.
§ 87211(a)(1)
06 Jun 2023
06 Jun 2023
Identified that staff mistakenly administered eleven different oral medications from another resident to a resident on 5/28/2023, resulting in a medication overdose; the resident was taken to the hospital and returned the following day.
06 Jun 2023
06 Jun 2023
Found that a resident ingested calligraphy ink during an activity, with ink on hands and mouth. Staff cleaned the resident, emergency services were called for evaluation, poison control was notified, and the resident returned with no health issues.
06 Jun 2023
06 Jun 2023
Confirmed that staff mismanaged medications by giving a resident incorrect medications, resulting in an overdose that led to hospitalization.
§ 87465(c)(2)
§ 87411(a)
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Arrived unannounced for a case management visit; census was 73 residents, under the licensed capacity of 85, with no deficiencies cited.
04 Aug 2022
04 Aug 2022
Confirmed that the facility was not over capacity during the visit.
20 Jul 2022
20 Jul 2022
Found no evidence that the staff member hit the resident's spouse, as alleged by the resident. Interviews and record reviews supported this finding; the staff member returned to work on 7/5/22, and no deficiencies were found.
20 Jul 2022
20 Jul 2022
Found infection-control measures in place at the site, including a central screening station, PPE readily available, routine screening records, hand hygiene signage and supplies, and daily disinfection of common touch surfaces, with no deficiencies cited.
20 Jul 2022
20 Jul 2022
LPAs conducted an annual inspection of the facility and found no deficiencies.
30 Dec 2021
30 Dec 2021
Identified an allegation of abuse by a staff member toward a resident; three of four staff were interviewed, and one resident could not be interviewed due to a diagnosis. The staff member was suspended and the investigation was terminated, and no deficiencies were cited.
30 Dec 2021
30 Dec 2021
Investigated abuse allegation reported on 12/28/2021, resulting in immediate suspension and termination of staff involved. Training scheduled for all employees on 1/5/2022.
16 Jun 2021
16 Jun 2021
Identified cleaning supplies left unlocked in a resident's bedroom. Noted a safety deficiency for leaving items unsecured.
16 Jun 2021
16 Jun 2021
Observed unlocked cleaning supplies in resident's bedroom.
§ 87309
07 May 2021
07 May 2021
Verified the applicant and administrator identities and completed COMP II by phone, confirming understanding of Title 22. Advised them to transmit a signed LIC 809 with a copy of photo ID to the licensing office.
07 May 2021
07 May 2021
Confirmed understanding of facility operations, staff qualifications, program policy, program policy, physical plant, and application documents during phone call with CAB analyst.
26 Dec 2019
26 Dec 2019
Confirmed incident of physical abuse at the facility resulting in termination of staff member involved. Deficiency cited and civil penalty assessed.
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05 Oct 2019
05 Oct 2019
Inspection found no deficiencies and the facility was in compliance with regulations.
