The Forum at Rancho San Antonio

Nancy

The best part of life at The Forum is the sense of community. Great friendships, truly caring and long-lasting staff, and a sense that all are committed to its success because of the equity ownership model. The mission statement says it all— To be a community that embraces a culture of friendship, health, sustainability, and purpose.

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Marion

We can’t be more thrilled with our decision to relocate to The Forum. There are many housing options to chose from - a 1 bedroom apartment to multi- bedroom villas. More than enough choices for you to find a situation that works best for you. The support that the team members provide gives peace of mind. All of the team members - from the grounds keepers to the medical support personnel - provide an enormous sense of well-being and security. The menu is extensive and extremely good. The fitness ...

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Georgia

I have been at The Forum for three months now and enjoying the friendly residents and wonderful staff. I have settled in comfortably and feeling right at home.

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MVGolfer

Our unit looks out on the Rancho San Antonio Open Space and we can see from Cupertino to Palo Alto. Our fellow residents are interesting and friendly and we have great dinners with them, often reserving tables for 6 and mixing building and villa residents and couples and singles. The staff is amazing; they all remember our names! The food is delicious and varied and we get to choose each day what we wish, if we are eating here. We do our own governing and the boards and committees are all com...

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Maureen

After three years living here, on the anniversary of my husbands death, it leads me to believe he would heartily approve of this wonderful place I found to live and thrive. I am surrounded with happy wonderful fellow residents, we support each other in extraordinary ways. The staff are particularly fantastic, they greet each of us by name, how they do that is a mystery to us all. The food has been varied and beautifully presented. My rooms are large and bright, and I get wonderful service. Ther...

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Wells

We not only have an interesting,,fun, caring group of residence, we have a staff that can’t be surpassed. I credit our HR, Director for doing an outstanding job. Our staff seems to have as much fun interacting with us as we do with them

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Richard

We have been here for eight years and thank our blessings that we made the decision to move to The Forum. From location, equity ownership, fellow residents, daily living - PERFECT!

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Lucie

Rooms are spacious apartments with many windows and views of the hills. The staff is very focused on meeting the needs of residents .

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So&So

We live here in Forum already 4 years. The past several months of our lives made me realized how blessed we are as part of this caring community. The supports & love I received were overwhelming. This certainly is a big family to all of us.

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JoanG

Forum residents are active, intelligent, caring senior citizens who enjoy living in community. Our management is responsive to our needs and provides opportunities for activities, outings, interesting speakers and entertainment. Our living units are pleasant, and the overall setting is attractive and peaceful, perfect for walks and hikes in adjacent Rancho San Antonio County Park.

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Dickx

The Forum is a wonderful place to live. We have enjoyed our three years here. The staff is wonderful.

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resident

The Forum is a friendly, happy, and caring place with many activities. We have excellent speakers and outings that help us stay engaged.

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Stanford

The residents at The Forum are active and interesting. The ambiance is joyful. Management is dedicated to our health and well being.

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Kathy

The staff are very dedicated and caring. The good is great. There are so many wonderful activities I can’t get to all the ones I want to join. Knowing my kids don’t have to worry about me is priceless!

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Mary D

The staff here is wonderful!! We are so impressed with their warmth and attentiveness. Every time we have had a question they have responded quickly. We feel well taken care of. The grounds are beautiful. My husband and I love to walk around the campus and enjoy the landscaping and the natural beauty of the Open Space and the park surrounding it. Also we really enjoy the beauty of the interior gardens. The food is good, especially considering the number of people fed every day. If one doesn’t...

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Norma

Time after time, my husband and I say to each other that we are so happy we chose The Forum to live a lifestyle where we can enjoy life in our Golden Years, the next chapter of our lives. The staff at The Forum takes care of handling the details of maintaining a household, i.e. weekly housekeeping, landscape maintenance, household repairs, and meals which gives you a carefree lifestyle to enjoy your hobbies, travel, or take advantage of all the special events and activities offered at The Forum...

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George

My wife and I have lived at The Forum for 15 years. We made a wise decision when decided to spend our final days here. Great staff, good. food. You can get involved as much as you wish or stay out of all activities if that is your pleasure.

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ILresident

The Forum is a friendly, happy, caring, and stimulating place to live.

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tjsbear

I am a new resident. Facilities and grounds are wonderful. Food is great. The staff is knowledgeable and very kind. But, best of all, are the residents. Just really.nice.folks.!

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Kama'aina

You all know about the great food and friendly residents, so I’ll comment on somethings different. First, note that the Forum is a Co-op; we run the place and manage it’s present and future. Thus, it is essential to have preventive maintenance to keep the Forum at it’s lovely best; we annually allocate funds to do all the is needed.. Second, it is important to keep the grounds in good shape and the Forum has done that superbly and grown a bountiful crop of trees to soften your view. Third, becau...

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Eleanor S.

Living quarter is spacious, airy & bright. I enjoyed the fantastic mountain scenery from my unit & its serenity. Not only the residents here are friendly & caring. So are the employees. We are like a BIG family under the same roof. Living in Forum gives me & my family a peace of mind. This allows me to live my retirement to its fullest.

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emswo

The apartments are very comfortable. The services are better than I expected. Having the continuing care available is priceless. Visiting a loved one is very convenient should they need continuing care. The service in the Dining Room is excellent and the staff is courteous. I have lived at The Forum for almost 6 years.

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akynees

Nothing is perfect but the Forum is close to it. My husband and I have lived here for three years and have found little to complain about. It is a lovely setting, people are very friendly and staff is wonderful at responding to requests or questions. My husband was in the skilled nursing for a little while following an illness. The care he got was wonderful and knowing he was nearby and well cared for was very comforting to me.

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VeteransFamily

Be prepared to know your rights AND the last day Medicare will pay for treatment - patient dumping/transfer trauma is real, and The Forum shocked and disappointed us by their callousness. Very different from the recruiting that got us there. It took quoting state and federal requirements to receive transfer cooperation; all the worried and anguished calls, texts, emails, and documented threads will never be deleted. Despite one of the loveliest areas and the care given by the nurses, PA & atten...

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Diana

We looked at The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It was nice, but it was very unaffordable for us. While I could figure out what was good and not so good about it, they were not super forthcoming with a lot of the details. But I was able to figure it out. The grounds were really lovely with a wonderful view of the surrounding hills of the area. It was gorgeous. All of the common areas were well furnished. The staff was lovely. They had a lot of hospitality for everyone that walked in. They were ki...

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Jay

The tour at The Forum at Rancho San Antonio was excellent, but the villa was not attached to the main building. You're kind of stuck out on the road, which is if I were incapacitated and couldn't walk, that would be a negative. I'd have somebody pick me up and take me to the main building where the meals are being served and the activities are taking place. The amenities were excellent and there were a lot of activities. The staff I met were excellent.

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T S

Enjoy the vast open space in the campus. My unit is very comfortable with great view.

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S W

I was in Forum’s Skill Nursing unit a couple of times while being sick. I am very impressed of the service there. I have been well taken care of all those times.

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Vince

Since my parents moved to Forum, we felt so relieved. They are getting the best care at Forum which give us a peace of mind. An excellent choice made.

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jsh resident

The Forum is normally a great place to be but especially so when bad things happen be it injury, surgery, illness, or a loss. Here you have the support of many friends. I came back from Scotland with 6 fractured ribs and lung damage due to a freak accident. I had spent 12 days in a hospital in Scotland. When I returned to The Forum I had several hundred cheerleaders and folks willing to help. The residents had previously put together a list of medical equipment people were willing to loan...

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Roland1210

I'm delighted to provide a heartfelt review of the assisted living community where my dear friend has been residing. The experience has been nothing short of exceptional, thanks to the remarkable staff and employees who work tirelessly to ensure the well-being and happiness of all the residents. First and foremost, the staff here exude warmth, compassion, and professionalism. They've not only met but exceeded every expectation when it comes to caring for my friend. The level of respect, patie...

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E S

Residents & staffs r very friendly. So many activities offered which certainly enriched our life - hardly a boring moment living here. It's a blessing being in Forum.

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J. Cheng

My mother moved into the Forum about 9 months after my father passed away. She is currently in independent living in an apartment that she purchased. Everything about the Forum is top notch. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The residents have 2 meals a day (continental breakfast that is complimentary) and lunch or dinner. The food is very good! The residents have weekly cleaning of their apartments which is included. It's a really nice community with activities for the residents. My mothe...

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whda

I have lived at the Forum Rancho San Antonio since 1998. Moving here was the second best thing I ever did (marrying my wife and having our children is the first). I can characterize living at the Forum in one word - FREEDOM! Freedom to do the things I like to do and freedom not to do the things I don't want to do.

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skivl

We have been living here for 8 mos, and feel as though we have been transformed. The number and variety of activities is astounding. There are outings to multiple musicals, theaters, and museums. Also on site performances by amateur and professional musicians and lectures on literary and political topics are frequent. All living units are clean and well maintained, whether they are apartments or "villas". There is weekly housekeeping service. Staff and fellow residents are very friendly. ...

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whd

I have lived at the Forum for 25 years. It's like living on a cruise ship that never leaves port, and it has gotten better every year. If I had my life to live over, I wouldn't change a thing including the broken leg when I was 6, because if I did I might not end up here.

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mustlovecats

The Forum is a wonderful place for people to retire. The community is always so welcoming and friendly (residents and staff both). When walking down the halls people smile and say hello. There is a warm feeling whenever I am on the campus and its so much peace of mind for myself and my family. The resident community in independent living are very active and involved in all areas of The Forum including its governance and going as far as where the shuttle bus takes the residents shopping each we...

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ReviewerFC061022B

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio is a continuing care retirement community. The facility was excellent. The only negative thing about The Forum for me was the salesperson, who is a realtor. It's a buy-in place. I thought everything was impeccable, but it was a little too upscale for me. I'm not used to all that posh; all that expensive show of wealth. For me, because of the feel of the place, it wasn't a good fit. For somebody that likes that sort of thing, it was really, really nice. The rooms ...

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AR

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio is a lovely full-service facility. It allows people to retain property ownership if that's important to them. It's an equity ownership model. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food service was excellent. There were many intellectually stimulating activities and transportation to community events. It had more space than most. The food was excellent.

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Happy Jim

I am in my tenth year at The Forum and coming here was certainly among the best decisions I have made in my life. The amenities, varied programs, food, as well as interesting and accomplished fellow residents are all above expectations. Above all, I feel cared for and safe here and happily call it home.

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KNR

There are many reasons I love living at the Forum. One of the main things I love is the sense of community. I was asked by a friend, who does not live here, if I have someone to rely on if I need help with something. For example, would someone go to a drugstore and pick up a prescription if I didn't feel well? I realized that almost anyone who drives would do that for me. We take care of each other. It is like having an extended family that lives nearby. When I go to the dining room al...

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Emelia R.

As the adult child of a resident at the Forum I can say unequivocally that it was the best decision my mother made for herself. After my father passed, I was worried about her increased loneliness, as well as the increased burden of managing her home. I mean, maintaining the garden, the cooking for one, the paperwork of paying bills each month, the grocery shopping, trying to drive out to see her friends or to doc appointment, etc. It started to worry me since I have a family and job to manage a...

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PEH

The beauty of The Forum’s campus, the spacious and well-designed apartments and villas, the inviting common areas—all these are obvious on a first visit. What’s not obvious, what has to be experienced in order to appreciate it, is the warmth, the intellectual stimulation, and the communal spirit of The Forum’s residential community. We lived in our previous home for five decades, it was perfect for us in every way, and we expected to have a certain amount of nostalgia, looking back. But no,...

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WoodShop guy

We initially moved to The Forum for practical reasons: we needed to ensure we had a plan in place for healthcare in the event one or both of us needed additional care. We also had two relatives with happy experiences at The Forum—both in independent and assisted living. We simply could not find a similar facility on a par with The Forum in the area. It was an easy decision. However, after moving to The Forum, we had even more reasons for being happy with our decision. The camaraderie among resid...

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Marjorie

I know The Forum at Rancho San Antonio because I have two friends there. I didn't need a regular tour there because I realized I've been there. One friend is in the assisted care facility and has been there for quite a few years. She likes it, and I think she gets good care. The other one moved in last year, and I think she likes it too. I think you get more for your money there than other places because you buy in and you have equity as a group. When you leave the place or when you die, the m...

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Eimi

The Forum at Rancho San Antonio is beautiful. The people we ran into were also very friendly, and the place was beautifully kept up. It's a beautiful place to live under any circumstances, and I think most anybody would like to live there. They have a variety of activities. Almost anything that you would want to participate in was available there. They had exercise, arts, clubs, social activities, and card games. Everything is within walking distance within the structure of the building itself, ...

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Edith T

I have lived at The Forum for 13 years now and I still find joy in life every day here. Even though the pandemic required our Management Team to keep us all in a lockdown situation, every effort was made to keep us well fed, comfortable and safe. We are so proud of the fact that there were no cases of Covid at all in our Independent Living apartments and villas. We (the other residents and I), attribute that outcome to the constant hard work and attention paid by the staff to keeping us well. Th...

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A. Davis

We love the people at The Forum, residents and staff. We enjoy the convenient location, the beautiful surroundings and our pretty apartment home. Our dog is very happy here!

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sueh

My husband and I moved to The Forum at Rancho San Antonio, Cupertino in 2000. When we moved here Nancy K. had an Administrator job at the Health Care Center and when a job opening occurred in the Director's office she applied and was hired. Nancy continued her education and received advanced degrees which enabled her to take over the Associate Executive Director job at The Forum. She is now the Executive Director. Nancy K. is very dedicated to all her responsibilites. No matter what time ...

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James

My mother was in The Forum at Rancho San Antonio. It's excellent, but a unique one, you have equity in the condominium or villa, or whatever you choose to live there, and most places don't. Mother is in independent living, but my father lived there, I've seen their assisted living, and I've seen they're now putting in a dementia-type facility. They have maid service when you're in an independent living situation, pools, activities. The food is excellent, they actually charge very little for visi...

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Gilwo

When we were thinking about living at The Forum, my wife was worried that I wouldn’t have enough to do. Now I’m busier than she is. The Woodshop looked much bigger and better equipped than my own home workshop in our old garage. And it has turned out to be a fabulous resource for me. Some of the signage call it the Hobbyshop. Very accurate. The Open Space Rancho San Antonio Park incorporates an airfield for radio controlled airplanes. I’ve never flown RC but as a teenager I built many mode...

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Mim G

My husband and I made one of the best decisions of our lives when we came to the Forum at Rancho San Antonio Retirement Community in 2007. We found a very interesting life for ourselves here in a vibrant, talented community of people from different backgrounds. When my husband became ill, an overwhelming number of people were extraordinarily kindly and supportive. My husband received excellent care in the Skilled Nursing Section of the Forum's Health Care Center for three years until his dea...

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Great poobah

We have lived at The Forum for eight years and love it. You do have to purchase a unit but if you live here about eight years you tend to get all your money back when sold. Meals are excellent and lots of activities. A major updating is just starting and occupancy prices will not increase as a resullt of the plan. Skilled nursing and assisted living costs for residents are 50% of the local market rate but you do pay a mothly health care fee to offset the big discount.

David

The Forum is a beautiful place, we have a friend who lives there, but it was not compatible with us. I felt it was not a good environment. They had a nice exercise room and a small woodworking shop (which I would find very attractive). They had a pool and various kinds of entertainment. We had dinner there and the food was delicious. The apartments were very nice as well.

Happy Visitor436564

The Forum was a pretty neat place. It's probably one of the higher priced options for assisted care, but it is really nice overall. The staff was friendly. The place was clean and very engaging. You'd almost think you're going into an upscale hotel.

Caring94578750

We picked the Forum for my mom. It was a nice place. The staff was very professional, very caring, and very empathetic. The rooms were very nice. My mom is in the nursing home part, but they had the cottages and other areas. It was well-maintained and we got to see the actual room where my mom would be. The food was excellent and the dining area was very nice. They have exercise, Bingo, crafts and movie nights. They could improve on the wait time to get to the services. The safety and security i...

Paul15

The forum was very nice. They had small duplexes with small garages. But it was too expensive and the biggest thing was you had to buy your unit. It was real estate transaction so you would have to pay real estate taxes and I didn't like it.

Jack Alexander

It's in Rancho San Antonio, right up in the hills. There is public transportation, but there are no stores right in the immediate surrounding area. The grounds are very beautiful "“ it's nestled in the foothills. There are outdoor patios and places to sit. The common areas are well kept up and well furnished. They have a library and a computer lab. The residents own or rent their own villas or apartments. I haven't been inside any of them, but it's a very beautiful place and location The sta...