Mt Vernon Gardens Residential Care Facility - Sebastopol, California

Gina B.

My mother-in-law was at Mount Vernon Gardens for the last few years of her life, and she received excellent care there. The staff there were responsible, kind and caring, and my mother-in-law was treated with warmth and attention. The small number of residents and the home-like setting were a wonderful match for my mother-in-law’s needs.

Mount Vernon Gardens was originally a private family home, and it still looks and feels like a home. Residents have home-cooked meals prepared by onsite staff every day. There are beautiful gardens in the back and on the side of the house. Residents can go out on the deck and enjoy the peaceful setting and the views.

Onsite owner Emilce Deller is very competent, experienced and kind. She has a degree in elder care services, and many years of experience in the field. She has created a welcoming environment with a great balance of responsible care, detailed attention to residents’ medical status and needs, and a warm environment with home-cooked meals and a friendly atmosphere. My experience of Mount Vernon Gardens and Emilce Deller’s management of the site was overwhelmingly positive.

Darlene V.

I have a total of 14 years experience with this facility; 7 with my Dad and another 7 and counting with my Mom. I can’t say enough good about it. It’s clean, friendly, serves nutritious foods and my parents have constantly raved about the kind, skilled atmosphere. Emilce , the owner, has served many years in the geriatric community. This place is truly a wonderful facility and our family is blessed to trust our loved ones in it’s care. Mount Vernon Gardens is an extension of our family.

bob P.

My mother lived the last 3 years of her life at Mt Vernon Gardens until her death at age 95. I can't say enough good things about her experience there, or of my own and that of my other family members when visiting Mom and interacting with the respectful, caring, and dedicated staff. Emilce Dellar, the onsite owner, was especially great to work with. She has an advanced degree in elder care services and brought a knowledgeable, compassionate, and flexible approach to all of our dealings with her. Mom had a lot of medical issues requiring skilled and attentive care, which was provided in a consistently friendly, caring, and careful manner.
During the last months of Mom's life Mt Vernon provided hospice care in partnership with the visiting hospice nurses, including being there in a very skilled way as Mom was unexpectedly passing in the middle of the night.
Finally, my family and I are very grateful that we were able to rest in the confidence that our mother was receiving such good care in the last years of her life.
Bob Poole
Sebastopol, CA

David S.

Emilce and her staff at Mt. Vernon Gardens gave my Mother the care, support, and affection she needed in her last year. Mom died at 98 years, requiring essentially constant attention, beyond the capabilities of her 70's-something children. Having her nearby, so we could stop in to visit often, was important to us, but more important was knowing that she and the other residents were being attended to by warm and caring people. Emilce was diligent in regard to the COVID response, and kept the residents safe, while allowing such visit as were allowed. It's a nice setting, with areas to stroll or sit and visit. The building and the grounds were kept clean and neat whenever we visited.

Ethan G.

My mother lived at Mt Vernon Gardens for seven years and she was very happy there. The management is excellent and the caregivers were always very kind and helpful with my mother. It is a rare and wonderful place for a senior citizen needing fulltime care to live; I highly recommend it.