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Baywood Court
21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Gilberto
5
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January 8, 2025
I toured Baywood Court. The in-person visit was excellent. The facility was clean, well-managed, and well-organized. The people seemed happy there. The staff was personable. It seemed like a nice place. The dining area was very clean and looked appealing.
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About Baywood Court in Castro Valley, California
Nestled in the welcoming town of Castro Valley, Baywood Court is a caring multi-level retirement community. Our sociable,nonprofit community features,independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing health center options—all in one beautiful place that feels like home. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: California Department of Social Services Licensed Facility Search
Reviews of Baywood Court in Castro Valley, California
Gilberto
5
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January 8, 2025
I toured Baywood Court. The in-person visit was excellent. The facility was clean, well-managed, and well-organized. The people seemed happy there. The staff was personable. It seemed like a nice place. The dining area was very clean and looked appealing.
Katrina
5
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September 25, 2022
Baywood Court was a wonderful place. It was clean and beautiful. The thing I really noticed was that all the residents looked really happy. They were all smiling and friendly. The lady who gave the tour was very informative, friendly, and really easy to talk to. The apartment was very bright. The kitchens and the living room were nice. You could have a patio or a balcony. I liked how they were set up. It was nice and open. They do exercise classes, flower arranging, art, book talks in the library, cultural days, and shopping trips.
Nadir
5
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September 20, 2022
My father is doing fine at Baywood Court. The staff has been great. We have not had any issues. They're very organized, attentive, and caring. It's a nice environment. He was at the hospital for a few weeks and then he moved to Baywood Court for therapy. Then it was determined that based on his condition and age and everything else, he was to remain there long term, so they did not move him. They matched him with a person that spoke the language and had kind of the same culture. They look at those things and care about those things. Also, they did not move him after the therapy session was finished. We were afraid that he was going to be moved to a different room, but they said that they were going to keep him in the same room just because at that age, moving around and changes are just difficult to deal with. They're very caring and attentive. It's a very inviting environment. It feels like you're walking to a hotel. Even though there are patients with different conditions, it does feel like a very happy, inviting environment. The staff is very caring. His room is obviously on the first floor, and it's a two-bedroom. Each patient has access to their own storage for clothing and anything else, and also TV and phone and any personal items they want to store there. The rooms are well-lit. One wall has a window, so the sunlight could come in, and there's a courtyard outside. The hallways are pretty wide and well-lit, so patients can come out of their wheelchairs if they can, to just kind of roam around during the day. They also have a dining area just in that same hallway. They also have other dining areas on the other side as well. My dad usually eats in his room or sometimes I take him outside to the courtyard. They are very accommodating. The food quality is good and also the menu choices. You can choose whatever you want from the menu, but also if there's anything special that you want, you can write it down. For example, my dad likes to have apple juice every morning and also a banana every day, you can just put that down and they'll accommodate. My dad doesn't eat pork so they accommodate for that. Because of his teeth, he's not able to chew very well, so what they do is they cut the food into small pieces or sometimes they grind the food, so he's able to eat. They do a good job there. There are scheduled activities, and my dad participates. He's taken for a walk to the exercise room with his walker and then there he does about 20 minutes of exercise. There are different types of exercise equipment that he uses for his legs and arms. I'm sure other activities are available because they are given booklets to help them understand what's going on at Baywood Court. There are a lot of things going on. They do a good job. It's paid by Medicare and Medi-Cal, but because I looked at other places when we were trying to place him, it's really hard to find a place that is nice as Baywood Court. I think it's a good value for the money. The good thing about this environment is that it's not only just a nursing home, they don't even call it that. It's a place where you have assisted living and independent living and then also you have what they call the health center where they take care of the patients. There is also the rehab center. It's all kind of really combined. It's a big facility. You don't feel like you've been categorized and put in one place. You are in a place where you're with other people that actually live there, so you don't feel like an outcast.
Phyllis
5
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August 10, 2022
My mother moved into Baywood Court. They are very caring, gracious, understanding, and compassionate, especially in dealing with the clientele. The rooms are very well-appointed, nice, and clean. It's a beautiful facility. The food seems to be very appealing, and the proportions seem to be good. The facility is clean, spacious, and has beautiful grounds.
Jill
5
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August 22, 2021
We toured Baywood Court. I really liked that place. It was lovely, welcoming, seemed comfortable, and seemed like a really fun place to be. Everybody was super friendly. The apartments were big and lovely. The staff seemed friendly and welcoming.
Elisabeth X
5
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October 3, 2020
I can't begin to say how grateful I am for all the wonderful services that my aunt has been getting at Baywood for the last couple of years. She is currently in Independent Living, but she plans to stay at Baywood when she needs more care. She has been able to reunite with many of her friends from the Castro Valley Senior Center and has also made new friends who are her neighbors and through her exercise class. Her apartment is beautiful and I completely trust everyone who works there. They go out of their way to always make her feel like family while still being respectful. I sleep well at night knowing she is in good hands (especially now during Covid).
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Albon
4
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April 27, 2020
I didn't like the Baywood Court location. They had decent facilities. I know a couple of people who have been there. My impression was pretty good overall. I saw the dining area, and they had a swimming pool. The staff member was pretty good. The woman who took me around had answers to all my questions and had worked there for quite a while.
Eliza
5
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March 7, 2020
Thank you for your emails about the COVID situation and what you are doing at Baywood to prepare and protect the residents. My Dad is doing wonderfully well at Baywood. He has made a nice circle of friends, a number of whom were parishioners at St. John the Baptist Church in San Lorenzo--where we four kids attended school through 8th grade, and where he and my Mom attended Mass. The meals there are delicious. So much so, that my Dad has gained a little weight! I recently enjoyed dinner there, and ordered the Catch of the Day. It was so fresh and well prepared.
P.D.
5
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October 31, 2019
Baywood Court was sensational. My parents lived there for at least 6 years. They were in the independent living, and the reason we had to move my dad was that there was not an opening in their assisted living. The independent living was fantastic. The food was great, the activities were top-notch and my parents had a number of different things that they enjoyed that were part of their daily program. The musical programs were always wonderful, they go on drives, they had outings to different shopping centers, they had transportation for when you want to go to the drug store of the doctor. They were just fabulous. The staff and everybody there was wonderful, and I felt that it was very good value for the money. They shared a 2-bedroom apartment, then my dad moved to a 1-bedroom apartment, they were spacious, air-conditioned and very nice. They had everything, they had swimming pool, gardens, exercise facilities and an exercise room, a beauty shop where my dad would every couple of weeks for a pedicure. They even had a little gift shop, there was a board of people that were residents and they thought of things that were reasonable so if you run out of Depends or if you want to get a gift for somebody they have that. There's also a lovely library, and there's definitely more facilities here than in the other community we moved dad to.
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Billy
5
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May 4, 2019
I visited Baywood Court. Its really beautiful, awesome, and I just got a good feeling about it. However, it did not have an opening. The staff is the nicest lady ever. They had a nail place, a beauty salon, and I think a spa area. They had a cafe or restaurant and it was nice.
Jeanne
5
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July 6, 2018
Baywood Court is non-profit and has a skilled nursing facility attached to it. It was clean and the people were friendly. They have a swimming pool and all that jazz, so it was very nice. The community fee was extremely reasonable compared to everyone else's.
Jon
5
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April 30, 2018
Baywood Court was really nice. If I was going to stay up here, that's where my mother would go. They had quite a long waiting list though because it is the best, nicest facility around here. The apartments were the nicest and most up-to-date I've seen of anything I've looked at online. They all had small, nice kitchens with granite countertops. They had a big pool. The facilities and grounds were beautiful. All of the rooms had balconies or patios. It's a really nice facility. The staff was excellent. They had assisted living and skilled nursing.
Gail O.
5
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August 22, 2017
Baywood Court was very good and my mom really liked it there. The staff was very good and my mom's apartment was adequate. My mom loved it when she first got there, and then she got tired of it. Their assisted living was way more than what my mom is paying now.
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Sab M
4
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August 22, 2017
Baywood Court was overall a really great place, but in terms of affordability, it's completely out of our range. Everyone was great. I would give the entire place 5 stars. They had yoga, a swimming pool, and a gym; they had a little bit of everything. They offered assisted living for an additional price. As far as living areas go, it's a 5, but they're definitely overpriced.
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Kimmy
5
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July 31, 2017
Baywood Court is excellent. My mother-in-law's room is very pretty and the outside has a view. The nurse and everybody are so good. The food is good. Everything is good. They have movies, flower arrangement, all kinds of things. They have many activities every day. The staff is excellent. Some of them speak Chinese too. They have a pool. She cannot join all of the activities because she is not so healthy. She cannot eat, so they puree for her and make her salmon, which is very good. You can choose anything you want. They have nurses and nurse assistants. They bring the people in wheelchairs to play in the pool. They all sit together and the staff will help them play volleyball. They also give showers to them. They have a beautiful garden and every day they clean up.
Yuki
4
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May 9, 2017
We were impressed with Baywood Court, so now, I'm just waiting for my time to go there. The room was very nice, and the staff was very good. They took us to all the rooms, showed us everything, and explained everything. It was well done. The residents looked very happy and comfortable.
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Helen284167
5
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May 6, 2017
I was very pleased with Baywood Court. The apartments had balconies, and they looked livable; they were somewhat spacious and were very nice. I thought that the staff was very knowledgeable, very accommodating, and very helpful. I was very pleased. They had swimming going on while we were there. They had a library, and somebody was reading in there. We went through the dining area, and people were eating, and they looked very contented with what they were doing at that time. They had a salad bar and a menu posted of the entrée that you could have that day.
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Sixto
3
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October 13, 2016
I thought Baywood Court was very nice, but my sister felt that it was a little too expensive. The room that we visited was good. It was like an apartment because it had a full stove. I thought it was very nice, but I think it was probably maybe about $200 more than she was paying at the other community. The dining area looked nice, but it didn’t look any better than at the other community. It was good. I think the apartment was gorgeous, and I really like it but it was just too pricey for her.
Kristy500118
5
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June 29, 2016
Baywood Court looked fantastic. Everything seemed great. We were able to see a beautiful, furnished unit that looked great. The residents were very active people. Families were visiting, and kids were playing in the pool. It was fantastic.
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Nancy244370
5
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June 8, 2016
My parents are doing fine at Baywood Court. One is in the independent side and the other one is in the nursing home side. Their staff is very friendly and responsive. It’s a homey place and not like a ritzy hotel. Shopping is accessible.
Provider Response
Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your compliments of our community and staff. It is always so much easier for couples when they can simply walk from their apartment to skilled nursing to visit and share meals with their spouse. Your parents are a delight and we are so happy they live here at Baywood.
Happy FriendAPGEF
4
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May 11, 2016
Baywood Court and its people were very nice. The rooms were of a decent size. The staff was courteous and seemed to respond quickly to the residents' needs. Their price is comparable for the area. They could make the rooms more modern-looking; I saw a one-bedroom apartment that was dark. I know people who live there, and my friend is currently on a waiting list.
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. I am so happy you found Baywood to your liking. We have been upgrading our apartments with new cabinets, granite counter-tops and new flooring. Perhaps you saw an apartment that has not yet been remodeled. Your friend that is on the wait list will be getting a newly remodeled apartment when he/she moves in. I hope he/she will be very happy with the upgrades and also with Baywood Court!
JCW1
4
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December 17, 2015
I like the layout of Baywood Court Retirement Community, the openness of the facility. I would recommend this facility.
Roxane1
4
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November 20, 2015
Baywood Court’s staff was very nice and warm. We had lunch there, which was good. We only saw one room, and it looked sufficient and seemed like a clean, warm place.
Provider Response
Dear Roxane, Thank you for taking the time to tour Baywood and also to post a review.
Akornfield
5
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October 30, 2015
My mom moved into Baywood Court Independent Living facility 5 years ago this month, and has been very happy with her decision to do so. She made the choice on her own after living alone in her Pleasanton home as a widow for the 5 previous years. Baywood Court has provided a beautiful 1 bedroom apartment overlooking the courtyard pool, with safety features including emergency pull strings and electronic devices, a daily check-in system, 2 meals per day and enough activities everyday to keep my mom out of that beautiful room. Mom has made friends and acquaintances, and maintained a zeal for life even as "senioritis" attempts to take its toll, as it does to all humans. We all grow older (it beats the alternative!), we all have some health issues. Baywood has helped me to help my mom live well, have fun and enjoy life. Baywood's facilities staff is composed of competent, and kind gentlemen, several of whom I've had the opportunity to interact with over several years. They help above and beyond "the work order" and always with a big heart and a smile. Baywood's administrative staff has been very helpful from the first day we walked in the doors, through today, 5 years later. I am in constant contact with the Resident Services Manager, the Assistant to The Executive Director, and the Manager of Food and Beverage, not because I require their services (often), but because they are friendly and helpful. This week I threw Mom a birthday party, and I couldn't have done it without help from Food Services. Charlie and her staff, in particular, Mindy, helped make this little occasion for 12 become a banquet of pure elegance. I have read all of the previous reviews on Yelp, several times each, and though I do not always disagree with some of the points made, I do disagree with the negativity I read within. I am an active part of my mom's life at Baywood. If "we" are unhappy about the food or the service, and we speak Kindly to the staff, we are very well cared for. Serving 200 meals three times per day is difficult without serving a few "Bar Mitzvah Chicken" dinners. But fortunately there are options, including soup and salad bars, and yes, kitchenette's in the apartments. The same holds true for the health center. Support your nurses and caregivers, and they will support you. In closing I say to anyone posting reviews online, be proactive with your patient/relative and their care-giving community, and please look for the good in all people and establishments. Be helpful and kind, compliment when possible. Identify a few blemishes, but be sure to polish the pearls.
Provider Response
Your review is very much appreciated. The best care of our elders is always a team effort between family and the staff here at Baywood. Your devotion to her and your communication with the staff here are key to supporting us in our efforts to provide a warm, friendly, active and safe environment for your mom and every other person who lives here. Thank you so much for recognizing our efforts.
Jennifer108746750
5
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September 30, 2015
Baywood Court was very clean, nice, and quiet. There were a lot of people, the dining facility was communal and cafeteria style, so 5 people would sit at the table and know each other. It was not assisted living, so it was not a good fit. The rooms were really nice and basic with a bed and a dresser. They had church on Sundays, Bingo, and movies. The staff was really nice, gave me a tour, and answered all my questions.
Provider Response
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for visiting Baywood Court and posting a review. Baywood Court does in fact provide 3 levels of care: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Rehab Care. We have a very active community with a wide range of activities, a swimming pool and hot tub, a library, convenience store and beauty/barber salon. We have a long-term, caring staff who really enjoy working with Seniors. We are available for tours every day of the week and look forward to welcoming you back should you like to take another look at us.
Caring106835750
5
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May 13, 2015
Baywood Court is a beautiful facility. The people are great, and the residents are super friendly. They have all sorts of programs for my mom, and it is a wonderful facility. I cannot say enough good things about it. She has a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment with a beautiful balcony overlooking the courtyard and the gazebo. They have entertainment in their gazebo, and she can sit on her balcony and watch that. She has a great size living room, two nice size bedrooms, a wonderful bathroom, a terrific kitchen, and a dining room, and it was a wonderful unit.
Judi9
5
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April 13, 2015
One of the places that we visited for a relative was Baywood. It had independent living, assisted living, and up to actual nursing care. The staff and the residents were extremely friendly, and it just seemed like a big happy family. They were really helpful too as far as making her feel comfortable about any decision that she was about to make. I had the opportunity to eat there when my mother was there because they used to have birthday dinners for the people that lived there, and the food was great.
Wendy29
5
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February 19, 2015
I think they are amazing at Baywood Court. They are thorough, they stay on top of everything, their communication is excellent, and it is definitely an excellent value. I've found that you actually get a little more there for your money than some of the other places I visited. I would definitely recommend them to other people. I have already recommended them to one other family that I know, and they are now considering the facility. My grandmother is very happy with the food and the activities. In fact, if she can't make it to the activities, sometimes they bring the activity to her. She happened to miss the arts and crafts class because she had a doctor's appointment, and a couple of the staff members came in and did beading with her. They made a beaded necklace and matching bracelet, and then the same thing with the floral. She missed it because of another doctor's appointment, a couple of staff members came in, and I actually know someone that works in the facility, and she came in and took her to do another activity as an alternative. And then, she missed the therapy dog -- and that is one of her favorites -- and they brought the therapy dog to her on a different day personally for one-on-one care. They go above and beyond and actually exceeded the expectations that I had. It is very clean, well-maintained, extraordinarily safe, and well-guarded. They are really a fantastic facility.
SalamatPO
4
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August 30, 2012
My Grandfather was a resident at Baywood Court for just over five years. My family was very pleased with the facility and staff. The place is clean and well run, and the staff is friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a retirement community in the San Francisco Bay Area I would not hesitate to recommend Baywood Court as a wonderful choice. As a guest I was always treated well, and my Grandfather never had anything bad to say about the place (which for him was rare). There are many activities for the residents, and people generally seem happy to be there. The food was decent, and there is a nice "Dining Hall" area where residents congregate and socialize. Meals were healthy, balanced and well prepared. (I even ate a few times there myself). The only reason we eventually relocated him to another facility was because he started needing 24 hour care due to early stages of schizophrenia. We felt Baywood was not the ideal place anymore under those new circumstances.
AnnoDomini
5
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February 29, 2012
This is a friendly and supportive location with attentive, interested staff and great facilities. The meals are very good and diverse options are provided. The central court offers a great view. Laundry facilities are available at no extra charge. I feel very safe having my grandmother there. There are great activities and healthy living is promoted. She has taken advantage of these opportunities and has made good friends in the brief time she's been there. The only drawback is limited guest parking at lunchtime.
scoopem
3
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July 27, 2011
Ok facility, seems to be a little short on help. Clean, well kept.
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Services and Amenities of Baywood Court in Castro Valley, California
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
Pets
- Pets
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Aquatic Amenities
- Swimming Pool
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
- Entertainment Venues
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Kitchen Appliances In Unit
Therapies
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Personal Care
- Cooking services
Campus/Building Details
- Coffee Shop
- General Store
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Tai Chi
- Salon Services
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Health Services
- Hospice Care
- Pharmacy on-site
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Reminders
Languages
- English spoken
- Hindi spoken
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Safety & Security
- Gated Facility
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Financing & Payment Options
- Rent And Care Fees
Additional Amenity Information
- Housing: Studio Apts. are ONLY available in Assisted Living
- Features: Putting green
- Licenses: RCFE
- State Licenses: 11440776, 550000793
State Licenses
State License: 11440776
State License: 550000793
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