The individual rooms are nice and well taken care of. The food is very good and they make an effort to fix what the resident likes. The staff is friendly. The activities are varied and fun. The overall price is very reasonable. I couldn’t recommend it more highly!
Bay Park
Offers Independent Living
28 Reviews
2621 Appian Way, Pinole, CA 94564
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(800) 385-2527
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Reviews of Bay Park
Independent Living Reviews for Bay Park
August 28, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
April 13, 2020
I visited this facility
Bay Park was very nice. They have a large eating facility and what we ate satisfied us. I like the room they have available but they just seemed too small. The staff was really healpful, guided us and the information they gave us was helpful.
Provider Response
Hi Marjorie, thank you for your review. While our community may not have been a good fit at this time, we appreciate your kind words. Please do reach back out if circumstances in the future change and all-inclusive senior living is right for you! We hope to have the opportunity to show you all the wonderful amenities that our community has to offer. Thank you
July 02, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Bay Park is not secure. They're really nice, but my brother likes to wander. He has his own little private room. They have all sorts of activities that they do. The dining area is beautiful. It's like a restaurant when they feed him. The staff is nice. They have movie nights, exercises, and people come in to entertain them. I've gone to when they were having a musician sing for them. The food is good. They were having breakfast when I went to visit him, and it was nice. It's a well-run community.
January 06, 2019
I visited this facility
Bay Park was nice, but a little old. It needed a little bit of updating. The girl who showed us around was very knowledgeable, very helpful, engaging, compassionate, and very understanding of our situation. It was a little too busy of an area and a little too congested, otherwise the community was nice and the menu was nice. They have a full schedule of activities for the residents.
January 13, 2018
I visited this facility
Bay Park is one of my top 3. It was clean, the vibe was very friendly, and it had good activities. The staff was very friendly, very knowledgeable, and have called me a couple of times since to follow up. It was on a busy street, and I didn't like that.
June 06, 2017
I visited this facility
We went to Bay Park, and Annie really enjoyed it. She thought it was nice. Actually, it was out of her price range, but the main thing really for her was that there was no public transportation close by. She liked it, but she just can't do it. The staff was very friendly. They gave us a thorough tour, offered a complementary lunch, and followed up. They showed us the 1-bedroom, and it was nice. We didn’t look at the 2-bedroom one, but they told us they had a 2-bedroom. One of the things she didn’t like as well were the amenities in the kitchen. They had a small refrigerator and a place for a microwave, but they didn’t have a stove top oven. And the living room and the dining room kind of ran together; it was all one. The bathroom was located in what she thought was a good area, which she saw first, and then there was the bedroom, which was fine. Another thing that she was not too fond of was that it didn’t have a separate area for entertaining people. When you walk into their building, the first thing that you would see is a very large community room. So if you want to entertain someone, and you don’t want to entertain them in the room, you had to entertain them in that area. They also did not have a patio, so there was really no outlet; there wasn’t any place for you to really go and just enjoy the outdoors if you wanted to. They had activities from 7 in the morning to 7 at night. Their expectation was that people should participate in at least 1 activity a day. They didn’t want people just sitting in their rooms. I don’t think I have been to a place that had as many activities as they had, which I thought was good. We saw some ladies coming off of the elevator, and we talked to them a little about quilting because they were going to some quilting activity. I think the tour took about an hour and 15 minutes, so it was a pretty long tour. They were thorough in what they presented. But from what I saw, it was not as diverse as I think she would have liked it to have been. It was pricey, but I think that is because they had so many things to offer. One thing that was a drawback to her too was that if she needed to go to a doctor, they would take her within the area, but they don’t go outside the county. Also, if she needed to bring somebody in for medical care, it would be additional, so she'd have to do it on her own. You have to provide for your own transportation if you have a doctor outside of the area, and you don’t have any place for an outlet; you can't go out because is no park or anything around there.
December 16, 2016
I visited this facility
My sister is very comfortable in Bay Park. The rooms were very nice and had have multiple options, like a studio, one-bedroom, and something in between the two. They have units with balconies, so she can sit out. It was much better than being in an apartment.
December 03, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We chose Bay Park as mom is familiar with the area, and the people were very nice. It was very clean, wasn’t too large, and it was very homey. She had a good walking for it when she walked in. She had only been in it about two months. They have different trips scheduled every once in a while, movie nights, and a great dining room. They have a person that does hair, a library, and a driver who takes them places they need to go whether it’s doctor’s appointments or salon. They contract with a company called Love a Parent which offers aides if your parent needs assisted with bathing or dressing, so it’s great.
November 29, 2016
I visited this facility
We did go to Bay Park. It was very nice. The receptionist person was very nice, very accommodating, and polite. I thought the community was very handicapped friendly. It’s very good. I had no complaints about it. They had a very lengthy schedule of activities where you could plug into many different things -- i.e., card clubs, theater, and movie times. There were lots of activities. I only met with one staff, and she seemed very nice. She said that she had been there for a couple of years. That was a plus because a lot of them only say it’s six months or so.
October 06, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother has been in Bay Park for two months now. We chose it because the price is reasonable. Overall, it looks like they have some activities, space, and friendly people. The layout is good and has a sunny feeling. She has not participated in any activities. The main issue is that she doesn’t speak English, which limits a lot of things. On the day visited, I made that clear with the facility managers, who seemed quite friendly. They said, “Oh, we’ll make sure to find her an ambassador." I told them there are phone apps for translating, but I do not think anyone has made any effort, which has created a very isolated situation for my mother. I wish the managers would be more helpful.
September 19, 2016
I visited this facility
Bay Park did not have a swimming pool, exercise programs for me and excursions and active activities; everybody seemed to be seated and waiting for something. I wouldn’t want to live there. The place wasn’t inviting to me. It’s clean, but it needed some rejuvenating. The dining area was nice. I only met one person, and she was very nice.
September 01, 2016
I visited this facility
I like Bay Park. It’s very clean and the people were very nice. The dining area was quite nice and they serve three meals a day. They also have a menu that you can pick for each meal. They have lot of activities that they plan for their residents. I remember they have exercises in the morning. They also take their residents to shopping on certain days and to doctor’s appointments too. I was kind of impressed with Bay Park.
January 01, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
I chose Bay Park because it was close to my home and the because of the price. I am very happy with the apartment. They have lots of activities. They do exercise, chair exercises, and different schools in the community come over and do concerts,. They do puzzles, play Scrabble, they watch movies every night at 6:30 pm.
December 30, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My dad liked Bay Park the best and he moved in there about 6 weeks ago. My brother is just a few minutes away so he sees him 5 times a week. They were welcoming. My dad immediately headed off with the sales director of the place. I think they treat him very well and he’s never complained about that. They seemed to be fond of him and were fairly attentive. He felt very relaxed there and without us prompting, he said he thought he’d like to stay there so that was good.
It’s a little homier, a little more lived in. He has a studio which is small. There’s no stove but there are kitchen cabinets, a sink, and a counter so he could have his meals in his room, a nice big bathroom, and a little balcony. It’s comfortable and clean and the cafeteria is nice and big.
He said the food is not great but pretty good and more than adequate. He sometimes forgets to go down to his meals and the ambassador there offers to bring his meals to him. She doesn’t have to do that but she does it. There’s a big library which he really likes because he can walk down the hall and just grab books and bring back to his room. They have a piano in the community area, too.
December 20, 2015
I visited this facility
Bay Park is an independent living place but just about everybody there has a walker. I’m interested in taking walks. The staff was very nice and helpful. The apartment was a two-bedroom, quite pleasant, roomy, and on the bottom floor, which I liked a bit. The food was adequately good. They did have activities, but none that I would be interested in. There was a movie going on when I was there, and they had bingo.
December 15, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My relative chose Bay Park for location and proximity to other relatives. It was very nice and had a good feel to it, but they didn’t have flexible meal times. The staff was very friendly and professional. The apartments were nice. They had trips, exercise, and did crafts.
October 27, 2015
I visited this facility
My sister thought it was too far out to live at Bay Park, but everything about it was very nice -- the people, the apartment, the food. The facility was beautiful. I was kind of disappointed that she didn't want to live there, but it was too far away.
August 05, 2015
I visited this facility
They all were very nice. The rooms were nice. The ones we visited were furnished, but if you move in, you had to have your own furniture. The staff offered us coffee, and when we left, she gave us a cookie. The dining area was like a restaurant. They had just about everything, and the environment was very clean. I would recommend Bay Park, but for my personal use, there were a few things that I wanted that they didn't have.
June 29, 2015
I visited this facility
Bay Park was expensive. There was going to be a $4000 community fee to move into it in addition to your regular rent. It was a nice looking place, a little bit bigger, and had a few more residents. It's not too far from the bay, so it's pretty cool, and I like that. It was clean. The management staff was friendly. It's in the Bay area, but it's not right in the heavily populated area, a little bit out in the country, in a smaller town. The grounds were really pretty, with a lot of flowers and greenery. It's set up on a hill with beautiful views, and you could see the water. I really like the location because you're right outside of San Francisco, but it was an easy drive to get there, and it's even a closer drive to get in to Oakland.
December 28, 2014
I visited this facility
I've been to Bay Park several times, and I like the apartments, but they don't have a flexible food plan. If I'm going to pay for three meals a day, I don't want to lose that money because I'm not there at the right time or I'm just out, and I'm mostly out during the day. I don't want to pay for food that I'm not going to eat.
July 20, 2014
I visited this facility
Bay Park didn't seem quite coordinated as far as the visit is concerned, but they were very kind and very nice. The rooms were adequate and nice. Every place was clean. I liked it.
June 26, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My mom is in Bay Park. It is fine. The rooms are in excellent shape. They are updated and clean. The working staff is good. They are friendly, good, and caring. I have nothing bad to say about them. The managers are good. They will go above and beyond to help you out. If you ask for something, they will take care of it. They keep their facilities nice and clean. The grounds are fine, and they keep it updated. However, their meals are not conducive to vegetarians.
November 21, 2013
I visited this facility
We liked the Bay Park even though the location is not good for us. It’s a little too far. The people are great and the apartments are nice. The rooms were spacious. They could do with a little more decorating though but It feels down home and my mother actually likes it. The food was good.
October 13, 2013
I visited this facility
I really liked Bay Park. It's only about 12 or 15 minutes from Albany where my son and his family are. I have two vehicles and I would have room for parking. I had lunch there and I liked most of the food that I had. I also liked all the people in the office. Both the clients and the people working there were all wonderful and very helpful. They had entertainment and they had trips. I am a quilter and I'd like to be able to continue my quilting. They had a quilting group but it sounded very basic although I would not mind spending time with the group at all.
October 04, 2013
I am/was a resident of this facility
I am at Bay Park now and I really like the apartment. It is just in the right size. The overall maintenance of the place is excellent. The food is pretty good. The staff has been nice and helpful. They are available almost twenty-four hours a day.
September 09, 2013
I visited this facility
Bay Park is very nice and clean. They have a lot of activities for the residents. They've invited me to lunch. I thought the food was good, except that I'm organic. I think it would be difficult to find a place that's organic. I also went on a seminar there about how to downsize and prepare to move because that's my situation now. I've been in my house since the early 70's. They also keep in touch to see how I'm progressing.
I think the place is a lot more calmer like more of a suburban living. It's not really right close in town, but it's near a very big shopping center. They have transportation and they take you to shopping center and restaurants. It's very close to the highway, too. The only thing I could suggest is that they have more organic offerings, because there are so many chemicals in the food now.
August 24, 2013
I visited this facility
We made an appointment and we were 15 minutes early. Our sales rep was 15 minutes late. A slight medicinal smell in lobby. A large noisy dining room. Quilting only art activity , but some artists in residence and classes are available on occasion. Plus is availability of travel to other residences in chain (some 300 across North America).
June 13, 2012
I visited this facility
I visited my great aunt at "the pink palace" (our family's nickname for the facility) roughly 4 times a year. She lived in her own independent unit, and the entire facility was structured a little bit like a hotel: long hallway corridors with front doors to independent residences all along, linked by a common dining- and activity-area in the center. The people both she and we met there were all characters (though they also made me fear entering my retirement years... because a number of them were verging on mentally ill). I loved that so many of them had personalities that had clearly propelled them through their many years, but it was sad to hear their tales of loss -- whether it be children who died prematurely, spouses who passed or left them, or families who never came to visit. The staff at the facility were generally skilled, though there were enough high-school aged people working there that it made me wonder how much turnover in the staff there really is. (Especially when you're dealing with people who are verging on dementia / alzheimer's, it's critical to have a regular cast of characters). The facilities were never called into question; my great aunt had a few occasional issues (e.g., clogged sink, dirty windows on the exterior of the building) that were always promptly dealt with. The food at the facility was decent -- though, as a 20-something, I was always surprised at how early meals were served. Guess that's just how retired people operate.
Costs for Bay Park
Services and Amenities of Bay Park
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Included In Rent: Basic Cable, Electric, Sewer, Water
- Independent Living Starting At: $2704/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
- Housing Extra: Handicap Barrier Free Units Available, Individual Climate Control, Safety Rails In Bathroom, Telephone Hookup, Walk In Tub
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Dining Extra: Private Dining Room, Resident Kitchen
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Laundry Room For Use, Chapel, Library, Locked Mailboxes, Elevator, Parking: Covered
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Technology Extra: Business Center, Wi Fi In Common Areas
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Fitness Room
- Activities Extra: Billiard Lounge, Game Room, Activity Room
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 55
- Pets: Most Pets Allowed
About Bay Park
Bay Park is located in Pinole, CA, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community.
From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our chefs prepare three delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.
So come to Bay Park for a visit...and stay!
*We understand that each individual is unique and that needs may change over time. Holiday Retirement does not provide any health care services. However, residents are welcome to receive services from any outside home health care provider of their choice to help them continue enjoying life at our community.
What Makes Us Special
We are centrally located just over a half hour from San Francisco, Napa, Marin County and Alameda. At Bay Park we help our residents lead a more enriched, purposeful life. We have a travel program where our residents get to stay at any holiday community within the US, for up to 7 nights at no charge!
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