Sunset Home For the Elderly sits at 428 Sunset Road in Alameda, California, and feels like a small, cottage-style place with room for just six residents at a time, which means things never get too busy or loud, and folks can relax or chat in peace if that's what they like. The building's set up for comfort and safety, with both private and semi-private rooms, wide hallways, wheelchair accessible showers, and even little kitchenettes for those who want a snack or warm drink in their own space, plus regular maid and laundry service so nobody has to worry much about upkeep or cleaning their room. A full staff is always around, day and night, to help with personal care-bathing, dressing, toileting, and support for folks with diabetes who manage their own shots, and staff will remind residents when it's time for the restroom or give a steady arm if someone needs help getting up or down, and they have specialized lift equipment and two-person assist when things get trickier.
This place takes care of meals, serving three simple, home-style meals every day with snacks, and the kitchen can change things up for special diets like low salt or diabetic needs, which means folks don't go hungry or worry about what they can or can't eat. Residents always have housekeeping, laundry, and a regular supply of healthy snacks, so there's less to worry about, and those who need help with medications get reminders and assistance, though staff don't give insulin shots themselves. With only six units, everyone kind of knows everyone, and that gives residents some peace of mind, with a focus on routines and reassurance, which helps especially in the separate memory care building designed to keep those with Alzheimer's or dementia safe and prevent wandering, with extra security, bracelets that set off alarms if someone heads for the door, and a staff trained to handle major behavioral issues gently and calmly.
Sunset Home offers programs for many needs, like memory care in a secure wing, hospice care for those near the end of life, respite care for short stays, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and customized service plans that look after everything from nutrition to health and daily living tasks. The activity calendar keeps folks busy, with daily exercise, music, game nights, walks, gardening, trips off-site, animal therapy, and small parties in the shared dining halls or lounges, plus faith services in the chapel, reading in the library, and movie afternoons in the bistro and theater spaces. Outside, there's a sun room, quiet walkways, and a courtyard garden for relaxing or enjoying sunny days, with scheduled trips to the beach or park. The building has 24-hour security, concierge services, and a policy for no smoking indoors, keeping things clean and safe for everyone.
Transportation is part of life here, meaning residents get rides to doctor appointments, shops, or religious services either for free or for a little extra cost, depending on what's needed and where they're headed. Pets are welcome within the rules, which helps the place feel a bit more friendly and homelike, and residents can keep busy in the beauty parlor, sauna, or with visits from a mobile hairdresser, while nurses and care assistants help with routines, health checks, and emotional support, aiming to keep things gentle and easy for everyone. The home is licensed and regulated by California's Department of Social Services, with license number 15600407, so families know care standards are kept up, and the quiet, homelike spaces-complete with high-definition TVs, cozy reading rooms, and organized schedules-make it a place where folks can truly settle in without feeling lost in a crowd.
