Almond Road Senior Estates sits in a quiet neighborhood in Castro Valley, California, and has been running since 2008 as a small, residential care home. With only six beds, the facility gives a cozy, home-like feeling, and residents have private rooms with skylights to let in natural light and views of the well-kept gardens. Nurses and caregivers stay on-site day and night-three staff in the day and two at night-to help each resident with bathing, dressing, and medication. Most things run under the eye of the family nurse practitioner who owns the place, which means a nurse leads the caregiving and the focus stays on comfort and daily dignity for each resident, especially as health changes with age.
The home serves men and women, though it started for women, and takes care of people who are ambulatory, non-ambulatory, or even bedridden. Almond Road Senior Estates lets residents keep their independence for as long as possible, but steps in when needed for more support, which can include managing chronic problems like diabetes, Parkinson's, arthritis, or stroke recovery, and offers hospice services if required. People with Alzheimer's or dementia have support in a setting built to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, and the staff tries to keep routines strong and clear to help everyone feel settled. There's also memory care and support for oxygen use, BiPAP, CPAP, colostomy, ileostomy, and Foley care.
Meals happen together to encourage a sense of community, and caregivers do laundry, cleaning, and help with other daily needs. Daily activities get planned to help residents stay engaged, and walking paths and a friendly atmosphere make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. Visitors and family can come during set visiting hours and are encouraged to spend quality time with their loved ones. The home is state-licensed and works closely with local healthcare providers for coordinated care. While Almond Road Senior Estates doesn't take Medicare or Medi-Cal for payment, eligibility for long-term coverage under those programs may be possible. Reviews lean low, with an average score of 1 out of 10, but staff ratings sit in the community's upper range, and families can look up more information, reviews, and a map on their designated profile page.
Almond Road accepts residents who need help with hygiene, walking, incontinence, or who have diabetes, sight or hearing loss, memory problems like Alzheimer's, and those on special diets. The facility supports spiritual care nearby, like the Bay Area Chinese Bible Church. Almond Road Senior Estates tries to deliver straightforward, respectful care that lets each person keep their character and independence while offering as much safety, comfort, and honest attention as possible.
