Carefield Castro Valley Assisted Living & Memory Care sits at 19960 Santa Maria Ave in Castro Valley, CA, right at the foot of Mount Diablo, surrounded by green forests and parks, and the place has a kind of quiet, welcoming air with earth-toned gathering spots and sunny, bright apartments where residents can look out on landscaped gardens and enjoy the view. The community's licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, or RCFE, and it serves adults usually age 60 and over, offering both permanent homes and short-term respite stays in private or companion suites with large windows, private baths, walk-in showers, and even pet-friendly options if someone wants to bring a small animal along, with rooms that feature wall-to-wall carpeting, in-suite climate control, and spacious closets.
The care team includes nurses and Resident Care Professionals who are there day and night, ready to help with bathing, dressing, medication management, personal grooming, and even escorting residents to meals and activities, plus they're trained in both skilled nursing and memory care, including special support for Alzheimer's and dementia. Apartments and common areas have an emergency call system for quick help when needed, and the staff works with each resident to create a customized care plan, which can also involve diabetes care, support for low or no-sodium diets, and special attention for vegetarians.
There's a focus on making the place feel active and comfortable, with spaces like libraries, a beauty salon, a hobby and recreation room, a TV lounge, and walking paths winding around outdoor patios, gardens, and even a peaceful courtyard for just sitting or visiting. Residents can join a big range of daily events and programs, from music sessions, exercise classes, and art projects to movie nights, sing-a-longs, spiritual gatherings, dining events, birthday parties, and even group outings for shopping or trips around town, since free transportation and shopping assistance are available too. Meals are served restaurant-style in the dining room, with holiday celebrations open to families, and guests are welcome at meal times, keeping it a real family sort of place.
The cleaning crew takes care of weekly laundry, daily trash pickup, in-room cable TV hook-up, and Wi-Fi, while maintenance is part of the service too, so residents don't have to worry about chores. There are programs aimed at supporting the mind, body, and social interests, which can mean anything from fitness classes in the gym, relaxing in the spa and wellness room, using the chapel for quiet thought, or taking part in the Lifestyle activities focused on MOVE, ENGAGE, FEEL, CONNECT, and EAT-a way to help everyone stay active, involved, and connected as they choose, with skilled staff always around to provide care or just a steady presence. This is a community with a reputation for being calm, family-like, and approachable, where care adapts as needs change and where the goal is a simple one: to help seniors live as comfortably and independently as possible, with support that feels both personal and reliable, all in a setting that's safe, social, and rooted in both care and everyday routine.
