Fairbanks Home Care sits at 2940 Somerset Avenue in Castro Valley, California, and holds a license from the state as a Residential Care Elderly home for up to six residents, and you'll find it looks a bit like a cozy Board and Care house where people get daily support in a smaller setting. There's a wide mix of care at Fairbanks, with options for assisted living, memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, hospice, respite care for short stays, and some rehab services as needed, and most folks living here are still pretty mobile but need some help with things like cooking, bathing, getting dressed, and managing medicines, and you'll find staff can help with more complex care too, such as incontinence, diabetes, and non-ambulatory needs, since the home's built for high acuity care if required.
Rooms come in both private and semi-private options, and they're usually small studios or shared living setups, and each spot stays furnished and clean. Each resident gets a tailored care plan, and there's regular health monitoring, on-call nurses, and an emergency alert system. Meals are homemade three times a day, and snacks come included, with special diets supported if someone has high blood pressure or diabetes, and a registered dietitian helps plan the menus. Fairbanks keeps a busy routine with arranged activities-things like movie nights, creative arts, music therapy, pet therapy, game nights, and community outings-and there are also workout and craft programs, along with transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping, and spiritual events.
Residents have plenty of places for leisure, such as a library room, greenhouse, barbershop, and game room, and there's internet access and HD TVs for entertainment. There's a chapel for those who wish to attend, walking paths and gardens for fresh air, and laundry and housekeeping services taken care of every week. Some rooms have access to a jacuzzi or fitness area, and there's parking available for family visitors. Home health and hospice care come in as needed, with staff able to help with bathing, grooming, toileting, and essential daily living tasks, and Viorica, who's both the business owner and main caregiver, is known to go above and beyond for residents' well-being.
Fairbanks accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance, and prices can change depending on care needs, room type, and assessment, but the starting cost for assisted living hovers around $3,000 per month. The home doesn't list its exact prices publically, and it doesn't accept Medicare unless certified, but most folks find the small, calm environment and hands-on care reassuring for seniors who can benefit from both independence and daily help. The atmosphere is warm and supportive, aiming to create peace of mind for families, and there's a steady focus on safety, regular engagement, good food, and all the help seniors need to feel comfortable and cared for.
