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    $3,000/month

    Common Destiny Care Home

    34209 Sylvester Dr, Fremont, CA, 94555
    4.2 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Caring, clean, comforting memory care

    I placed my loved one in this small Union City memory-care home and was impressed - extremely clean, quiet, and comfortable in a nice neighborhood. Owner Evelyn (an RN specializing in geriatrics) with lead caregiver Nora and Flora lead a loving, well-trained team; caregivers were delightful, thoughtful, and communicated clearly with our family and hospice during a peaceful passing. Good caregiver-to-patient ratio and constant support, though it's not for active residents and the food/accommodations are basic. Overall I'm grateful - best of the four facilities I visited and I would send a loved one here again.

    Pricing

    $3,000+/moSuiteAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.22 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      4.2

    Pros

    • Very clean facility
    • Caring, compassionate staff
    • Good caregiver-to-patient ratio due to small size
    • RN owner and clinical oversight
    • Well-trained and experienced team
    • Clear communication with family and hospice
    • Peaceful, quiet, and calm environment
    • Comfortable, basic accommodations
    • Specialized geriatric knowledge (owner's wife is an RN specializing in geriatrics)
    • Positive end-of-life/palliative care experiences (peaceful passing)

    Cons

    • Food described as less desirable
    • Basic accommodations (limited amenities)
    • Not suitable for very active residents
    • Some reviewers felt staff could spend more time with residents
    • Small number of residents (may limit social/activity options)
    • Budget/cost concerns mentioned
    • Minor administrative/review submission issue reported

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the summaries is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers highlighting exceptional cleanliness, compassionate caregiving, and effective clinical oversight. The facility is repeatedly described as "very clean," and reviewers emphasize that the staff are caring, thoughtful, and experienced. Several reviewers specifically name caregivers (Evelyn, Nora, Flora) and praise their dedication, describing them as supportive during long-term care and during end-of-life transitions. The presence of an RN owner and an RN spouse specializing in geriatrics is noted as a reassuring factor that contributes to perceived quality and clinical competence.

    Care quality is a dominant positive theme. Reviewers cite good caregiver-to-patient ratios driven by the facility’s small size, which allows personalized attention, clear communication with families and hospice teams, and peaceful, dignified end-of-life experiences. Multiple accounts reference "loving care," "thoughtfulness," and gratitude for the team's support during a passing, indicating strength in palliative and memory-care contexts. The facility is even described as the reviewers' top choice among multiple options evaluated, suggesting it compares favorably within the local market for similar levels of care.

    Staffing and management receive strong praise. The team is called well-trained and experienced, and specific staff members and owners are credited with constant support. Reviewers note good coordination with outside providers (hospice) and communication with family members. The transition to a new owner was mentioned positively in at least one review. These comments together paint a picture of a hands-on management style with clinically knowledgeable leadership and front-line caregivers who form trusting relationships with residents and families.

    Facility characteristics are consistently described as small, quiet, peaceful, and comfortable with basic accommodations. The small size is a double-edged theme: it is credited for enabling individualized care and a good caregiver-to-resident ratio, but it also appears to limit activity options and social variety. Several reviewers explicitly say the home is "not for active residents" and better suited for residents who are less mobile or bedridden. The neighborhood is noted as nice, and the overall atmosphere is described as calm and peaceful—attributes that appealed to families seeking stability and tranquility for memory-care or end-of-life needs.

    Areas for improvement identified across the summaries are relatively limited but important to note. Dining received mixed feedback: while there is mention of a "warm lunch," some reviewers found the food less desirable. Accommodations are described as basic, which suggests limited amenities or lower levels of luxury compared with larger facilities. A few reviewers wished staff could spend more time with residents, which may reflect busy periods or expectations for more activity engagement. Budget or cost concerns were mentioned, indicating that affordability or financial transparency might be a consideration for some families. There was also a minor comment about a review submission issue, which appears administrative rather than clinical but worth acknowledging.

    In summary, Common Destiny Care Home is consistently portrayed as a small, very clean, and peaceful memory-care/home-care setting with a highly compassionate and clinically knowledgeable staff. It shines in personalized, dignified care—especially for residents needing memory support or end-of-life care—supported by an RN owner and an experienced caregiving team. Potential residents and families should weigh the advantages of intimate, attentive care and a tranquil environment against more basic accommodations, less robust dining options, and potentially limited activity offerings for highly active residents. Overall, reviewers indicate a high degree of trust and satisfaction, with several saying they would choose or recommend the facility again.

    Location

    Map showing location of Common Destiny Care Home

    About Common Destiny Care Home

    Common Destiny Care Home sits in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood near Northgate Park in Fremont, California, and those who live there get care in a residential setting that feels like a home, with a welcoming entryway, a cozy living room, and a communal dining area where meals and snacks are served every day, including special diets if a doctor prescribes them. The care home's been open since 2010 and has caregivers like Evelyn and Nora who attend to residents, some of whom speak Mandarin or understand Cantonese, and there's an RN involved in care and management, so someone's always there, day or night, to help with medication, daily tasks like bathing and dressing, and support with things like diabetes care, memory care, high acuity, and non-ambulatory needs. The place gives seniors help with doctor and dentist appointments, lets people schedule tours, and provides services like bedside care, tray service after minor surgeries or illnesses, and laundry, dry cleaning, and regular cleaning of rooms, linens, and clothing, plus kitchens, washers and dryers, cable TV, and safety features like sprinklers and wheelchair access. For folks concerned with privacy or wanting to talk about costs, there's an option to chat privately, and residents have a choice of studios, single rooms, or two-bedroom units, each with comfortable furniture and housekeeping included, plus amenities like Wifi, a dining room, activities room, guest parking, a fitness center, salon, and garden, so they don't feel boxed in. Common Destiny Care Home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, hospice, adult day care, and home care services, as well as help with arranging transportation and connecting with other senior support services, which can be a relief to families wanting more than just occasional help because residents get regular wellness checks, observation for any changes in condition, and help when there's a need for extra attention. Folks living here can join in social activities, arts and crafts, and educational or health programs, and they get help with personal needs, bed and bath linens, and hygiene items like soap and toilet paper, so they stay clean and comfortable. The environment's safe and nurturing, staff are around 24/7, and the place aims to meet both medical and non-medical needs, offering an alternative to home care for seniors who need some extra hands and care in day-to-day living, whether for a short stay or long-term support.

    People often ask...

    State of California Inspection Reports

    4

    Inspections

    7

    Type A Citations

    15

    Type B Citations

    5

    Years of reports

    25 Jan 2024
    Identified deficiencies in facility maintenance, resident care, and documentation during the inspection.
    • § 87616(b)(1)
    • § 87470(a)(2)
    • § 87628(a)
    • § 87705(c)(5)
    • § 87468(c)(1)
    27 Jan 2023
    Visited on 1/27/2023, no deficiencies were found during the inspection.
    16 May 2022
    Conducted an inspection of the facility and identified several deficiencies related to infection control, safety, and resident care.
    • § 87465(h)(2)
    • § 87309(a)
    • § 87208(a)(7)
    • § 87303(a)
    • § 87608(a)(5)
    • § 87468.1(a)(6)
    06 Jan 2020
    Identified deficiencies and cited violations during an inspection.
    • § 1569.618(c)(3)
    • § 1569.626(a)
    • § 87555(b)(8)
    • § 87705(f)(1)
    • § 87618(b)(3)
    • § 1569.69(a)
    • § 87465(h)(6)
    • § 1569.695(a)
    • § 1569.696(a)
    • § 1569.695(c)
    • § 87465(e)

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