Pricing ranges from
    $2,200 – 2,500/month

    Landmark Villa

    21000 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA, 94541
    4.1 · 75 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Warm staff, clean, affordable, dated.

    I had a largely positive experience: staff were warm, communicative, and made residents feel cared for. The building is clean and bright with pleasant outdoor areas, roomy apartments, lots of amenities (meals, laundry, transportation) and tasty, customizable food. Activities are varied and the pricing/value is very reasonable with flexible payment options. Downsides: the facility looks dated, maintenance and staffing can be inconsistent, and there's no on-site memory care-so I'd recommend it for independent/assisted needs but urge checking specifics for higher-level care.

    Pricing

    $2,200+/moStudioIndependent Living
    $2,500+/mo1 BedroomIndependent Living
    $2,200+/moStudioAssisted Living
    $2,500+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.08 · 75 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Friendly, caring and long-tenured staff
    • Reasonable and budget-friendly rates / good value
    • Meals included (three meals a day) with some customization
    • Weekly apartment cleaning and laundry service
    • Multiple apartment options (studios, one- and two-bedrooms)
    • In-room kitchens/stoves/refrigerators available
    • On-site amenities (dining room, library, salon, movie room)
    • Outdoor areas, garden and patios
    • Transportation to medical appointments, shopping and banking
    • Active social programming (bingo, art, yoga, game nights, Bridge)
    • Respite care available
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • Medication-management option and safety checks reported
    • Spacious apartments with good layouts and storage
    • Helpful admissions/marketing staff and tailored tours
    • Flexible payment plans / income-flexible options
    • Maid service and housekeeping responsiveness noted
    • Laundry and some in-unit washer/dryer amenities
    • Location convenient to shopping and hospitals
    • Family-like, community atmosphere with resident engagement
    • Seven levels of care available (care-level structure)
    • Live entertainment and volunteer-driven activities
    • Transportation and outings offered (though sometimes limited)
    • Many reviewers would recommend / positive overall impressions

    Cons

    • Dated, older building appearance needing refresh
    • Maintenance problems (loose sinks, chipped fixtures, backwards faucets, loose toilets)
    • Occasional strong urine or room odors reported
    • Inconsistent care and understaffing at times
    • No on-site memory/dementia unit
    • No air conditioning in some areas/rooms
    • Shared bedrooms or shared bathrooms in some units
    • Serious clinical incidents reported (bed sores, UTIs, choking hazard)
    • Inconsistent medication administration and follow-through
    • Management communication issues and unresponsiveness reported
    • Residents reportedly left unattended in common areas/lobby
    • Variable food quality — some praise, some dislike
    • Limited or uneven activity/outings offerings for some residents
    • Neighborhood safety concerns mentioned
    • Additional fees for higher care levels (e.g., level 6) can add cost
    • Occasional language barrier or poorly trained staff reported
    • Mixed reports about cleanliness — some rooms dusty or smelling
    • Problems with follow-through on refunds or post-death assistance
    • Some reviewers found the place not a good personal fit despite positives
    • Dark/dreary interior lighting and worn carpets in parts of the facility

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: Reviews of Landmark Villa are mixed but lean positive in regard to staff, value, and core services. A large number of reviewers emphasize friendly, caring, and long-tenured staff who create a family-like atmosphere and provide comfort and support to residents. Many families praise the facility as a budget-friendly, well-priced option compared with peers, highlighting included services such as three daily meals, weekly apartment cleaning, laundry service, transportation to appointments and shopping, and flexible payment plans. Multiple reviewers note spacious apartments, in-room kitchens (stove/refrigerator), on-site amenities (dining room, library, salon, movie room), outdoor garden spaces, and varied activities — all factors that contribute to residents’ quality of life and make Landmark Villa appealing for independent or assisted living where intensive medical care is not required.

    Care quality and staffing: A recurring strength in the reviews is the staff’s warmth, compassion, and continuity. Several accounts describe staff who go above and beyond, strong partnerships with visiting agencies, good communication, hourly checks, and medication-management options that increase families’ peace of mind. However, there is a notable and important counterpoint: multiple reviewers report understaffing, inconsistent care, and at times poor clinical outcomes. Specific and serious issues appear in some reviews — bed sores, urinary tract infections, a choking hazard incident, inconsistent administration of medications (including anti-nausea medication not given), and perceptions that some staff are not well trained. These reports indicate variable care quality across shifts or specific caregivers; while many residents receive excellent, attentive care, some families experienced neglect or lapses that they felt management did not adequately address. Reviewers recommend close inquiry about staffing ratios, clinical oversight, and escalation policies when considering placement.

    Facilities, maintenance and environment: The physical plant receives mixed feedback. Many reviewers describe the facility as clean, well-kept, and bright, with fresh smells, roomy apartments, and well-maintained outdoor areas and dining spaces. Conversely, another cluster of comments points to an older, dated building with worn/dark carpets, low lighting, chipping fixtures, and ad hoc maintenance issues (loose sinks, broken fixtures, backwards faucets, and loose toilets). Some renters experienced noticeable odors (including urine in hallways and rooms) and spotty housekeeping results. Additionally, some units lack air conditioning and some living arrangements include shared bedrooms or shared bathrooms, which may not suit everyone’s preferences. These divergent impressions suggest that condition and upkeep may vary by wing, building section, or unit, and that prospective residents should inspect specific rooms and common areas during tours.

    Dining and activities: Dining is frequently mentioned as a positive selling point: many reviewers praise three daily meals, a varied menu with alternatives, diabetic or sodium customization, and home-made or gourmet-feel offerings. Still, experiences are mixed — some residents or family members were not satisfied with meal quality or seating/food-service logistics. Activities programming is generally reported as available and diverse (bingo, Bridge, yoga, games, art class, occasional live music, and outings). The activity director is often cited as encouraging participation. That said, some reviews describe limited outings or only a few basic activities, and a few residents or family members felt there wasn’t enough one-on-one attention or stimulation for people requiring higher-engagement programming.

    Management, policies and safety: Several reviewers commend admissions and management staff for being helpful, informative, and responsive, with personalized tours and strong follow-up. Yet, multiple accounts also point to management communication problems and poor follow-through on requests, billing or refund issues (including a pending refund), and lack of help with post-death logistics. Safety concerns include reports of residents being left unattended in the lobby, the absence of a memory care/dementia unit on site, and a few comments about neighborhood safety. In addition, fees for higher levels of care (for example level 6) were called out as extra costs that can materially raise the monthly expense. These mixed reports suggest that management performance and administrative consistency are perceived unevenly across reviewers.

    Value and recommendation guidance: Many reviewers recommend Landmark Villa for independent and assisted living residents who prioritize friendly staff, community atmosphere, included services, and affordability. The facility is repeatedly characterized as offering strong value relative to cost and as a better choice than living alone for many seniors. However, other reviewers emphasize that Landmark Villa is not ideal for residents needing intensive medical care, dependable memory care, or a fully modernized facility. Given the variability in experience (especially around clinical care consistency, maintenance, and management responsiveness), prospective residents and their families should conduct a careful tour of the exact apartment and wings under consideration, ask for specifics on staffing ratios and clinical oversight, review incident and staffing policies, confirm extra fees for higher care levels, and inquire about air conditioning, shared-room options, and memory care availability.

    Bottom line: Landmark Villa repeatedly earns praise for its staff, community feel, included services, and affordability, making it a strong contender for many seeking independent or assisted living at a reasonable price. At the same time, there are consistent warnings in the reviews about building age and upkeep, sporadic maintenance and odor issues, and—most importantly—occasional lapses in clinical care and management responsiveness. These mixed but specific patterns suggest that Landmark Villa can be an excellent, economical choice for residents whose needs are primarily social and assistance-oriented, but families of residents with higher medical or memory-care needs should proceed with extra due diligence and clear contractual understanding of staffing, care-level fees, and escalation processes.

    Location

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    About Landmark Villa

    Landmark Villa sits on six acres of landscaped grounds with big trees, wildlife, patios, a courtyard, garden areas, and a couple of gazebos where people like to gather when the weather's nice. This is a two-story building with hotel-like balconies, comfortable common areas, and about 97 apartments in a mix of studio, alcove, shared, and one-bedroom layouts, each coming with wall-to-wall carpet, storage, and kitchenettes-some have patios or balconies, private bathrooms, and room sizes go from 432 up to 563 square feet. Residents can bring their own furnishings if they want, and there are options for singles or shared rooms, plus parking for those who drive.

    This is a community that's pet-friendly but people do have to take care of their own pets, with no cats or dogs as house animals, and guests are welcome for meals or overnight stays. Those who live here can expect daily meals prepped by chefs, focused on taste and nutrition, and meals can meet special diets like low-fat, low-salt, diabetic, vegetarian, or kosher. There's communal dining, room service, on-site pharmacy, library, beauty salon, and barber, plus daily housekeeping, maintenance, and even laundry and dry-cleaning, so folks don't need to worry about chores or yard work.

    The building is wheelchair accessible and has features like accessible showers, mobility help, and safety checks. Staff is on hand around the clock for support, including help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, incontinence, and even feeding if needed, with extra services for memory care and dementia. It offers both assisted and independent living, with options for respite care, home care, adult day care, and hospice if someone needs short-term stays or end-of-life support. A nurse and therapists-physical, occupational, and speech-are available; podiatry, dentist visits, and immunizations happen too.

    Landmark Villa keeps a full calendar of daily activities-sometimes it's chair yoga, stretching, meditation, or group fitness, other times it's painting or cooking, organized day trips like going to the Oakland Zoo, community-sponsored events, card games outside, billiards, or prayer services on and offsite. Residents sometimes organize their own activities and there are many common places to gather, from the cozy Fireside Lounge to a Terrace Lounge with a big TV, social and fireside lounges, activity rooms, a board room, meeting spaces, religious venues, entertainment venues, and a game room. There's also a large aquarium in the main sitting area and a library for those who like to read.

    Transportation is provided, free of charge, whether for shopping, outings, medical appointments, or errands, including special vehicles for wheelchairs. Community staff speaks several languages: English, Hindi, Tagalog, and Spanish. Security includes controlled building access, staff supervision, and an emergency response system. Residents can expect mail delivery, 24/7 concierge, and scheduled health checks. Services are open to adults aged 55 and over.

    The facility is licensed by the State and keeps up with regular checks for compliance. Payment options cover checks, long-term care insurance, and VA benefits. People stay busy with recreational options like arts and crafts, music, performing arts, golf, seasonal parties, and outings. There's a focus on wellness with fitness programs and help with mental and physical health. The atmosphere aims for comfort and community, where people can live as independently as possible but still have support when needed, all on pleasant, well-kept grounds with a friendly, lived-in feel.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    21

    Inspections

    4

    Type A Citations

    4

    Type B Citations

    6

    Years of reports

    14 May 2025
    Found five specific allegations about resident care: a resident sustained pressure injuries; diapering needs were not met; hygiene needs were not met; staff did not assist when requested; and staff did not treat residents with dignity and respect. Interviews and records did not provide evidence to support these allegations.
    14 May 2025
    Found that a continued case management visit included interviews with the executive director. No deficiencies were identified.
    23 Jan 2025
    Investigated an incident of rough handling of a resident, which led to the caregiver’s removal and termination, and reviewed the resident’s file, staff schedule, statements, and related medical and appraisal documents; found no deficiency cited.
    05 Sept 2024
    Found no deficiencies after an unannounced visit; safety systems functioned, food storage and medication handling were in order, and resident rooms were inspected. Updated documents, including the emergency/disaster plan and liability insurance certificate, were received.
    05 Sept 2024
    Confirmed no deficiencies during inspection on September 5, 2024.
    28 Sept 2023
    Identified that an updated Infection Control Plan had not been submitted, despite an approved Mitigation Plan. Noted routine safety and care measures, including detectors, quarterly drills, medication checks, a hot water temperature of 113.6 degrees Fahrenheit in one bathroom, and a chest rub observed in a resident's room.
    • § 87705(f)(2)
    28 Sept 2023
    Inspection identified deficiencies in various areas of the facility, including missing documentation and an observation of chest rub in a resident's room.
    • § 9058
    01 Jun 2022
    Investigated the allegation regarding infection control, finding the infection control plan completed by June 1, 2022, and an exit interview occurred.
    01 Jun 2022
    Identified that staff did not update the resident’s appraisal/needs and services plan after changes in condition or hospital visits, leaving only two plans on file dating from 2019. Identified that centrally stored medication records for a medication event were missing and could not be located.
    01 Jun 2022
    Found that a resident sustained multiple falls resulting in injuries. Found that medical attention was not provided promptly after those falls, and staff did not respond promptly to the resident's pull cords.
    01 Jun 2022
    Identified deficiencies in updating resident care plans and storing medication records were found during the visit.
    07 Feb 2022
    Found hand washing posters in each of five apartments, but none in the kitchenettes. Found no trash bin with a pedal-operated lid outside the isolation room; no deficiencies were cited.
    07 Feb 2022
    Inspection revealed hand washing posters present in apartments but not kitchenettes and absence of pedal operated lid on trash bin outside isolation room. No deficiencies noted.
    13 Oct 2021
    Found that a resident with dementia wandered away from the premises and was found by a bystander with facial fractures and a finger injury after a fall.
    13 Oct 2021
    Identified that a resident with dementia lacked medical assessments for 2018 and 2019 and that no dementia care plan had been submitted to the licensing office. These issues were discussed with staff and an exit interview was conducted.
    13 Oct 2021
    Confirmed a resident with dementia wandered away unnoticed, sustained multiple injuries after a fall, and was found by a bystander who called 9-1-1. Report resulted in a $500 civil penalty.
    • § 87463
    • § 87506
    22 Sept 2021
    Found comprehensive infection-control measures in place, including masked staff, entry screening with temperature checks, daily symptom monitoring, posted hand-washing and distancing signs, and ample PPE. Noted a 95 percent vaccination rate among staff and residents, locked medications and chemicals, and no deficiencies cited.
    22 Sept 2021
    Conducted infection control inspection at a multi-story facility with proper COVID-19 protocols in place, including daily screenings, social distancing measures, and a high percentage of staff and residents fully vaccinated.
    14 Jul 2020
    Observed clean apartments, equipped with safety features, and free of hazards during inspection.
    • § 87705(b)(2)
    • § 87468.2
    13 Feb 2020
    Closed unfounded allegation of altercation between residents. Residents do not need supervision and facility took action.
    • § 87208
    • § 87705
    02 Oct 2019
    Inspection revealed no deficiencies in the living conditions and services for residents.

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