SunnySide Home

    5652 Butano Park Drive, Fremont, CA, 94538
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Supportive care, pleasant staff, safety

    I chose this home-style, bright and airy facility because the entry staff and owner were pleasant and the nurse and team were thorough, encouraging activity and supporting recovery - good value. My mom settled in gradually and I'm very satisfied. My only safety concern: some bedroom doors open directly outside with only a simple baby alarm and residents have wandered - my husband was once briefly left unattended.

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    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Pleasant, welcoming entry staff
    • Home-style, family environment with children present
    • Bright, airy environment and open layout
    • Positive, uplifting atmosphere
    • Owner is engaged and supportive
    • On-site nurse and attentive clinical support
    • Staff encourage physical activity and support recovery
    • Good value for cost
    • Smooth, thorough initial contact and admissions
    • Residents and families report gradual settling and satisfaction

    Cons

    • Safety concern about residents who wander or are runners
    • Exterior bedroom doors that open to outside with only a simple baby alarm
    • Reports of residents being left unattended (safety/monitoring issue)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is positive, emphasizing a warm, home-like environment and attentive staff. Multiple reviewers highlight a pleasant and productive first contact and a welcoming entry team. The facility is described as bright, airy, and open, creating a positive atmosphere that helped at least one new resident settle in gradually. Several comments single out the owner and the on-site nurse as strengths, noting engaged management and clinical support that encourages physical activity and supports recovery. Families described value for cost and expressed satisfaction with the care their relatives received.

    Care quality is portrayed favorably in the summaries. Reviewers reported that staff are thorough and supportive, with specific praise for encouragement of physical activity and recovery-focused care. The presence of a nurse on site was viewed positively, contributing to a sense of competent clinical oversight. Multiple statements that relatives “settled in gradually” and that families were “very satisfied” point toward effective day-to-day caregiving and successful transitions for new residents.

    Staffing and management receive strong mentions: the owner is described as great and engaged, and staff interactions at intake were described as productive and thorough. These impressions suggest transparent admissions processes and hands-on leadership. The positive atmosphere and the described attentiveness of staff indicate good interpersonal care and a welcoming, family-oriented culture.

    The facility’s physical characteristics are consistently noted as a strength: reviewers mention a home-style setting with children in the house, a bright and airy interior, and an open layout. These elements contribute to a family-like environment that some families find comforting and beneficial for their loved ones’ emotional adjustment.

    However, there are important safety-related concerns that appear repeatedly and temper the generally positive impressions. Reviewers expressed worry about residents who wander or are runners. A specific, notable risk factor mentioned is that some bedroom doors lead directly outside and are monitored only by a simple baby alarm. In one account, a spouse (husband) was reportedly left unattended, which highlights potential gaps in monitoring and supervision. These safety issues are significant because they relate to resident elopement risk and the adequacy of supervision for residents who may be prone to wandering.

    The reviews do not discuss dining, menus, or food service, so no conclusions can be drawn about those aspects from the provided summaries. Activities beyond encouragement of physical activity and recovery support are not extensively described, though the positive atmosphere and family setting imply some level of engagement and social interaction.

    In summary, SunnySide Home is consistently described as a welcoming, home-like facility with engaged management, an on-site nurse, and staff who promote activity and recovery. Families report good initial admissions experiences and overall satisfaction with care and value. The chief area requiring attention is safety and monitoring: multiple reviewers flagged wandering residents, exterior bedroom doors with only minimal alarm systems, and at least one instance of a resident being left unattended. Prospective families should weigh the appealing home environment and attentive staff against these documented safety concerns and should ask the facility specific questions about elopement prevention, door security, monitoring protocols, staff-to-resident supervision levels, and incident reporting before making a placement decision.

    Location

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    About SunnySide Home

    SunnySide Home sits over on Butano Park Drive in Fremont, CA, and offers different levels of care such as Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home, Independent Living, In-Home Care, and Residential Care Home. The place has six assisted living units in total and provides specialized care for people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia in a separate secured building, where the staff uses alarms and bracelet systems like Wander Guard to help keep residents safe from wandering. Nurses and caregivers help with things like transferring, toileting, bathing, eating, and dressing, and they've got plans for high-acuity care, diabetic care, Parkinson's disease services, ambulation help, and incontinence care. They can monitor diabetes, remind folks about restroom breaks, and help with medication management, but they don't give insulin injections themselves.

    Some rooms have private baths and all have wheelchair accessible showers, and there are different room types, like Private, Semi-Private, and 1-Bedroom apartments, with prices starting around $2,500 for a semi-private room and $3,000 for a 1-bedroom memory care room. People can get help moving in, and units are kept in good shape with regular maintenance and cleaning. The building stays friendly for people with mobility needs, featuring grab bars, ADA bathrooms, and emergency systems in all units. There's also resident parking and options for folks needing transportation.

    Meals are provided, with choices for kosher and vegetarian diets, and a staff dietitian helps with meal prep for different needs. Residents eat in a dining hall where they're served three meals a day. Activities fill the calendar most days, including exercise classes, gardening, arts and crafts, walking paths, and the use of a library, theater room, and activities area for games and events. There are both on-site and off-site events, plus computer classes and outings in the local Fremont area. SunnySide Home offers chapels for services and private dining spaces for special occasions.

    Staff speak both Chinese and English, and there's a nurse-owner who focuses on keeping folks active and encourages participation. There's also a secured memory care area, 24/7 emergency response, and special care plans suited for each person. Outdoor common areas, indoor lounges, a hair salon, and garden areas give residents places to relax and visit, and pets are welcome too. Laundry and housekeeping get taken care of, with personal laundry options available. SunnySide Home features a published listing on SeniorAdvisor.com, where families can check verified reviews and see prices before choosing. The place offers stay options for family, respite care for short-term needs, and support for people with heavy care or behavioral challenges. There's help for residents needing transfers, using mechanical lifts, and standby support. SunnySide Home keeps a safe and positive environment and provides clear information on its services and prices.

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