19th Park Ave Home Care

    1628 Celeste Drive, San Mateo, CA, 94402
    4.0 · 4 reviews
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean compassionate staff, small rooms

    I placed my loved one here and I'm very pleased - the facility is spotless, the owners are medically knowledgeable, and the staff are accommodating, hospitable and genuinely compassionate; the caregivers have made him happy. Rooms are small, there can be occasional language/communication issues, and it wasn't suitable for my mother's needs, but I highly recommend it for similar care requirements.

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    Amenities

    4.00 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Clean facility
    • Accommodating and hospitable staff
    • Medically knowledgeable owners
    • Loving and compassionate care
    • Caregivers improve residents' mood and happiness
    • Highly recommended by some families
    • Excellent staff performance

    Cons

    • Language barrier between staff and families/residents
    • Staff communication issues
    • Not suitable for some residents (mismatch with needs)
    • Small room size
    • At least one clearly negative overall experience reported

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for 19th Park Ave Home Care is mixed but leans positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize highly favorable aspects such as cleanliness, a welcoming and accommodating staff, and owners who are medically knowledgeable. Care quality is often described in emotional as well as practical terms—caregivers are called loving, compassionate, and capable of making residents feel happy. Several comments explicitly recommend the facility, and other short notes praise staff performance as "excellent" and "very good," indicating consistent positive interactions between caregivers and residents or families.

    Care quality: The dominant theme in the positive reviews is high-quality, person-centered care. Phrases like "loving and compassionate care," "very good care from staff caregivers," and reports that staff help make a resident feel happy point to caregivers who engage residents warmly and attend effectively to their needs. The presence of medically knowledgeable owners is cited as a specific strength, suggesting the facility has clinical insight available at the management level. That combination of compassionate hands-on caregivers and medically informed leadership contributes to an overall impression of competent, attentive care for many families.

    Staff and communication: Staff demeanor and attitude are consistently praised as accommodating, hospitable, and excellent. However, communication is an area of notable concern. Multiple summaries reference a language barrier and general staff communication issues. One or more reviewers explicitly characterize their overall experience as negative and note that the facility was not suitable for their mother, linking that dissatisfaction in part to communication problems. This pattern suggests that while direct caregiving is strong for many residents, mismatches in language or ineffective information exchange between staff and some families can lead to serious dissatisfaction. Prospective families should therefore assess language compatibility and the facility’s protocols for communication during a visit or interview.

    Facilities and space: Cleanliness is repeatedly noted as a positive attribute, indicating good housekeeping and attention to sanitary standards. At the same time, physical accommodations may be limited: at least one reviewer mentioned a "small room." That single negative point about room size, combined with otherwise minimal facility-specific feedback, implies the environment is tidy and well-maintained but may offer smaller private spaces than some families expect. If room size or personal space is a priority, visitors should verify room dimensions and layout during a tour.

    Dining, activities, and other services: The supplied review summaries do not mention dining, activities, transportation, or ancillary services. The absence of comments in these areas means there is no substantive evidence from these reviews to evaluate social programming or meal quality. Prospective families should ask the facility directly about meal plans, recreational activities, and schedules of social engagement because these dimensions are not covered in the available feedback.

    Management and reliability: The mention of "medically knowledgeable owners" is an important management-level strength, implying clinical oversight and the potential for informed decision-making regarding resident care. Positive recommendations and repeated praise for staff suggest operational reliability for many residents. Nevertheless, the presence of at least one distinctly negative experience underscores variability: either staffing or processes have not met expectations for every family. The management team may need to address communication training or hire bilingual staff where appropriate.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The most frequent and strongest positives are cleanliness, compassionate caregiving, and competent ownership. The most salient negatives are communication-related: language barriers and staff communication issues, plus physical constraints like a small room and isolated reports of the facility being unsuitable for particular needs. For someone considering 19th Park Ave Home Care, the reviews suggest it is a good fit when compassionate, attentive caregivers and medical oversight are top priorities. However, if family communication, language compatibility, room size, or specific care needs are critical, those items should be verified in person. Ask targeted questions about the primary language(s) spoken by staff, communication protocols with families, sample room dimensions, and how management handles individualized care needs to confirm fit.

    Location

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    About 19th Park Ave Home Care

    19th Park Ave Home Care sits at 1628 Celeste Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402, where folks can choose from several senior living options like Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Continuing Care, Board and Care, Skilled Nursing, and even Respite Care for short stays, and the place really does take care to meet different needs with both semi-private and private rooms, all with private bathrooms and wheelchair-accessible showers which is good for anyone with mobility trouble. The staff there includes certified caregivers, nurses, and even a management team where one owner's a nurse and another's a physical therapist, so folks can get help with things like diabetic care, medication management, incontinence care, and more complex medical issues if needed, and there's specialized programs for memory care, so people with Alzheimer's or dementia get tailored help and a secure setting. Meals come fresh every day, including vegetarian and kosher options, and people get snacks too, and the dining area is big and friendly. You'll find lots of greenery outside, nicely kept with colorful plants, and people can relax in either indoor or outdoor common areas, or even go out to the nearby beach, parks, or hiking trails when the weather's good, and pets like cats and dogs are allowed, which you don't see everywhere. Laundry and cleaning happen for you, and there's transportation services available, sometimes included and sometimes at cost, so shopping and doctor visits aren't a hassle, and there's even legal services and help managing care, which saves folks and families a lot of stress. The homes are clean and have storage space, and every unit comes with high-speed wireless internet and a flat screen TV, so staying connected is easy. Activities run on-site and off-site for both fun and social time, so there's always something to do, and there are options like an in-house hair salon, rehabilitation therapy for mobility, and a nurse on call when someone's had surgery or needs a hand getting stronger. This place's got staff around 24 hours, offering help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and making sure medications get taken, and with a higher staff-to-resident ratio, folks don't have to wait long for help. People living here can keep their independence but know someone's there when they need them, and if a family caregiver needs a break, respite care's ready for short stays. The whole place seems spotless, well cared for, and designed for people to feel comfortable and respected at any care level. There's social activities to keep the mind busy, support for creative hobbies, and even ways to keep spirits up with little things like pet visits and outings. The facility stays well rated, holding a 4.0 overall from the latest reviews, which shows residents and families feel comfortable and looked after.

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