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Nursing Home · Castro Valley, CA
21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
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Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 56 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Baywood Court Health Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.88 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.3 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Baywood Court is highly regarded by long-term residents and their families for its warm, community-focused atmosphere and exceptional staff attentiveness. While many praise the beautiful grounds, swimming pool, and high-quality dining, one serious concern was raised regarding the loss of personal valuables during the pandemic. The facility excels in providing a lively social environment with diverse activities and a sense of security.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
The staff is frequently described as wonderful, attentive, and genuinely caring.
Reviewers note that the facility listens to resident input and suggestions.
Reviewers specifically mention the facility is very clean and well-maintained.
Multiple reviewers consistently praise the delicious, healthy, and varied meal options.
Residents highlight a wide variety of activities ranging from art history to holiday celebrations.
While one reviewer noted a loss of items during memory care, another praised the Alzheimer's care staff.
One reviewer specifically noted the lack of an expensive buy-in and reasonable monthly rent.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
Concerns
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Distribution · 104 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff who are there at 7:30, have a smile and know us, which brightens my day.”
“My 83-year-old mother, who has advanced Parkinson’s, was transferred to Baywood Court after surgery at Eden Medical Center. Overall, this is a good, clean, and well-managed facility.”
“My mother lived here very happily for 12 years. Wonderful facility with outstanding staff, decent food, lots of activities and a lovely outdoor pool and gardens.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows recurring issues across multiple surveys, with 29 deficiencies found over three inspections. The most persistent problems involve fire safety systems (smoke detection, alarms, sprinkler maintenance), medication management (pharmacy services and drug labeling), and food safety protocols. While all violations have reported correction dates, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in fire safety and pharmacy services across different survey years suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Baywood Court Health Center
nonprofit
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Baywood Court
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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