Castro Valley, California
Almond Road Senior Estates
Assisted Living · Residential Care
17635 Almond Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Almond Road Senior Estates is a small, family-owned residential care home in the hills of Castro Valley, licensed for 6 beds and offering assisted living, dementia/Alzheimer's care, and hospice care.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 2008
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Almond Road Senior Estates has operated for more than 18 years without a single Type A or Type B citation, a citation-free record across its entire licensed history.
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- Track record — Across four inspections and one complaint investigation over more than 18 years, the community has never received a Type A (the most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) or Type B (administrative) citation.
- Operating tenure — More than 18 years of continuous licensure with a clean inspection history reflects a long and consistent operating track record, giving this record substantial weight.
- Complaints — One complaint investigation over the licensed period resulted in nine allegations reviewed, none substantiated, indicating that concerns raised were looked into and not confirmed.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #15601365
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 5
Facility evaluation
Apr 7, 2026
Facility evaluation
Mar 7, 2025
Facility evaluation
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint investigation
Jan 27, 2023
Facility evaluation
Apr 22, 2022
1–5 of 5 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,800 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,800 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,900 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
10 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Private bathroom
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Cable TV
- Spa services
- Pet Friendly
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
3 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 6 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families consistently describe compassionate, hands-on end-of-life and daily care alongside a warm, beautifully kept home, though pricing may be a stretch for some budgets.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly praise the attentive, deeply compassionate care from the owner and staff, especially during end-of-life and higher-need situations.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as elegant, roomy, beautifully decorated, gated, and calm rather than chaotic.
- Communication — Families highlight the owner's clear, honest guidance about what to expect during declining health, helping them make the most of remaining time together.
- Dining — The food is specifically called out as very good.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Visitors note the home is consistently clean and well maintained.
- Value & pricing — At least one family found the community out of their price range, so it's worth confirming current costs and whether veterans' benefits or other funding can help offset them.
- Financial transparency — Reviews don't detail how fees change across the three levels of care, so families should ask how costs adjust as needs increase.
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