Castro Valley, California
Baywood Court
Assisted Living · Independent Living
21966 Dolores Street, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Baywood Court is a locally owned senior community in Castro Valley offering independent living, assisted living, and a skilled nursing health center on one campus.
- Licensed capacity
- 72 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- March 1991
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
Baywood Court has operated for more than 35 years with zero Type A or Type B citations across five inspections and one complaint investigation, the sole allegation on file having been unfounded.
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- Track record — Across its entire licensed period, Baywood Court has no Type A (the most severe class, covering resident safety and care) or Type B (administrative) citations on record, spanning five routine inspections and one complaint investigation.
- Operating tenure — More than 35 years of continuous licensure with a citation-free history is a strong signal of consistent compliance, giving this record more weight than a newer community could show.
- Complaints — Only one complaint has been investigated in over three decades of operation, and it was found unfounded rather than substantiated, indicating no pattern of validated resident or family concerns.
- Recent 3 years — The past three years show the same clean pattern as the lifetime record, with four inspections and one complaint investigation producing no citations and no substantiated allegations, including checks of life safety and staff training areas.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #11440776
- 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
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 1
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 7
Facility evaluation
Mar 10, 2026
Facility evaluation
Sep 15, 2025
Facility evaluation
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jun 11, 2024
Facility evaluation
Mar 4, 2024
1–5 of 7 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,615 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $3,615 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $3,992 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Respite / Short-term care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Woodworking Shop
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.3Average RatingAveraged from 48 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Long-term residents and recent reviewers rate Baywood Court highly for staff warmth, dining and grounds, but families should ask about staffing levels during rehab or health declines.
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- Staff & care — Residents and families frequently describe staff as friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring, especially in independent living and the health center.
- Dining — Many reviewers praise the food as fresh, healthy, and tasty, though a few note occasional inconsistency or repetition.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is often called a hidden gem with beautifully maintained courtyards, gardens, a pool, hot tub, and outdoor kitchen.
- Activities — Long-term residents highlight a full activity calendar, including holiday celebrations, bingo, and swimming, that fosters real friendships.
- Daily life & dignity — Multiple residents describe Baywood as a genuine home where they feel safe, valued, and personally heard by staff and management.
- Staff & care — A couple of reviews describe periods of understaffing during rehab or skilled nursing stays that limited physical therapy and personal attention.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One older review described the community as crowded and dingy, though more recent reviews consistently describe it as clean and well kept.
- Communication — Families should ask how the community communicates during health events, such as illness outbreaks, and how care transitions are handled as needs increase.
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