Castro Valley, California
Woodside Residential Care Facility For Elderly
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
20531 Forest Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Woodside Residential Care Facility For Elderly in Castro Valley, California provides assisted living, residential care, and memory care in an intimate home with 14 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 14 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- September 2018
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
Woodside's record includes 3 Type A findings — the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care — from earlier in its nearly 8-year licensed history, but none have appeared in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — Across roughly 8 years of operation, Woodside accumulated 3 Type A findings and 1 Type B (administrative) finding, but all of the Type A activity falls outside the most recent three-year window.
- Recent 3 years — The last three years show four inspections and one complaint investigation with zero Type A or Type B citations, indicating a stronger and cleaner recent trajectory than the lifetime total alone would suggest.
- Complaints — Only one complaint investigation has been filed in Woodside's history, and the single allegation was investigated and found unsubstantiated rather than confirmed.
- Operating tenure — Nearly 8 years of licensure with four completed inspection cycles gives a reasonably solid basis for judging the current trajectory, especially given the recent clean stretch.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #19200689
- 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
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 8
Facility evaluation
Aug 8, 2025
Complaint investigation
Jun 27, 2025
Facility evaluation
Aug 14, 2024
Facility evaluation
Sep 12, 2023
Facility evaluation
Sep 12, 2023
1–5 of 8 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
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
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Activity room
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
3 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.5Average RatingAveraged from 3 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Staff are widely praised as caring and attentive, but the aging facility, cramped spaces, and inconsistent dining quality warrant a closer look on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers consistently describe staff as friendly, compassionate, and attentive to residents' medical needs and well-being.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Families note a nice garden and open, welcoming living room spaces despite the building's age.
- Dining — One reviewer highlighted a very nice dining room, though experiences with meal quality varied.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — Multiple reviewers describe the facility as older with cramped hallways, so families should ask about renovation plans or upkeep standards.
- Dining — One review described a thin, low-effort dinner, so it's worth asking about menu variety and how meals are staffed during busy periods.
- Staff & care — A staffing concern was raised about residents being left unattended during emotional moments, so families should ask about staff-to-resident ratios, especially during meal and evening shifts.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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