Hayward, California
Bellara Senior Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
22400 2nd Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Bellara offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Generations Memory Care at one Hayward, CA location.
- Licensed capacity
- 175 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- November 2024
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Bellara Senior Living has been licensed just under two years and shows 2 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) and 7 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting) so far, with 3 substantiated allegations out of 8 complaint investigations.
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- Operating tenure — The community has only been licensed since late 2024, so the entire record reflects a short operating history and fewer inspection cycles than an established provider would have.
- Track record — Across this brief history there are already 2 Type A and 7 Type B citations, along with 8 complaint investigations, which is a notable volume of activity for such a young license.
- Recent 3 years — Encouragingly, the dated visits from the past three years show zero Type A citations, with the more severe findings apparently falling outside that recent window even though the license itself is under two years old, which suggests the Type A citations may be tied to the undated 'Other Visits' category rather than the tracked recent inspections.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (8 lifetime, 5 in the recent window) run roughly as high as or higher than routine inspections, and about 27% of investigated allegations were substantiated, meaning a majority were not substantiated but a meaningful minority were confirmed.
- 1.Can you walk through what the 2 Type A citations involved and when they were issued relative to licensing?
- 2.What corrective actions were taken for the 3 substantiated allegations, and how were they verified as resolved?
- 3.Given the high number of complaint investigations relative to inspections, what is driving the volume of complaints at this community?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #19201373
- 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
- 1
- Complaint investigation visits
- 8
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 7
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 10
Facility evaluation
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 24, 2025
Complaint investigation
Nov 17, 2025
Facility evaluation
Nov 12, 2025
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,350 / mo
- Studios
- $4,350 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $4,350 / mo
- 2-Bedroom
- $6,375 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$5,625 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,625 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $8,295 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
8 services
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Bathing & dressing assistance
Specialized Care
3 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
21 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Kitchenette
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- 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
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Piano / Music room
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
- Putting green / Golf
Dining Options
11 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
- Room service
- Kosher meals available
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Locally-inspired cuisine
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
3.7Average RatingAveraged from 80 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Bellara offers a beautiful, well-staffed environment praised especially for the move-in process, but families should verify current memory care staffing levels and food quality before committing.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers consistently describe Bellara as new, beautiful, clean, and more like a luxury hotel than a typical senior facility.
- Communication — Sales and move-in coordinators are repeatedly singled out by name for being honest, responsive, and making a stressful transition easier for families.
- Staff & care — Many reviewers say caregivers are attentive, kind, and know residents by name, with staff described as skilled and genuinely caring.
- Activities — Families praise the range of activities, including memory care programs like group painting and crafts, exercise classes, and a movie theater.
- Value & pricing — Several reviewers note memory care and apartment pricing feel reasonable compared to similar communities in the area.
- Staff & care — Multiple reviews mention staffing shortages, especially in memory care and on day shifts, leading to long waits for assistance and an overwhelmed feel.
- Dining — Food quality is inconsistent across reviews, with some praising the dining room while others report bland meals, weight loss, or menu items running out.
- Communication — One reviewer felt memory care staffing issues and a serious safety incident involving a resident leaving the building were not communicated clearly enough before or after move-in.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — A serious report of strong urine odors and residents entering others' rooms and taking belongings warrants direct follow-up with the community on room security and hygiene protocols.
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