Baywood Court Health Center

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• Google5/5

  Life at Baywood is as vibrant as you make it: joining various groups, attending meetings, swimming, movies, participating in games with other residents. I have been living here almost four months and I consider this to be my home. For me, this is similar to a full service hotel: linens changed weekly along with apartment cleaning. Meals are restaurant style with several options that satisfy every diet regimen. Best part: No tipping and friends and relatives can join you for a reasonable fee. Don’t like company? Order take out and dine in your apartment. Questions, like a hotel, the front desk is more than accommodating. It is the information hub for Baywood Court. Moving from a privately owned home to a monthly rental was fairly easy. The move forces you to reduce your accumulation of everything! What a relief! No maintenance costs, landscaping taken care of, no gas fixtures! A walk out deck allows you to absorb fresh air. Have a pet? No problem, they can be permitted. Miss your outdoor space? Baywood has some of the finest landscaping outside and inside. Pets thoroughly enjoy the outside here! If you are considering a move to reduce your home owning obligations, want someone else to do the cooking and cleaning, drive you to an appointment, provide entertainment, Baywood Court is the vibrant place to live.

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  Jul 4, 2026

• Google5/5

  Hello, I have been in Baywood Court for 5 years.I have no regret leaving my lovely home in San Leandro. Baywood is a community /family with many choices. I can stay in my apartment and even eat in my apartment or I can join in the many activities. I get up looking forward to a great breakfast with friends. The staff who are there at 7:30, have a smile and know us, which brightens my day. At times ,I get in 5000 steps a day and I have not even left the building. When I returned from Spain, after visiting my daughter and family this March, I wrote my daughter saying, "It is such a relief that I live at Baywood Court." She wrote back,"I am relieved too." I exercise in the hot tub twice a week, I attend Yoga and Tai Chi classes along with exercise classes. I also use a ride service that gets me out in the community for lunch with friends, Library, Church and weekly meetings plus I use Baywood's transportation services for medical appointments or shopping. I have a community so when my family member wonders off to China or as above ,resides in Spain, I am fine, as I have my Baywood Community which keeps me involved in life. My siblings and their partners have come for visits from Ohio Kentucky and Michigan. Two couples have come twice, all staying in our guest rooms. They love it here. I am glad I live at Baywood Court. Mary Jo Knueven

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  Mar 30, 2026

• Google5/5

  A year ago, I was planning to sell my house in Castro Valley and move to a retirement community. I visited various places in Livermore, San Leandro, and Hayward. I liked Baywood Court the best because there is no expensive buy-in and the monthly rent is reasonable. From number 16 on the waiting list I was able to move in at mid-February. I have a one-bedroom apartment of 600 square feet facing the pool. It's between two exits so it's very convenient for my dog to go out for his business. Plus there is a half-mile trail inside the facility for his daily walk. I enjoy going through the Rose Garden and the Gazebo along many beautiful flowers and plants. Living at Baywood is like living in a hotel or a cruise ship. There is 24/7 lighting and air conditioning/heat throughout the building. I get weekly house-cleaning, change of bed linens and towels. I just leave my garbage at the door and all the packages I ordered are delivered to me . The two meals a day can be stretched to three because of the many options I can choose. In the one year I have been here, I have not cooked one meal for myself. No more driving to the gym. I just walk down the hall to my Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, and Zumba classes. We also have lots of performance by outside artists and regular health and informational meetings. Just this week we had Martini Monday, Coffee Social, and Tequila Thursday. You can play pool, jigsaw puzzles, Mahjong and many table games at the Game Room. There are also daily drive to shopping and regular visit to museums and scenic areas. Baywwod also has many group activities such as Sunday mass, Thursday Bible study, grief sharing, Spanish class, arts and crafts, movie and sports night, etc. I joined the Knit Wits to make projects for charity. I am the inventory manager and also volunteer as a cashier for our general store called The Cubby. The staff at every Department here are friendly and efficient. I love the community of other residents. The management does such a good job that I was pleasantly surprised when our rent did not go up for this year. I am so glad God provided me Baywood Court where I can live out the rest of my years feeling safe and secure.

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  Mar 26, 2026

• Google5/5

  I have been a happy, contented resident of Baywood Court for almost 8 years and I have never regretted moving here, My first impression of Baywood Court was one of great admiration of the wonderful, fulfilling life offered to me here at Baywood Court . When I first stepped through the doors into the lobby, the staff and residents were all so happy and cheerful that I felt so welcomed and comfortable being here. The beautiful apartment, delicious meals, great housekeeping, free shuttle services, movies, entertainment, beauty salon. convenience store, mailroom ,wonderful celebration of every special holidays, any kind of games you desire played in the game room, and so much more activities to mention. There is nothing that I need or require to have a comfortable, active life that is not being offered to me here at Baywood Court. I only wished that I had more hours in the day so that I can participate in everything offered to me.I just hope that you will have the same feeling when you come and visit us.

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  Mar 26, 2026

• Google5/5

  I think Baywood provides so much more than I expected from a facility to offer. There are other people with whom you can speak, whom you can enjoy a conversation, and people are quite open. They don't hold a lot back and they want to share their knowledge. They want to be respected. That happens here. I've enjoyed meeting some very bright people and interacting with those people. There's something different about the community here. They smile. You don't hear arguing. You don't hear anger. When you hear a tone of voice, it's gentle and supportive and candid. People feel comfortable being here, and that's amazing. The staff is incredible. They are helpful; they are informative; they want to solve a problem. And they do. They want things to work, and they do. The management is extremely sensitive to resident needs and wants. They listen, they ask questions. And they find their way to solve an issue if it's problematic. The food is varied, it's healthy, and it tastes good. The garden is phenomenal. It brings beauty, wonderful fragrances. I have friends who come here, many of whom in my same age group, and they're blown away. They are so happy that I'm in such a good place. I tend to draw people like me, that care, and they're just as equally pleased and proud that I'm involved in such a fine operation. I've been at Baywood about six months. Baywood is truly a home away from home.

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  Mar 26, 2026

• Google5/5

  When I sold my home of 52 years in beautiful Southern California, I asked myself where to relocate? What are my priorities and needs? The first thought that came to my mind was and is "Family". I want to be near my family. The second matter of importance was a good climate and quality of air. The third was a pleasant environment. From my son and daughter in law, long time residents of Castro Valley, I heard the name "Baywood," so I decided to check it out. Although Baywood has many lovely apartments, I was especially attracted to the six individual homes, "cottages" being built. I made an appointment with the Sales Director, Jody, and with my daughter (resident of Fremont) to see Baywood. I was very impressed with Jody, how kind, well organized and helpful she was. I was also impressed with her staff and the front office personnel, as well as with the dining room staff. My daughter and I had lunch at Baywood and had a chance to meet a few residents who were very nice and told me about some of the activities at Baywood. The environment is definitely positive and pleasant. The cottages are new, lovely, one story, spacious, and well designed for older people. The cottages have two bedrooms, two bathrooms (washer and dryer in one bathroom), a fully equipped kitchen, a large living room, dining area, central heat & air conditioning, and an attached two car garage. A very nice, efficient cleaning person comes once a week and does an excellent job of cleaning the cottage, and removing the garbage and recycling. You can tell that I like my cottage and Baywood because it's 3 years later and I am still here! As far as climate is concerned, I am a little spoiled but I have to admit that Castro Valley has a very nice climate. Not too hot! Not too cold! I appreciate Baywood's holiday celebrations which are open to all residents. It's a fun way to socialize with others.

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  Mar 14, 2026

• Google5/5

  I’ve been a resident at Baywood Court for over two years and have had a very positive experience. It’s a wonderful senior living community with a lot to offer. There are many activities that bring residents together, like the New Year’s Eve dance, Fourth of July celebration, and Memorial Day BBQ. The food is very good, and the staff is always friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and many of us really enjoy having a pool and hot tub, which not many communities offer. Baywood also has a 56-bed health clinic on site that residents can use if they need rehab or recovery, which provides great peace of mind. Overall, it’s a welcoming community and I’m very happy to call Baywood Court home.

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  Mar 5, 2026

• Google5/5

  5 star rating from Medicare. Skilled nursing rated top in the nation. You can't get much better than that. I have lived at Baywood Court for about 5 years and it has been the best move I could have made. I have a beautiful apartment, gardens to wander through, lots of options for activities and community involvement. And above all, I feel safe. My husband, who needed skilled nursing, was in the Health Center for a year before he passed. His care was top notch, with well staffed cheerful, loving caregivers and a clean, no smell environment. Baywood deserves every one of those 5 stars.

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  Mar 5, 2026