Galicia's Tulip Care Home is an assisted living community in Hayward, CA.
Information last verified:
1771 Tulip Avenue., Hayward, CA 94545
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.2 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Galicia's Tulip Care Home
common18 reviews mention this
Staff are attentive, but mixed
Residents and families describe staff who are consistently responsive and involved.
Many reviews praise the staff as friendly, attentive, and available when help is needed, including nurses and CNAs. Several reviewers also mention support during recovery, helpfulness with next steps, and communication support from specific staff members. A smaller set of reviews reports the opposite experience, saying staff were not attentive, did not follow through, or acted dismissively.
common6 reviews mention this
Clean spaces show up often
The facility cleanliness is mentioned frequently in either a positive or negative way.
Several reviewers describe the building as clean and bright, with rooms kept tidy and maintained during their stay. Other reviews are sharply critical, describing extremely poor conditions and crowded rooms that hurt privacy and comfort. Overall, cleanliness comes through as a noticeable factor in how people rate their stay.
common3 reviews mention this
Food quality and dietary help
Residents mention meals that feel varied, along with help for diet needs.
Some reviewers say meals are complete and offer good variety, and others describe the food as good. There are also mentions of dietary restrictions being accommodated, including work done to manage a non-gluten and non-lactose diet. Dining shows up as a recurring everyday experience in multiple reviews.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Medication timing is debated
Medication attention is a concern in some reviews.
One review describes around-the-clock nursing attention, including staff monitoring and following up quickly when a fall happens. Other reviews raise problems with medication timing and administration, saying meds were not given on time or were not observed as being administered during visits. Taken together, medication management comes across as uneven depending on the reviewer’s experience.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Communication and response can lag
Several reviews describe delays in communication and urgent response.
Some families describe trouble reaching the facility by phone, including unanswered calls and a full voicemail. There are also reports of slow urgent response after a fall, including a long wait for an ambulance. In contrast, at least one review mentions a case manager who responds quickly, so experiences vary from family to family.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Metropolitan Oakland International (10 miles away)
San Francisco International (16 miles away)
San Jose International (20 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Rite Aid (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Physicians
Kaiser Medical Offices (0.9 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics (0.9 miles)
Dr Mark Mandel M.D. - Optima Medical Assoc (3.6 miles)
Golden State Dermatology (10.4 miles)
Foothill Optometric Group (10.4 miles)
Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists (11 miles)
Alex Anastasiou, DO (11 miles)
Transportation
South Hayward BART Station (1.5 miles)
Union City BART Station (4.2 miles)
Castro Valley BART Station (4.6 miles)
Fremont BART Station (7.3 miles)
Terminal 2 (9.4 miles)
Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter (9.4 miles)
Oakland International Airport (OAK) (9.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (4.7 miles)
Starbucks (5 miles)
Panera Bread (7.2 miles)
Philz Coffee (7.4 miles)
Daily Bagel Cafe (8.5 miles)
Panera Bread (10.1 miles)
Parks
Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (2.3 miles)
Beard Staging Area, Alameda Creek Regional Trail (3.4 miles)
Coyote Hills Regional Park (4.1 miles)
Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (5.1 miles)
Bay Trees Park (5.6 miles)
Castro Valley Park and Community Center (5.8 miles)
Rancho Arroyo Park (6 miles)
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In (2.5 miles)
McDonald's (3 miles)
McDonald's (3.2 miles)
McDonald's (4.1 miles)
McDonald's (4.7 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.9 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (5.1 miles)
Hospitals
Kaiser Permanente Post-Acute Care Center (4.9 miles)
Eden Medical Center (5.1 miles)
Washington Hospital Heliport (7.2 miles)
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (7.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Wat Buddhanusorn (5.5 miles)
First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley (5.9 miles)
Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (6.9 miles)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are fundamental tasks vital for an individual's independence, particularly in older adults over 85, and include functions like bathing and dressing; assessing ADLs alongside Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) helps determine the level of required assistance due to age-related health challenges. Tailored support plans, involving family and community resources, are essential for maintaining dignity and autonomy in assisted living environments.
Medicare does not cover assisted living costs, as it focuses on acute medical needs and short-term care, with exceptions for certain medically necessary services like physical therapy. Individuals must explore other options such as Medicaid, veterans' benefits, or long-term care insurance to manage these expenses effectively.
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