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High Country Elderly Care in Hayward, CA

High Country Elderly Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Hayward, CA.

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High Country Elderly Care in Hayward, CA

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High Country Elderly Care

27965 High Country Drive, Hayward, CA 94542

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 32 reviews
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Overall Review of High Country Elderly Care

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Memory care and dementia support

Residents with dementia are specifically supported, including families tracking health updates.

Several families describe dementia care needs, including a resident whose stroke led to dementia and another with advanced dementia. Reviews also highlight that communication matters during care, with families receiving health updates and feeling involved. This lines up with the community offering specialized memory care programming and mild cognitive impairment support.

common 24 reviews mention this

Care staff feel caring and involved

Families describe staff as caring, patient, and involved in day-to-day support.

Across the reviews, people frequently mention nurses, CNAs, therapists, and management as helpful and respectful, and many describe residents being kept comfortable and treated with compassion. Some families also point to communication practices, like being updated on health changes and having questions answered. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, describing failures with responsiveness, updates, and hands-on care, including calls for help that allegedly went unanswered.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed picture

Cleanliness is discussed often, with both praise and serious complaints.

Some residents and families say the facility is very clean and attentive, and others describe good maintenance and a well-kept environment. Others report strong negative experiences, including odors and accounts of the building feeling old or falling apart. Taken together, reviews don’t present cleanliness as uniformly reliable.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up repeatedly

Food quality shows up in reviews as either satisfying or disappointing.

A few reviews describe meals positively, including families saying the dinners were enjoyable and that food was close to home cooking. Other reviews are sharply critical, citing the worst food available and even specific meal issues. Because dining opinions vary widely, it’s worth considering food as part of your own visit and questions.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (12 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (12 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (19 miles away) San Francisco International (19 miles away)
  • San Jose International (21 miles away) San Jose International (21 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Hayward, California offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. The proximity to several BART stations provides easy access to public transportation, making it simple to explore the surrounding areas. With multiple pharmacies in the vicinity, residents have easy access to their medication needs. There are also numerous dining options, from fast food establishments like McDonald's and In-N-Out Burger to casual dining options such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. For healthcare needs, there are several physicians' offices nearby, including specialists in dermatology and orthopedics. Additionally, there are cafes like Starbucks and Philz Coffee for socializing or enjoying a leisurely cup of coffee. The area also boasts a variety of parks for outdoor recreation and relaxation. For any emergency medical care, hospitals like Eden Medical Center and Washington Hospital Heliport are easily accessible. Places of worship such as First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley provide opportunities for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded lifestyle for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment in Hayward.

Transportation

  • South Hayward BART Station (2 miles)
  • Castro Valley BART Station (3.7 miles)
  • Union City BART Station (4.3 miles)
  • West Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station (6.4 miles)
  • Fremont BART Station (7.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage of Dublin (7.6 miles)
  • Dublin/Pleasanton BART Station (7.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Mark Mandel M.D. - Optima Medical Assoc (3.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Medical Offices (3.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics (3.9 miles)
  • Golden State Dermatology (7.1 miles)
  • Foothill Optometric Group (7.1 miles)
  • Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists (7.6 miles)
  • Alex Anastasiou, DO (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.6 miles)
  • Boba Bliss (6.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.2 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (7.3 miles)

Parks

  • Bay Trees Park (3.8 miles)
  • Beard Staging Area, Alameda Creek Regional Trail (4.5 miles)
  • Castro Valley Park and Community Center (5.1 miles)
  • Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (5.3 miles)
  • Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (5.5 miles)
  • Parsons Park (5.5 miles)
  • Rancho Arroyo Park (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Eden Medical Center (4.6 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Post-Acute Care Center (5.1 miles)
  • Washington Hospital Heliport (7.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (8.3 miles)
  • Ucsf Medical Center (8.6 miles)
  • Valleycare Health Systems (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley (4.7 miles)
  • Wat Buddhanusorn (5.2 miles)
  • Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (7.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Hacienda Crossings Screenx, Imax & RPX (8.6 miles)

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