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Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center in Hayward, CA

Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center is a nursing home community in Hayward, CA.

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Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center in Hayward, CA

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Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center

1805 West Street, Hayward, CA 94545

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

4 from 103 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
11
3 stars
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Overall Review of Hayward Healthcare & Wellness Center

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness and kindness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and helpful.

A strong theme across the reviews is how residents feel cared for day to day, with many comments calling out kind, patient interactions and staff who take time to explain what is happening. Families also mention responsiveness to requests and support from roles like case managers and social services, especially when coordinating needs or next steps. Even where some reviews are critical, there are also multiple mentions of staff professionalism and effort.

common 26 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility

Many reviews highlight a consistently clean, tidy environment.

Several reviews describe the building as clean, bright, and well-maintained, including housekeeping keeping rooms and common areas tidy. Multiple comments also tie cleanliness to residents feeling comfortable and supported. A smaller set of reviews expresses the opposite—mentioning older rooms, odors, or concerns about the environment—so expectations may vary by unit and timeframe.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Rehabilitation therapy support

Therapy teams are repeatedly mentioned for rehabilitation progress.

Reviews for this skilled nursing setting frequently focus on physical and occupational therapy, with residents and families describing hands-on sessions and noticeable improvements. Some mentions specifically call out the therapy team’s professionalism and guidance through exercises, while others describe nursing and rehab working together to support recovery goals. This aligns with the care services listed for skilled nursing and daily assistance needs.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food quality stands out as a frequent point of disagreement.

Some residents and families describe meals as delicious, varied, or suitable to dietary needs, including food prepared for special restrictions. Others are much less satisfied, describing dinners as old or unappetizing and expressing frustration with limited alternatives. Because the menu is diet-focused in the listed services, the reviews suggest outcomes may depend on individual preferences and how meals match dietary requirements.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Older building, uneven comfort

Some reviews say the building and rooms feel dated or uncomfortable.

A recurring concern is that parts of the facility feel old, with a few reviewers calling out outdated rooms or equipment. Some also mention odors or issues with comfort in specific areas, including complaints that can make it harder to relax. At the same time, other reviews describe updates inside or a clean, well-kept look, so experiences may differ depending on where someone is staying.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Metropolitan Oakland International (8 miles away) Metropolitan Oakland International (8 miles away)
  • San Francisco International (14 miles away) San Francisco International (14 miles away)
  • San Jose International (22 miles away) San Jose International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (1.5 miles)
  • Castro Valley Park and Community Center (4.6 miles)
  • Lake Chabot Regional Park (4.9 miles)
  • Bay Trees Park (5.2 miles)
  • Parsons Park (5.4 miles)
  • Beard Staging Area, Alameda Creek Regional Trail (5.8 miles)
  • Chabot Park (6.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Kaiser Medical Offices (1.5 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics (1.5 miles)
  • Dr Mark Mandel M.D. - Optima Medical Assoc (2.9 miles)
  • Reproductive Science Center (11.2 miles)
  • Golden State Dermatology (11.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.1 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (4.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Post-Acute Care Center (3.3 miles)
  • Eden Medical Center (3.9 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (5 miles)
  • Washington Hospital Heliport (9.6 miles)

Transportation

  • South Hayward BART Station (3.3 miles)
  • Castro Valley BART Station (3.9 miles)
  • Union City BART Station (6.6 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (6.9 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter (7 miles)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) (7 miles)
  • Escape Lounge (7.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (9.6 miles)
  • Philz Coffee (9.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.9 miles)
  • Daily Bagel Cafe (10.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (4.8 miles)
  • First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley (5 miles)
  • Wat Buddhanusorn (7.9 miles)
  • Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (8.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC NewPark 12 (10.3 miles)

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