Windsor Post-Acute Care Center Of Hayward

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Windsor Post-Acute Care Center Of Hayward

Windsor Post-Acute Care Center Of Hayward

Windsor Post-Acute Care Center Of Hayward is a nursing home community in Hayward, CA.

Information last verified: May 7, 2026

25919 Gading Road, Hayward, CA 94544

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

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Overall Review of Windsor Post-Acute Care Center Of Hayward

common 8 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing and rehab vary

Residents describe both strong rehab progress and serious gaps in therapy and follow-through.

Several residents and families describe care plans that supported recovery during short-term rehab, including consistent therapy sessions and improvement during a stated stay length. Other reviewers report delays or lack of therapy, including being told therapy would start or occur frequently but then not seeing it, and concern that basic care needs weren’t met soon enough. A few reviews also connect these issues to safety concerns like falls and missed or delayed medications, which affected comfort and outcomes.

common 11 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed signal

Cleanliness is repeatedly mentioned, with some calling the facility very clean and others describing unclean conditions.

On the positive side, multiple reviewers praise a clean building and clean bathrooms, and some point to the dining area being kept clean and constantly attended to. On the negative side, reviewers mention smells they found hard to ignore, dirty-diaper odor, and the feeling that rooms and common areas were not being maintained. A few of the most critical reviews describe the entire facility as filthy, framing cleanliness as part of a broader neglect concern.

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness draws praise and complaints

Staff is portrayed as attentive and caring by many reviewers, but others report delays and unresponsive care.

Many reviews highlight kind, friendly, and helpful staff, including nurses, therapists, and kitchen staff, and some say concerns were addressed in a timely way. Several others describe the opposite experience—call buttons taking too long to respond to, basic assistance being ignored for long periods, and residents left in distress or without needed help. A few reviews also mention families getting a clearer role in coordinating follow-up after hospital transitions, suggesting communication can depend on the situation.

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Dining and food quality come up

Dining is discussed in both positive and negative ways across reviews.

Some reviewers praise the food and describe the dining area as clean, with one review even comparing meals favorably to other facilities. Others raise concerns about meals and food handling, including missing food items and the feeling that dietary support wasn’t carried out as expected. The community’s dining approach includes restaurant-style service and dietary restrictions, and several reviews focus specifically on meals as part of overall care.

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Communication and follow-through are contested

Communication and follow-through are strengths for some families but recurring concerns for others.

A number of reviews describe administrators and staff being understanding, responsive, and willing to address family concerns during and after a stay. Other reviewers report miscommunication and delays—such as medication timing issues, therapy not starting when promised, or caregivers taking too long to provide help. There are also complaints about missing items and delays in hospital-level needs, which families describe as worsening an already stressful transition.

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Nearby essentials are close by

Pharmacy and medical offices are within about a mile of the community.

Reviewers don’t drive this proximity story, but the location places common errands within short distance, including nearby pharmacy options and medical offices. Families looking for routine access to prescriptions and outpatient services may find those destinations relatively easy to reach.

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Features

Housing

99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Metropolitan Oakland International (9 miles away)
San Francisco International (16 miles away)
San Jose International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Hayward, California offers convenient access to essential services such as pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, and transportation options including BART stations and the Oakland International Airport. There are also a variety of parks for outdoor recreation and cafes for socializing. Places of worship are nearby for spiritual fulfillment, and there is a theater for entertainment. The diverse range of dining options caters to different tastes. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community environment ideal for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living situation with ample amenities within close proximity.

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.1 miles)

Physicians

Kaiser Medical Offices (1.2 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics (1.2 miles)
Dr Mark Mandel M.D. - Optima Medical Assoc (2 miles)
Golden State Dermatology (9.9 miles)
Foothill Optometric Group (9.9 miles)
Reproductive Science Center (10 miles)
Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists (10.5 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (1.4 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (3.1 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (3.2 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (3.3 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
McDonald's (5.2 miles)

Transportation

South Hayward BART Station (1.7 miles)
Castro Valley BART Station (3.1 miles)
Union City BART Station (5.3 miles)
Terminal 2 (8.3 miles)
Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter (8.4 miles)
Oakland International Airport (OAK) (8.4 miles)
Fremont BART Station (8.5 miles)

Parks

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (2.7 miles)
Bay Trees Park (4.1 miles)
Castro Valley Park and Community Center (4.2 miles)
Beard Staging Area, Alameda Creek Regional Trail (4.8 miles)
Lake Chabot Regional Park (4.8 miles)
Parsons Park (4.9 miles)
Coyote Hills Regional Park (5.7 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3.1 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Starbucks (3.4 miles)
Panera Bread (8.4 miles)
Philz Coffee (8.6 miles)
Boba Bliss (9.3 miles)
Panera Bread (9.3 miles)

Hospitals

Kaiser Permanente Post-Acute Care Center (3.4 miles)
Eden Medical Center (3.5 miles)
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Labor & Delivery (6.1 miles)
Washington Hospital Heliport (8.4 miles)

Places of Worship

First Baptist Church Of Castro Valley (4.3 miles)
Bethel Presbyterian Church Of San Leandro (5.4 miles)
Wat Buddhanusorn (6.6 miles)
Bay Area Chinese Bible Church (10.2 miles)

Theaters

AMC NewPark 12 (9.4 miles)

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