Lake Chabot Care Home

    2723 Barlow Drive, Castro Valley, CA, 94546
    3.8 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Small caring home limited services

    I liked the small, very clean, home-like place - the owner and most staff were warm, communicative, and provided personalized, accommodating care that made my mom leave with a smile. It's affordable (no buy-in fee) with flexible scheduling and nice room sizes, but food quality was inconsistent, there are almost no activities, it's not a 24-hour facility, staff can be unevenly professional, and the steep hill location and limited services make it unsuitable for dementia or higher-acuity residents.

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    3.78 · 9 reviews

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    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      4.0

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    About Lake Chabot Care Home

    Lake Chabot Care Home sits in Castro Valley, California, and gives seniors a safe and friendly place to live, offering care in a small home-like setting with fewer than ten residents. The home stands as part of CareInHomes.com and belongs to the A1 Health Care Inc. communities, so families can expect both personalized assisted living and memory care, with nurses and caregivers always on hand round the clock for medical needs, help with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication, and support for anyone needing extra help to move or manage daily life. The house is two stories, fully furnished, and offers private or semi-private rooms, some accessible for wheelchairs, with common rooms inside and outside for relaxing or joining in games, casual talks, or even live entertainment now and then.

    The meals are home-cooked each day, with choices like vegetarian options or diets for people with medical needs, all set up to gather everyone in a dining area much like a big family meal, and if anyone needs it, snacks or help with eating is available. For fun and to keep minds active, the staff puts together music plans, movies, art, workout groups, board games, animal therapy, reading rooms, and even takes people out for shopping, doctor visits, or spiritual trips, so nobody has to feel left out or bored. There's a strong focus on letting people keep their freedom as much as possible, but the staff steps up with help if someone has memory trouble, incontinent episodes, or gets a little shaky going up and down or needs two people to move them-they figure out a plan that fits each resident, all while keeping a gentle but steady watch for any problems.

    The home has services like skilled nursing, hospice, and respite care, so if families need help for a short while or with a loved one who needs more end-of-life comfort, the staff is ready and experienced. There's 24-hour support for emergencies, medication reminders and administration, laundry, and housekeeping, and residents can get cleaned up, dressed, and ready for the day with someone's help if they want it. Outdoors, there's calm and safe places to walk or sit in the sun, and indoors, people can sit for a chat, join an activity, or rest in their own room, knowing there's always someone nearby. Lake Chabot Care Home welcomes people who want a homelike environment, steady routine, and care that changes as they age, and the team works to show each person respect, kindness, and chances for friendship.

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