Bella Casa Home, also called Rest Home Bella Casa, is a care home located on 2325 McGee Avenue in Berkeley, California, and serves the Alameda area and nearby communities with many services for seniors, and while it's certified for memory care by the State of California for up to 17 residents, it usually has room for about 6 to 14 seniors, offering private or semi-private rooms with private bath options, climate controls, emergency call systems, and Wi-Fi with extended cable so that residents can feel comfortable and safe, and there's a mix of people here, some needing assisted living, others needing memory care for Alzheimer's, a few looking for independent living or even skilled nursing and hospice care, with some residents staying short-term for respite care if their family caregivers need a break or they're recovering from something. You'll see caregivers on-site 24/7, ready to help with daily needs - help with showering, getting dressed, bathroom support, grooming, sometimes help with insulin shots, incontinence, or two-person transfers, and they work with folks who have high-acuity, diabetic, or non-ambulatory care requirements. Bella Casa Home serves three home-cooked meals each day, with meal plans adjustable for medical needs like diabetes or high blood pressure, provides vegetarian options, and pays attention to specialty diets, so that residents can enjoy food that feels familiar and safe, and if everyone wants, they can eat together in the dining area for a bit of company. Housekeeping, laundry, and room cleaning are part of the deal, so folks don't have to worry about chores.
The building itself is built for comfort and safety, with wheelchair-accessible showers in many of the rooms, and many indoor and outdoor common areas - so residents can sit on the patio or walk on the outdoor trails or in the garden, try the enclosed walking paths, or just relax in the lounge, and for those still able to get around or wanting to keep busy, there's a pool and aquatic center, shuffleboard and bocce courts, a putting green, a fitness room, and even a performing arts center, an art studio, cinema, and a library, with activity calendars offering everything from exercise and music therapy, to pet therapy, board games, and outings, plus trips out in the residence bus or van for errands, shopping, or faith services, though transportation sometimes costs extra. There's even a community center, chapel, café, beauty shop, and barber on-site, so it feels a bit like its own neighborhood, and you might run into volunteers or visiting youth programs keeping everyone company.
The staff offers more than just basic care: memory care programs are available for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and planned activities are structured for cognitive needs, with secure, protected spaces so nobody gets lost, and there's visiting hours allowed around the clock for family who want to stop by. Home care and hospice services support end-of-life care if needed, and rehabilitation is also offered for those recovering from illness or injury. Residents can bring small pets, enjoy the greenhouse and landscaped grounds, and join in active lifestyle programs, community nights, recreational events, or just relax in their rooms with emergency alert systems for safety.
Bella Casa Home supports family caregivers too, offering adult day programs and providing guidance through local senior living advisors, and the services are free to families since fees are paid by partner communities when someone moves in, with consultant hours available during the week from 8AM to 9PM and weekends from 8AM to 5:30PM, and there's a longstanding reputation in the area, reflected in a 4.6-star service rating from more than 3,400 reviewers, so families can find the care that's the best fit for their loved one, whether for parents, spouses, or for themselves, and folks can choose the level of care and amenities they need with help from the staff who'll guide them each step of the way.
