Carefield Castro Valley

Name: R LB
Rating: 5
Review: I recently tried to moved my 85 year old sister who is suffering from memory loss to this facility. Previously, I toured this care center and spoke with five current residences. How are they treated? Do they get enough to eat, and are the prepared meals good? All spoke of excellent treatment, and how nice the staff is. The food quality is excellent, and if anything, it's too much. Two residences told me that that have to ask for smaller portions. One residence told me the food was good most of the time with occasional so so meals.The first time I tried to move my sister into this facility, she cancelled the contract after two days. Two weeks later, she wrote a check for the first month rent only to put a stop order on it the next day. My sister has a see/saw mind, and I believe that she is suffering from dementia. One minute she realizes she needs help, and the next hour she back to believing that she can live alone. It has been a long difficult emotional draining experiences for me trying to help her.During all this time, the staff was excellent in their patience dealing with my crazy sister. We were finally able to move her in, and she immediately wanted out. She admitted that she was homesick. The staff explained that it takes around five weeks for dementia patients to adjust to their new surroundings. So far I am quite happy with this facility and the care that my sister is receiving. We shared a lunch meal the following day that was delicious. With food this good, I want to move myself in.Kristy (sp), the greeting host when you first enter this facility has an excellent scent of humor and is very helpful.Yours,Roy Bostick
Date: 3 years ago